You’re ready to leave the house in the AM and you’ve slathered on an expert-recommended amount of sunscreen on your face—and neck and ears, too, we hope. But, what about the delicate skin of your lips that is also exposed to the sun when you’re out? Often overlooked, our lips require the same amount of attention as our face and body—making SPF application a great start to a lip-care routine. A lip balm with a sun protection factor prevents UV-induced ageing as well as fine lines. Ahead, we’ve listed out 7 of these form-meets-function beauty buys for you to choose from.
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Bobbi Brown SPF 15 Lip Balm
With wheat germ, avocado and olive oils as its key ingredients, this Bobbi Brown lip balm provides immediate comfort to dry or irritated lips. Don’t assume the oils and beeswax combined will leave you with a sticky feeling—it's completely non-greasy. Also helps that it comes in a handy silver tin that fits in a mini bag.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Nourishing Lip Balm SPF 20
This multitasking balm has ceramides, amino acids and brown algae extract—all of which serve different purposes in lip-care. While ceramides prevent the entry of germs into your skin, amino acids ensure deep hydration and brown algae prevents any signs of ageing. Just apply a pea-sized amount before lipstick to get all the benefits—while simultaneously protecting your lips from the sun.
The Body Shop Skin Defence Protective Lip Balm SPF 50+ PA++++
This sun protection lip balm comes with rosehip, coconut and peppermint oils—soothing, smoothening and nourishing the lips. Besides, it’s wallet-friendly and non-sticky for daylong wear.
Sebamed Lip Care Defense
Sebamed products are known for their healing properties. This SPF 30 lip balm is just another must-have from the brand. Apart from safeguarding from sunburn, it also gives the lips a nourished and moisturised feel.
Aqualogica Crimson Candy Plump+ Luscious Tinted Lip Balm SPF 20+ With Watermelon And Hyaluronic Acid
Owing to power ingredients like watermelon and hyaluronic acid, this conditioning lip balm offers deep hydration and makes your lips feel softer. What’s more, it’s candy-tinted and ideal for those brunch plans.
Organic Harvest Lip Balm with SPF Lemon
This handy budget buy comes with nourishing botanical oils, shea butter, vitamin E as well as a sun protection factor. Give it a permanent place in your handbag and reapply whenever your lips feel dry or dehydrated.
Minimalist Minimalist SPF 30 Lip Balm
Saturated with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, avocado butter, petrolatum and shea butter, this Minimalist lip balm hydrates chapped lips on the fly—but also heals them in the longer run. The fact that it comes with SPF 30 only adds to its multiple benefits.
