Carmex Lip Balm Strawberry ClickStick 4.25 G-SPF15
Sunscreen Stick

Carmex Lip Balm Strawberry ClickStick 4.25 G-SPF15

Carmex
15Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
60% Natural20% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

BHTMax 8.0%
Max concentration:8.0%
Product types:a) Mouthwashb) Toothpastec) Other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 July 2023 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 January 2024 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Camphor
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Menthol
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.5 — Suboptimal
5.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.5
Active ingredients: Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid at pH 5.5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Lanolin
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeNot compliant
Contains Benzophenone-3
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

60% natural20% synthetic
9 natural 3 unknown 3 synthetic

Based on 15 ingredients analyzed. 60% natural, 20% unknown and 20% synthetic.

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning5:Lanolin, Cetyl Esters, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
skin conditioning - emollient3:Petrolatum, Lanolin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
fragrance3:Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, BHT, Camphor

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Standard lightweight lotion consistency
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Noticeable cooling / tingling sensation upon application.