Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Wedze - Lip balm sunscreen SPF 50+" can provide reliable sun protection. 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 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 3.20% - 4.80%, avobenzone 1.90% - 2.80%, uvasorb heb 2.40% - 3.60% and uvinul t 1.80% - 2.60%.

Irritation risk

It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit 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.

What can the product work for?

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.

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 3.2% - 4.8%

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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 1.9% - 2.8%

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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.

diethylhexyl butamido triazone 2.4% - 3.6%

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

Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet

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.

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

ascorbyl palmitate 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Moisturising balm protects your lips from the sun and harsh weather.

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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: lauryl pca.

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: cera alba, isopropyl myristate.

cera alba 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

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

isopropyl myristate 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

lauryl pca 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 1%

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

cera alba 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

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glyceryl oleate 0.3% - 0.75%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

parfum 0.05% - 0.3%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 1%

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

isopropyl myristate 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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octyldodecanol 22% - 33%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

butylene glycol cocoate 4.8% - 7.2%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

polyethylene 4.5% - 6.8%

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Used to thicken the product's texture

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Octyldodecanol, Butylene glycol cocoate, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl triazone, Cera alba, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Synthetic wax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Shorea robusta seed butter, Lauryl pca, Tocopheryl acetate, Isopropyl myristate, Glyceryl oleate, Saccharin, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Aluminum hydroxide, Citric acid, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Parfum, Ci 77891

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WIMJ similarity score		41%	29%	26%	26%	24%	23%	22%	21%	20%	20%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: beeswax caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: beeswax diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: octocrylene ricinus communis seed oil +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Other: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +4 more	Common: cera alba diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester retinyl palmitate +12 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: petrolatum lanolin +9 more	Common: isopropyl myristate butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Other: paraffinum liquidum retinyl palmitate +5 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter cera alba Other: beeswax titanium dioxide +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +12 more	disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +7 more	disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? avena sativa bran extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? aroma Has skin benefit? +16 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	bht Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +4 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? ceteareth-12 Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? butylene glycol cocoate Has skin benefit? +25 more	octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? polyethylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? polyethylene Has skin benefit? +15 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? +10 more	octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? butylene glycol cocoate Has skin benefit? +41 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +36 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +25 more

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