"Sundance - SPF30 lip balm apricot" is using UV filters in a relatively low concentration. Because of this, it might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.

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: tinosorb s 0.40% - 0.90%, avobenzone 0.55% - 1.35%, uvinul a plus 1.90% - 2.80%, uvasorb heb 0.50% - 1.15% and uvinul t 0.40% - 0.95%.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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.

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, 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).

bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 0.85% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

helianthus annuus seed cera 3.8% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Sun protection

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 0.4% - 0.9%

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

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 0.55% - 1.35%

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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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 1.9% - 2.8%

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

ricinus communis seed oil 4.8% - 7.2%

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

helianthus annuus seed cera 3.8% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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parfum 0.35% - 0.8%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

linalool 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria ochroleuca extract 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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brassica campestris seed oil 22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate 4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

ricinus communis seed oil 4.8% - 7.2%

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

Ingredient list view

Brassica campestris seed oil, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed cera, Mica, Candelilla cera, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Copernicia cerifera cera, Boron nitride, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Tocopheryl acetate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Parfum, Ethylhexyl triazone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Linalool, Tocopherol, Ci 77491

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WIMJ similarity score		32%	31%	30%	29%	27%	25%	24%	24%	24%	23%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +10 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cera alba +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate +2 more Other: linoleic acid cera alba +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cocos nucifera oil +4 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cera microcristallina +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter octocrylene +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: cera alba isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate +1 more
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Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 45410 Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +10 more	glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethyl vanillin Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	linolenic acid Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? aroma Has skin benefit? +10 more	aroma Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	brassica campestris seed oil Has skin benefit? butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate Has skin benefit? +22 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +21 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +13 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +19 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides Has skin benefit? +23 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate Has skin benefit? +16 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? cera microcristallina Has skin benefit? +23 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +18 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +19 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? cera alba Has skin benefit? +15 more	caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride Has skin benefit? cera alba Has skin benefit? +12 more

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