Found: The only SPF lip balms worth putting in your bag
Let's get one thing straight: SPF isn't optional full stop but especially on your lips – it's essential. Unlike the rest of your face, your lips don't have melanin to naturally protect them from UV rays. Translation? They're out here getting fried by the sun unless you step in with a little SPF magic. 💋☀️
Enter: SPF lip balms These lil' overachievers hydrate, protect, and give your pout the perfect glossy moment – all in one swipe. Whether you're beach-bound, brunching, or fake-busy at a café, these balms are your BFFs for summer without cracked, burned, or sad lips.
We've rounded up the best SPF lip balms worth tossing into every bag you own.
Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Lip Balm
🔆Why it's worth it: Bondi Sands SPF Lip Balm is your go-to for sun protection with a luxe feel. It hydrates and shields your lips with high SPF, while nourishing ingredients keep them soft and smooth. Perfect for all-day wear, it's water-resistant and gives your lips the care they deserve – whether you're beachside or on the go.
Shop: Available online at beautysolution-me.com.
Price: Dhs35.
Kiko Sun Protection Lip Balm SPF 50
🔆Why it's worth it: Kiko's Sun Protection Lip Balm SPF 50 has it all – hydrates, protects, and feels super smooth on your lips. Packed with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E for ultra moisture, it's water-resistant and perfect for on-the-go. With high SPF protection, it's your must-have for smooth, plump lips all day.
Shop: Available in stores across the UAE or online at kikocosmetics.com.
Price: Dhs75.
Ultra Violet Sheen Screen SPF 50 Hydrating Lip Balm
🔆Why it's worth it: Ultra Violette's Sheen Screen SPF 50 Hydrating Lip Balm is a total game-changer. With high SPF protection and a glossy, tinted finish, it's a cult favourite in the making. Infused with peppermint for a cooling effect (no stickiness!) and packed with lanolin, cocoa butter, and vitamin E to hydrate, it delivers the perfect amount of shimmer with every swipe.
Shop: Available in Sephora stores across the UAE or online at sephora.me.
Price: Dhs95.
Supergoop Play Lip Balm SPF 30
🔆Why it's worth it: Supergoop's Play Lip Balm SPF 30 is far from your average SPF balm. It doesn't just hydrate and protect, but it also comes in a variety of shades and flavours, adding a fun twist to your lip care routine. Lightweight and smooth, it delivers lasting moisture without feeling heavy. Plus, no weird SPF aftertaste – just a refreshing mint or fruity flavour. It's the perfect lip balm for soft, protected lips that stand out.
Shop: Available online at glazmazle.com.
Price: Dhs85.
Coola Organic LipLux Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 30
🔆Why it's worth it: Coola's LipLux Organic Lip Balm SPF 30 is not your average SPF lip balm. It hydrates, protects, and feels super-silky thanks to a blend of aloe and nourishing oils like coconut, and avocado. You can also switch up your look as it comes in clear and a tinted red version all while keeping lips soft and sun-safe. Lightweight, long-lasting, and totally non-greasy – this one's a summer essential.
Shop: Available online at cultbeauty.com
Price: Dhs95.
Rodial Lip Oil SPF15
🔆Why it's worth it: Radial's Lip Oil SPF 15 is not your average SPF lip product. It feels like a luxe lip oil, not sunscreen. With its silky, lightweight texture that melts into lips to forms a protective layer. Packed with natural oils, it hydrates, repairs, and adds a glossy, plumped-up finish, all while shielding your lips from the sun.
Shop: Available online at beautysolution-me.com
Price: Dhs195.
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