My Last Derm Appointment Had Me Sprinting to Find SPF Lip Balm—10 I've Already Added to Cart

Pros: Lightweight, no white cast, moisturizing

Cons: Honestly? None!

SPF: 30 | Type: Chemical | Shades: 2 | Key ingredients: Octisalate, cupuaçu butter, jojoba seed oil

The one SPF lip balm that never leaves my beach bag is this nourishing stick from Coola. The broad-spectrum SPF 30 in this formula protects your lips from persistent UV rays and is resistant to water for up to 80 minutes, making this my go-to when spending a day at the beach or pool. (Plus, it’s outfitted in metal packaging that keeps the product from melting in the hot sun.) I have perennially dry lips, and the formula’s lush array of organic natural fruit butters provides all-day comfort—and when I remember to use it, my lips are always spared from the sun’s revenge.

Customer review: “This product has been a godsend to me. As an African American woman, I had what was called ‘smoker lips,’ where they were discolored. I don't smoke, but I was causing damage to my lips by just wearing Vaseline or lip balm outside in the sun. The dark spots were actually sun spots, and [they] used to make me self-conscious about my lips. I started using this after reading that SPF can help reverse this, and boy, did it work! My lips are going back to their original color and I am getting more confident in my smile. The sun spots are fading, and this is after a couple of uses. This stuff really does protect your lips!”

Pros: Wallet-friendly price, fun fragrances, hydrating formula

Cons: Has a chemical taste

SPF: 30 | Type: Chemical | Shades: 1 | Key ingredients: Octinoxate, aloe, vitamin E

A drugstore classic, this SPF lip balm comes in a variety of scents to fit your summer beauty aesthetic. One quick swipe along your lips leaves you with a wash of hydration, courtesy of nourishing aloe and vitamin E, and ample protection thanks to its outdoor activity–appropriate SPF 30 rating. While some customers complain about its sunscreen-y taste, I find the price point and effective protection to be worth the mild flavor.

Customer review: “IDK why I waited so long to try this SPF chapstick. It's smooth, melts into the lips, and [is] not gritty like other SPF chapsticks. Doesn't provide any color, so I use it as a daily base product, then use a colored SPF gloss on top.”

Pros: Supremely hydrating, highest SPF on list, cute colors

Cons: Slightly pricey

SPF: 50 | Type: Chemical | Shades: 2 | Key ingredients: Octinoxate, lanolin, cocoa butter, vitamin E

We’re big fans of Ultra Violette’s Australian sunscreen, and the brand’s ultra-nourishing (forgive the pun) lip SPF is no exception. This lip balm has the highest SPF rating of any formula on this list (50, clock it!), coating the lips in a layer of strong protection while hydrating lanolin, cocoa butter, and vitamin E comfort the skin. Non-sticky and pinched with color, this is the perfect everyday lippie if you value optimal sun protection.

Customer review: “I did a lot of research before coming to the decision to buy this one, and I’m so glad I did! I wanted the highest SPF available, something that wasn’t an oil, didn’t have a strong chemical taste, no white cast, deeply hydrating balm texture, but not too heavy or sticky, with a good scent and flavor. This met every expectation. Worth every penny, and I will be repurchasing when it runs out.”

Pros: Hydrating formula, glassy finish, plays nicely with lip makeup

Cons: No clear shade

SPF: 40 | Type: Chemical | Shades: 3 | Key ingredients: Octocrylene, shea butter, peptide complex

Supergoop has long made some of my very favorite sunscreen products to date (in fact, its famed Glowscreen is Who What Wear’s top recommendation for tinted sunscreen), so it’s no surprise that I also found favor with its new glossy lip balm. I don’t like my products to forgo performance in the pursuit of effectiveness, so I loved that this hydrating, silky-smooth formula felt just as good on my lips as it looked—its tinted hues delivering pretty color that didn’t make my lip liner slide off when shielding my lips on steamy summer days. While some might lament its lack of a clear shade, you can nab the very similar Supergoop Lipscreen (also with SPF 40!) for a colorless glaze.

Customer review: “If you're looking for a sunblock that protects your lips without the gross taste of sunblock, you'll love this lip gloss. The vanilla flavor is comforting, and I feel happy knowing that my lips are protected. Having had sun damage and discoloration around my lips, I was told by a dermatologist to protect my lips with sunblock, and this is a tasty solution!”

Pros: Buildable color, deeply hydrating, improves plumpness and firmness

Cons: Reviewers say it can break or get stuck in the tube.

SPF: 30 | Type: Chemical | Shades: 7 | Key ingredients: Octisalate, shea butter, avocado oil, vitamin C

To put it plainly, these tinted SPF lip balms are so pretty. Each tube is engineered with sheer, buildable pigment that can be layered for a bolder look or swiped for a just-kissed flush, while SPF ensures they're protected all day. But aside from helping your lips look good, this formula also works hard to deeply treat the skin with a nourishing concoction of shea butter, avocado oil, and vitamins E and C. Each ingredient helps plump, soften, and stimulate the skin—what more could you ask for from a skincare-makeup hybrid?

Customer review: "The color is lovely, it applies smoothly, it's moisturizing, and it protects against UV rays. It's the total package!"

Pros: No chemical taste, doubles as lip gloss, pretty shade range

Cons: On the pricey side

SPF: 30 | Type: Mineral | Shades: 4 (1 non-SPF) | Key ingredients: Ceramides, shea butter, mango butter, vitamin E

Though mineral sunscreens are some of my fellow beauty editors' and my favorites to use on our faces, it’s a surprisingly hard formula to find in lippie form. That was, until the Kopari Moisture Balm fell into my lap. Makeup fans and those who hate chemical tastes (ahem, everyone) will appreciate this glossy, sweet-tasting formula for its potent color payoff and SPF 30 rating, which offers enough protection for outdoor activity while glazing the lips in a glassy finish.

Customer review: “The Kopari Lip Moisture Balm with SPF is a beach bag essential for me now. It feels super smooth going on, like buttery soft, but not sticky at all. I love that it gives my lips a glossy finish and protects them with SPF, which is such a bonus. The scent is subtle and sweet, not overpowering, and it keeps my lips feeling hydrated for hours. It’s the kind of balm I throw in every bag because it does everything I need in one little tube.”

Pros: Deeply nourishing, trendy formula, non-sticky feel

Cons: Scent may be too strong for sensitive noses

SPF: 30 | Type: Chemical | Shades: 1 | Key ingredients: Chardonnay grape seed oil, hyaluronic acid, peptides

Lip oils have never been trendier, but the one thing most of these glassy elixirs lack is any sort of sun protection. To moisturize your kissers and shield them from the sun, Vacation created this shopper-loved oil formula packed with hydrating hyaluronic acid, a handful of plant seed oils, and SPF 30. Many customers rave about its slick finish, non-sticky formula, and plumping powers, but some remarked an unsatisfactory smell. If you have a sensitive nose, you might want to try this one in-store first.

Customer review: “Got this for my sister and she loves it! She’s a lip gloss addict and I got it for her so her lips don’t burn at the beach. She loves the feel, protection, even the taste!”

Pros: High SPF content, featherlight feel, precise applicator

Cons: Only one tinted shade

SPF: 40 | Type: Mineral | Shades: 1 | Key ingredients: Zinc oxide, bergamot orange oil, squalane

As someone with chronically dry lips, I know your pout needs extra protection when it’s chapped, making deep conditioning treatments like the SunSolveMD LipidRestore a great option if the above sounds like you. This tinted formula is the lightest I’ve tried yet (I tend to forget I’m wearing anything at all when it’s on), and its oil-rich makeup leaves my lips feeling nourished within minutes. Plus, it comes in a pretty nude-pink shade that flatters most skin tones.

Customer review: “It’s a beautiful product and I would definitely recommend it. It’s not scented, and hey, how many times does your lip balm/lip gloss has SPF??? The packaging is very pretty and appealing, it nourishes your lips and makes them look luscious all the while protecting them from the adverse effects of the sun. I really liked the texture, it’s not [a] very thick consistency but it stays on your lips for a long time.”

Pros: Fragrance-free, non-irritating, antioxidant-rich

Cons: Reviewers say it can be hard to squeeze the product out of the tube.

SPF: 36 | Type: Hybrid | Shades: 1 | Key ingredients: Zinc oxide, glycerin, vitamin C

Equally as soothing as it is protective, this lip balm is fortified with glycerin, vitamins C and E, and a handful of other hydrating ingredients that effectively nourish and seal the lips. This deeply moisturizing lip balm contains SPF 36 by way of a hybrid formula, including mineral (zinc oxide) and chemical (octinoxate) ingredients that ensure optimal coverage and protection. Beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock even called this tube her “go-to fragrance-free option” when her lips feel especially dry or sensitive.

Customer review: "This is an affordable, nourishing, and lasting lip balm that also provides great protection from the sun. Highly recommended for those with sensitive skin and those with melanin-rich skin."

Pros: Resistant to sweat and water, conditioning, easy-to-pack tube

Cons: Tastes like sunscreen

SPF: 30 | Type: Chemical | Shades: 1 | Key ingredients: Octocrylene, coconut oil, sunflower seed oil

If you’re a surfer, beach volleyballer, skier, mermaids player (need I go on?), you’re going to need something heavy duty to withstand your sun-worshipping antics. This SPF 30 balm from Supergoop is infused with lip-loving ingredients like coconut, sunflower seed, and avocado oils, ensuring comfortable wear with each glide, but it’s also resistant to water, so you can play hard now without your skin paying for it later. I especially love the fact that it comes in a flat tube, so it can sit flush inside your pocket or slip easily into a thin fanny pack during your outdoor adventures.

Customer review: “I really dislike sunscreen lip balms that are fruity and sweet, and my lips get irritated by minty lip products. My lips are sensitive; I also can't easily tolerate lip products with Octyldodecanol or Phenoxyethanol (they both make my lips painfully swollen and crusty). Thankfully, the Coconut version of this lip balm is mild and not too sweet, and the formula so far has been non-irritating enough to use regularly. The formula is just right--smooth and firm enough to feel protective without being heavy or stiff. It's also not oily or too creamy, and it is invisible, so lipstick layers well with it. I like the oval shape for more precise application, too. I'm so glad that I found this and hope that the formula remains gentle!”