Recently, the Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Sweet Tinted Lip Balm SPF 15 [1] ($20) won a Cosmetic Executive Women's (CEW) award [2] for the best indie makeup category, and it's easy to see why.
The balm is formulated with candelilla wax and blueberry oil, which gives it its super moisturising [3] and antioxidant protection, while the SPF shields lips from UVA and UVB rays/ The sheer wash of colour it provides makes each shade (available in seven colours) flattering on all skin tones and is great for days you want a natural makeup look [4].
Since the product has long been a favourite in the POPSUGAR office, we asked staffers to share what they love about the product, ahead.
Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Sweet Tinted Lip Balm in Daydreamer
Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Sweet Tinted Lip Balm in Daydreamer [5] ($20)
Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Sweet Tinted Lip Balm in Pucker Up
Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Sweet Tinted Lip Balm in Pucker Up [6] ($20)
Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Sweet Tinted Lip Balm in Pucker Up
"There aren't enough heart eye emojis in the world to describe how I felt when I first swiped on this colour. It's the perfect cross between berry and red — two colour families on the lipstick spectrum where I feel most at home. It almost looks and wears like a lip stain (my favourite type of lip product), but it's so creamy thanks to the balm consistency. With the added bonus of SPF 15, this is for sure my new Summer go-to." –Carrie Carrollo, assistant editor, Native Beauty
Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Sweet Tinted Lip Balm in Choose Happy
Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Sweet Tinted Lip Balm in Choose Happy [7] ($20)
Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Sweet Tinted Lip Balm in Choose Happy
"This tinted lip balm is the best. I like the Choose Happy shade and love the way it blends with my natural lip colour. It goes on so smoothly and leaves my lips hydrated and glossy. It also has a pretty orange undertone and SPF. I would recommend this lip balm to anyone who wants moisturised lips with an added touch of colour." –Lauren Harano, editorial coordinator, Growth and Strategic Features
Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Sweet Tinted Lip Balm in Full Hearts
Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Sweet Tinted Lip Balm in Full Hearts [8] ($20)
Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Sweet Tinted Lip Balm in Full Hearts
"This lip balm is so hydrating on my lips and I love that I can swipe it once for a sheer shade or twice to make the colour more vibrant. Also, you can't go wrong with the SPF component which make this my go-to all year long." –Chelsea Candelario, intern, Native Editorial
Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Sweet Tinted Lip Balm in Ablaze
Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Sweet Tinted Lip Balm [9] ($20)