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Jack Black.

Ingredient safety analysis based on 5 products in our database.

Safety Score

4/10

Products

5

Flagged Ingredients

3

The report

Full breakdown.

Jack Black

Dallas, TexasFounded 2000

Safety Score4/10Concerning

Jack Black is a men's skincare and grooming brand founded in 2000 by Curran Dandurand and Emily Dalton in Dallas, Texas. The brand was acquired by Edgewell Personal Care in 2018. Jack Black's Intense Therapy Lip Balm is the brand's most popular product and one of the best-selling premium lip balms on the market. While the brand positions itself as a performance-driven, ingredient-conscious choice for men, many of its lip products contain chemical sunscreen filters, synthetic preservatives like BHT, and other ingredients of concern. Jack Black's premium pricing and 'clean' marketing can give consumers a false sense of security about ingredient safety.

Products Analyzed

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 254/10

Jack Black Natural Mint & Shea Butter Lip Balm SPF 254/10

Jack Black Grapefruit & Ginger Lip Balm SPF 254/10

Jack Black Shea Butter & Vitamin E Lip Balm SPF 254/10

Jack Black Lemon & Chamomile Lip Balm SPF 254/10

Flagged Ingredients Found

petroleum petrolatum(in 5 products)octinoxate(in 5 products)lanolin(in 5 products)

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Who Owns Jack Black?

Big Corp Subsidiary

Parent Company

Edgewell Personal Care(EPC)

Parent Industry

Personal Care

Parent Revenue

Approximately $2.2 billion (2024)

Acquired

2018

Also Makes

SchickBanana BoatHawaiian TropicPlaytexWet Ones

Edgewell Personal Care acquired Jack Black in 2018. Edgewell is a publicly traded company primarily known for shaving products and sun care.

Corporate ownership does not automatically mean a product is unsafe. It means ingredient and sourcing decisions are influenced by a parent company whose primary business is personal care. Consumers deserve to know who profits from their purchases.

The line

Products by Jack Black.

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Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25

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Ingredients11

Flagged3

Safety Score4/10

petroleum petrolatum octinoxate lanolin

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Ingredients4

Flagged0

Safety Score10/10

Organic Coconut Oil Organic Beeswax Organic Jojoba Oil Vitamin E

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Jack Black Natural Mint & Shea Butter Lip Balm SPF 25

Jack Black Natural Mint & Shea Butter Lip Balm SPF 25

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Ingredients11

Flagged3

Safety Score4/10

petroleum petrolatum octinoxate lanolin

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Ingredients4

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Safety Score10/10

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Jack Black Grapefruit & Ginger Lip Balm SPF 25

Jack Black Grapefruit & Ginger Lip Balm SPF 25

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Ingredients12

Flagged3

Safety Score4/10

petroleum petrolatum octinoxate lanolin

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Ingredients4

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Safety Score10/10

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Jack Black Shea Butter & Vitamin E Lip Balm SPF 25

Jack Black Shea Butter & Vitamin E Lip Balm SPF 25

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Ingredients11

Flagged3

Safety Score4/10

petroleum petrolatum octinoxate lanolin

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Ingredients4

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Safety Score10/10

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Jack Black Lemon & Chamomile Lip Balm SPF 25

Jack Black Lemon & Chamomile Lip Balm SPF 25

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Ingredients12

Flagged3

Safety Score4/10

petroleum petrolatum octinoxate lanolin

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Ingredients4

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Safety Score10/10

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Flagged

Ingredients of concern.

3 different ingredients of concern across Jack Black’s product line. Each links to a full safety analysis.

Petroleum / Petrolatum

A semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum refining. Widely used as a moisture barrier in lip balms, lotions, and ointments. When inadequately refined, it can be contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are linked to cancer.

In 5 of 5 Jack Black products

Carcinogen Linked

Octinoxate

A chemical UV filter used in sunscreens and SPF cosmetics. It absorbs UVB radiation and is one of the most common sunscreen ingredients worldwide. Like oxybenzone, it is an endocrine disruptor and harmful to coral reefs.

In 5 of 5 Jack Black products

Hormone Disruptor

Lanolin

A natural waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of sheep to waterproof their wool. Lanolin is an excellent emollient used in lip balms, nipple creams, and moisturizers, but it is a common allergen and may contain pesticide residues from sheep dipping.

In 5 of 5 Jack Black products

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Questions

Quick answers.

Who owns Jack Black skincare?

Jack Black was acquired by Edgewell Personal Care Company in 2018. Edgewell is a publicly traded consumer products company that also owns Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, Schick, and Playtex. Jack Black continues to be marketed as a premium men's grooming brand within the Edgewell portfolio.

Is Jack Black lip balm clean?

Jack Black markets its products as dermatologist-tested and free from parabens, but their lip balm formulas can still contain chemical sunscreen ingredients like avobenzone, octisalate, and octocrylene. They also use synthetic antioxidants like BHT. While cleaner than some drugstore alternatives, the 'clean' marketing may overstate the purity of the ingredient list.

Why is Jack Black lip balm more expensive than drugstore options?

Jack Black lip balm typically retails for $8-10, several times the price of drugstore lip balms. The premium pricing reflects the brand's men's grooming positioning, higher-quality packaging, and the inclusion of some botanical ingredients like green tea and shea butter. However, the core formula still contains many of the same synthetic and petroleum-derived ingredients found in cheaper alternatives.