A protective lip balm primarily focused on sun protection, with additional moisturizing and antioxidant benefits. The inclusion of fragrance is the main drawback for sensitive users.
Scored for skin — based on what its ingredients contribute.
What it may help with
Whether it provides direct protection against UV radiation.
From Avobenzone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Homosalate
Whether it can calm the skin — linked to less redness, irritation, discomfort, or visible reactivity.
From Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract
Whether it can help visible signs of aging — fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, or photoaging.
From Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Linoleate
Whether the ingredient helps increase the skin’s water content — humectants that attract water, ingredients that reduce water loss, or ones that make skin feel less dry.
From Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Whether it supports the skin barrier — restoring lipids, reducing water loss, aiding barrier repair, or strengthening the skin’s protective function.
From Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Mineral Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Things to watch
Risk of allergic contact dermatitis or immune-based reactions. Fragrance allergens, preservatives, botanicals, and some dyes may score here.
From Fragrance, Octocrylene, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract
Whether it can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, raising the risk of sunburn or UV-related irritation. Relevant for some exfoliating acids, retinoids, and certain plant-derived ingredients.
From Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Avobenzone
Risk of short-term irritation — stinging, burning, dryness, redness, or discomfort. Common for strong actives, acids, retinoids, fragrances, and harsh surfactants.
From Fragrance, Avobenzone, Homosalate, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Whether it has known or suspected hormone-related activity or endocrine-disruption concern.
From Homosalate, Octocrylene
Whether it has meaningful potential to be absorbed into the body at levels that may matter biologically. Most cosmetic ingredients score low unless there is known concern or high exposure.
From Homosalate, Octocrylene, Avobenzone, Fragrance
GOOD · 18
NEUTRAL · 13
This lip balm provides broad-spectrum UV protection through a combination of chemical sunscreens. It also contains a variety of plant extracts, emollients, and antioxidants.
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