Vanicream Lip Protectant Sunscreen Spf 30 Tube, Fragrance & Gluten Free, One Size, No Color, Unscented, 0.35 Oz

After about 10 years of using the same chapstick, I developed an allergy to it 3 years ago. I’ve done everything to find an SPF chapstick for my newly sensitive lips - gone to the dermatologist, allergist, etc., tried every cream recommended to me (aquaphor lip, Vaseline lip, Burt’s bees, Paula’s choice, etc.) - every single one caused an allergic reaction of huge puffy, red lips and small blisters all over my mouth. The only thing that’s ever worked for me is plain aquaphor (not the lip therapy) but it doesn’t have SPF and I live in Florida. I was hesitant to try this as my allergic reaction is painful and takes about 2 weeks to fully heal if I do break out. But let me just say, this is the ONLY lip protectant with SPF that hasn’t caused an allergic reaction in all the things I’ve tried over the past 3 years. I’m so thankful I can be in the sun again!! Now, as others mentioned, the cream is a little thick and very white. I’m completely fine with it after all I’ve been through! But here’s what I’ve learned - a little goes a long way (this helps the whiteness) and I put a little aquaphor on my lips before and then the vanicream over the top. This helped it blend a bit easier and color corrected a bit. I never write reviews but I’m hoping this could help someone that’s in the same spot as I was!! Worth every penny!!

Okay so I’ll start off by saying that I agree with all the reviews talking about the whiteness of this stuff. People aren’t kidding when they say it goes on WHITE. And there’s nothing you can really do about it, the less you put on the better it is as for not “looking so bad”… but you’ll see it on your lips to some degree regardless…. But let’s talk about the quality of this stuff and how well it works. It’s awesome. I am an avid tanner and started getting bad cold sores/heat blisters on my lips. I got this stuff and would just put a decent amount on before I’d get into the tanning bed and I haven’t had an issue since!! The white color has never bothered me because I just use it in the tanning bed then rub it right off with a towel before I leave the tanning salon so it doesn’t matter what color it is. But I can also see why people who need to wear it out in public would not find it as appealing. As far as how it works though, It works great. If you can get past the fact it turns your lips white and looks like you put literal sunscreen from the bottle on your lips, this stuff is awesome. You won’t regret it.

Here are a few things to consider before buying:Pros:- Great for sensitive skin or irritated lips- Glossy and moisturizing- Good SPF protection- Good packaging, I experienced no issues like other reviews and the tube is great for applicationCons:- I find that I have to reapply constantly because it seemingly disappears- It is a completely white gloss which appears as a whitish purple color on the lips, not very flatteringTip:- Before applying the lip balm I will use a lip tint or stick in a natural shade. The white color is toned down significantly when I do thisIf I pair the lip balm with another lip gloss or something tinted, the white color is not a big issue. I love that this is a physical zinc sunscreen because I have issues with chemical sunscreens. Overall, I would recommend this and repurchase.

I received this today, so my experience so far is very limited. I will try to remember to update after some more use.However, I can say I'm so far very happy with the lip sunscreen. True to its claim, the product has no smell or taste-activating side effects, even when licking my lips (for science!). These two factors were the biggest selling points for me, as other sunscreen lip protectans leave horrible chemical tastes in my mouth and have a burning sensation.It does leave a white cast, like other physical sunscreens I've used, but it dries down to be less noticeable after 5-10 minutes. I have very pigmented lips, so I can still see it. After having it on for 10 minutes, I put lipstick over with no ill-effect on application. As another test, I also "stamped" a tiny bit of lipstick on my lips before applying the lip cream, and they mixed very well with none of the white cast and a hint of color. I'm not sure if this affects how protective the product ends up being, but it's still probably better than nothing. This is what I'll do day to day, or I'll apply lip color straight over for other occasions.I work outside in all kinds of elements and dirt for portions of my job, and I hate the feeling of chapped/sunburned lips. I'm a recent convert to a more robust day-to-day sunscreen regimen (thanks to a dermatologist on YouTube), and I'm glad she recommended this Vanicream as a solid option.At the end of writing this review, and the cream feels very good on my lips: soft lips, not sticky, and no taste or smell still. A+ product

I don’t really have a way of “testing” the sun protection so I can’t vouch for it. What I can say is that this is one of the best brands that is most often recommended by dermatologists. They know what they’re doing, so when they put spf 30 on something, you know for a fact that you are getting spf 30 out of this.This stuff is expensive (obviously) clocking in at ten bucks for a tube of lip protectant, but it is worth it for me personally. This was surprisingly moisturizing, rich, and creamy for a liquid chapstick on top of defending your lips from the sun. I was amazed that even after rubbing it off so I could eat and drink, my lips felt softer even than after I use my moisturizing cream at night. I am utterly sold on everything this incredible product does. It --Delivers intense moisture-smooths your lips-protects from harmful sun damage.