Neutrogena

Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20, Healthy Blush

Name: Neutrogena - Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20, Healthy Blush
Brand: Neutrogena

SPF 20Efficacy 75/100·High irritancy ·4 UV filters

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 2 of 3 advertised claims delivered

"Neutrogena - Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20, Healthy Blush" does not provide enough UVA protection.

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Product summary

"Neutrogena - Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20, Healthy Blush" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: oxybenzone and octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

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 product 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 from 6.97$ up to 33.04$ in the United States and for 14.99£ in the United Kingdom.

For a detailed price comparison: click here.

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

UV spectrum

UVB290 nmUVA II320 nmUVA I340 nmVisible400 nm+

Octinoxate

Oxybenzone

Titanium Dioxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

OctinoxateEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateUVBOctinoxate. 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 irritating7.5%

OxybenzoneBenzophenone-3UVBUVA2Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption5%

Titanium Dioxide Mineral UVBUVA2 Photo-stable 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~0.45–0.7%

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing

6 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Strong evidence

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, copernicia cerifera wax.

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

PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDERole: HeroA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.45–0.65%

PETROLATUMRole: Key activeOne of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss~0.45–0.65%

COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAXRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~0.55–0.8%

MYRISTYL MYRISTATERole: Key activeAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic~0.45–0.65%

PHENYL TRIMETHICONERole: Key activeA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture~0.35–0.65%

BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Key activeA 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~0.45–0.7%

Anti-aging

PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE at ~0.45–0.65% + 1 more curated active

Good evidence

This product contains palmitoyl oligopeptide. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. 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).

PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDERole: HeroA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.45–0.65%

PetrolatumRole: Key activeOne of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss~4.5–5.5%

Phenyl trimethiconeRole: Key activeA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture~4.2–5.2%

Myristyl myristateRole: Key activeAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic~2–2.4%

Copernicia cerifera waxRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~0.7–1%

Ethylhexyl palmitateRole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~0.55–0.8%

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateRole: Key activeOctinoxate. 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 irritating7.5%

Benzophenone-3Role: Key activeSame as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption5%

Irritancy

14 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate—High~0.8–1.2%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.3–0.6%est.

Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.3–0.6%est.

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. 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 irritatingHigh7.5%

Benzophenone-3Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorptionHigh5%

Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate—High~0.45–0.65%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Myristyl myristateAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenicLow~2–2.4%est.

Isopropyl titanium triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherLow~0.45–0.7%est.

Myristyl myristateAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenicLow~0.45–0.65%est.

Isopropyl titanium triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherLow~0.4–0.6%est.

Comedogenic

6 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skin

High risk

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Myristyl myristateAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenicHigh~2–2.4%est.

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicalsHigh~1.1–1.3%est.

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product textureHigh~0.55–0.8%est.

Myristyl myristateAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenicHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product textureHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

Ingredients

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