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Thin-skinned and lacking oil glands, lips benefit from balms that prevent summertime dehydration and UV burning.

Lip Tint SPF 15 by Aveda
With its stellar softeners (avocado, mango, jojoba, and olive oils), titanium dioxide UV protection, breath-freshening wintergreen, and sheer, shimmery color, this product makes a worthy beach tote fixture.

Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15 by Fresh
Despite sugar's top billing, it's the black-currant oil that lends a distinctly dessert-like character to this balm -- along with softening fatty acids. Grape-seed extract provides antioxidant effects.

Lip Potion by Chantecaille
After a long day in the sun, replenish lips with this creamy repair balm. Shea butter and nut oils moisturize, and rose lends a pretty scent.

Text by Abbie Kozochyk

First Published: June 2008