Med Repair Caring Lip Balm SPF 15

Med Repair Caring Lip Balm SPF 15

3.0
23ingredients
Lip BalmNivea

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganOil-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This lip balm from Nivea lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 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.

4 known allergens in this formula
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octinoxate
  • Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
  • Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene

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

HydratingBarrier repairScar healingReduces irritationRedness reducingBrighteningDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 3
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

23

INCI (full list, INCI order): octyldodecanol, ricinus communis seed oil, hydrogenated rapeseed oil, cera alba, cetyl palmitate, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, butyrospermum parkii butter, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, cetearyl alcohol, octocrylene, persea gratissima oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, tocopheryl acetate, panthenol, bisabolol, water, glycerin, bht, parfum, ci 77891, ci 77492

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21parfum

Potential Concerns

  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • 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 Med Repair Caring Lip Balm SPF 15 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 Med Repair Caring Lip Balm SPF 15 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Med Repair Caring Lip Balm SPF 15 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Med Repair Caring Lip Balm SPF 15'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 Med Repair Caring Lip Balm SPF 15 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Med Repair Caring Lip Balm SPF 15 contains 4 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 Med Repair Caring Lip Balm SPF 15 against your own profile.