We do not recommend "MALIN + GOETZ - Spf 30 Lip Balm" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
Sunscreen filters
It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
This lip product contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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 at around 15.91$ in the United States and from 14.00£ up to 103.00£ in the United Kingdom.
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and
octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.
UVA I protection:UVA II protection:UVB protection:Photo stable:Ingredient typeMineral
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Elevate Your Lip Protection This water-less, multi-defense lip balm uses 100% mineral, titanium dioxide to provide broad spectrum protection from UVA and UVB rays to prevent sunburn and early skin aging.
The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing
early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the
protection it offers is not strong enough).
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise
Can it deliver?
Sun protection
Anti-aging
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
60/100.
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Malin + Goetz SPF 30 Lip Balm, 0.3fl oz, 10ml – Water Resistant for 40 Minutes, Lip Balm & Moisturizer, Lip Balm SPF, Lip Care Products, Sunscreen Lip Balm
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
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