Derms Say SPF Lip Balm Is a Must—Here Are the 15 Best Ones to Use This Summer

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Any dermatologist or esthetician will tell you that the lips are one of the most overlooked areas for sun protection (or lack thereof). When you don't protect the delicate skin on your lips, you increase the chance of serious UV damage that could result in premature signs of aging, like discoloration, dryness, lines, wrinkles, or worse. I mean, think about it; we spend so much time outside in the summer, and it doesn't make much sense to be so diligent about wearing face and body sunscreen yet leave our lips defenseless.

An easy way to avoid this and keep your lips plump and protected is to invest in SPF lip balms. The right ones will provide sun protection and much-needed moisture, antioxidants, and other skin-loving ingredients without leaving a white cast or a filmy residue behind. Keep scrolling to see 15 of my favorite SPF lip balms. 

Best Invisible Formula

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Best Fragrance-Free Formula

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Kaitlyn McLintock
Associate Beauty Editor

Kaitlyn McLintock is an Associate Beauty Editor at Who What Wear. Although she covers a wide range of topics across a variety of categories, she specializes in celebrity interviews and skincare and wellness content. Having lived in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, she recently relocated back to her home state of Michigan where she works remotely. Prior to Who What Wear, she freelanced for a variety of industry-leading digital publications, including InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Hello Giggles, and Coveteur. Before that, she held a long-term internship and subsequent contributor position at Byrdie. When she's not writing, researching, or testing the latest and greatest beauty products, she's working her way through an ever-growing book collection, swimming in the Great Lakes, or spending time with family.