Eos Shea + SPF Lip Balm Sphere - Lemon Twist | SPF 15 and Water Resistant
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Sun protectionSPF 15 · 3 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.
MoisturizingBeeswax, Olea europaea fruit oil + 5 moreWorks
“Frolic freely in the sun with our protective, nourishing, and zesty lemon twist lip balm.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Butyrospermum parkii butterWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Butyrospermum parkii butter, TocopherolMay help
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Aroma, Citrus limon peel extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Beeswax~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxOlea europaea fruit oil~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCocos nucifera oil~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAroma~2.7–4%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterStevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTocopherol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCitrus limon peel extract~0.8–1.2%
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateOctocrylene2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneBeeswax~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxOlea europaea fruit oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCocos nucifera oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAroma~0.3–0.75%
Limonene~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneButyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCitrus limon peel extract~0.15–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilStevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.1–0.3%
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Beeswax, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Aroma, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Citrus limon peel extract, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Beeswax, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Aroma, Limonene, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citrus limon peel extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol
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| EosShea + SPF Lip Balm Sphere - Lemon Twist | SPF 15 and Water ResistantYOUR PRODUCT | Supergoop!PLAY Lip Shield SPF 30 Mint | eos (Evolution of Smooth)eos Active Lip Balm Lemon Twist SPF 15 | HydroPeptideLip Shield SPF 15 | |
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| Match | — | 44% | 41% | 39% |
| Price | — | $10.00 | $3.14 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 9 | 8 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Glycine Soja Oil | Cera Alba | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 15 | SPF 30 | SPF 15 | SPF 15 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Eos - Shea + SPF Lip Balm Sphere - Lemon Twist | SPF 15 and Water Resistant" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this sunscreen is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), homosalate 8.00% (declared) and octocrylene 2.00% (declared).
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 136.94A$ in Australia, from 3.29$ up to 6.99$ in the United States and for 5.94£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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