"Gatineau - Perfection Ultime Nourishing Lip Balm SPF15 - Clear" 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 so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 1.50% - 2.20%.

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 lip 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 38.70$ in the United States, for 49.00CA$ in Canada and for 28.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The lip balm adds subtle shine to your pout, swiping on a protective veil of hydration.

Source: Lookfantastic US

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum

petrolatum 22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

ricinus communis seed oil 4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A 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

copernicia cerifera wax 0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

ethylhexyl dimethyl paba 3.3% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Padimate O. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. There are concerns about the safety of this sunscreen ingredient, but conclusive evidence in either direction is missing. Because of the safety concerns, it is rarely used in leave-in skincare

benzophenone-3 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

ricinus communis seed oil 4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

A 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

cera alba 0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

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

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl dimethyl paba 3.3% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

benzophenone-3 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

myristyl lactate 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

cetyl acetate 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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petrolatum 22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

ozokerite 4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Used to thicken the product consistency

ricinus communis seed oil 4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

A 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

Ingredient list view

Petrolatum, Ozokerite, Ricinus communis seed oil, Glyceryl rosinate, Ethylhexyl dimethyl paba, Cetyl lactate, Lanolin oil, Myristyl lactate, Benzophenone-3, Cetyl acetate, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Myristyl alcohol, Beeswax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Caprylyl glycol, Glycine soja oil, Methylstyrene/vinyltoluene copolymer, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Parfum, Tocopherol, Zea mays oil, Acetylated lanolin alcohol, Bht, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol

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WIMJ similarity score		68%	55%	52%	52%	49%	49%	49%	48%	47%	46%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 15	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 31	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 25	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	petrolatum beeswax +11 more	Common: petrolatum beeswax +11 more Other: titanium dioxide	Common: petrolatum benzophenone-3 +4 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate	Common: petrolatum copernicia cerifera wax +3 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: petrolatum copernicia cerifera wax +2 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +3 more	Common: petrolatum cera alba +5 more Other: phytosphingosine bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 +6 more	Common: petrolatum beeswax +2 more Other: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: petrolatum beeswax +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +5 more	Common: petrolatum ricinus communis seed oil +2 more Other: lanolin butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +10 more	Common: petrolatum benzophenone-3 Other: paraffinum liquidum lanolin +7 more	Common: petrolatum glycine soja oil Other: paraffinum liquidum tripeptide-1 +11 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +16 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +2 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +15 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	pyridoxine Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +5 more	mentha piperita oil Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	aroma Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +6 more	limonene Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	petrolatum Has skin benefit? ozokerite Has skin benefit? +33 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? ozokerite Has skin benefit? +41 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +12 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +22 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +34 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +20 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +26 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? lanolin Has skin benefit? +31 more

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Gatineau Perfection Ultime Nourishing Lip Balm SPF15 - Clear

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What does the product description say?

Sun protection

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