"Nivea - soothe & protect SPF 15 lip balm" "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 is a so-called" chemical "sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 0.50% - 1.20% and octinoxate 2.60% - 3.90%.

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 2.24£ up to 17.98£ in the United Kingdom and for 19.87$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

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: 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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, cera alba.

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

bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

cera alba 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cera microcristallina 22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker 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 0.5% - 1.2%

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 2.6% - 3.9%

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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

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.35% - 0.8%

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

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

panthenol 0.55% - 1.3%

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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 2.6% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

benzyl alcohol 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

myristyl myristate 1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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cera microcristallina 22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

octyldodecanol 4.5% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

hydrogenated polydecene 4.4% - 6.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Cera microcristallina, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Ricinus communis seed oil, Cetyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Myristyl myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Panthenol, C20-40 alkyl stearate, Glycerin, Copernicia cerifera cera, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Cera alba, Unknown, Water, Bht, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Parfum, Ci 40800

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WIMJ similarity score		51%	42%	36%	36%	32%	32%	32%	31%	31%	30%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 25	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 20	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 20
Key ingredients	panthenol bisabolol +13 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +8 more Other: petrolatum caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +5 more Other: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +5 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: retinyl palmitate isopropyl myristate +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +2 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +10 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cera alba +3 more Other: lanolin petrolatum +10 more	Common: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 bisabolol +4 more Other: echium plantagineum seed oil glycine soja oil +4 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: niacinamide pentapeptide-59 +15 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more Other: lanolin benzophenone-3 +6 more	Common: bisabolol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: isopropyl myristate titanium dioxide
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? +14 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? 4-methylbenzylidene camphor Has skin benefit? +10 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? +2 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? aroma Has skin benefit? +9 more	geranium maculatum oil Has skin benefit? papain Has skin benefit? +8 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	limonene Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	linalool Has skin benefit? sodium anisate Has skin benefit? +19 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	cera microcristallina Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +31 more	polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +36 more	hydrogenated coconut oil Has skin benefit? ozokerite Has skin benefit? +33 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +16 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +19 more	carica papaya fruit water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +42 more	polybutene Has skin benefit? microcrystalline wax Has skin benefit? +32 more	octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate Has skin benefit? microcrystalline wax Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +53 more	lanolin Has skin benefit? theobroma cacao seed butter Has skin benefit? +26 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? paraffin Has skin benefit? +25 more

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