Alba Botanica Moisturizing Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 25, 0.15 oz. Stick

When I opened it to see that it was white I instantly got worried. I was right… I look like a ate a 20pck of powdered donuts! I'll try cutting it with another lipstick that has color so it won't be so noticeable on my dark skin.

I am a skincare expert and am ALWAYS looking for lip balms with sunscreen because we all know that we should be wearing sunscreen EVERY DAY. Alba Botanica Lip Balm SPF 25 is ok if you can't find a higher SPF, which I prefer. Good for them for being reef safe. It has a pleasant smell of cocoa (maybe from shea butter?) along with a little scent of SPF. It applies with a thick white cast (see photo). I can deal with a white cast because it, eventually, does go away and I combine it with a tinted on top. The texture is kind of strange and a little "sandy." There is no minty relief if your lips are chapped. I am proud of Alba for creating this product but Desert Essence Lip Rescue™ SPF 30 Lip Balm - Exotic Coconut is a MUCH better choice for SPF lip balm. You can see the review of that product on my profile. Thanks guys! -Kristen, The Skincare Concierge

This SPF lip balm feels pretty moisturizing when I put it on, but I hate that it leaves a white residue on my lips. After using several times, the product in the tube almost feels gritty. I like that it's SPF 25, but I probably wouldn't purchase this again.

This balm is super moisturizing! It's one of my must haves in the summer. My only qualms is the flavor and spf cast. It has a little bit of a zinc taste that sometimes gets in the mouth while applying or talking. It also can have a little bit of a white cast if you apply a lot, but it's work it for the protection and hydration.

This is the perfect lip balm to keep on hand! It is nourishing, and does not come with an long term after taste. I tend to keep a few of these on hand at all times so that I never I have to deal with chapped lips!