As skincare lovers, we dutifully reach for our SPF50 sunscreen each day, slathering it on foreheads, cheeks, necks and chests with military precision. But there’s one area that almost always gets left behind – our lips. Which is baffling, given that skin here is thinner, more delicate, and far more vulnerable to UV damage.
Enter Raybalm, a vegan gel-balm that offers proper sun protection for your lips – not the vague SPF15 you’ll typically find in the bottom of a beach bag, but a full-on SPF50, in a formula that actually feels lovely to use.
Rich and buttery without being sticky, Raybalm hydrates and shields with an impressive cocktail of lip conditioners: castor seed oil to soothe, shea butter to soften, sunflower oil to restore, cocoa and avocado oils for their nourishing, antioxidant hit, and jojoba to seal everything in. It’s a properly thought out blend that treats as much as it protects.
The texture is beautifully wearable – silky, clear, and with a faint orange scent/taste. But not to worry, the taste doesn’t linger so it won’t interfere with the taste of your sandwich. The finish is dewy, not glossy, which makes it ideal for those who want hydration without looking like they’re wearing a glossy lip. You can also layer it over lipsticks or stains, if that’s your thing.
It comes in a compact little tube that slots easily into a pocket or bag for reapplication throughout the day – something you’ll actually want to do, rather than feel guilty about forgetting.
At £5.99, it’s affordable, practical, and frankly, there’s no excuse not to. Available on Amazon, and absolutely going in every bag I own this summer.
Do you protect your lips like you do your skin? Because honestly, you probably should.
