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Mineral Sunscreen 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.
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 skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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.
Verdict Should you buy 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.
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.
Yes
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) 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 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
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.