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Sun Shades Lip Balm

Labeler: Melaleuca

SPF 15 as labeled

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

Quick facts

Does Sun Shades Lip Balm 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 Sun Shades Lip Balm?

The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Avobenzone 2.5%, Octinoxate 6%, Oxybenzone 3%

Is Sun Shades Lip Balm mineral-only?

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

Does Sun Shades Lip Balm 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.

Avobenzone, Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, petrolatum USP, beeswax, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, cetyl esters, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, flavor, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, stearyl dimethicone, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E USP), ethylene/VA copolymer, ammonium glycyrrhizate

15 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.

  • Avobenzone

    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 under sun exposure. On labels it also appears as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.

  • 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.

  • Petrolatum

    Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Restricted in the EU

    A semi-solid blend of hydrocarbons that softens and smooths skin and reduces static. It keeps skin feeling supple. You may see it on labels as petroleum jelly.

    listed as “petrolatum USP”

  • 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 “beeswax”

  • 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”

  • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera

    Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A wax, also known as candelilla wax, that thickens the product and forms a film on the skin. It helps keep the mix stable, conditions the skin, and adjusts how thick the product is.

    listed as “euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax”

  • Cetyl Esters

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

    Cetyl Esters soften and smooth the skin. They give the product a silky feel and help it glide on.

  • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

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

    This is cocoa butter, a solid butter that softens skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. It smooths the skin feel and can add scent to the product.

    listed as “theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter”

  • 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 “flavor”

  • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps keep the product fresh by limiting microbe growth.

  • Stearyl Dimethicone

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

    A silicone that conditions skin and softens and smooths skin feel. In practice it gives the product a smooth, silky glide on the skin.

  • 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.

    listed as “tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E USP)”

  • Ethylene/VA Copolymer

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

    A film-forming ingredient that leaves a thin layer on the skin as the product sets. It also helps hold the formula together and keeps oil and water parts from separating.

  • Ammonium Glycyrrhizate

    Flavoring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An ingredient that conditions the skin, giving it a better feel. It also adds flavor and fragrance to the product.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=16d0d2d2-b9c4-4491-8d8a-815843d342e8
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
15
Record checksum
sha256:7cb8b76135151160172855c702645532e750c5d5b02141b82982e4e34a96c04e

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