Best SPF Lip Balms To Protect Your Lips Every Day

At Face the Future, we believe SPF should be part of your routine every day, not just when the sun is shining. That’s why our 365 Days of Summer campaign is all about making daily sun protection feel simple, easy to remember, and part of the way you care for your skin all year round.

But there’s one area that’s often forgotten, the lips.

The skin on the lips is delicate, exposed and easily affected by sun, wind and changing weather. If you’ve ever wondered why use lip balm with sun protection? Put simply, it’s because our lips need the same everyday care as the rest of our skin.

An SPF lip balm helps protect and hydrate, making it one of the easiest steps to keep close by in your bag, on your desk or wherever your day takes you.

Whether you’re looking for the best SPF lip balm for sensitive lips or simply want a product that feels good enough to reapply often, our skin expert, Suzanne, has chosen her favourite SPF lip balms to help you protect your lips every day.

Why Use Lip Balm With Sun Protection?

The lips are easy to miss when applying sunscreen, but they are exposed to UV rays just like the rest of your face. They can become dry, cracked, chapped or uncomfortable after sun exposure, especially during warmer weather, holidays, outdoor days or even when the weather feels cold and windy.

Using a lip balm with SPF helps add protection where a regular lip balm does not. It combines the comfort of a nourishing balm with sun protection, helping your lips feel smoother, softer and better cared for throughout the day.

It’s also one of the simplest SPF habits to keep up. Lip balms are small, easy to carry and simple to reapply, which matters because the lips move constantly when you talk, eat, drink and smile.

What SPF Rating Is Ideal For Lip Products?

It depends on your routine, how much time you spend outdoors and the level of protection you prefer.

SPF30 is a strong everyday option for lips, especially when you’re keeping the balm with you and reapplying often. SPF50 and SPF50+ offer higher protection, making them a good choice for active plans where your SPF needs to last longer or when you simply want extra reassurance.

In this edit, Suze has chosen a mix of SPF30, SPF35, SPF50 and SPF50+ lip balms, so you can find the right level of protection for your day.

Expert-Picked SPF Lip Balms For Everyday Protection

To make lip SPF easier to choose, Suze has selected her go-to SPF lip balms available at Face the Future. From advanced antioxidant protection to high SPF sticks and summer-ready flavours, each one brings something different to your daily routine.

iS Clinical Liprotect SPF 35

Best for: advanced daily lip protection, antioxidant support and delicate lips.

Formulated for the delicate skin of the lips, it offers broad-spectrum sun protection while helping to hydrate, smooth and soften. It helps protect your lips from UVA and UVB rays while also supporting comfort and barrier care.

Why it's FTF expert-approved:

iS Clinical Liprotect SPF 35 is a strong choice for anyone who wants their lip SPF to feel like a treatment step too. It helps defend against visible signs of photo damage and environmental aggressors, while keeping lips feeling soft and comfortable.

• Broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection
• Contains all-physical transparent sunscreen actives
• Provides an antioxidant-rich protective barrier
• Helps support the skin barrier function on lips
• Helps minimise the visible effects of photo damage and pollutants
• Botanically based formula

Ingredient breakdown

• Vitamin E: conditions the lips and provides antioxidant support.
• Coconut oil: nourishes and softens dry-feeling lips.
• Elderberry extract: supports antioxidant defence against environmental aggressors.
• Linoleic acid: helps support the lip barrier and improve comfort.

Sun Bum Original SPF30 Lip Balm Coconut

Best for: easy everyday use, sunny days and a summer-feel SPF.

Sun Bum Original SPF30 Lip Balm Coconut is the kind of SPF lip balm you’ll want to keep close. It’s easy to slot into your bag, simple to reapply and brings a soft coconut flavour that makes daily lip protection feel a little more enjoyable.

With SPF30 protection for the lips, it helps defend against UVA and UVB rays while aloe vera and vitamin E keep lips feeling soft and smooth.

Why it's FTF expert-approved:

This is a great everyday option for keeping lips protected while you’re out and about. It gives the lips SPF30 protection, while the moisturising ingredients help stop them from feeling dry or uncomfortable.

• Helps protect against UVA and UVB rays
• Coconut flavoured
• Enriched with aloe vera and vitamin E
• Helps keep lips soft and smooth
• Vegan and cruelty-free

Ingredient breakdown

• Aloe vera: helps soothe and comfort the lips.
• Vitamin E: helps condition lips and protect them from dryness.

Ultrasun Lip Protection SPF 50

Best for: high-protection daily wear, dry lips and use under your favourite lip gloss.

Because lips are so easy to forget, this is a useful balm to keep in your daily routine, especially if your lips are prone to cracking, chapping or dryness. It can be worn on its own or underneath makeup.

Why it's FTF expert-approved:

Ultrasun Lip Protection SPF 50 offers broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection while helping lips stay smooth and comfortable. It is also designed to protect in high temperatures and extreme weather, making it a reliable choice for days when your lips need more support.

• Broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection
• Helps soothe, nourish and protect lips
• Helps prevent cracking, chapping and dryness
• Can be used under makeup or as a stand-alone product
• Suitable for high temperatures and extreme weather

Bondi Sands Lip Balm SPF50+ Juicy Watermelon

Best for: very high protection, a fun scent and vegan lip SPF.

Bondi Sands Lip Balm SPF50+ Juicy Watermelon brings together very high SPF protection with a juicy watermelon scent and a nourishing balm feel. It’s ideal if you like your lip SPF to be protective, comfortable and enjoyable to use.

Why it's FTF expert-approved:

The formula contains shea butter and vitamin E to help hydrate and nourish the lips and the SPF50+ rating makes it a strong choice for holidays or everyday use when you want a higher level of protection.

• Helps nourish and soothe lips
• Contains shea butter and vitamin E
• Cruelty-free
• Reef friendly

Ingredient breakdown

• Shea butter: helps nourish and comfort dry lips.
• Vitamin E: supports softness and antioxidant care.
• SPF50+ filters: provide very high sun protection for the lip area.

Sebamed Lip Defense Stick SPF30

Best for: dry, chapped, sensitive or easily irritated lips.

Sebamed Lip Defense Stick SPF30 offers intensive care for dry and chapped lips while helping protect against environmental stressors and harmful UV rays.

Why it's FTF expert-approved:

Dermatologically and clinically tested, it is a strong option if you’re looking for the best SPF lip balm for sensitive lips, especially if your lips are easily irritated or uncomfortable.

• Intensive care for dry, chapped lips
• Helps protect against environmental stressors
• Dermatologically and clinically tested
• Helps soothe and regenerate dry, irritated lips

Ingredient breakdown

• Jojoba oil: helps hydrate and nourish dry lips.
• Vitamin E: helps protect against free radicals and supports softness.
• Bisabolol: helps soothe and regenerate dry, irritated lips.

Are SPF Lip Balms Safe?

Yes, SPF lip balms are created for the lip area and designed to be reapplied during the day. Depending on the formula, they may use broad-spectrum UVA and UVB filters, physical sunscreen actives or high-protection SPF technology, often alongside caring ingredients such as vitamin E, coconut oil, shea butter, jojoba oil, aloe vera or bisabolol.

Like any SPF product, the key is to use enough, reapply regularly and follow the directions on the packaging. 

How Long Do SPF Lip Balms Last?

Eating, drinking, talking, sweating, swimming or wiping your mouth can all remove product from the lips. That’s why it helps to keep your SPF lip balm somewhere easy to reach and reapply often throughout the day, especially when you’re spending time outside.

Shop Expert-Approved Lip SPFs

Bondi Sands Lip Balm SPF50+ Juicy Watermelon

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Ultrasun Lip Protection SPF 50

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Whether you prefer a high-protection balm, a sensitive-lip option or something fun and easy to reapply, keeping an SPF lip balm close by makes protection feel effortless.