Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20 has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 0.3 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10.0 out of 10.
What else is good about it? This product has an SPF of 20, which means that it provides an adequate level of sun protection. However, if you spend a substantial amount of time outdoors, it is better to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
40 | Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | Petroleum | Emollient,Formula Helper |
22 | Petrolatum | Petroleum | Moisturizing (occlusive),Soothing,Emollient,Formula Helper |
11 | Polybutene | Petroleum, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
7.5 | Octinoxate | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
5 | Oxybenzone | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
3 | Phenyl Trimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
2 | Hydrogenated Lanolin | Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Ozokerite | Petroleum | Formula Helper |
1 | Myristyl Myristate | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Polyethylene | Synthetic | Abrasive,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Cetyl Lactate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient |
0.3 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
A viscous liquid that makes a great oil base due to its smooth sensorial profile. It has emollient features, including good spreadability and little tack upon application. It also has the added benefit of being able to thicken products.
Also known as Vaseline, this is the most powerful occlusive moisturizer and at least twice as effective as other occlusives. This is why we multiply the petrolatum score by 2 when calculating the Occlusivity of the product. Petrolatum is not comedogenic.
A petro-based ingredient that thickens and hold products together.
A chemical sunscreen also known as ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. It protects against UVB, which causes the skin to burn and tan and can lead to certain types of skin cancers. For broad-spectrum protection claims, octinoxate should be paired with a UVA sunscreen.
A chemical sunscreen that protects against burning caused by UVB radiation.