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Laboratoires de Biarritz Certified Organic SPF30 Ocean & Mountain Lip Balm
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
zinc oxide
39% -
59%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
sun protection, moisturizing
cera alba
2.3% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
caprylic/capric triglyceride
2.8% -
4.2%
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
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Anti-aging
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.4%
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
ricinus communis seed oil
3.7% -
5.6%
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
2.8% -
4.2%
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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Comodogenic ingredients
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
linolenic acid
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
linoleic acid
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing,
Anti-blemish
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
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Potential irritants
ricinus communis seed oil
3.7% -
5.6%
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
2.8% -
4.2%
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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Comodogenic ingredients
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
All ingredients
zinc oxide
39% -
59%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides
5.1% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
ricinus communis seed oil
3.7% -
5.6%
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
Show more
Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Ricinus communis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cera alba, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Gelidium sesquipedale extract, Linoleic acid, Ci 77492, Propanediol, Octyldodecanol, Oleic acid, Water, Palmitic acid, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Ci 77491, Stearic acid, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Jojoba esters, Linolenic acid, Trihydroxystearin
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- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
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