Original Lip Salve SPF 15
Sunscreen
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Original Lip Salve SPF 15

Boots
22Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
1.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
1.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
68% Natural32% 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.
Ci 77891Max 25.0%
Max concentration:25.0%
Product types:(a) face products in loose powder form(b) hair aerosol spray pro­ducts(c) other products
Conditions:a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form(c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation
Ci 19140Max 0.5%
Max concentration:0.5%
Product types:Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye 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.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Sunscreen. Verify compliance.

  • Ci 19140Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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

68% natural32% synthetic
15 natural 7 synthetic

Based on 22 ingredients analyzed. 68% natural and 32% synthetic.

UV filters1 filter
TypeChemical

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light lotion that absorbs reasonably fast
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.