"Nivea - A Kiss Of Recovery Medicated Lip Repair SPF 15" "is a broad spectrum lip sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this lip product does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called" chemical ", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 1.00% (declared) and octinoxate 6.70% (declared).

Irritation risk

It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be medium. 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 27.16$ up to 37.87$ in the United States.

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: panthenol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

ricinus communis seed oil 3.9% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

panthenol 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

copernicia cerifera wax 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1%

Irritation risk:

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

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6.7%

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 0.05% - 0.25%

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

SPF 15 formula helps protect lips from UVA/UVB sun exposure that can cause skin damage and premature aging.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

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).

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.5% - 1.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

ascorbyl palmitate 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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Key Actives

oenothera biennis oil 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

panthenol 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

menthol 0.1% - 0.45%

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Comodogenic ingredients

myristyl myristate 2.3% - 3.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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dimethicone 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Dimethicone, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Microcrystalline wax, Octyldodecanol, Polydecene, Ricinus communis seed oil, Cetyl palmitate, Myristyl myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Panthenol, C20-40 alkyl stearate, Copernicia cerifera wax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Menthol, Beeswax, Water, Bht, Parfum, Iron oxides

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WIMJ similarity score		51%	49%	41%	40%	40%	40%	40%	39%	39%	39%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 15	SPF 32	SPF 50
Key ingredients	panthenol bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 +10 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: petrolatum caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: ceramide 1 hyaluronic acid +2 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: cetyl dimethicone imperata cylindrica root extract +2 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: glycerin octocrylene +2 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: glycerin octocrylene +2 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate glycerin +10 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: carnosine cocos nucifera oil +2 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: oligopeptide-68 glycerin +3 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +2 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate cyclopentasiloxane +5 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +10 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	niacin Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +2 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? imperata cylindrica root extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	undecylenoyl phenylalanine Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? plankton extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	dimethicone Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +25 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +20 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	octocrylene Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +37 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +33 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more

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Nivea A Kiss Of Recovery Medicated Lip Repair SPF 15

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