The Lip Balms I’m Adding to Cart for Dehydrated Lips in Summer
Shilpa is a Melbourne-based public policy manager by day and freelance skin care and beauty writer by night. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her drinking lots of coffee and telling everyone they need to wear SPF daily!
Raise your hand if you’re obsessed with applying lip balm. Bonus points if you have at least five rolling around in your bag right now. *Guilty*!
With summer and the festive season in full swing, hydrated lips with a touch of gloss and shine are my go-to look. And the humble lip balm is the key to achieving this.
Dehydrated lips be gone!
Just like all your other skincare and makeup, it’s important to incorporate SPF into your lip routine. Not so fun fact: the sun can burn dry, chapped lips more easily, which can also trigger cold sores.
So you want to keep your lips healthy and hydrated, but also protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
Pro-tip: For the ultimate sun-protection, look for lip balms containing titanium oxide and/or zinc oxide.
To help you achieve your dreamiest (and non-dehydrated) lips, I’ve rounded up 4 lip balms that I love and am adding to cart this summer. And yes, I’ve included some with SPF in them for that extra touch of protection.
PSA: having SPF in our makeup products is a bonus, and should always be accompanied with an actual SPF underneath.
1. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sunscreen SPF 15.
What:
Fast Facts:
- A creamy lip treatment with SPF 15, keeping your lips shielded from harmful UVA/UVB exposure.
- Packed with hydrating emollients and Vitamin E.
- Goes on sheer and works for every skin tone.
- Suitable for normal to dry skin.
- Lasts for ages on the lips.
Why you need to add this lip balm to your cart for the summer:
Lips feeling dry? Apply the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Lip Protectant Stick.
Heading out into the sun and need an added layer of protection for your lips? Apply the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Lip Protectant Stick.
Need to add a hint of gloss and shine on top of a lipstick? Apply the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Lip Protectant Stick.
You get the idea, when in doubt, apply the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Lip Protectant Stick!
2. Laneige Lip Glowy Balm Gummy Bear.
What:
Fast Facts:
- Packed with vitamin-rich shea butter to nourish your lips.
- Comes in 4 delicious flavours (Gummy Bear, Berry, Grapefruit, Peach).
- A lightweight and very hydrating formula.
- Suitable for all skin types.
- Pocket sized.
Why you need to add this lip balm to your cart for the summer:
Did someone say juicy lips?!
The Laneige Lip Glowy Balm is basically a lip gloss, but packed with all the nourishing ingredients of a lip balm.
Layer with some SPF if you’re out in the sun.
The Laneige Lip Glowy Balm is perfect for days when you’re busy - literally just swipe and go!
Plus the packaging fits easily into any bag, or a pocket.
A moment for the flavour too! The gummy bear scent is soft and subtle - a hint of a scent that leaves you wanting more.
3. Ultra Violette Sheen Screen SPF50 Lip Balm.
What:
Fast Facts:
- A tinted lip balm with broad spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen.
- Comes in six stunning shades - so there is something for everyone!
- Free from parabens, oxybenzone and cruelty.
- Packed with hydrating lip-loving ingredients like lanolin, cacao seed and shea butter.
- Gives your lips a beautiful glossy look, and is non-sticky and non-greasy.
- Peppermint scented - yum!
Why you need to add this lip balm to your cart for the summer:
Broad spectrum SPF 50 with a hint of gloss and colour - need I say more?!
The Ultra Violette Sheen Screen SPF50 Lip Balm keeps your lips looking juicy, while also making sure they are actually nourished.
The shade ‘Bejewelled’ is my favourite for a pinky-nude look.
It works well during the day for a subtle and hydrating, ‘no-makeup’ makeup look, or layered over a lipstick at night for an extra touch of glam and shine.
With lip-loving ingredients like lanolin, cacao seed and shea butter, the Ultra Violette Sheen Screen SPF50 Hydrating Lip Balm protects your lips from the sun and from the elements.
Winning!
4. Jane Iredale LipDrink Lip Balm SPF15.
What:
Fast Facts:
- Vegan and cruelty-free.
- Packed with natural butters and oils to soften, hydrate and nourish the lips.
- Contains titanium oxide and offers broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection.
- Suitable for all skin types.
- Wheat free and paraben free.
- Available in three shades.
Why you need to add this lip balm to your cart for the summer:
It’s simple and effective! The Jane Iredale LipDrink Lip Balm SPF15 balm keeps lips super hydrated and nourished.
Plus you can either go for the sheer option to rock your natural lip colour, or add a touch of colour with the shades ‘Crush’ or ‘Buff’.
The titanium oxide formula will keep your lips protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
Perfect for a day at the beach, an outdoor brunch, or when you’re out in the elements in general.
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