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UV Lip Balm.

EltaMD UV Lip Balm
Sunscreen

Type

Guru Score

77%

Approved

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
2Gurus
1Approved
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What the gurus are saying

Dr. Daniel Sugai rates it highly; Dr. Sam Ellis is mixed. Dr. Sam Ellis: "This is a hybrid sunscreen with octinoxate and seven percent zinc oxide. It smells minty and comes out white, which was initially concerning, but because it is a sheer zinc application you can really sheer it out."
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take July 2025

What the gurus are saying.

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"Like Ulta MD, their UV Lip Balm is good"
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"This is a hybrid sunscreen with octinoxate and seven percent zinc oxide. It smells minty and comes out white, which was initially concerning, but because it is a sheer zinc application you can really sheer it out. You do need some practice with application, so it may not be the most user-friendly lip sunscreen, but if you get the method down you can make it look sheer and good on your lips. It's water resistant up to 80 minutes which makes it really nice for outdoor activities and swimming and going to the beach. This is not my absolute holy grail lip sunscreen but if I found it in the bottom of my purse and I was in a pinch I would not be mad about it."

Frequently asked.

Is EltaMD UV Lip Balm worth it?

Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 77%.

What is EltaMD UV Lip Balm's Guru Score?

EltaMD UV Lip Balm holds a Guru Score of 77%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

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