We assess that "ULTA - SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 6.00% (declared), avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 7.50% (declared) and octocrylene 2.50% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product 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.

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The product retails for 9.35$ in the United States.

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Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

octocrylene 2.5%

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

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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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.

benzophenone-3 6%

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

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

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

butyrospermum parkii butter 8.2% - 12.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Shea Butter soothes irritated skin and known to create a moisture barrier on your skin that allows for lasting hydration.

Source: Ulta

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.

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).

theobroma cacao seed butter 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

beeswax 23% - 34%

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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

butyrospermum parkii butter 8.2% - 12.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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Key Actives

butyrospermum parkii butter 8.2% - 12.3%

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

theobroma cacao seed butter 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Potential irritants

benzophenone-3 6%

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Works for: Sun protection

parfum 3.1% - 4.7%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 8.2% - 12.3%

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

cocos nucifera oil 4.9% - 7.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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Works for: Sun protection

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.

homosalate 7.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Beeswax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cocos nucifera oil, Parfum, Ricinus communis seed oil, Stevia rebaudiana leaf extract, Theobroma cacao seed butter

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	42%	40%	36%	36%	36%	34%	34%	33%	32%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 45
Key ingredients	beeswax benzophenone-3 +7 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: cera alba	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract butyloctyl salicylate +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: lanolin ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other: petrolatum panthenol +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil jojoba esters +4 more	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate copernicia cerifera wax +5 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +1 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +9 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 45410 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +10 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +14 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	lanolin Has skin benefit? theobroma cacao seed butter Has skin benefit? +23 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +20 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +18 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +15 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more

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