"Jack Black - Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 - Shea Butter & Vitamin E" "is a broad spectrum lip sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this lip sunscreen does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called" chemical "sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared) and octinoxate 7.50% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be low. 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 our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.

Our users describe the finish of this sunscreen as matt - dewy.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty" Jack Black "is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails from 8.00$ up to 9.39$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Contains antioxidants and moisturizers to repair and soothe lips while SPF protects lips from the sun.

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, persea gratissima oil.

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: lanolin, petrolatum

lanolin 13.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

persea gratissima oil 22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

petrolatum 40.2%

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

camellia sinensis leaf extract 3.5% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

theobroma cacao seed butter 2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

tocopherol 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

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

Octinoxate. 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 irritating

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Key Actives

camellia sinensis leaf extract 3.5% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing

theobroma cacao seed butter 2.7% - 4.1%

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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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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.

Comodogenic ingredients

theobroma cacao seed butter 2.7% - 4.1%

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

theobroma cacao extract 1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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.

persea gratissima oil 22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Persea gratissima oil, Beeswax, Butylparaben, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Theobroma cacao extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isobutylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Unknown, Polyester-6, Lanolin, Microcrystalline wax, Ozokerite, Petrolatum, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol

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WIMJ similarity score		37%	35%	34%	32%	32%	32%	32%	30%	29%	27%
SPF	SPF 25	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 25	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 35	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 26
Key ingredients	petrolatum lanolin +8 more	Common: petrolatum lanolin +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum helianthus annuus seed oil +7 more	Common: petrolatum lanolin +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum homosalate +6 more	Common: petrolatum butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: camellia oleifera leaf extract carthamus tinctorius seed oil +3 more	Common: lanolin butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: helianthus annuus hybrid oil helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: lanolin lanolin +15 more Other: benzophenone-3 benzophenone-3 +18 more	Common: lanolin butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: cocos nucifera oil helianthus annuus seed oil +4 more	Common: petrolatum butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: dimethicone octocrylene +3 more	Common: petrolatum butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: petrolatum butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: cocos nucifera fruit extract copernicia cerifera wax +5 more	Common: petrolatum persea gratissima oil +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum ceramide 2 +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +3 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	aroma Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +6 more	citral Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 45410 Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +29 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? +7 more	citrus aurantifolia peel oil Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? isopropyl titanium triisostearate Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +20 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? synthetic beeswax Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +16 more	lanolin Has skin benefit? theobroma cacao seed butter Has skin benefit? +20 more	lanolin Has skin benefit? theobroma cacao seed butter Has skin benefit? +66 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +14 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +19 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +20 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +22 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? paraffin Has skin benefit? +37 more

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Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 - Shea Butter & Vitamin E

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

Sun protection

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