10 Best Lip Balms With SPF We Tested 2025, Dermatologist-Approved

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and protect the delicate skin on your lips. Sure, you could technically use any , but reach for one of the wrong and you might end up with a ghostly white pout.

Probably not quite the look you’re going for. And no, you can’t just skip that area altogether, hoping to avoid a sunburn. “Chronic sun damage on lips can lead to a condition called actinic cheilitis, a precancerous condition that appears as rough scaly patches, as well as actual skin cancers,” says , a board-certified dermatologist in New York City.

Not to mention, burned lips…ouch.Because there’s a seemingly endless selection of lip treatments with SPF available, we asked dermatologists to tell us what formulas they recommend the most.

We also tapped our expert editorial team for their favorite lip products—the ones they reach for on the regular. Our top pick was the Innbeauty Project Sun Balm because it provides a hint of color, protects lips with SPF 30, and leaves behind a glossy finish that won’t stick to your hair.