The spotlight on sun protection is exactly why skincare brands like Ultra Violette, Bondi Sands and Nudestix have all expanded their SPF offering to include lips. Ahead, I put 11 SPF lip balms to the test in various ways. Firstly, taste: Which ones won’t make me wince? Secondly, appearance: Ghostly lips aren’t welcome here. Lastly, staying power. It would be irresponsible (and highly dangerous) to see how long it would take for my lips to burn in the sun so I was keen to know how long each lip balm would stick around after the initial application. Happily, in the UK and EU, cosmetic regulations require SPF rating and UV protection claims to be substantiated by law. As such, any SPF product sold here at reputable retailers should provide adequate protection — if you’re applying (and reapplying) the product as recommended.
