10 Best Lip Balms With SPF to Protect Your Pout, Approved by Dermatologists

Another SPF lip balm that derms love? Supergoop’s Play Lip Balm, a broad-spectrum option free of chemicals like oxybenzone and octinoxate which can cause irritation, says Dr. Paul. Instead, it’s made from plant-based ingredients like shea butter and sunflower oil, says Marisa Garshick, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology in New York. “Doubling as a lip balm and an SPF, this is a great option for daily use to help protect the lips from sun damage.”

Our testers love the shine they got from this product: “It’s more like a lip gloss than a balm,” one tester told Glamour. “Still, it leaves lips plenty moisturized, and more importantly, protected.” The one complaint we heard? Some say both mint and açai have a relatively unpleasant taste.

Type: Chemical / SPF: 30 / Active ingredients: Avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene / Water-resistant: No / Applicator: Tube

Jeremy Brauer, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York, loves this drugstore lip balm because its ingredient list boasts aloe and vitamin E in addition to SPF 30, meaning it has skin-nourishing benefits too. It’s also fragrance-free, so it’s safer for those with sensitive skin, says Dr. Paul.

Glamour testers also gravitated toward this formula. “I don’t leave home without this lip balm,” says one. “It goes on smooth and doesn’t have that same awful taste as so many other lip balms with SPF, particularly mineral options.”

Type: Mineral / SPF: 30 / Active ingredient: Zinc oxide / Water-resistant: Yes, 80 minutes / Applicator: Stick

When you’re simultaneously looking for sun protection and treating chapped lips, you can’t go wrong with Coola’s organic formula. The mineral sunscreen blocks UV rays with zinc oxide but also boasts emollients like shea butter, coconut oil, and avocado oil.

Still, our testers say it’s nice and lightweight—not at all sticky. “It’s not at all waxy like your average lip balm, but it’s not greasy either,” says Earley. “And importantly, there’s absolutely no white cast.”

Type: Mineral / SPF: 30 / Active ingredient: Zinc oxide / Water-resistant: Yes. 80 minutes / Applicator: Stick

Aquaphor’s balm is another product that garnered praise from multiple dermatologists, particularly for its excellent overall value. The drugstore pick is one of the most reliably hydrating, thanks to an ingredient list complete with skin nourishers including shea butter, vitamin E, and castor seed oil, says Dr. Brauer. Dr. Castilla adds, “It’s highly occlusive, works well for very, very dry lips, and gives a glossy finish—all at an affordable price point.”

“I’ve been using this lip balm for as long as I can remember,” says Earley. “Sure, it’s a little bit greasy upon application, but it’s not at all sticky, and there’s really nothing that compares when it comes to hydration.”

Type: Chemical / SPF: 30 / Active ingredients: Avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene, oxybenzone / Water-resistant: No / Applicator: Tube

Aiming for as much sun protection as possible? This drugstore pick delivers with SPF 45. Yes, it’s a chemical sunscreen, but it goes on clear and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, ensuring you stay protected for longer.

“This is a true beach essential,” one tester told us. “Not only does it offer more sun protection than most other lip balms, but it’s also as moisturizing as other balms I’ve tried.” It’s all thanks to ingredients like aloe, coconut oil, and vitamin E.

Type: Chemical / SPF: 45 / Active ingredients: Avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene / Water-resistant: Yes, 80 minutes / Applicator: Stick

It may be pricey, but this tinted formula isn’t just for lips—it also adds a pop of color to eyes and cheeks, says Dr. Yadav, who notes she frequently recommends Colorescience products because they’re well formulated and easy to use.

“This is truly more like makeup than SPF—it just has the added benefit of that sun protection you need,” our tester told us. “The coverage is light but totally buildable. And I don’t even mind the price, because it’s so versatile.” It’s also perfectly suitable for sensitive skin, since it’s hypoallergenic, oil-free, dye-free, and fragrance-free. Did we mention it has an incredibly high SPF—at least as far as lip balms go?

Type: Mineral / SPF: 50 / Active ingredient: Zinc oxide / Water-resistant: Yes, 40 minutes / Applicator: Stick

Makeup, but make it SPF. Tatcha’s tinted balm may have a low SPF, but if you’re headed to a wedding or another outdoor event, this is the color you want to swipe on. The formula, which comes in three shades, is nice and creamy for even application. It also boasts all kinds of hydrating ingredients, like lanolin and silk proteins to smooth, nourish, and hydrate all at once.

“This product just feels fancy—like something you’d tuck in your purse for a night out,” says Earley, who is a fan of the dusty Plum Blossom shade. “Yet, you reap most of the same benefits as your average SPF lip balm.”

Type: Chemical / SPF: 25 / Active ingredients: Octisalate, zinc oxide / Water-resistant: No / Applicator: Stick

Glamour associate beauty editor Danielle Sinay says this is the first SPF-infused lip balm she’s tried that didn’t leave that “weird sunscreen-y aftertaste.” It’s SPF 30—exactly what’s recommended for protecting your lips from UV rays.

“It’s amazing as a stand-alone lip balm too,” says Sinay. That’s because it’s formulated with sea moss, aloe stem cells, and vitamin E to hydrate, soothe, and protect the lips with absolutely no sticky finish. Opt for the clear to get that no-makeup look or one of the tints for a kiss of color—Sinay is a big fan of the Irie Rose.

Type: Chemical / SPF: 30 / Active ingredients: Avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate / Water-resistant: No / Applicator: Tube