Sometimes, it's hard enough to remember to apply sunscreen to our bodies as part of our beauty regimens, and when you actually do get around to spritzing on the protection (which you should do, every day....we know we don't have to tell you twice), your lips are probably pretty low down on the check list.
But guess what, our lips are skin, too - and sensitive skin to boot - that need protection from the sun as much as our faces, limbs and chests. So we rounded up three types of lip products, a gloss, a balm and a traditional conditioner, that can be implemented into your daily routines without even a second thought.
The lip gloss of the bunch, Peter Thomas Roth's Un-Wrinkle Lip Balm SPF 15 in Pink Shimmer, has a nice high shine with no real scent or flavor. We like it because it has a pretty light pink color, and though it's the only shade it comes in, we think it's sheer enough to suit most skin colors. The non-sticky gloss boasts six anti-aging ingredients, as well as aloe and vitamins A, C and E to boost volume and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. $15, Amazon.com
Too Faced Love Lisa Luxury Lip Balm Sunscreen doesn't just do double duty, it's a triple threat. Not only does this sassy tube come packed with fresh smelling orange essential oils and a sun protection factor of 15, but a big portion of the sale of each balm goes to the Too Faced Love Lisa Melanoma Research Foundation Grant. It's colorless, and has a satiny finish, which we love for pairing with lip stains, or to wear alone. $16, Sephora.com
The highest protection in the lip products we tested was Kinerase's Ultimate Volume Lip Conditioner with SPF 20. It is a little thin and runny for our liking, but it was very hydrating. For women concerned with fine lines or wrinkles around the mouth, Kinerase uses an ingredient called Volulip which is supposed to increase the production of collagen. $28, Nordstrom.com
I have the worst chapped lips, and I'm not sure why. I'm always, always, always and forever putting on lip balm so I'm not sure why this happens. Winter, spring, summer, fall--there's no respite. Chapped lips always and forever. One of the few things that helps me is 
Both are available at Sephora. 
Hourglass Cosmetics' new Prodigy Lip Gloss has garnered quite a bit of press lately, we had to try it for our selves and see what all the fuss was about. Its streamlined packaging puts it five steps ahead of your everyday lip gloss -- anything that slides seamless into our back pocket is a winner with us! -- but its moisturizing and non-tacky characteristics make it even more appealing. It really lives up to it's ultra-hydrating selling point and it's not sticky at all like many glosses tend to be. The color fades and we wished it lasted a bit longer, but that wouldn't discourage us from buying another bottle -- it's THAT chic. We're fans of 'Surreal' and 'Eden'. 
We'd be lying if we said we weren't initially drawn towards Dior's Crème de Rose Lip Balm's chic exterior. We realize that may sound superficial...but look at it! To our delight, packed neatly inside a lovely vintage-inspired container is a just-as-impressive rose-scented balm with essential oils, shea butter and SPF 10 (gotta protect that pout!). The rose scent isn't overbearing and it works incredibly well on chapped lips. It's thick but not too sticky, the perfect combo.
