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This smooth lip balm offers protection from the sun and a berry scent. Its slanted applicator head makes it easy to apply straight from the tube.

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An affordable, widely available lip balm that protects your lips from the sun, though its cool menthol feel may be irritating to some.

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The Burt’s Bees is an affordable lip balm with a traditional shape that comes in dozens of flavors. It’s easy to find at most drugstores, and one swipe keeps your lips hydrated all day.

The Glossier Balm Dotcom is a thick, smooth lip balm that feels super-moisturizing and comes in an attractive-looking squeeze tube. Glossier offers a variety of pleasant scents and tints, including none at all.

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