We are worried that "evolutionofsmooth - Ultra SPF Watermelon Lip Balm" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.

Sunscreen filters

This lip product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product 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.

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Ultra SPF Watermelon Lip Balm

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, polyglycerin-3.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cera alba, cocos nucifera oil.

theobroma cacao seed butter 1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

helianthus annuus seed oil 4.9% - 7.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

jojoba esters 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

Sun protection

This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.

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.

zinc oxide 10%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.7%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

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

theobroma cacao seed butter 1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Potential irritants

aroma 1.2% - 1.9%

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An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

acacia decurrens flower cera 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Mimosa flower fax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It adds a nice smell, but could be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cocos nucifera oil 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

theobroma cacao seed butter 1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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zinc oxide 10%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

cera alba 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Cleansing

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

helianthus annuus seed oil 4.9% - 7.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Cera alba, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Shea butter ethyl esters, Jojoba esters, Oryza sativa bran wax, Cocos nucifera oil, Aroma, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Helianthus annuus seed cera, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus persica flower extract, Citrullus lanatus seed extract, Acacia decurrens flower cera, Stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract, Tocopherol, Polyglycerin-3, Glycine soja oil, Glyceryl isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Glycerin, Water, Citric acid, Limonene, Linalool, Aroma

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WIMJ similarity score		41%	36%	32%	31%	30%	29%	29%	29%	29%	28%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	butyrospermum parkii butter cera alba +11 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter butyrospermum parkii butter +9 more Other: beeswax copernicia cerifera wax +4 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter cera alba +4 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil beeswax +2 more	Common: cera alba cocos nucifera oil +2 more Other: hippophae rhamnoides oil persea gratissima oil +2 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter cera alba +4 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil beeswax +4 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter cera alba +3 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil beeswax +3 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter cera alba +4 more Other: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +8 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter cocos nucifera oil +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate copernicia cerifera wax +2 more	Common: cera alba helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more Other: linoleic acid linolenic acid +3 more	Common: jojoba esters zinc oxide Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: glycine soja oil simmondsia chinensis seed oil Other: beeswax benzophenone-3 +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	aroma Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +9 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +12 more	aroma Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	aroma Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glyceryl undecylenate Has skin benefit? +8 more	glyceryl undecylenate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +23 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? +3 more	linolenic acid Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? +6 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +7 more	rosmarinus officinalis extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis extract Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? cera alba Has skin benefit? +25 more	beeswax Has skin benefit? cocos nucifera oil Has skin benefit? +34 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? +16 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? prunus amygdalus dulcis seed Has skin benefit? +19 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? prunus amygdalus dulcis oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	cocos nucifera oil Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? +50 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? bertholletia excelsa seed oil Has skin benefit? +13 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides Has skin benefit? +23 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? +34 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +8 more

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Moisturizing

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Sun protection

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