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Lipscreen SPF 50A lip care built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and sun protection.
A lip care built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 13.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 179.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen6
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Benefits
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Microcrystalline Wax, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair22
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Jojoba Esters, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Microcrystalline Wax, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Soybean Glycerides, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil, Zinc Oxide
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Beeswax, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Beeswax, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Isopropyl Myristate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis23
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Soybean Glycerides, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Isopropyl Myristate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin11
May increase shine or excess oil.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
0-2 / 0
- Animal-derived
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ozokerite (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
Abrasive
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Skin Conditioning
1 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
5 / 3
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Copernicia Cerifera Wax (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ozokerite (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter (in both products)
Emollient
4 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ozokerite
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Hydrocarbon waxes (petroleum), chemically neutralized. A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by a treating process to remove acidic materials. It consists predominantly of saturated straight chain hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C20 through C50
Learn more about Ozokerite →Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Microcrystalline Wax
Binding, Bulking, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Microcrystalline Wax is a wax derived from petroleum and characterized by the fineness of its crystals in contrast to the larger crystals of paraffin wax. It consists of high molecular weight saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Learn more about Microcrystalline Wax →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →
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