Ultra Care & Protection SPF 50 Lip Balm

Ultra Care & Protection SPF 50 Lip Balm

13ingredients
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

3 flagged

This lip balm from Nivea lists 13 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (aroma). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula
  • Aroma · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
  • Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate

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 healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

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

Full Ingredient List

13

INCI (full list, INCI order): octyldodecanol, ricinus communis seed oil, cera alba, hydrogenated rapeseed oil, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl salicylate, butyrospermum parkii butter, cetyl palmitate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, ethylhexyl triazone, tocopherol, helianthus annuus seed oil, aroma

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Potential Concerns

  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ultra Care & Protection SPF 50 Lip Balm contain fragrance allergens?

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

Is Ultra Care & Protection SPF 50 Lip Balm paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Ultra Care & Protection SPF 50 Lip Balm'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 Ultra Care & Protection SPF 50 Lip Balm suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Care & Protection SPF 50 Lip Balm contains 3 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 Ultra Care & Protection SPF 50 Lip Balm against your own profile.