Thrive Causemetics Sunproof™ Intensive Lip Balm Duo
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 24 · 4 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.
MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Mangifera indica seed butter + 15 moreGood evidence
“SunproofTM Intensive Lip Balm SPF 24 NET WT. . 28 oz / 8 g Our intensely nourishing reef-safe SPF 24 lip balm locks in UVA + UVB protection and keeps lips hydrated and healthy—from sunrise to sunset.”
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:
sodium hyaluronate.
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, butyrospermum parkii butter.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Mentha piperita oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate10%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateEthylhexyl salicylate5%
- 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 salicylateSynthetic beeswax~26–38%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxPolyhydroxystearic acid~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidTheobroma cacao seed butter~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterButyrospermum parkii butter~4–5.9%
- 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 butterButyloctyl salicylate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateC32-36 isoalkyl stearate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Behenyl behenate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita oil~0.6–1.35%
Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Candelilla cera~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl behenate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Stearyl behenateCetearyl alcohol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPunica granatum sterols~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilPolyglyceryl-3 stearate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 stearateMentha viridis leaf oil~0.2–0.7%
Pimpinella anisum seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMagnesium aspartate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
More about Magnesium aspartateZinc gluconate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateMangifera indica seed butter~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterPassiflora incarnata seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains essential oil that can be irritating
More about Passiflora incarnata seed oilCopper gluconate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
More about Copper gluconatePrunus avium seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cherry pit oil. Is rich in linoleic and oleic fatty acids and works as an emollient moisturizer
More about Prunus avium seed oilPolysorbate 60~0.15–0.6%
Ricinus communis seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Ricinus communis seed oilStevia rebaudiana extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that adds a sweat taste to products (for example, for lip products). Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Stevia rebaudiana extractHydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Hydrogenated castor oilLimonene~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSynthetic beeswax~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxPolyhydroxystearic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterButyrospermum 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 butterButyloctyl salicylate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateC32-36 isoalkyl stearate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Behenyl behenate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Candelilla cera~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl behenate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Stearyl behenateLimonene~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCetearyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilPolyglyceryl-3 stearate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 stearatePunica granatum sterols~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMagnesium aspartate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
More about Magnesium aspartateZinc gluconate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateMangifera indica seed butter~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterPassiflora incarnata seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains essential oil that can be irritating
More about Passiflora incarnata seed oilCopper gluconate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
More about Copper gluconatePrunus avium seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cherry pit oil. Is rich in linoleic and oleic fatty acids and works as an emollient moisturizer
More about Prunus avium seed oilPolysorbate 60~0.15–0.5%
Ricinus communis seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Ricinus communis seed oilStevia rebaudiana extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that adds a sweat taste to products (for example, for lip products). Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Stevia rebaudiana extractHydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Hydrogenated castor oilLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Unknown, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Synthetic beeswax, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Butyloctyl salicylate, C32-36 isoalkyl stearate, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Behenyl behenate, Mentha piperita oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Stearyl behenate, Cetearyl alcohol, Punica granatum sterols, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Pimpinella anisum seed oil, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Mangifera indica seed butter, Passiflora incarnata seed oil, Copper gluconate, Prunus avium seed oil, Polysorbate 60, Ricinus communis seed oil, Stevia rebaudiana extract, Hydrogenated castor oil, Limonene, Synthetic beeswax, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Butyloctyl salicylate, C32-36 isoalkyl stearate, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Behenyl behenate, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Stearyl behenate, Limonene, Cetearyl alcohol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Punica granatum sterols, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Mangifera indica seed butter, Passiflora incarnata seed oil, Copper gluconate, Prunus avium seed oil, Polysorbate 60, Ricinus communis seed oil, Stevia rebaudiana extract, Hydrogenated castor oil, Linalool
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| Thrive CausemeticsSunproof™ Intensive Lip Balm DuoYOUR PRODUCT | Bigger than Beauty SkincareTEST- BTBS Sunproof™ Nourishing Lip Balm SPF 24 | M-61Hydraboost Lip Treatment SPF 45 | AquaphorLip Repair + Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 50% | 50% |
| Price | — | — | $22.00 | $4.28 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 12 of 15 | 6 of 15 | 4 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | — | Glycolic Acid | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 24 | SPF 24 | SPF 45 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Thrive Causemetics - Sunproof™ Intensive Lip Balm Duo" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this lip sunscreen is not high enough. 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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 0.15% - 0.55%, octisalate 5.00% (declared) and homosalate 10.00% (declared).
Irritation risk
This lip sunscreen contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 28 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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