11 of the best lip products to save your summer pout

This recently relaunched line of shining SPF lip balms comes in an extensive six shades (previously only two). Not only does the lip balm work to protect your kisser from potential disaster (always make sure to apply as directions of use), but the lip-hugging silicone applicator also ensures your pout is slathered in subtle peppermint gloss (because who doesn’t want a minty-fresh kisser?). 

$27 at Adore Beauty

This pot of gold is here to hydrate, packed full of long-lasting, ultra-moisturising hyaluronic acid and Kakadu plum. Not only does it help to hydrate the moisture that’s missing from your lips, but it also goes to work to help protect against future moisture loss all thanks to replenishing raspberry extract. And because of that preemptive addition, you’ll be doling out raspberry kisses with this glossy balm.

$35 at MECCA

Say it with us: coconut is the scent of summer. We dare you to disagree. Or if you do, have a scroll through the Sun Bum website for another equally as fresh fragrance. Not only packed with nourishing aloe vera and vitamin E (for day-long hydration), this balm is also formulated to be on pout protection duties. With SPF protection worked into the formula, be sure to apply this balm and apply it often. 

$5.49 at Priceline

Contrary to the name, this lip oil is anything but greasy. With a non-stick formula, it intensely cares for your lips (thanks to nurturing ingredients and cherry oil enrichment). The mirror- shine gloss has colour-reviver technology, which not only hydrates your pout but works to create a custom colour for your lips. 

$62 at Myer

This balm is enriched with lip nurturing ingredients such as jojoba seed oil, shea butter and vitamin E. Not only is it a highly hydrating balm with natural vanilla flavouring (a lip product must) and a built in glossy shimmer, but it also will help to protect your pout against powerful UV rays. Reapplying this balm is a must for many reasons, so be sure to slather thoroughly for best results. 

$8.95 at Priceline

With four dreamy natural looking sheer tints, this soft glossy balm effortlessly glides over your lips, hitting them with hydration. Your lips will be left with a shiny-smooth finish and an instant boost of moisturising lip-conditioning. 

$35 at Adore Beauty

We’re almost certain you’ve heard the whispers (and downright yelling from the streets) about Summer Fridays’ cult-classic lip butter balm. With an extensive range of seven shades (two sheer and five tinted) the vegan conditioning cream works to silkily sink into dry and cracked lips, creating a hydrating (flexible) barrier to seal in moisture. The best thing about this balm? It can be used as an ultra-hydrating overnight reparative mask. 

$38 at MECCA

This Aussie-made jack of all trades balm is set to protect and perfect your pout. With a soothing, plumping, hydrating formula, dry lips don’t stand a chance. Smooth, soft lips and SPF? The best of both worlds is at our lips with this vanilla lip balm. Not to mention its collagen-boosting properties and blue light protection…

$24 at Sephora

Known for their epic Messina collabs, we’re waiting for the day Standard Procedure teams up with them for an unbelievably sweet lip launch. For the moment though, we’re happy puckering up to the summer-worthy coconut scent, and quenching our desperately dry lips with the mango butter and vitamin E-infused balm. And if that wasn’t enough, this balm is enriched with broad spectrum SPF50+. Apply liberally (as advised on the packet), because obviously you can’t get enough of this protective formula. 

$10 at Standard Procedure

Don’t discount this sweet green tube; it’s what you’re set to call on when your dry chapped lips get out of hand. Providing immediate relief for chapped lips, this balm works to create a protective layer against further lip torment. It’s formulated with natural oils and waxes and even boasts an ethically and sustainably sourced tick of approval. 

$12.95 at Priceline

We’re a sucker for a good product name, and when a lip product has the word glowy right in the title, we’re absolutely sold. The three fresh fruity shades (berry, grapefruit, and peach) are perfectly pocked-sized hydrators. Our key hydrating (and anti-oxidising) star? The always hard-working shea butter, locking in lip perfection and creating a perfectly primed base. 

$25 at Adore Beauty