Softlips Intense Moisture Berry Mint Lip Balm, SPF 15
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 15 · 2 UV filters · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Dimethicone + 12 moreWorks well
“Intense Moisture Berry Mint Lip Balm, SPF 15”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.
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: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic8 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale8 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Ozokerite~22–33%
Petrolatum~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumEthylhexyl palmitate~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateOctyldodecanol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolParfum~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMyristyl myristate~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateMyristyl lactate~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Octyldodecyl olivate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneBrassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearyl olivate~0.5–1.15%
Myristyl laurate~0.4–0.9%
Myristyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholAstrocaryum murumuru seed butter~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
More about Astrocaryum murumuru seed butterBht~0.3–0.75%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLinoleic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidLinolenic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidMenthol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Menthyl ethylamido oxalate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a cooling sensation on the skin. Does not have a skin benefit
More about Menthyl ethylamido oxalateRetinyl palmitate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateSodium saccharin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolDimethicone2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateBenzophenone-33%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Benzophenone-3Ozokerite~0.15–0.65%
Petrolatum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumEthylhexyl palmitate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateOctyldodecanol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMyristyl myristate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateMyristyl lactate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Octyldodecyl olivate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneBrassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearyl olivate~0.2–0.75%
Myristyl laurate~0.15–0.6%
Myristyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholAstrocaryum murumuru seed butter~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
More about Astrocaryum murumuru seed butterBht~0.15–0.55%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLinoleic acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidLinolenic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidMenthol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Menthyl ethylamido oxalate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a cooling sensation on the skin. Does not have a skin benefit
More about Menthyl ethylamido oxalateRetinyl palmitate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateSodium saccharin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Ozokerite, Petrolatum, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Parfum, Myristyl myristate, Myristyl lactate, Octyldodecyl olivate, Squalane, Brassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl olivate, Myristyl laurate, Myristyl alcohol, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Bht, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Menthol, Menthyl ethylamido oxalate, Retinyl palmitate, Sodium saccharin, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3, Ozokerite, Petrolatum, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Parfum, Myristyl myristate, Myristyl lactate, Octyldodecyl olivate, Squalane, Brassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl olivate, Myristyl laurate, Myristyl alcohol, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Bht, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Menthol, Menthyl ethylamido oxalate, Retinyl palmitate, Sodium saccharin, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| SoftlipsIntense Moisture Berry Mint Lip Balm, SPF 15YOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth ArdenEight Hour Cream Nourishing Lip Balm SPF 20 | Australian GoldBotanical Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 50 | Jack BlackAll Is Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | $19.13 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Lanolin | Panthenol | Avobenzone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 15 | SPF 20 | SPF 50 | SPF 25 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Kose X-Barrier Protect Repair Face Oil Balm Color SPF 50+ PA++++Neocutis Journee Riche Extra Moisturizing Revitalizing Day Cream SPF 30
Product summary
We do not recommend "Softlips - Intense Moisture Berry Mint Lip Balm, SPF 15" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 3.00% (declared) and octinoxate 7.50% (declared).
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 5.74$ up to 18.42$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Patch testing with myristyl alcoholresearchgate.net
- 4
- 5
- 6
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.