MALIN + GOETZ Spf 30 Lip Balm
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protection
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Cinnamal + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Titanium dioxide~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideHydrogenated polyisobutene~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneEthylhexyl palmitate~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateHydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymer~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to create a thicker product consistency
More about Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymerHydrogenated polydecene~2.4–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneParfum~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCinnamal~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coumarin~0.95–1.45%
Limonene~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEugenol~0.45–1.05%
Methyl 2-octynoate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateUrsolic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolStearic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAluminum hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideIngredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymer, Hydrogenated polydecene, Parfum, Cinnamal, Cinnamyl alcohol, Coumarin, Limonene, Eugenol, Methyl 2-octynoate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ursolic acid, Tocopherol, Stearic acid, Aluminum hydroxide
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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.
| MALIN + GOETZSpf 30 Lip BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Fallene Sun CareLipcotz Lip Balm Spf 45 | SunSenseLip Balm SPF50+ | TiZOLip Protection SPF 45 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 31% |
| Price | ≈ $24.09 | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax | Mineral Oil | Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 45 | SPF 50 | SPF 45 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We do not recommend "MALIN + GOETZ - Spf 30 Lip Balm" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
Sunscreen filters
It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
This lip product contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails at around 15.91$ in the United States and from 14.00£ up to 103.00£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 4Ursolic acidmdedge.com
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