"Nivea - Smoothness Hydrating Lip Care with SPF 15 Shea Butter & Aloe" "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, it 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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.50% (declared), octinoxate 6.00% (declared) and octocrylene 1.80% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product 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 for 74.21A$ in Australia, from 3.04$ up to 19.18$ in the United States and for 24.68£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Smoothness Hydrating Lip Care with SPF 15 Shea Butter & Aloe

Source: From product name

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: glycerin.

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, butyrospermum parkii butter.

glycerin 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.9% - 2.9%

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

ricinus communis seed oil 3.1% - 4.7%

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

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 2.5%

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.

octocrylene 1.8%

Irritation risk:

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

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6%

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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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging.

Source: Walgreens

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.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no 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).

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.9% - 2.9%

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

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.9% - 2.9%

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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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Potential irritants

parfum 0.5% - 1.1%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 2.1% - 3.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.9% - 2.9%

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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octyldodecanol 22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

hydrogenated rapeseed oil 4.9% - 7.3%

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beeswax 4.9% - 7.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated rapeseed oil, Beeswax, Cetyl palmitate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Parfum, Bht, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated rapeseed oil, Beeswax, Cetyl palmitate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Parfum, Bht

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WIMJ similarity score		33%	32%	31%	31%	31%	30%	30%	30%	29%	29%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 25	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 25	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 15	SPF 15
Key ingredients	beeswax beeswax +13 more	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: cera alba copernicia cerifera wax +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +9 more Other: petrolatum panthenol +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +8 more Other: lanolin petrolatum +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +1 more	Common: beeswax butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cocos nucifera fruit extract +4 more	Common: beeswax butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other: allantoin copernicia cerifera wax +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other: lanolin helianthus annuus hybrid oil +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other: lanolin benzophenone-3 +6 more	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride carthamus tinctorius seed oil +7 more	Common: glycerin ricinus communis seed oil +1 more Other: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? citrus unshiu peel extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	mentha piperita oil Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? aroma Has skin benefit? +10 more	simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? +4 more	echinacea purpurea extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	ci 45410 Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +9 more	aroma Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? hydrogenated rapeseed oil Has skin benefit? +29 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +20 more	polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +36 more	butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +26 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +19 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? beeswax Has skin benefit? +16 more	octocrylene Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +25 more	lanolin Has skin benefit? theobroma cacao seed butter Has skin benefit? +20 more	lanolin Has skin benefit? theobroma cacao seed butter Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +23 more	octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? +17 more

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