LipQ Liquorice Lip Balm 30g

£9.95

A woman applying LipQ Liquorice Lip Balm to her lips with a fingertip, daily care for cold sore-prone lips

LipQ Liquorice Lip Balm benefits: daily care for lips prone to cold sores, trialled with the Herpes Viruses Association, soothes dry sensitive lips, made with liquorice extract, naturally derived and made in Britain

Close-up of the smooth, pale yellow LipQ Liquorice Lip Balm texture, swiped to show its soft, glossy balm consistency

Ingredients list on the back of the LipQ Liquorice Lip Balm tin, including liquorice root extract, sweet almond oil and beeswax

LipQ Liquorice Lip Balm 30g

Name: LipQ Liquorice Lip Balm 30g
Brand: Skin Shop
SKU: LIPBALM
Price: 9.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

For Cold Sore-Prone LipsLiquorice Extract Soothes & HydratesNaturally Derived

£9.95

30g / 1.05oz

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A naturally active liquorice lip balm developed specifically for cold sore-prone lips. Formulated with liquorice root extract, a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid, alongside nourishing sweet almond and avocado oils and protective beeswax to soothe, soften and hydrate dry, sensitive lips for daily use. Trialled by the Herpes Viruses Association, vegetarian and made in Britain.

Daily care for cold sore-prone lips
Soothes and hydrates dry, sensitive lips
Made with liquorice and glycyrrhizic acid
Naturally derived and vegetarian

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Many people only think about cold sores once an outbreak has begun, and overlook how much daily lip care matters in between. Dry or chapped lips are more vulnerable, so keeping them well moisturised and protected is one of the most useful things someone prone to cold sores can do. I recommend LipQ Liquorice Balm because it is gentle enough for everyday use, nourishing and protective, and contains glycyrrhizic acid, the liquorice compound studied in relation to cold sores. Used morning and night, it is a simple way to care for lips that are prone to outbreaks.

Dr. Eva Melegh

Dermatologist, specialising in sensitive and reactive skin conditions

	Suitable for:	Lips prone to cold sores, and dry, chapped or sensitive lips. Suitable for daily use, morning and night, and reapplied as often as needed when lips feel dry.
	What it does:	Nourishes, soothes and softens dry, sensitive lips, and helps protect and care for lips that are prone to cold sores. Made with liquorice root extract, a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid, plus sweet almond, avocado and sunflower oils and beeswax to help maintain moisture and support lip comfort.
	Product type:	Daily liquorice lip balm
	Ingredients:	Contains liquorice root extract (a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid), nourishing sweet almond and avocado oils, sunflower seed oil and beeswax. Contains sweet almond (nut). Full ingredients list below.
	Clinically trialled:	Tested in a double-blind, placebo-controlled consumer study with the Herpes Viruses Association, funded by the Department of Health, in which users rated it significantly more highly than a placebo.
	Made in:	Britain

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Dermatologically tested
Made in Britain

Product overview

LipQ Liquorice Balm is a naturally active liquorice lip balm developed specifically for cold sore-prone lips, and for dry, chapped or sensitive lips that need everyday protection.

Unlike most cold sore products, which are only reached for once an outbreak has already started, LipQ Liquorice Lip Balm is made for daily use in between. That matters because dry or chapped lips are more vulnerable, so keeping them nourished and protected each day is one of the most useful habits for anyone whose lips are prone to cold sores. Liquorice root extract is a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid, a compound that has been studied in relation to cold sore-prone lips, and it is this naturally active ingredient that gives the balm its name.

The formula is made with naturally derived ingredients, built around that liquorice root extract together with nourishing sweet almond and avocado oils, sunflower seed oil and protective beeswax and carnauba wax to seal in moisture and keep lips soft. It has a gentle, natural liquorice scent that comes from aniseed oil rather than any added synthetic perfume, and it is free from parabens, SLS and MI. It is PETA-approved cruelty-free and, because it contains beeswax, suitable for vegetarians rather than vegans.

LipQ Liquorice Lip Balm has also been put to the test. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled consumer study carried out with the Herpes Viruses Association and funded by the Department of Health, people using the balm rated it significantly more highly than those given a placebo, and 73.3% of participants reported that their cold sores felt less severe, compared with 54.5% on the placebo. A majority, 83%, also reported shorter outbreaks compared with their previous experience. The researchers noted that a good moisturising balm is itself valuable for cold sore-prone lips, which is exactly the everyday role LipQ is designed to play.

As with the rest of the range, LipQ Liquorice Balm is designed as long-term daily care rather than a quick fix, and a single 30g tin lasts for months even with twice-daily use.

Trusted by cold sore sufferers across the UK for over 20 years, and proudly made in Britain.

How to use

Smooth a small amount of LipQ Liquorice Balm over your lips in the morning and evening, and reapply throughout the day whenever they feel dry. A little goes a long way, so a thin layer is enough. Because it is made from naturally derived ingredients, it is gentle enough to use every day, including as part of your everyday lipcare routine between cold sore episodes, and using it consistently is what gets the most from it.

Apply more often at times your lips are more vulnerable, such as cold or windy weather, strong sun, or when you are stressed, run down or recovering from illness. You can also wear it under lipstick or before exposure to sun and wind, and some customers like to keep one tin in their bag and another in the fridge for a cooling feel.

For full benefit, pair LipQ Liquorice Balm with LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel, the rescue gel applied at the very first tingle of a cold sore, as part of the complete LipQ lip care routine.

Patch test before first use if your skin is sensitive or allergic, as the balm contains sweet almond oil (a nut) and the naturally occurring components limonene, linalool and pinene. Avoid contact with the eyes, and stop use if irritation occurs.

Ingredients

Key actives: Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice Root Extract, the liquorice that gives the balm its name and a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid, the compound studied in relation to cold sore-prone lips), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond Oil, a nourishing natural oil that softens and conditions dry, sensitive lips), Persea Gratissima (Avocado Oil, a rich, conditioning oil that helps replenish and soften the lips), Cera Alba and Copernicia Cerifera (Beeswax and Carnauba Wax, natural waxes that form a protective layer to seal in moisture).

Full ingredients list: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Pimpinella Anisum Seed Oil, BHT, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Anethole, Limonene, Linalool, Pinene.

Suitable for vegetarians but not vegans, as it contains beeswax. Contains sweet almond oil (a nut) and the naturally occurring fragrance components limonene and linalool, so patch test first if your skin is sensitive or allergic.

Our formulations may be updated from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product packaging for the most current and accurate information.

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Day 1:

From the first use, LipQ Liquorice Balm feels smooth and soothing, with a gentle liquorice scent that customers describe as pleasant rather than medicinal, and one you cannot really taste. A little melts easily into the lips, leaving them softer and more comfortable straight away, which is especially welcome on dry, chapped or tight-feeling lips.

Week 1:

Over the first week, applying it morning and night quickly becomes second nature. Lips tend to feel softer and less dry, and the balm leaves a protective layer that helps shield them from everyday drying caused by sun, wind and cold weather.

Weeks 2-3:

With consistent use, lips stay conditioned and comfortable, and many customers find dryness, flaking and tightness are much less of a problem. By now the balm has become a simple daily habit, often kept in a bag or pocket for easy reapplication.

After 1 month:

After about a month, customers often say their lips feel healthier, smoother and more resilient to the things that usually leave them sore or vulnerable, such as sun, wind, stress or feeling run down. This is where the longer-term benefits of daily care begin to settle in.

Long-term:

With continued daily use over months and years, many long-term customers tell us their lips stay soft and well cared for. In a consumer study carried out with the Herpes Viruses Association, many participants reported that their cold sores felt less severe, and some reported shorter outbreaks compared with their previous experience. A single tin lasts for months, and for many people the balm becomes a reassuring, permanent part of their daily routine.

Liquorice Root Extract

Liquorice extract has been studied in laboratory research, and LipQ Liquorice Balm has been evaluated in a consumer trial conducted with the Herpes Viruses Association in relation to cold sore-prone lips.

Sweet Almond Oil

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis, a soft, nourishing plant oil that softens and conditions dry, sensitive lips and helps them stay comfortable.

Avocado Oil

Persea Gratissima, a rich, deeply conditioning oil that helps replenish and soften lips that are dry, chapped or prone to cracking.

Close-up of golden beeswax and oils with droplets and bubbles, the natural protective wax that seals in moisture in LipQ Liquorice Balm

Beeswax & Carnauba Wax

Cera Alba and Copernicia Cerifera, natural waxes that form a smooth, protective layer to seal in moisture and help protect lips from the drying effects of sun, wind and cold weather.

95%

of verified reviewers rate LipQ Liquorice Balm 4 or 5 stars.

88%

say their cold sores are less severe, or clear up faster, since using LipQ Liquorice Balm.

82%

say they get cold sores less often with daily use.

*Based on analysis of 334 verified customer reviews of LipQ Liquorice Balm. Individual results may vary.

Before After

01.

LipQ Liquorice Lip Balm

(every day)
Smooth a thin layer over your lips morning and night, and reapply whenever they feel dry or when lips are more vulnerable, such as in cold, wind or sun, or when you are run down. Made for daily use, including between outbreaks.

The Balm has been evaluated in a double-blind, placebo-controlled consumer study conducted in collaboration with the Herpes Viruses Association, supporting its role as part of your everyday lip care
routine.

02.

LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel

(when you feel one coming)
At the very first tingle, or whenever lips feel sensitive or uncomfortable, apply a small amount of the Gel to the area and allow it to absorb. Its light, non-greasy formula can be reapplied as often as needed throughout the day, and a little goes a long way.

You can use both together:

Keep the Balm as part of your daily routine and the Gel close at hand whenever your lips need targeted comfort and care.

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1. What is LipQ Liquorice Balm?

LipQ Liquorice Balm is a naturally active liquorice lip balm made for cold sore-prone lips, and for dry, chapped or sensitive lips that need everyday care. It is built around liquorice root extract, a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid, with nourishing oils and protective waxes to soothe, soften and protect the lips. It is designed for daily use, including between outbreaks, and is made in Britain.

2. How does liquorice help cold sore-prone lips?

Liquorice root extract is a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid, the compound studied in relation to cold sores. In laboratory research, liquorice extract has shown activity against the herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores, and keeping lips well moisturised and protected is itself one of the best things for lips that are prone to outbreaks, since dry or chapped lips are more vulnerable. LipQ Liquorice Balm combines both daily protective care and liquorice extract.

3. Is LipQ Liquorice Balm clinically tested?

Yes. LipQ Liquorice Balm was tested in a double-blind, placebo-controlled consumer study carried out with the Herpes Viruses Association and funded by the Department of Health. In the study, users rated the balm significantly more highly than a placebo, and 73.3% felt their cold sores were less severe, compared with 54.5% on the placebo. The researchers also noted that a good moisturising balm is valuable in its own right for cold sore-prone lips.

4. Does LipQ Liquorice Balm prevent or cure cold sores?

No lip balm can cure cold sores, which are caused by a virus that stays in the body for life, and we would be wary of anything that claims to. LipQ Liquorice Balm is designed as daily protective care for cold sore-prone lips, used consistently to keep them nourished and protected. Many long-term customers tell us that, with daily use, their outbreaks become less severe and, for many, less frequent, though results vary from person to person.

5. How do I use LipQ Liquorice Balm, and how often?

Smooth a small amount over your lips in the morning and evening, and reapply throughout the day whenever they feel dry. A thin layer is enough, as a little goes a long way. Use it more often at times when your lips are more vulnerable, such as cold or windy weather, strong sun, or when you are stressed, run down or recovering from illness.

6. How long does it take to see results?

Lips usually feel softer and more comfortable from the first few uses. The cold-sore benefits build gradually with consistent daily use rather than overnight, which is why LipQ Liquorice Balm is designed as long-term care rather than a quick fix. Many customers use it for months and years as part of their routine.

7. Can I use LipQ Liquorice Balm every day, even between cold sores?

Yes, and that is exactly how it is meant to be used. Because it is made from naturally derived ingredients, the balm is gentle enough for daily use, including in between outbreaks rather than only when a cold sore appears. Using it consistently every day is what gets the most from it.

8. Can using LipQ Liquorice Balm cause a cold sore?

No, LipQ Liquorice Balm does not cause cold sores. Cold sore episodes can occur for a variety of reasons, including sun exposure, stress or feeling run down, and may occasionally happen around the same time as starting any new product. If your lips feel irritated, stop using it and patch test before trying again.

The balm is designed for daily care of cold sore-prone lips. For use at the first sign of a cold sore, many customers choose to pair it with LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel as part of their LipQ lip-care routine.

9. What does LipQ Liquorice Balm feel like, and does it smell of liquorice?

LipQ Liquorice Balm is a smooth, soft balm that melts easily into the lips, and most people need only a thin layer. It has a gentle, natural liquorice scent from aniseed oil, which customers tend to describe as pleasant rather than medicinal, and you cannot really taste it. Because it is an oil-and-wax balm, a few people find it richer than they expect, so start with a small amount.

10. Is LipQ Liquorice Balm natural, and what is in it?

LipQ Liquorice Balm is made with naturally derived ingredients: liquorice root extract, sweet almond and avocado oils, sunflower seed oil, beeswax and carnauba wax, with aniseed oil for its natural scent. It is free from parabens, SLS and MI, with no added synthetic perfume. The full ingredients list is shown in the Ingredients section above.

11. Is LipQ Liquorice Balm vegan or vegetarian?

LipQ Liquorice Balm is suitable for vegetarians but not vegans, because it contains beeswax, which is made by bees. It is also PETA-approved cruelty-free.

12. Is it suitable for sensitive lips or allergies, and does it contain nuts?

LipQ Liquorice Balm is made for sensitive lips and is free from parabens, SLS and MI, but it does contain sweet almond oil, which is a nut, along with the naturally occurring fragrance components limonene and linalool. If you have a nut allergy or sensitive skin, patch test before first use and stop using it if any irritation occurs.

13. What is the difference between LipQ Liquorice Balm and the Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel?

LipQ Liquorice Balm is your daily, everyday care, used morning and night to keep cold sore-prone lips nourished and protected. The LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel is the rescue gel, applied at the very first tingle of a cold sore. Many people use both together, the balm every day and the gel at the first sign, as the complete LipQ routine.

14. How long does a tin last, and is it worth the price?

A single 30g tin of LipQ Liquorice Balm lasts most people months, even with twice-daily use, because you only need a thin layer each time. Customers often tell us that, although it costs more than a basic lip balm, it works out good value because it lasts so long and they keep returning to it.