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Classic Whip Lip Balm SPF 30
SPF 30 Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Buttery flavored lip balm with full chemical filter set; comfortable on lips but oral ingestion of homosalate/octocrylene hurts health.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
59.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1361 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Buttery flavored lip balm with full chemical filter set; comfortable on lips but oral ingestion of homosalate/octocrylene hurts health.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A buttery lip balm using the full chemical filter quartet plus a touch of titanium dioxide, cushioned by shea, murumuru, and coconut. Flavorings (aroma, vanillin) make it palatable but raise oral exposure to homosalate and octocrylene with frequent reapplication.
Pros
- Rich emollient base of shea, murumuru, and coconut keeps lips soft
- Tocopherol and tocopheryl acetate add antioxidant support
- Includes peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1, tetrapeptide-7) and hyaluronic acid
- Alcohol-free, with a smooth occlusive wax structure
Cons
- Flavoring increases ingestion of homosalate and octocrylene
- Contains aroma and vanillin, so not fragrance-free
- Wax-heavy texture can feel thicker than a typical balm
Who it's for: Buyers who want a flavored, cushioning lip balm with peptide and antioxidant extras, and are comfortable reapplying chemical filters to the lip area.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How the formula looks on skin 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' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 32 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Avobenzone (3.0%), Homosalate (3.0%), Octisalate (4.0%), Octocrylene Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate·Diisostearyl Malate·Polybutene·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene·Microcrystalline Wax·Octyldodecanol· Aroma Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate·Synthetic Wax·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter·Vanillin·Cocos Nucifera Oil·Propylene Carbonate·Tocopheryl Acetate· Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Glycine Soja Oil·Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1·Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Sodium Saccharin·Ethylene Brassylate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Sorbitan Laurate·C18-36 Acid Triglyceride·C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone (3.0%), Homosalate (3.0%), Octisalate (4.0%), Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
02 Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
09 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.