Carmex Lip Balm Tropical Click Stick SPF 30 4.25g
Sunscreen Stick

Carmex Lip Balm Tropical Click Stick SPF 30 4.25g

Carmex
16Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
56% Natural31% 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.

Limonene
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
BHT
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Benzyl Benzoate
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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 unknown

No pH-dependent actives detected in this formula.

Ingredients like Vitamin C (L-AA), AHA/BHA, and retinoids are influenced by pH. If your product contains one, check the label or brand website for pH info.

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Cera Alba
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeNot compliant
Contains Octocrylene
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

56% natural31% synthetic
9 natural 2 unknown 5 synthetic

Based on 16 ingredients analyzed. 56% natural, 13% unknown and 31% synthetic.

Fragrance1 essential oil

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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

Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.