Carmex Everyday Protecting Lip Balm Stick SPF 15 Strawberry
The Carmex Everyday Protecting Lip Balm Stick SPF 15 Strawberry is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 17 ingredients (12 low-risk) rates it Excellent (84/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2
|
|
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
4
|
|
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
4
|
|
Homosalate
(Fragrance, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Uv Filter) |
|
|
3
|
|
Octocrylene
(Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Lanolin
(Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skinprotectant, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
(Cosmetic Astringent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent Nonaqueous, Emollient) |
|
|
4
|
|
Flavor | |
|
1
|
A
|
Ozokerite
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Beeswax
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Epilating Agent, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Film Forming, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetyl Esters
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Paraffin
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Deodorant, Emollient) |
|
|
2
|
|
Camphor
(Denaturant, External Analgesic, Fragrance, Plasticizer, Masking) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Menthol
(Denaturant, External Analgesic, Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Oral Health Caredrug, Masking, Refreshing, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
|
|
4
|
B
|
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
7
|
|
Phenol
(Antimicrobial Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Denaturant, Deodorant, Exfoliant, Externalanalgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative) |
