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Anthony Mint + White Tea Advanced Formula SPF 25
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Mint + White Tea Advanced Formula SPF 25

SPF 25 Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Same octinoxate+avobenzone lip-balm base with flavor, limonene, citral; SPF25 only and fragrance-derived allergens present.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Mineral + chemical filters together for the best of both. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
Ulta US In stock
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57.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1416 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Same octinoxate+avobenzone lip-balm base with flavor, limonene, citral; SPF25 only and fragrance-derived allergens present.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 40
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 65
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 65
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — not covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

An octinoxate-and-avobenzone lip-balm-style stick built on petrolatum, beeswax, shea butter, and avocado oil. SPF 25 alone delivers lower UV coverage than a face sunscreen, and Aroma with limonene and citral raises allergen exposure.

Pros
  • Rich emollient base with shea butter, beeswax, and avocado oil
  • Includes resveratrol, green tea, and vitamin E antioxidants
  • Free of denatured alcohol
  • Compact lip-balm-style stick is easy to carry
Cons
  • Only SPF 25, the lowest tier in this lineup
  • Older octinoxate filter, restricted in some jurisdictions
  • Contains Aroma plus limonene and citral allergens
  • No declared PA rating for UVA strength

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a portable lip-and-touch-up balm with antioxidant support, who accept fragrance and a lower SPF level.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 14 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Avobenzone 3.0% Inactive Ingredients: Petrolatum Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Cera Alba·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter·Persea Gratissima Oil· Aroma Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Resveratrol·Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract·Tocopheryl Acetate·Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil·Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Limonene Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Citral Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
02 Avobenzone 3.0% Inactive Ingredients: Petrolatum LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
03 Cera Alba Beeswax
04 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
05 Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil
06 Aroma ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
07 Resveratrol Resveratrol
08 Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Camellia Leaf Extract
09 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
10 Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil Safflower Seed Oil
11 Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract
12 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
13 Limonene NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
14 Citral NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.