Original photo courtesy of Glamour contributor Brigitt Earley
The lips are one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to sun protection. This is especially problematic, since the skin on the lips is the thinnest of anywhere on our faces, making it more susceptible to sun damage, says Geeta Yadav, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Facet Dermatology. That’s why we suggest keeping this lip balm with SPF on you at all times. This versatile drugstore pick offers excellent overall value and has an important attribute: It contains the recommended SPF 30 (many other formulas fall short at 20 or even lower). It’s also as hydrating as you’d hope a lip balm would be. The ingredients list boasts skin nourishers including shea butter, vitamin E, and castor seed oil, says Jeremy Brauer, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York.
“I’ve been using this lip balm for as long as I can remember,” says Earley. “Sure, it’s a little bit greasy upon application, but it’s not at all sticky, and there’s really nothing that compares when it comes to hydration. I must have a half dozen tubes around the house and in my car.”
Type: Chemical / Active ingredients: Avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene, oxybenzone / SPF: 30 / Water-resistant: No
- What we love: Hydrating; budget-friendly
- What could improve: Not water-resistant
