Comparison between Eos Aloe SPF 30 Active Protection Sphere Lip Balm vs. Chapstick Active With SPF 30, Original Flavour

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45 Ingredients 30

1
Avobenzone
1
Oxybenzone
2
Homosalate
2
Octocrylene
3
Octocrylene
3
Octinoxate
4
Beeswax/​cera Alba (Cire D’abeille)
4
Octisalate
5
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
5
Petrolatum
6
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters
6
Paraffin
7
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil
7
Octyldodecanol
8
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
8
Arachidyl Propionate
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Uniqueness43 out of 45
95.6%
Uniqueness28 out of 30
93.3%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
28 out of 45
62%
chemical
9 out of 45
20%
natural
4 out of 30
13%
chemical
23 out of 30
77%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil#12Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract#29Tocopherol#37
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#20Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil#8Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil#38
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Citric Acid#41Linalool#42
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Tocopherol#28
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 5
Petrolatum#5Oleyl Alcohol#11Isopropyl Lanolate#12Isopropyl Myristate#15Ethylhexyl Palmitate#20
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#17Titanium Dioxide#27Octinoxate#3

Detailed view

Eos Aloe SPF 30 Active Protection Sphere Lip Balm vs. Chapstick Active With SPF 30, Original Flavour
Position 1

#1Avobenzone

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Avobenzone is the only chemical UV-protection component with a broad spectrum coverage. It can help to block both UVA I and UVA II rays. It's safe and it is allowed to use at a 3% concentration in the USA and a 5% concentration in the EU countries.

There is one problem: avobenzone loses efficiency when exposed to the sun. If you are outside, it loses 36% of its ability to block UV rays an hour after application. That's why it's recommended to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.

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#1Oxybenzone

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 8 ]
Position 2

#2Homosalate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
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#2Octocrylene

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Octocrylene is an organic chemical sunscreen. It protects against UVA and UVB rays that can damage your skin or even lead to melanoma. It also stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients in a formulation and increases the water resistance of a product. It is approved by the FDA in concentrations of up to 10%. It’s not a very effective component on its own, that’s why manufacturers combine it with other chemical sunscreens.

Despite its effectiveness, there are some “cons” against the component. As with any other chemical sunscreen, it is absorbed and can be detected in blood. This doesn’t mean the component is harmful, but still… Octocrylene should also be used carefully by anyone who is breastfeeding because it can be found in breast milk.

Anyway, the component isn’t researched quite well despite its popularity. More studies are required to determine how safe the component is.

Despite its effectiveness, there are some “cons” against the component. As with any other chemical sunscreen, it is absorbed and can be detected in blood. This doesn’t mean the component is harmful, but still… Octocrylene should also be used carefully by anyone who is breastfeeding because it can be found in breast milk.

Anyway, the component isn’t researched quite well despite its popularity. More studies are required to determine how safe the component is.

Position 3

#3Octocrylene

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Octocrylene is an organic chemical sunscreen. It protects against UVA and UVB rays that can damage your skin or even lead to melanoma. It also stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients in a formulation and increases the water resistance of a product. It is approved by the FDA in concentrations of up to 10%. It’s not a very effective component on its own, that’s why manufacturers combine it with other chemical sunscreens.

Despite its effectiveness, there are some “cons” against the component. As with any other chemical sunscreen, it is absorbed and can be detected in blood. This doesn’t mean the component is harmful, but still… Octocrylene should also be used carefully by anyone who is breastfeeding because it can be found in breast milk.

Anyway, the component isn’t researched quite well despite its popularity. More studies are required to determine how safe the component is.

Despite its effectiveness, there are some “cons” against the component. As with any other chemical sunscreen, it is absorbed and can be detected in blood. This doesn’t mean the component is harmful, but still… Octocrylene should also be used carefully by anyone who is breastfeeding because it can be found in breast milk.

Anyway, the component isn’t researched quite well despite its popularity. More studies are required to determine how safe the component is.

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#3Octinoxate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 5 ]
Octinoxate is an effective sun protector that absorbs UV-B rays mostly. That means it can help to protect the skin from burns and from cancer. It’s also a solvent for other sunscreen components. This helps manufacturers to make products less oily.
Position 4

#4Beeswax/​cera Alba (Cire D’abeille)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#4Octisalate

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Petrolatum

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Moisturising
UV Protection
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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