Tatcha The Kissu Lip Tint SPF 25 Tinted Lip Sunscreen
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0 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 25 · 3 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
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.
Moisturizing4 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Silk protection and botanical lanolin moisturize and soften lips as UV filters prevent photoaging”
Contains humectants (hydrolyzed silk) to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and emollients (diisostearyl malate) to help soften the skin, but these ingredients are not the most effective.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl salicylate4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateZinc oxide15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideTriethylhexanoin~27–40%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinDiisostearyl malate~6.7–10%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateSynthetic wax~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxPolybutene~4.4–6.6%
Glyceryl diisostearate~3.7–5.5%
Candelilla cera~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphorbia cerifera wax~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Candelilla cera~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~1.4–2.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGlyceryl diisostearate/hydrogenated rosinate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed silk~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silkTocopherol~0.85–1.25%
- 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 TocopherolSilica~1–1.5%
Ci 17200~0.45–1.1%
Ci 73360~0.35–0.85%
Ci 19140~0.2–0.75%
Iron oxides~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77499~0.1–0.45%
Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl salicylate, Zinc oxide, Triethylhexanoin, Diisostearyl malate, Synthetic wax, Polybutene, Glyceryl diisostearate, Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl diisostearate/hydrogenated rosinate, Hydrolyzed silk, Tocopherol, Silica, Ci 17200, Ci 73360, Ci 19140, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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Product summary
"Tatcha - The Kissu Lip Tint SPF 25 Tinted Lip Sunscreen" "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, this lip product does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
Sunscreen filters
This is a" mixed "sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called" chemical ") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: octisalate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
Irritation risk
This lip sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be low. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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