Your Lip Balms Need SPF, Stat!
Ready for some cold, hard facts? Your lips are not immune to sunburns, and just like any other part of your body, they can develop skin cancer, too. But don't go reaching for the bottle of sunscreen just yet—if you've ever experienced that bitter chemical taste, you know not to let history repeat itself! Instead, say hello to lip treatments with SPF built right in. Contrary to what you may imagine, they won't turn your mouth white, and they're not bland or boring. These balms look, taste, and smell great, so you can pucker up and kiss sun damage goodbye.
Click through to see the nine sun-protection products we think deserve a little lip service!
Photo courtesy of Ulta1/10Did you know that the lemon-scented Eos Sphere is the only one in the line with SPF? Reach for it over the others!
Eos Lemon Drop Smooth Sphere Lip Balm SPF 15, $3. Ulta.com.
2/10Protect your pout from damaging UV rays with these nine awesome products.
Photo courtesy of Ulta3/10True lipsticks (not balms or glosses) with UV protection are very hard to come by, and Rimmel London’s version has a respectable SPF 18.
Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick SPF 18 in Coral Shimmer, $6. Ulta.com.
Photo courtesy of Target4/10This sheer pink balm is extra creamy and comes in a sleek black tube. You’d never guess it’s just $3!
E.l.f. Studio Lip Balm SPF 15 in Pink, $3. Target.com.
Photo courtesy of Drugstore.com5/10Organic ingredients make this balm safe for even very sensitive lips!
**Kiss My Face ** Natural Lip Balm with SPF 15 in Coconut Pineapple, $3. Drugstore.com.
Photo courtesy of Nordstrom6/10Along with an addictive fruity scent, this lip balm provides serious protection. You’ll keep coming back for more!
Sun Bum Lip Balm Broad Spectrum SPF 30 in Mango, $4. Nordstrom.com.
Photo courtesy of Barneys7/10This cream is incredibly moisturizing. Even the most chapped pout is no match for Kiehl’s.
Kiehl’s Lip Balm SPF 15, $10. Barneys.com.
Photo courtesy of Sephora8/10Mint and orange are added to this Laura Mercier formula to act as an instant breath freshener. And the light wash of color is perfect for days when you want a little something on your lips without going bright and bold.
Laura Mercier HydraTint SPF 15 in Bronze Tint, $20. Sephora.com.
Photo courtesy of Sephora9/10SPF 36 is rather high in the lip balm arena. Pack this for your pout if you’re heading to the beach, pool, or an all-day outdoor activity. And don’t forget to reapply!
Shiseido Sun Protection Lip Treatment SPF 36, $21. Sephora.com.
Photo courtesy of Sephora10/10These lip treatments are seriously pigmented, so you won’t have to compromise color for protection.
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15 in Coral, $23. Sephora.com.
