Best Sun-Shielding Lip Balms
Your lips are especially sensitive to sun. Here's how to protect them properly.
By Stacy Adimando
We like balms with mineral-based sunscreens like zinc and titanium dioxide rather than chemical-based ones—and because you lick your lips often, apply frequently (few balms have an SPF higher than 15). We sun tested dozens, and these four came up winners.
TINTED
Alba TerraTints SPF 18 ($4; albabotanica.com) are perfect for the summer: They're lighter than lipstick but give a burst of color and come in four shades. And the ingredient list is 70 percent organic.
MOISTURIZING
Lavanila The Healthy Lip Butter SPF 8 ($16; lavanila.com) is packed with moisture–replenishing shea and cocoa butters.
SOOTHING
Origins Cover Your Mouth Lip Protector SPF 8 ($7.50; ), made with sweet almond oil and beeswax, contains lavandin oil to help heal chapped lips.
TINTED
Alba TerraTints SPF 18 ($4; albabotanica.com) are perfect for the summer: They're lighter than lipstick but give a burst of color and come in four shades. And the ingredient list is 70 percent organic.
MOISTURIZING
Lavanila The Healthy Lip Butter SPF 8 ($16; lavanila.com) is packed with moisture–replenishing shea and cocoa butters.
SOOTHING
Origins Cover Your Mouth Lip Protector SPF 8 ($7.50; ), made with sweet almond oil and beeswax, contains lavandin oil to help heal chapped lips.
