"Neutrogena - Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20, Petal Glow [40]" 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. The organic filters in the product are: oxybenzone and octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

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The product retails from 6.99$ up to 44.49$ in the United States and for 13.56£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This sheer tinted balm with patent-pending ion2 complexâ¢ instantly moisturizes lips, leaving them looking fuller and more defined.

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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

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

myristyl myristate 2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Anti-aging

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 oligopeptide 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

benzophenone-3 5%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Same 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 absorption

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. 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 irritating

iron oxides 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

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

palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

parfum 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

myristyl myristate 2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

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

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hydrogenated polyisobutene 25% - 31%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

petrolatum 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

polybutene 5.1% - 6.3%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Ingredient list view

Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Petrolatum, Polybutene, Phenyl trimethicone, Hydrogenated lanolin, Ozokerite, Myristyl myristate, Polyethylene, Cetyl lactate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Silica, Zinc, Stearoxymethicone/dimethicone copolymer, Copernicia cerifera wax, Synthetic wax, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Tribehenin, Sorbitan isostearate, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Silica silylate, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Copper powder, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Ci 19140, Ci 15850, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Petrolatum, Polybutene, Phenyl trimethicone, Hydrogenated lanolin, Ozokerite, Myristyl myristate, Polyethylene, Cetyl lactate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Silica, Zinc, Stearoxymethicone/dimethicone copolymer, Copernicia cerifera wax, Synthetic wax, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Tribehenin, Sorbitan isostearate, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Silica silylate, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Copper powder, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Ci 19140, Ci 15850

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WIMJ similarity score		41%	40%	40%	39%	39%	39%	38%	38%	37%	37%
SPF	SPF 20	SPF 26	SPF 30	SPF 20	SPF 30	SPF 36	SPF 30	SPF 25	SPF 35	SPF 30	SPF 20
Key ingredients	palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl oligopeptide +14 more	Common: petrolatum butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum ceramide 2 +6 more	Common: petrolatum butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: petrolatum copernicia cerifera wax +2 more Other: lanolin linoleic acid +11 more	Common: petrolatum butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cocos nucifera fruit extract +6 more	Common: petrolatum copernicia cerifera wax +1 more Other: glycerin quercetin +4 more	Common: petrolatum titanium dioxide +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +5 more	Common: petrolatum butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more Other: lanolin camellia sinensis leaf extract +5 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide phenyl trimethicone +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cetyl dimethicone +1 more	Common: petrolatum ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum lanolin +6 more	Common: petrolatum butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: atelocollagen calcium pantothenate +7 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? isopropyl titanium triisostearate Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	pyridoxine Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +4 more	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? ci 75470 Has skin benefit? +4 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +51 more
All ingredients	hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? petrolatum Has skin benefit? +66 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? paraffin Has skin benefit? +37 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +20 more	polybutene Has skin benefit? microcrystalline wax Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +22 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? phenyl trimethicone Has skin benefit? +20 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? synthetic beeswax Has skin benefit? +24 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +96 more

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Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20, Petal Glow [40]

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