Wearing Lip Gloss? Slap on the SPF!

It’s pretty evident that I am a lip gloss junkie. Even when the shine of gloss is so last year, I still heart it and do it anyway. So when I heard that wearing gloss without an SPF can actually lead to an increase risk of skin cancer, I was shocked to say the least.

“Shiny lips are beautiful. Lip glosses bring out the natural color of your lips and the shimmery light gives you an irresistibly-kissable look. Lip gloss also, however, allows ultraviolet radiation to penetrate the delicate skin of your lips, increasing the risk for sun damage and even lip cancer later in life.” Dr. Benabio, The Derm Blog

Dr. Benabio is a friend, but more than that, he is a leading dermatologist and has a well written blog that I believe everyone should be reading. I’m so glad he alerted me to this because I guess I have been a little bit ignorant when it comes to protecting my lips from the sun.

So what’s a lip gloss addict to do?

Of course, I got on the horn and searched high and low for glosses that contained an SPF.

Neutrogena Moistureshine Lip Soother SPF 20 – A dermatologist-developed, conditioning gloss that couples the healing benefits of a lip balm with the high-shine of your favorite lip gloss, plus broad-spectrum SPF protection. These non-stick, sheer and shiny hues offer a fruity fragrance that smells as great as it looks.

Bare Escentuals Lip Guard SPF 15: A hydrating, mineral-based SPF 15 to protect lips from damaging UVA/UVB rays with a sheer tint.

Clinique Long Last Glosswear SPF 15: Juicy hydrating gloss that can range from sheer tint to full coverage.

e.l.f. Super Glossy Lip Shine SPF 15: Seriously one of my favorite glosses. Although thick in coverage, the sweet smell and ultra hydrating formula will make you a fan in no time.

Are you using a lip gloss with SPF? Share your favorite in the comments.

* Photo Credit: Neutrogena & Sephora & e.l.f.