From plumping balms to superlight sunscreens, tinted oils to holiday creamy colours, I’ve got all your summer lip problems solved, sealed and shaded. Nothing high-maintenance here.
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The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm
This has been formulated to mimic the natural moisturising factors in healthy lips — in other words, to put back what’s missing in dry, cracked or dehydrated lips. It’s long-lasting, comes in a clever, squeezy round tube with a twist-off lid and works wonders. It should last you all summer and is perfect for planes, trains, holidays and beyond. What’s more, there’s zero stickiness. £8.50; theordinary.com
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Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm in Latte
This glossy tinted balm has been such a success that it now comes in four new Café Collection shades