Protective Lip Balm SPF 50+

Protective Lip Balm SPF 50+

18ingredients
Lip BalmCetaphil

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Alcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganOil-freeReef-safeCruelty-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This lip balm from Cetaphil lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octinoxate

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingAnti-agingScar healingBrighteningReduces large poresRedness reducingSkin textureBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 3
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 4
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

18

INCI (full list, INCI order): caprylic/capric triglyceride, c10-18 triglycerides, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, dibutyl adipate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, dicaprylyl carbonate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, glyceryl stearate, cocos nucifera oil, glyceryl behenate, ethylhexyl triazone, hydrogenated castor oil, tocopherol, parfum, ascorbyl palmitate, bht, stevia rebaudiana extract

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15parfum

Potential Concerns

  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Does Protective Lip Balm SPF 50+ contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Protective Lip Balm SPF 50+ with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Protective Lip Balm SPF 50+ paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Protective Lip Balm SPF 50+'s listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Protective Lip Balm SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Protective Lip Balm SPF 50+ contains 2 flagged allergens and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Protective Lip Balm SPF 50+ against your own profile.