Epicuren Discovery Lip Balm SPF 15 (Jar)
The Epicuren Discovery Lip Balm SPF 15 (Jar) is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 22 ingredients (17 low-risk) rates it Excellent (91/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
3
|
|
Cinoxate
(Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber) |
|
4
|
A
|
Benzophenone-5
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Benzophenone-2
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ozokerite
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-50 Shea Butter
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Perfuming) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceride
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Riboflavin
(Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacin
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Elastin
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Biotin
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antiseborrhoeic) |
|
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive 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
|
|
1
|
|
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
(Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Camphor
(Denaturant, External Analgesic, Fragrance, Plasticizer, Masking) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
|
|
Kunzea Pomifera Seed Oil
(Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
9
|
|
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ascorbyl Palmitate
(Antioxidant, Masking) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
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