We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: No matter the season or the weather, sunscreen is an absolute must. While you take the time to slather your face in SPF, can you say the same for your lips? Oftentimes we forget that our pouts are one of the most sensitive areas of skin on the body — not to mention one of the first places to show signs of premature aging. As much as you love your go-to nourishing lip balm, if it doesn’t have added sun protection, it’s time to upgrade your daytime formula. Ahead you’ll find our favorite creamy balms that range from invisible to berry-licious.
Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25
Made with shea butter, avocado oil, and green tea leaf extract, this lightweight balm soothes and protects lips against windburn and harmful UV rays.
Cay Skin Isle Lip Balm SPF 30 with Sea Moss and Aloe Stem Cells ($14)
Nourish and protect severely chapped lips with environmental aggressor protection and a delicious vanilla brown sugar flavor, that leaves a non-sticky finish.
Paula’s Choice Lipscreen SPF 50 ($12)
Free of flavor and fragrance, this velvety-smooth, jojoba- and olive oil-infused lip balm packs a powerful hydration punch while protecting against damaging UV rays.
EltaMD UV Lip Balm BroadSpectrum SPF 36 ($11.20)
Fragrance, paraben and sensitivity-free, this balm will hydrate your lips for up to 80 minutes in water.
Supergoop! Unseen Lipscreen Sheer SPF 30 Lip Balm ($22)
Formulated with acai fruit oil and a blend of emollients and colza flower extract, this antioxidant-rich balm hydrates and protects pouts all day.
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter ($18)
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Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm ($24)
Shea and murumuru seed butters mix together to impart a deeply hydrating layer of protection for winter-weathered lips.
Let us know what your summer lip necessities are in the comments!
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This post has been updated.
Header image courtesy of Cay Skin.