These 18 tinted lip balms are the perfect addition to your summer beauty routine

As you revamp your makeup routine for consistently warmer days ahead, you might be struggling to figure out the best approach to seasonally-appropriate lip products. Lipstick can feel too heavy and drying, lip gloss can feel too sticky and plain lip balm lacks the color you’re looking for.

Luckily, tinted lip balms solve all of those problems. They’re the perfect way to add a pop of color to your lips while also soothing and hydrating them all season long.

Celebrity makeup artist and entrepreneur Camara Aunique shared why she adores tinted lip balms for her busy lifestyle. “I [like to] keep them in my car [or] my bag. I even sometimes use tinted balms on my cheeks to flush them out a bit without using blush,” she said. A two-for-one beauty product? We’ll take it.

Tinted balms provide a subtle amount of color without being overbearing. Plus, they’re not as sticky or cumbersome as actual lipstick.

“I personally wear tinted lip balms [because] I like a little bit of color on my lip, especially while wearing masks – you don’t want to wear something that’s going to ruin the inside of your mask,” added Aunique .. Tinted lip balms are an ideal lightweight lip product that is perfect for spring, summer and beyond. We found several tinted lip balms in various shades for every skin tone, all of which are highly-reviewed or bestselling picks.”

Best tinted lip balms, according to shoppers

Jane Iredale LipDrink Lip Balm