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Summer is fast-approaching, and there’s so much about the warm weather months to look forward to.

Makeup can be one of the toughest parts of our look to adapt for the beach.

Woman applying lip balm on the beach

That’s why pared-down makeup routines and’clean-girl' beauty trendsreign supreme on beach days.

But, what lipstick is the best to pair with a beach-ready makeup look?

Well, the key to the perfect beach lip look actually isn’t lipstick at all.

Woman wearing big hat

First and foremost, you should always exfoliate your lips and apply an SPF lip balm.

Yes, your lips can get sunburned, too especially if you’re lying out in the sun.

Start your lip look with an SPF, like thisSalt & Stone lip balm.

Woman posing in silver bathing suit

For your lip color, you should choose a tinted lip balm or a lip stain.

This will make for a subtler lip shade that isn’t as easily smudged or dried out as lipstick.

No one wants sticky lips when their hair is blowing in the wind and there’s sand everywhere.

Lip oils are less sticky, longer-lasting, and will keep your lips moisturized.