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Arizona Sun Products Arizona Sun Prickly Pear Lip Balm SPF 15

SPF 15 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 21 September 2026

Quick facts

Does Arizona Sun Products Arizona Sun Prickly Pear Lip Balm SPF 15 list fragrance?

Yes. It lists Parfum. Fragrance components not disclosed: the label declares a fragrance blend without naming its individual components.

What are the active ingredients in Arizona Sun Products Arizona Sun Prickly Pear Lip Balm SPF 15?

The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Octinoxate 7.50%, Oxybenzone 3.00%

Is Arizona Sun Products Arizona Sun Prickly Pear Lip Balm SPF 15 mineral-only?

No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Octinoxate and Oxybenzone.

Does Arizona Sun Products Arizona Sun Prickly Pear Lip Balm SPF 15 contain oxybenzone?

Yes. Oxybenzone is listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation.

Each answer restates the ingredient list stored for this record. It does not predict whether your skin will react.

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera) Extract, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Fruit Extract, Paraffinum Liquidum, Prickly Pear Flavor, Propylparaben, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate

16 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

What each ingredient generally does

Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.

  • Octinoxate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up when exposed to sunlight. You'll often see it listed as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.

  • Oxybenzone

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Restricted in the EU

    Oxybenzone is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it often appears as Benzophenone-3.

  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is the juice from aloe leaves, used to condition skin. It helps skin feel smooth and in good condition. On labels it is often called aloe vera.

    listed as “Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera) Extract”

  • Cera Alba

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Cera Alba is beeswax, used to soften skin, form a film, and help oil and water mix. It smooths skin feel, leaves a thin protective layer, and keeps the water and oil parts blended. It's the Latin label name for beeswax.

    listed as “Cera Alba (Beeswax)”

  • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    Sunflower seed oil does several jobs: it softens and smooths skin, forms a light layer on the surface, and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. Together this helps skin feel smooth and holds the formula together.

    listed as “Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil”

  • Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is an oil from safflower seeds that conditions the skin and adds fragrance. It softens skin and gives the product a smoother feel.

  • Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer

    Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

    An opacifying ingredient. It makes the product look less clear and more solid or milky.

  • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This prickly pear fruit extract is a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Fruit Extract”

  • Paraffinum Liquidum

    Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A light mineral oil that softens and smooths skin (an emollient) and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It also forms a surface layer that helps protect skin and cuts static. On labels it's also known as mineral oil.

  • Parfum

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is the fragrance, a blend of scent ingredients added to give the product an odor or mask other smells. It's also listed as "aroma" on some labels.

    listed as “Prickly Pear Flavor”

  • Propylparaben

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Restricted in the EU

    A preservative that keeps the product from spoiling, and it also plays a role in the scent. In practice it helps the formula stay stable over time.

  • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Apricot kernel oil, used here to condition skin and add fragrance. It softens and smooths skin feel while contributing to the product's scent. Often listed as apricot kernel oil.

    listed as “Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil”

  • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An oil that conditions skin and adds scent. It softens and smooths skin feel while contributing to the fragrance. It's commonly known as castor oil.

    listed as “Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil”

  • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is jojoba seed oil, used to soften and smooth skin. It conditions both skin and hair, leaving a smoother feel.

    listed as “Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil”

  • Tocopherol

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, softening its feel.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=11e9cb25-6ff8-a121-e063-6394a90a849e
Retrieved
21 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
16
Record checksum
sha256:f1ce1cd70a19872bdfd2552adb06274c6bd7ecdd0de876956d8fa97207ca6a31

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