Sun Bum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm - Hawaii Act 104 Compliant Octinoxate Oxybenzone Free - Zinc-Based

This lip balm was recommended by my surgeon to protect my lip from uv rays. Surprisingly, it does not have that yucky spf taste other lip balms have. It does create a white cast, but I find if I lightly put it on the cast is not prominent, and I am Caribbean with deep tan skin. Very grateful this lip balm does its job! Read more

Smooth and moisturizing. Feels good. Enjoy that it is unscented with no taste. Read more

I purchased this specifically for the Zinc/ mineral based SPF factor. There are not a lot of great options for a sun BLOCK lip balm. This is about the highest SPF I could find, in a tube/stick applicator. We use 70 and 50 alternatively and apply often for our bodies and face, but we needed an extra layer for the lips. (They really are very delicate tissues) We like the texture, I didn't notice a flavor or odor, so I guess that's good right? I did not see any white cast to it and honestly I would not care if it did, I just want a sun block for my lips while we are poolside. It worked well. A slight tingly feeling to my lips for the first 30 seconds when applying it, but it did not sting or irritate my skin/lips. We went 4 days of poolside lounging and swimming with about 5-6 hours a day at the pool. We were in and out of the shade, in and out of the water, at at very dry desert Nevada 104° sunny location. We reapplied about every 1.5 - 2 hours, or if we felt like we needed it after eating or drinking something. We did not burn nor peel, our lips were soft and great. I will keep using it and will likely purchase again, when needed. It's a good brand. Aside from straight up old fashioned white or colored lifeguard zinc sticks, this is a less "clown like makeup" option. Read more

It's a cheap spf balm that does it's job. In my opinion, it's not completely moisturising so if you're looking for a balm to moisturise your lips this wouldn't be my FIRST choice. However, it's not entirely drying either. During my experience, my lips still felt a bit dry while using it and it does leave a white cast on lips for a bit as well. Read more

Nice lip balm with sunscreen. No strong odor or flavor. Read more

This is the best mineral(non-chemical) lip sunscreen I have found. Highly recommend. The first few times I used it, it felt ever so slightly grainy. Maybe the graininess rose to the top. Even if it was grainy all the way through, I would still recommend. There is a slight whitish cast to your lips-not noticeable or significant in my opinion. There is a very minimal flavor and it has a nice feel on your lips. Read more

It’s really hard finding a good SPF for your lips! Previously, I used the Burt's Bees All Weather lip balm (SPF 15) but it left a horrible white cast on my lips that made them look purple. I hated it, and began trying lots of different ones. The Aquaphor one in the tube was not moisturizing enough, I felt like it dried really fast. I also found I did not like the tube applicator, it seems unsanitary. Same for the Jack Black one. I tried the chemical sunscreen version of Sun Bum's lip balm, but it was greasy, not moisturizing, and the fragrance was cloying. This mineral version is a lot better than that one, I will say. It does leave a white film but not as bad as other lip balms. The more coats I put on, the worse it gets, so I only put on one or two layers at a time. This one is also way more moisturizing because it’s more wax based, not oil, like their chemical version. But the problem with the mineral one is that it makes my lips tingle when I first apply it. It does go away after a few minutes, but I’m worried that it's not a good sign. Because of that, my search continues for a new SPF lip balm, but I will use this in the meantime. Read more

I keep this in the car and my jacket pocket. The balm feels smooth, gives a noticeable protective layer, and doesn’t taste weird. It goes on a little “mineral” at first (slight whitening), but it settles in after a minute. Great for daily use when you’re outside. Read more