Sunsense Sun Protection Lip Balm SPF 50 Versus Cancer Council Ultra Lip Balm SPF 50+
Updated on February 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Sunsense Sun Protection Lip Balm SPF 50 6 ingredients
Cancer Council Ultra Lip Balm SPF 50+ 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sunsense Sun Protection Lip Balm SPF 50 6 ingredients
Cancer Council Ultra Lip Balm SPF 50+ 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric/Stearic Triglyceride
Skin ConditioningCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Colloidal Silver
AntimicrobialTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharin
MaskingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric/Stearic Triglyceride, Ceresin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Colloidal Silver, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Paraffinum Liquidum, Menthol, Microcrystalline Wax, Pvp, Saccharin, Synthetic Wax
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneIngredient Ratings
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