Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm, Sheer Shimmer
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 20 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
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.
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Palmitoyl oligopeptide + 12 moreWorks well
“The formula includes Ion2Complex to instantly moisturize lips, leaving them looking fuller and more defined.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, myristyl myristate.
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: palmitoyl oligopeptide, petrolatum
Anti-agingSide benefit · Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Butyrospermum parkii butterMay help
This product contains palmitoyl oligopeptide. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients. 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AromaMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePetrolatum~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumPolybutene~3.7–5.5%
Phenyl trimethicone~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeHydrogenated lanolin~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ozokerite~1.6–2.4%
Myristyl myristate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristatePolyethylene~1.4–2.1%
Cetyl lactate~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPhytosterols~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsDimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleateEuphorbia cerifera cera~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture
More about Euphorbia cerifera ceraSilica~0.5–1.2%
Zinc~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerStearoxy dimethicone~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copernicia cerifera cera~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraEthylhexyl palmitate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateSynthetic wax~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxTribehenin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePalmitoyl oligopeptide~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl oligopeptideSilica silylate~0.15–0.55%
Aroma~0.1–0.45%
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateIsopropyl titanium triisostearate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Isopropyl titanium triisostearateAluminum hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
- 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 hydroxideStearic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCi 77400~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.55%
- 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 dioxideIron oxides~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 15850~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Petrolatum, Polybutene, Phenyl trimethicone, Hydrogenated lanolin, Ozokerite, Myristyl myristate, Polyethylene, Cetyl lactate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Unknown, Phytosterols, Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Unknown, Euphorbia cerifera cera, Silica, Zinc, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Stearoxy dimethicone, Copernicia cerifera cera, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Synthetic wax, Tribehenin, Sorbitan isostearate, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Silica silylate, Aroma, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Ci 77400, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Ci 15850
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