As the weather warms up and we’re slowly but surely getting enticed to brave the sunny outdoors for summery activities, it’s always important to make sure to be adequately protected from the sun. And while it may be easy to remember slathering on SPF for all your vital exposed skin, it’s also important to give proper attention to extra-sensitive areas like your lips! Having chapped lips is one of the #1 summer beauty woes (not to mention that fact that it makes sipping salt-rimmed margaritas much more painful than necessary!), and lets face it — regular gloss often just doesn’t cut it when it comes to providing the moisturizing power you need.

My quick remedy is usually to layer balm and gloss to make sure I have my bases covered, but why not opt for a multi-tasking gloss-balm hybrid that shines while it soothes and protects? Perfect for girls who want a little sheen and color, don’t want to skimp on protection, and also want to lighten the load in their purse, these balm glosses are bound to be your #1 beauty must-have for the summer!

From left to right: Anastasia Hydrafull Gloss, Philosophy Kiss Me Very Emollient Lip Balm, By Terry Rose Balm Gloss, Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss, and Givenchy GelÃ©e D’Interdit Smoothing Gloss Balm.

- Alex Gambardella

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Posted on May 28, 2011 by Shannon Nelson in lip gloss, lipstick, Makeup 3 Comments

3 Responses to Soothe While You Shine with These Lip Balm/Lip Gloss Hybrids!

Desiree Mattox May 28, 2011
I can’t wait to try out these gloss balms. I’m a lip care fanatic! One that I have tried that I don’t see mentioned is Alima Pure Nourishing Lipbalm. It’s a balm that gives a nice sheen to your lips and they have tinted ones too.
Fel June 15, 2011
I have that one from Philosophy, and I love it! But I can’t wait to try the rest! Great finds
Lori June 21, 2011
I am currently obsessed with the Korres Lip Butter, I have 2 Pomegranates and a Wild Rose, great flush of color with both. My fave thing is to layer it on thick at nite and wake up with moist, plumped lips. And they are kind of on the cheap too!