A hydrating, sheer lip balm with SPF 30 sunscreen, designed to moisturize the lips while protecting them from sun exposure, and also available in a tinted version.
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4 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
No beeswax, no fragrance and plenty of moisture is what keeps this SPF 30 lip balm a favorite among these gurus, and the tinted version earns a nod too. The catch is that it's a chemical sunscreen, so if those don't sit well on your lips, it may not be for you. It's also not water resistant.
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The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.
“so whether the cold dry weather is affecting your lips or maybe you've become addicted to your Chapstick, it's really important to check the ingredients and make sure that you're not doing more harm than good to your lips.”
Dr. Mamina, watch at 6:04
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A hydrating, sheer lip balm with SPF 30 sunscreen, designed to moisturize the lips while protecting them from sun exposure, and also available in a tinted version.
Yes. All 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 82%.
MD Solar Sciences Hydrating Sheer Lip Balm with SPF holds a Guru Score of 82%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected.
MD Solar Sciences Hydrating Sheer Lip Balm with SPF is generally suited to dry skin.
In their reviews, experts say MD Solar Sciences Hydrating Sheer Lip Balm with SPF is good for dry or chapped lips (1 expert).
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