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Hawaiian Tropic Tropical Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 45 Tropical
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
octocrylene
10%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
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
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
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.
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
14 Ounce (4ml) Provides Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection Included Anti-Oxidants Nourish Your Lips Moisturizing Formula is Water-Resistant Provides Broad Spectrum Uva/Uvb Protection Included Anti-Oxidants Nourish YourLips Moisturizing Formula Is Water-Resistant
ascorbic acid
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
retinyl palmitate
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
14 Ounce (4ml) Provides Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection Included Anti-Oxidants Nourish Your Lips Moisturizing Formula is Water-Resistant Provides Broad Spectrum Uva/Uvb Protection Included Anti-Oxidants Nourish YourLips Moisturizing Formula Is Water-Resistant
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.6% -
2.5%
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.6% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
cocos nucifera oil
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
95/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
4% -
6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.6% -
2.5%
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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinyl palmitate
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
retinyl palmitate
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
4% -
6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.6% -
2.5%
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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All ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
4% -
6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.6% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Ingredient list view
Ozokerite, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Diisobutyl adipate, Cetyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Adipic acid/diglycol crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Parfum, Aroma, Isostearyl linoleate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Peg-8, Silica, Sodium saccharin, Propylparaben, Bht, Paraffinum liquidum, Peg-8 dimethicone, Cocos nucifera oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Colocasia antiquorum root extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Passiflora incarnata fruit extract, Plumeria acutifolia flower extract, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Octyldodecanol, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbic acid, Sodium propoxyhydroxypropyl thiosulfate silica, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Ozokerite, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Diisobutyl adipate, Cetyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Adipic acid, Dimethicone, Parfum, Aroma, Isostearyl linoleate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Peg-8, Silica, Sodium saccharin, Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Colocasia antiquorum root extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Passiflora incarnata fruit extract, Plumeria acutifolia flower extract, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Octyldodecanol, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbic acid, Sodium propoxyhydroxypropyl thiosulfate silica
Sources
- Amended final report of the safety assessment of dibutyl adipate as used in cosmetics
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oil
- Guava: phytochemical composition of a potential source of antioxidants for cosmetic and/or dermatological applications
- Dermatological and environmental toxicological impact of the sunscreen ingredient oxybenzone/benzophenone‐3
- Effect of Sunscreen Application on Plasma Concentration of Sunscreen Active Ingredients A Randomized Clinical Trial