The skin of the lip is quite delicate and thin, so it requires special attention and protection. A review of the most interesting lip balms with SPF is already in the material!
Most recently, we talked about how to choose an effective sunscreen for the summer. Lips also need to be protected from the effects of sunlight. A balm with SPF will help you with this.
One of the important points. Any products that we apply to our lips are “eaten up”. Sunscreen balm contains chemical or physical SPF filters, so before eating, “dab” your skin with a napkin.
1. Carmex Lip Balm
The balm nourishes and protects lips from the negative effects of external factors. The product contains mint essential oil and SPF 15. One tube will last for a long time. Price from 100 UAH.
2. NIVEA lip balm
The light texture is not felt at all on the lips. The skin becomes softer and more delicate. The product not only moisturizes, but protects against UV rays. Contains SPF 15. Price from 40 UAH.
3. La Roche Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+
A protective stick that will prevent dryness and flaking of the skin of the lips. Use every 2-3 hours. You need to apply the texture in a thick layer, then the product will be more effective. Price from 210 UAH.
4. Balm from Apivita
The balm contains beeswax, cocoa butter and SPF 20. Universal protection from the sun and frost. The formula of the product is very light, so it does not leave a feeling of greasy or sticky. Price from 180 UAH.
5. Avon Sunscreen Balm
Nutrition and protection in one bottle. The mini format is suitable for even the smallest handbag. Contains vitamin E and SPF 30. Price from 50 UAH.
Have you chosen your balm for the summer?
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The heat is finally in the city! You can safely go to the nearest beach and sunbathe, not forgetting about sunscreen. As practice shows, most people generously lubricate their arms, shoulders and legs, but they forget about their lips, thinking that they won’t get burned. They'll get sunburned (we're afraid: they'll burn, swell, and blister)... And yes, a regular moisturizing balm won't save them, so don't forget to buy a lip product with SPF protection. We'll tell you about the best below!
What's wrong with lips?
Everything is the same with them, only the skin of the lips is several times thinner and more delicate than the skin of the face, so ultraviolet radiation has a detrimental effect on it. If aging doesn’t scare you, you should at least be afraid of the burn that can appear due to ignoring SPF protection. Moreover, the skin of the lips lacks a protective layer, a thermoregulation system and practically no melanin, so problems such as flaking, itching, dehydration, dryness and cracks are faithful companions of vacation and summer.
The ideal sunscreen for lips should contain at least 15 SPF, and it is recommended to look for such markings on colored glosses, lipsticks and varnishes. The only difficulty that can arise is that sun-protective decorative cosmetics for lips have a meager palette. Glosses and varnishes without SPF filters can only aggravate the situation: the particles they contain work like a magnifying glass, attracting the sun's rays, thereby burning the lips even more. But this is not the worst thing: thanks to the usual shine, ultraviolet radiation penetrates even deeper into the delicate skin, provoking the development of cancer... For the same reason, you should not use oil, Vaseline and other products that can attract ultraviolet radiation.
Those who often suffer from herpes should also apply sunscreen balm. Ultraviolet radiation reduces local immunity and provokes inflammation. Burn + “cold” on the lip = a wild mixture that cannot be masked by anything. Not the most pleasant “bonus” that summer can provide us with.
If your lips still suffer from the scorching sun, purchase Panthenol and cold-pressed jasmine oil (not concentrated) at the pharmacy. “Panthenol” will remove burning, inflammation and redness, soothe delicate skin, and the oil will accelerate blood circulation, restore local immunity and will additionally protect lips from harmful environmental influences.
TOP 7 best lip products with SPF protection
Lip balm stick Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 25, Kiehl’s
A reliable tinted lip balm in a convenient format with a high SPF level. Ideal for girls who want not only to get high-quality protection from ultraviolet radiation and premature aging, but also to give their lips an appetizing look and an unobtrusive tint. The balm contains nourishing coconut and lemon oils, rich in antioxidants and fatty acids. These ingredients soften, moisturize, care for and soothe the delicate skin of the lips. The product does not shine like butter, melts instantly, is well absorbed and does not create a sticky feeling. Among the significant advantages is that the balm does not melt in a warm place and in direct sunlight, is used sparingly and takes up minimal space in your cosmetic bag.
Lip balm stick Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 25, Kiehl’s (RUB 1,500)
Stick for sensitive areas Anthelios XL SPF 50, La Roche-Posay
The La Roche-Posay brand is famous for its ability to produce skincare cosmetics that help out in the most hopeless situations. Their sunscreens are worthy of at least the Palme d'Or and this stick is no exception. It was created not so much for lips, but for all delicate and sensitive areas: the area around the eyes, lips, ears, scars and moles, and it does its job perfectly. No burns are scary with it, and that’s a fact! All thanks to the unique patented Mexoplex solar filter system and senna alata extract. Together, these “super-secret secret ingredients” work like one clockwork mechanism, providing enhanced protection against photoaging, UV A and B rays. In addition, the balm contains thermal water, cocoa and shea butter, as well as vitamin E, which tone, soften, relieve irritation, moisturize and nourish the delicate skin of the lips.
Stick for sensitive areas Anthelios XL SPF 50, La Roche-Posay
Ultra Lip Balm SPF 50, Blistex
Medical balm from Blistex restores the attractive appearance of lips in the shortest possible time, eliminating dryness, cracks and wounds. It contains beeswax, cocoa butter, menthol, petroleum jelly, lanolin, camphor - in general, only natural ingredients famous for their moisturizing, nourishing, healing and restorative properties! Enriched with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. The balm is pleasant to the touch: not greasy, not dense, not sticky, but delicate and light. Ideal for hot countries where the sun beats down mercilessly. A nice bonus is that the product cools your lips after application.
Ultra Lip Balm SPF 50, Blistex (RUB 225)
Lip Balm SPF 15, Bobbi Brown
Luxurious in consistency, unobtrusive in smell and impeccable in its properties, the balm carefully cares for the delicate skin of the lips, protecting it from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays. Contains wheat germ oil, olive oil, avocado oil, beeswax, aloe and coffee bean extract, as well as petroleum jelly. All together, these ingredients work to benefit the lips, nourish the skin, heal wounds, cope with dryness and flaking, eliminate cracks and jams, stimulate the process of cell regeneration, relieve inflammation, smooth the surface and prepare the lips for the application of glosses and lipsticks. The balm is universal - the whole family can use it! Absorbs quickly and leaves no residue. The only negative that can be noted is that the product is a little expensive, but it is used very economically and produces a bomb effect, which is very captivating.
Lip Balm SPF 15, Bobbi Brown (RUB 2,200)
Lip gloss Suncare UV Lip Color Splash SPF 30, Shiseido
Sunscreen lip gloss with a translucent shade that gives lips a natural color and provides reliable UV protection. Clear Defense technology contains sunscreen filters that prevent lip photoaging and pigmentation. The gloss covers the lips evenly, does not create a sticky or greasy feeling, and does not leave white marks. Thanks to their unique formula, the components included in the composition are instantly absorbed, care for the skin from the inside, prevent the appearance of dryness and flaking, and soothe already burnt or chapped skin. What is good news is that this lip gloss has a very pleasant smell and taste.
Lip gloss Suncare UV Lip Color Splash SPF 30, Shiseido (RUB 2,010)
Lipstick Rouge Pur Couture SPF 15, Yves Saint Laurent
Long-lasting lipstick in a rich shade with ultraviolet filters will make your vacation unforgettable! You can safely walk with her in the very peak of the scorching sun, without fear that your lips will get burned. Unique technology and beneficial composition nourish and moisturize the skin, providing reliable protection against external factors. The lipstick comes in 19 different shades, so you can match it to any look. Thanks to its soft and delicate texture, the product is applied flawlessly, lies evenly, does not roll or spread throughout the day, even in the heat.
Lipstick Rouge Pur Couture SPF 15, Yves Saint Laurent (RUB 2,999)
Targeted Protection Stick SPF 35, Clinique
The stick from Clinique gently cares for the sensitive skin of the lips (it can also be used for the area around the eyes, nose, and generously lubricate moles and scars). It contains only useful components that moisturize, nourish and accelerate regeneration processes, and also protect against spectrum A and B rays. Thanks to the stick, you don’t have to worry about your lips - they will be reliably “protected” and definitely won’t get burned, which means your vacation and photos will not be hopelessly ruined.
Sunscreen cream stick Targeted Protection Stick SPF 35, Clinique (RUB 2,300)
To ensure complete protection against UV rays, without gaps, lip products should also be chosen with SPF. Today we’ll talk about balms that you can use daily
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Text: Editorial staff of Makeup.ru May 24, 2019
- Why do you need lip balms with SPF protection?
- Review of lip balms with SPF from Maybelline New York
- Review of lip balms with SPF from Kiehl's
- Review of lip balms with SPF from La Roche-Posay
- How to use sunscreen lip balm?
Moisturizing and nourishing are not all that skin care products can do for your skin. It’s good when formulas can also protect her, because the environment sometimes poses a serious threat to her health and beauty. Take solar exposure, for example. On the one hand, a light tan gives the face freshness and a healthy color. On the other hand, ultraviolet rays cause photoaging, provoke hyperpigmentation and other things that are unpleasant for the skin. Therefore, more and more decorative cosmetics with SPF are appearing. And we're not just talking about foundations that are distributed all over the face. Today we will talk about lip cosmetics, in particular about balms with SPF 15, 20, 30 and 50.
Why do you need lip balms with SPF protection?
We have already talked about what should be in a cosmetic bag in the summer. But even when we use Sunscreen while sunbathing on the beach, our lips are most often left without covering. But this is thin and delicate skin, which needs protection not least. Balms with SPF are ready to provide this.
Lipsticks with SPF also exist, but having a sun balm is much more important, because most girls wear bright lipstick only on special occasions. A colorless balm with SPF can be “worn” on the lips every day, providing them with reliable protection regardless of the look.
Review of lip balms with SPF from Maybelline New York
The Baby Lips series from Maybelline New York has several balms that also take care of protecting the skin of the lips from the sun. Thus, the Baby Lips “Intensive Care” formula is rich in restorative components (including centella asiatica, aloe, shea butter, vitamin E and honey) and contains SPF 20.
The balm can be used daily all year round. It will simultaneously protect the skin from chapping, prevent the appearance of cracks and protect from ultraviolet radiation.
Baby Lips “Gentle Care” has the same protection factor (SPF 20). Unlike the previous one, this balm has a lighter formula.
It is suitable for softening and moisturizing the skin of the lips in everyday makeup. And it will perfectly serve as a primer before applying lipstick.
This video tutorial will help you create flawless lip makeup.
Review of lip balms with SPF from Kiehl's
Kiehl's, when creating a lip balm, could not help but ensure that it protected it from excessive sun activity. The Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 30 line is oil-based lip balms.
Contains coconut and lemon oils that are high in antioxidants. The formula has SPF 30. This protection factor allows you to use the balm without fear for skin health in the summer. And translucent shades are what you need so that the coverage created with the help of balm successfully complements the image.
Review of lip balms with SPF from La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay has a separate sun protection line in its arsenal, which includes a convenient stick balm, which you can safely trust to protect your lip skin from UV radiation. Anthelios XL has a high degree of protection - SPF 50+.
The formula, based on a combination of sun filters called Mexoplex, literally becomes a shield behind which the skin is completely safe. This complex protects against UV rays of different spectrums - UVA and UVB. The texture of this colorless balm is not “high humidity”, so it can be applied not only to the lips, but also to other areas of the skin that need special protection, such as moles, scars, tattoo areas and other vulnerable areas.
La Roche-Posay ensured that skin protection in open sun was provided for about 6 hours. The formula, by the way, is also resistant to water: in a humid environment it does not lose ground for up to 40 minutes.
How to use sunscreen lip balm?
It is optimal to apply sunscreen lip balm half an hour before going out into the open sun so that the product has time to be absorbed into the skin: this will provide more reliable protection. Remember that double application will not increase the SPF - the effect of the filters will remain at the same level regardless of how much product is used.
Renew the coating according to your feelings: if you feel that the balm is being “eaten away”, that there is a feeling of dryness and tightness, reapply the product.
Don't forget that a balm with SPF is still not Sanskrin in its pure form. The presence of filters in the composition of such cosmetics does not mean that after applying the product you can not limit your exposure to the sun. Even the highest degree of protection of 50+, the manufacturers themselves warn, is not 100% insurance for the skin against unpleasant consequences. It is important to monitor the time spent in the sun and go into the shade without waiting for signs of discomfort to appear when the skin begins to turn red and “burn.”
Do you choose makeup cosmetics with SPF? Tell us in the comments.
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