Tessa Flores
Back in May, senior shopping writer Tessa Flores tried these glossy balms by Sun Bum for herself after coming across a TikTok creator who claims to be an esthetician put them to the UV light test to see how well they protect.
"it looks and feels vastly different from any SPF-containing lip formulas I’ve used in the past," Flores said. "It feels strikingly high-end and looks like a beautiful gloss with a lasting sheen and a cushiony, hydrating texture on the lips. It has the perfect amount of stick, so you know it lasts, and the tints, especially the shade Heat Wave, are shockingly pretty."
Along with SPF 30, these balms contain vitamin E, an antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals from UV exposure, and aloe, which can be soothing for dry skin.
$5 AT AMAZON (REGULARLY $10)
