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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
SUN Sun Protect Caring Lip Balm SPF30
cera alba
0.35% -
0.85%
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
bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
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Sun protection
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
0.5% -
1.15%
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.
diethylhexyl butamido triazone
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet
titanium dioxide
2.3% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
60/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
myristyl myristate
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
cetearyl alcohol
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.3% -
0.7%
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
ricinus communis seed oil
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
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
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Potential irritants
propylene glycol
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
myristyl myristate
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
cetearyl alcohol
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
cera microcristallina
23% -
34%
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
hydrogenated polydecene
5.8% -
8.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
cetyl palmitate
4.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
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Ingredient list view
Cera microcristallina, Hydrogenated polydecene, Cetyl palmitate, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Titanium dioxide, Ethylhexyl triazone, Myristyl myristate, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic wax, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, C20-40 alkyl stearate, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Copernicia cerifera cera, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Helianthus annuus seed, Unknown, Cera alba, Propylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Parfum, Ci 15985, Ci 19140
Sources
- Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmetics
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production
- Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
- Safety assessment of bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 as used in cosmetics
- Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trial