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Sugar Spice Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15

Name: Fresh - Sugar Spice Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15
Brand: Fresh

SPF 15Efficacy 62/100·High irritancy ·3 UV filters

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

"Fresh - Sugar Spice Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15" does not provide enough UVA protection.

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Product summary

"Fresh - Sugar Spice Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This lip sunscreen contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

UV spectrum

UVB290 nmUVA II320 nmUVA I340 nmVisible400 nm+

Octinoxate

Titanium Dioxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

OctinoxateEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateUVBOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating6.74%

Titanium Dioxide Mineral UVBUVA2 Photo-stable Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin~0.15–0.6%

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing

10 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Good evidence

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.

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).

BEESWAXRole: HeroForms 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~4.7–7.1%

CERA ALBARole: Key activeForms 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~22–33%

COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAXRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~1.6–2.3%

LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OILRole: Key activeThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~0.9–1.35%

PERSEA GRATISSIMA OILRole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~1.1–1.7%

RIBES NIGRUM SEED OILRole: Key activeAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.~0.4–1%

RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OILRole: Key activeA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~4.6–6.9%

SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OILRole: Key activeSoftens 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.~3.9–5.8%

TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure 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~0.4–0.9%

VITIS VINIFERA SEED OILRole: Key activeA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~2.2–3.2%

Irritancy

28 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 28 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritatingHigh6.74%

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.5–2.3%est.

Passiflora incarnata seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains essential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.2–0.8%est.

Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Cera albaForms 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 allergenLow~22–33%est.

Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyLow~4.6–6.9%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Low~3.9–5.8%est.

Hydrogenated olive oil decyl estersHelps stabilize the product formulationLow~2.7–4.1%est.

Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesLow~2.2–3.2%est.

Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionLow~1.1–1.7%est.

Ribes nigrum seed oilAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.Low~0.4–1%est.

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)Low~0.4–0.95%est.

Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Low~0.35–0.8%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.2–0.8%est.

BhtA preservativeLow~0.2–0.7%est.

Propyl gallateHelps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a productLow~0.2–0.75%est.

Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Low~0.2–0.8%est.

Blue 1 lakeA colorantLow~0.2–0.75%est.

Comedogenic

Ci 45410 ~0.2–0.75% — rinse-off or low %

Some risk

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.