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Our Favorite SPF Lip Balms That Protect And Soothe Dry, Chapped Lips

Rebecca Norris

Rebecca Norris is the Beauty Editor at Brit + Co. With a New York apartment that looks more like a Sephora than a home, she's just as quick to roll up her sleeves to swatch all the best bold lipsticks, as she is to hop in a dermatologist's chair to review a vampire facial. After all, anything in the name of a good story, right?

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May 25, 2023

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.

Vacation Bananas Foster ($5)

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Take your lip care on a tropical getaway with this rich butter balm.

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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Pucker up with this water-resistant coconut and shea butter balm. The vegan formula is packed with mineral pigments to deliver a dose of clear color.