Sun Bum SPF 30 Lip Balm: The Sunscreen Your Lips Need

Dermatologists consistently emphasize the importance of diligent sunscreen use, especially for preventing skin cancer and premature aging. This advice extends to the lips, which are just as susceptible to damage and can develop cancers, according to Calgary-based double-board-certified dermatologist Dr. Danny Guo. Despite this, Guo notes that people often neglect sunscreen application on the lips due to less social media focus and fewer SPF-containing lip products available. However, there is a solution: Sun Bum's SPF 30 lip sunscreen.

Why Sun Bum Stands Out

Before consulting Guo, a TikTok creator claiming to be an esthetician demonstrated how well SPF products protect by using a UV light. Through her content, the Sun Bum SPF 30 lip sunscreen was discovered and purchased. This product looks and feels vastly different from typical SPF lip formulas, which are often thick, chalky, and have a horrendous taste. In contrast, Sun Bum's formula feels high-end, resembling a beautiful gloss with lasting sheen and a cushiony, hydrating texture. It has the perfect amount of stickiness for longevity, and the tints, especially Heat Wave, are strikingly pretty. There is barely a bitter taste, and the scent is lightly coconut. It is a lip formula one would willingly choose regardless of sun protection.

Dermatologist's Approval

Dr. Danny Guo confirms that Sun Bum balm provides effective protection because it has SPF 30 (the minimum recommended level) and broad-spectrum coverage against UVA and UVB rays. The active ingredient list supports these claims. However, he emphasizes that reapplication every two hours is crucial, as with any SPF product. Guo also appreciates the inclusion of vitamin E, an antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals from UV exposure, and aloe, which soothes dry skin.

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Ingredients and Shades

Available in three sheer tints and one clear option (favorites include Heat Wave and Bonfire), the lip balm contains humectants like glycerin to draw moisture into the skin, argan oil, and bisabolol, a soothing ingredient that calms inflammation and strengthens the skin barrier. According to one Amazon customer, after struggling with sun blisters on their lips, this simple $7 product was a miracle. Others praise it as a protective sunny weather essential.

Amazon Reviews

Amber Carter: "I literally only bought this because it was an affordable lip balm with SPF. I absolutely love it! The texture, cushion, shine, and color are great. It stays on well. This is my go-to purse lip balm from now on."
Sally P: "Really nice for a sunscreen lip balm! The texture is similar to Ole Henrickson Peptide lip balm, but half the price. The scent is okay, but the color is the best part—pretty and pigmented. It lasts a while before reapplication."
Hailey: "This is the first SPF lip protectant that doesn't taste like sunscreen! It smells great, feels great, and leaves no gross feeling on my tongue."
Donna G: "I've been battling blisters from the sun for a while. I tried everything, even prescription tablets. This is my miracle!"

Additional SPF Lip Balms

For those wanting to expand their lip protection options, here are some previously covered by HuffPost shopping team:

Aquaphor Lip Protectant Plus Sunscreen SPF 30

Aquaphor is a trusted staple for softening and protecting chapped lips. This version includes SPF 30 for year-round protection, perfect for outdoor days. $5 at Amazon, $6 at Target.

EltaMD UV Lip Balm SPF 36

EltaMD is renowned for sun protection. Their water-resistant lip balm is moisturizing and soothing for chapped or burned lips. $19 at Target, $21 at Amazon and Dermstore.