Gatineau Perfection Ultime Nourishing Lip Balm SPF15 - Clear
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 15 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Ricinus communis seed oil + 11 moreStrong evidence
“The lip balm adds subtle shine to your pout, swiping on a protective veil of hydration.”
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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Ethylhexyl dimethyl paba, Benzophenone-3 + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Petrolatum~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumOzokerite~4.7–7.1%
Ricinus communis seed oil~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Ricinus communis seed oilGlyceryl rosinate~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl dimethyl paba~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Ethylhexyl dimethyl pabaCetyl lactate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lanolin oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
More about Lanolin oilMyristyl lactate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Benzophenone-3~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Benzophenone-3Cetyl acetate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Candelilla cera~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copernicia cerifera wax~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxCopernicia cerifera cera~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraCopernicia cerifera wax~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxMyristyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholBeeswax~0.4–1%
- 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 BeeswaxCera alba~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 Cera albaBeeswax~0.4–0.9%
- 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 BeeswaxCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGlycine soja oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilMethylstyrene/vinyltoluene copolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Microcrystalline wax~0.15–0.7%
Cera microcristallina~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolZea mays oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilAcetylated lanolin alcohol~0.2–0.75%
Bht~0.1–0.4%
Citral~0.05–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient 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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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| GatineauPerfection Ultime Nourishing Lip Balm SPF15 - ClearYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth ArdenEight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sheer Tint SPF15 | NeutrogenaNorwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 | Supergoop!Acai Fusion Lip Balm Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | |
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| Match | — | 68% | 55% | 52% |
| Price | $37.34 | $27.76−$9.58 | $5.49−$31.85 | $12.00−$25.34 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Titanium Dioxide | Octinoxate | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 15 | SPF 15 | SPF 15 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Gatineau - Perfection Ultime Nourishing Lip Balm SPF15 - Clear" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 1.50% - 2.20%.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 38.70$ in the United States, for 49.00CA$ in Canada and for 28.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Risk Assessment of Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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