Review (2/5): I'm allergic to some of the chemicals in this, so it's not for me.
I'm a lip balm addict. Rarely do anything that I don't have a lip balm ready to use at any moment. It's sitting all over the house, at least three varieties in my purse, extras in my travel make up kit--it's EVERYWHERE. While I'd gotten to the point where I only bought the more natural products either from the "health food store" type companies, or online, boutique type companies, Even bought lip oil that comes in a small roller bottle. Have hated some and I haven't loved any of them a lot. Started doing aromatherapy last April. Took two online courses from a reputable aromatherapy company--Natural Living and Butters & Balms. Started making a lot of my skincare products. Even made some of my own herb infused oils as a base for my homemade lip balms and oils. Hadn't love any of those, either. Actually took everything and added beeswax to it to make my own "Healing Lip Balm." I like it a lot, but will never be able to replicate it:)
I had recently bought a natural lip balm that I just loved; however, it didn't have an SPF factor. When I saw the Cal Pharma SPF 30 Mango Lip Balm at a discount for an honest review, I thought I'd try it. I must not have looked at the ingredients when I ordered it (which is VERY unusual for me) because I would have noticed the active ingredients: Avobenzone 3 %, Homosalate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2.75%, Oxybenzone 6%. I have sensitive, allergic, reactive, rosacea skin and am allergic to most commercial sunscreens. In addition to these ingredients, the SPF 30 Mango Lip Balm contains Undecylcrylene Dimethicone. The only one of these chemicals that I could confirm was natural was the Homosalate. Not sure how they call this a natural product. My only excuse is that I'm going to Florida in a few weeks to visit my mother and wanted a lip balm with an SPF factor.
Aside from the issue with the chemicals, I've tried this a few times. For one, the texture is very waxy--too much beeswax. I also feel a tingle on my lips and an itch in my throat, so suspect I'm having an allergic reaction to the SPF 30 Mango Lip Balm. This product is not for me. If you don't have allergic/sensitive skin, and don't care as much about ingredients, this product might be for you. Your other choice is physical blockers--like zinc or titanium oxide. And they give you that whitish cast. Not real desirable, either.
I did receive a discount on this product with the expectation that I provide an honest review. This has no bearing on my rating and I review all products as if I had paid full price. My opinions are from my own personal experience with the product and I have no affiliation with the seller.