Your lips are the thinnest skin on your body, so it’s no surprise that they need a little TLC. Normal lip balms help keep your lips from drying out, but they don’t protect against the number one cause of aging—the sun! Here are 5 of our favorite SPF lip balms and glosses for avoiding sunburn on your lips and premature signs of aging.
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EltaMD UV Lip Balm Broad-Spectrum SPF 31
EltaMD is one of our favorite brands for clinical strength sun protection, and they’ve put the same proven technology to work in this soothing balm. The formula protects skin from UV rays with zinc oxide, and it’s also filled with skin-nourishing olive oil and antioxidants that make this your new anti-aging must-have.
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jane iredale LipDrink SPF 15
UV exposure is one of the leading causes of collagen breakdown, and since lips get their plumpness from this vital protein, it’s important to keep your lips protected if you want to keep them looking youthful. This sheer balm combines titanium dioxide with antioxidant-rich carrot seed oil, green tea and blackberry extracts.
Staff Favorite!
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Colorescience Peptide Lip Shine SPF 30
While providing color and shine, this lip gloss nourishes and visibly plumps lips. Peptides and hyaluronic acid hydrate and smooth their appearance. Available in seven shades, there's a color to suit every mood.
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Eminence Organics Rosehip & Lemongrass Lip Balm SPF 15
This balm replenishes dry lips while providing light sun protection. Rosehip oil and organic extra virgin olive oil hydrate and soothe lips while providing vitamins A, C and E. It restores lips damaged from the weather while shielding against whatever comes next.
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Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25
Everything we’ve said about lips so far applies to guys, too—theirs are just as likely to get burned, and this SPF lip balm is a quick, easy way to protect them. It penetrates fast to relieve dry, irritated lips, doesn’t feel sticky and delivers potent antioxidants from green tea and avocado, all while keeping the sun at bay.
Staff Favorite!
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