Valentine's Day is almost here, and what better excuse to give your lips some extra love? While sun protection is necessary year-round, this holiday is a fun opportunity to spotlight our favorite SPF lip balms for soft, kissable, and protected lips.
We asked the Low Ultraviolet community on Instagram to share their top SPF lip balm picks—here’s what you had to say!
- Best Overall: MDSolarSciences Hydrating Sheer Lip Balm SPF 30, $25
- Best for Teens: e.l.f. Sun Boss Gloss Sunscreen SPF 25, $7
- Best Organic: Coola Liplux Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 30, $12
- Best Instagram-Approved: Supergoop PLAY Lip Blam SPF 30, $12
- Best for Chapped Lips: Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Blam SPF 25, $10
Best Overall: MDSolarSciences Hydrating Sheer Lip Balm SPF 30
The MDSolarSciences Hydrating Sheer Lip Balm SPF 30 has long been a Low Ultraviolet favorite. From the luxe packaging to 7 buildable shades to choose from, it's no wonder why this product sells out every time we restock it!
Why our community loves it
- "This lip balm is super hydrating and the color actually lasts."
- "I prefer non-tinted lip products, so the 'Crystal' clear shade is my favorite."
Best for Teens: e.l.f. Sun Boss Gloss Sunscreen SPF 25
Convincing teenagers to wear SPF is always a trick endeavor, until now! The e.l.f. Sun Boss Gloss Sunscreen SPF 25 comes in five tinted shades, from a soft coral to a deep berry. The high-shine finish coupled with the coconut scent has us eager for a tropical getaway!
Why our community loves it
- "It smells like you're going on vacation!"
- "Combines the best in beauty with the best in sun safety."
- "It's a great dupe for the Colorescience Lip Shine SPF 35."
Best Organic: Coola Liplux Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 30
Looking for an organic alternative? Look no further than the Coola Liplux Lip Blam Sunscreen SPF 30. According to the Coola website, they abide by the California Organic Products Act (COPA) standards that require at least 70% of every formula to consist of certified organic ingredients. Honorable mention: Coola Liplux Hydrating Lip Oil SPF 30.
Why our community loves it
- "Not sticky, it works, and it doesn't feel weird."
- "Perfect for kids! It is water resistant for 80 minutes."
- "It is octinoxate-free and oxybenzone-free."
- "There is also a tinted option for a subtle hint of color."
Best Instagram-Approved: Supergoop PLAY Lip Balm SPF 30
Supergoop has established itself as the "it girl" of sun safety with viral products like Glowscreen SPF 40 and an endorsement from pop icons like Sabrina Carpenter. So, it makes sense that they also have a game-changing PLAY Lip Balm SPF 30 that also deserves a place on your Instagram feed.
Why our community loves it
- "The packaging makes it easy to apply."
- "Great lip balm, the SPF is a bonus!"
- "The mint option is ok but the acai scent is my favorite."
Best for Chapped Lips: Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25
The fifth and final SPF lip balm pick is the Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm. This product not only boasts SPF 25, but also skin-soothing ingredients like shea butter, avocado oil, and antioxidants like Vitamin E and green tea extract.
Plus, did we mention it comes in five delicious scents? Select from Sheat & Vitamin E, Mint & Shea Butter, Lemon & Shea Butter, Grapefruit & Ginger, and Pineapple Mint.
Why our community loves it
- "It's hard to find a lip balm that goes as high as SPF 25."
- "This balm easily soothes dry, chapped lips."
- "There is no dreaded white cast!"
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