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Sun Bum Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30
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Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30

SPF 30 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.

Mineral lip balm with botanical oils and flavor; soybean/almond can sensitize. Comfortable wear, minor white tint on lips.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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67.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1027 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral lip balm with botanical oils and flavor; soybean/almond can sensitize. Comfortable wear, minor white tint on lips.
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. 58
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
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. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 70
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide 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.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
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?

A zinc oxide lip balm in a wax-and-oil base with shea, jojoba, and almond oils. Aroma is listed, so it is scented, and almond plus soybean oils may bother those with relevant allergies. Cushioned wear with a slight white cast on lips.

Pros
  • Zinc oxide as the sole UV filter, broad UVA coverage
  • Shea, jojoba, and argan oils condition the lip surface
  • Bisabolol and tocopherol add soothing antioxidants
  • Free of denatured alcohol
Cons
  • Contains aroma; not for fragrance-sensitive lips
  • Almond and soybean oils may trigger relevant nut and soy allergies
  • Visible white cast typical of mineral lip formulas

Who it's for: Lip-balm wearers who want a mineral SPF 30 in an oil-rich base and tolerate flavored balms plus tree-nut-derived oils.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 20 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil·Cera Alba·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter·Euphorbia Cerifera Cera· Aroma Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Tocopheryl Acetate·Copernicia Cerifera Wax· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Glycine Soja Oil·Glyceryl Caprylate·Bisabolol·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate·Isostearic Acid·Lecithin·Glyceryl Undecylenate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Sweet Almond Oil
03 Cera Alba Beeswax
06 Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Candelilla Wax
07 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.
08 Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Argan Kernel Oil
09 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
10 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
11 Copernicia Cerifera Wax Carnauba Wax
12 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
13 Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil
14 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
15 Bisabolol Bisabolol
16 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
17 Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
18 Isostearic Acid Isostearic Acid
19 Lecithin Lecithin
20 Glyceryl Undecylenate Glyceryl Undecylenate