LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel 15ml

£9.95

A woman applying LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel to her lip with a fingertip, at the first tingle of a cold sore

LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel key benefits, shown with a hand holding the tube and a clear gel swatch on a fingertip: for cold sore-prone lips at the first tingle; made with liquorice (glycyrrhizic acid) and Melissa; soothes and calms in a clear, non-greasy gel; trusted by cold sore sufferers for over 20 years; 96% natural, vegan and made in Britain

Texture swatch of LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel, a glossy, smooth, lightweight gel that absorbs clear and non-greasy on cold sore-prone lips

A woman holding a tube of LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel beside her face, a lip gel for cold sore-prone lips

Back of the LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel tube, showing the directions, full ingredients list and Made in England

LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel 15ml

Name: LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel 15ml
Brand: Skin Shop
SKU: MELLIP
Price: 9.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

For Cold Sore-Prone LipsLightweight & ClearSoothes & CalmsNaturally Derived

£9.95

15 ml

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A lightweight liquorice and Melissa lip gel developed specifically for cold sore-prone lips, designed to be applied at the very first tingling sensation. Its clear, fast-absorbing formula combines liquorice, a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid, with Melissa (lemon balm), soothing chamomile and comfrey to help soothe and comfort lips during periods when they feel sensitive or prone to discomfort. Non-greasy and 96% naturally derived, it can be applied as often as needed.

Use at the first tingle
With liquorice & Melissa
Clear and non-greasy on lips
Gentle enough to use as often as needed

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With cold sores, the first tingle is the moment that matters most, and having something soothing to hand makes a real difference to how the next few days feel. I like that LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel is light and clear, so it can go on the instant lips feel sensitive and be reapplied as often as needed, without any heaviness. It combines Melissa with glycyrrhizic acid, the liquorice compound studied in relation to cold sores, alongside calming botanicals like chamomile, which is why I recommend it as the rescue step to keep beside the daily Balm for anyone with cold sore-prone lips.

Dr. Eva Melegh

Dermatologist, specialising in sensitive and reactive skin conditions

	Suitable for:	Cold sore-prone lips, and lips that feel sore, sensitive or irritated. Best used at the very first tingle or whenlips first begin to feel uncomfortable, and reapplied as often as needed. Light, clear and vegan. Suitable for sensitive lips, though we recommend a patch test first.
	What it does:	Helps soothe and comfort cold sore-prone lips at the first tingle, and helps care for lips when they feel sore or sensitive. A clear, fast-absorbing gel made with liquorice, a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid, plus Melissa (lemon balm) and soothing chamomile and comfrey.
	Product type:	Targeted liquorice and Melissa lip gel.
	Ingredients:	Contains liquorice root extract and dipotassium glycyrrhizate, a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid, with Melissa (lemon balm) and soothing chamomile and comfrey. Vegan, with no beeswax or nut oils. Contains the naturally occurring fragrance components anethole and benzaldehyde. 96% naturally derived. Full ingredients list below.
	Made in:	Britain

96% Natural
Animal Test-Free by PETA
Dermatologically tested
Made in Britain

Product overview

LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel is a lightweight, naturally active lip gel developed specifically for cold sore-prone lips, designed to be applied at the very first tingling sensation and whenever lips feel sore or sensitive.

Unlike many traditional lip care products for cold sore-prone lips, which can feel heavy or leave a visible film, LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel is made from naturally derived ingredients and can be applied whenever lips begin to feel sensitive or uncomfortable.

Applying it at the first tingling sensation allows it to become part of your early lip care routine, so many people keep a tube close at hand and reach for it the moment their lips begin to feel sensitive. It dries clear and absorbs quickly, making it comfortable to wear throughout the day.

The gel is built around two signature ingredients. Liquorice is a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid, widely used in skincare for its soothing properties, and Melissa (lemon balm), the second ingredient that gives the gel its name. They are joined by soothing chamomile and comfrey, botanical extracts chosen to help comfort lips when they feel sore or irritated.

Its texture is the gel's main point of difference from the richer LipQ Liquorice Lip Balm: clear, fast absorbing and non greasy, with a gentle, natural liquorice scent that comes from aniseed oil rather than added fragrance. The formula is 96% naturally derived and free from parabens, SLS and MI, with no nut oils. It is PETA Approved and, unlike the Lip Balm, fully vegan, containing no beeswax or other animal derived ingredients.

LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel is the targeted care step in the LipQ routine, designed for use whenever lips first begin to tingle or feel sensitive, alongside LipQ Liquorice Lip Balm, the daily balm that cares for cold sore-prone lips between periods of increased sensitivity. A little goes a long way, so although it comes in a 15 ml tube, most people find it lasts well, and many keep one in a bag or drawer so it is always within reach.

Trusted by people with cold sore-prone lips across the UK for over 20 years, and proudly made in Britain.

How to use

Apply LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel at the very first tingle, or as soon as your lips begin to feel sensitive or uncomfortable. Smooth a small amount over the area, let it absorb, and reapply as often as needed throughout the day. A little goes a long way, so a thin layer is enough, and because the gel is clear and non-greasy, it absorbs quickly and is invisible once applied.

Keep applying for as long as your lips feel sore or sensitive. Many people like to keep a tube close at hand, in a bag, drawer or travel kit, so it is ready the moment they notice that first tingling sensation. Lips can become more sensitive during periods of environmental or seasonal stress, including cold or windy weather, strong sun, or when you are feeling run down, so it is worth having one with you whenever you may need it.

For full benefit, pair LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel with LipQ Liquorice Lip Balm, the daily balm used morning and night to help keep cold sore-prone lips feeling soft, comfortable and cared for between periods of increased sensitivity, as part of the complete LipQ lip care routine.

Patch test on a small area for 24 hours before first use if your skin is sensitive or allergy prone. The gel contains no nut oils, but it does contain denatured alcohol and the naturally occurring fragrance components anethole and benzaldehyde. Avoid contact with the eyes, discontinue use if irritation occurs, and keep out of reach of children.

Ingredients

Key actives: Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice) Root Extract and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (the liquorice and its derivative that give the gel its name, and a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid, widely used in skincare for its soothing properties and to help keep lips feeling comfortable).

Melissa Officinalis (Melissa, also known as lemon balm, a soothing herbal extract traditionally used to help calm and condition delicate skin).

Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile Flower Extract, valued for its calming, soothing properties).

Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey Leaf Extract, traditionally used to soothe and condition skin).

Full ingredients list: Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat., Betaine, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Pimpinella Anisum Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Anethole, Benzaldehyde.

Suitable for vegans and PETA-approved, with no beeswax or animal-derived ingredients. Free from nut oils, parabens, SLS and MI.

Contains denatured alcohol and naturally occurring fragrance components including anethole and benzaldehyde. If you have particularly sensitive skin or known fragrance allergies, we recommend carrying out a patch test before first use.

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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At the first tingle:

LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel is made to be reached for the instant you feel that first tingle, or whenever your lips first begin to feel sensitive or uncomfortable. It goes on clear and light, with a gentle, cooling feel that many people find soothing straight away, and a natural liquorice scent rather than a medicinal one. Because it absorbs quickly and is not greasy, you can apply it discreetly wherever you are and carry on with your day.

The first day:

Keep applying through that first day, as often as your lips need it. Many customers like to begin using the gel as soon as they notice the first tingling sensation, so it is worth reapplying regularly throughout the day. Lips feel soothed, comfortable and cared for, while the lightweight gel helps keep them feeling hydrated.

The next few days:

Over the next few days, many customers tell us that their lips continue to feel comfortable and well cared for with regular application. The lightweight formula helps soothe periods of sensitivity without leaving a heavy or greasy residue. Everyone is different, so individual experiences vary, but consistent application is what many customers value most.

As it settles:

As the area becomes more comfortable over the following days, keep using the gel to help keep your lips soothed and conditioned. Customers frequently tell us their lips feel less sore and appreciate the lightweight, comfortable feel of the gel throughout use. The gel stays gentle throughout, so you can keep applying it for as long as your lips feel sensitive.

Between periods of sensitivity:

Many people keep a tube close at hand, in a bag, drawer or travel kit, so it is always ready whenever they notice that familiar first tingling sensation. Used alongside LipQ Liquorice Lip Balm, the daily balm for cold sore-prone lips, the two make up the complete LipQ lip care routine. Many long-term customers enjoy making both products part of their everyday lip care routine. A 15ml tube lasts well, since only a little is needed each time.

Liquorice Root Extract

Glycyrrhiza Glabra, a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid and one of the two ingredients that give the gel its name. Liquorice extract is widely used in skincare for its soothing and skin conditioning properties.

Melissa (Lemon Balm)

Melissa Officinalis, also known as lemon balm, the second ingredient that gives the gel its name. A soothing herbal extract traditionally used to help calm and condition delicate skin.

Comfrey

Symphytum Officinale, a soothing plant extract traditionally used to calm and condition skin, helping keep lips feeling comfortable.

Chamomile

Chamomilla Recutita, a gentle botanical long valued for its calming, soothing properties, included to help comfort and condition lips when they feel sore or irritated.

97%

of verified reviewers rate LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel 4 or 5 stars.

87%

say their cold sores felt less severe when they used the gel at the first tingle.

85%

say their cold sores cleared up faster than usual since using the gel.

Based on a survey of verified Skin Shop customers and analysis of 122 verified reviews of LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel. 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 & Melissa Lip Gel?

LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel is a lightweight, clear gel for cold sore-prone lips, designed to be applied at the very first tingle or whenever lips first begin to feel sensitive or uncomfortable. It is made with liquorice, a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid, alongside Melissa (lemon balm) and soothing chamomile and comfrey, in a non-greasy, fast-absorbing formula that helps soothe and comfort lips when they feel sore or sensitive. It is 96% naturally derived, vegan and made in Britain.

2. How and when do I use it?

Apply LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel at the very first tingle, or whenever your lips begin to feel sensitive, and keep applying as often as needed. Smooth a thin layer over the area and let it absorb. A little goes a long way, and because the gel dries clear and is not greasy, it is invisible once on and can be worn through the day. Many customers like to keep it close at hand so it is ready whenever extra lip care is needed.

3. Does LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel cure or stop cold sores?

No. LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel is a cosmetic lip gel for cold sore-prone lips, not a medicine, so it is not a cure for cold sores, and we do not claim it prevents or stops them. It is made to help soothe and comfort lips at the first tingle and while they feel sore or sensitive. The LipQ Liquorice Balm, which forms the daily step of the LipQ routine, has been evaluated in a double-blind, placebo-controlled consumer study conducted in collaboration with the Herpes Viruses Association. In that study, 73.3% of participants reported that their cold sore episodes felt less severe while using the Balm. If your cold sores are frequent, severe or do not settle, speak to your pharmacist or GP.

4. What is the difference between the Lip Gel and the LipQ Liquorice Lip Balm, and can I use both?

The LipQ Liquorice Lip Balm is the daily step, smoothed over lips morning and night to care for cold sore-prone lips every day. The LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel is the targeted care step, applied at the very first tingle or whenever lips begin to feel sensitive. The gel is also lighter and clearer than the richer balm. Many people use both together as the complete LipQ routine.

5. How do liquorice and Melissa work in the gel?

Liquorice is a natural source of glycyrrhizic acid, and Melissa (lemon balm) is the gel's second signature ingredient. Both are widely used in skincare for their soothing properties. In the gel, they sit alongside soothing chamomile and comfrey, chosen together to help comfort lips that feel sore or sensitive.

6. Is it natural, and what is in it?

LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel is 96% naturally derived. It is made with liquorice root extract and dipotassium glycyrrhizate, a source of glycyrrhizic acid, with Melissa (lemon balm), chamomile and comfrey, in a clear, water-based gel, and it is free from parabens, SLS and MI, with no added fragrance. The full ingredients list is shown in the Ingredients section above.

7. Is it vegan and cruelty-free?

Yes. LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel is suitable for vegans, with no beeswax or other animal-derived ingredients, and it is PETA-approved under their Global Animal Test Policy, so it is cruelty-free.

8. Is it suitable for sensitive lips, and does it contain nuts?

LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel is made for cold sore-prone and sensitive lips, and contains no nut oils. It does contain denatured alcohol and the naturally occurring fragrance components anethole and benzaldehyde. If your skin is sensitive or allergic, patch test on a small area for 24 hours before first use, and stop using it if any irritation occurs.

9. Does it sting or tingle?

Most people find LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel soothing and cooling on application. Because it contains a little alcohol, some people notice a brief tingle as it goes on, especially on already-sore lips, which usually settles quickly. If it stings or feels uncomfortable, or any irritation occurs, stop using it. Patch testing for 24 hours before first use is sensible if your lips are sensitive.

10. What does it smell and taste like?

LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel has a gentle, natural liquorice scent that comes from aniseed rather than any added synthetic perfume. Customers tend to describe it as pleasant rather than medicinal, and you cannot really taste it once it is on.

11. How long does a 15ml tube last, and is it worth the price?

A 15ml tube of LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel lasts most people well, because only a thin layer is needed each time. Because the formula spreads easily, only a small amount is needed with each application, making one tube last surprisingly well.

12. Can I use it during pregnancy or on children?

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or want to use it on a child, we would recommend checking with your doctor or pharmacist first, as we cannot give individual medical advice. As with all our products, keep it out of reach of children.

13. Can I use it alongside other cold sore treatments?

Yes. Some customers use LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel on its own, and others use it alongside their usual cold sore treatment. If you are using a prescription or pharmacy treatment and are unsure about combining products, check with your pharmacist or GP first.

14. Where is LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel made?

LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel is made in Britain by Skin Shop, a UK specialist in sensitive and problem-prone skin for over 20 years, with verified customer reviews built up over many years.

15. Can I wear it under make-up or lipstick?

Yes. LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel dries clear and is not greasy, so it works well under lip products. Apply a thin layer at the first tingle, let it absorb for a moment, then put your lipstick or balm on top as usual. Because it is invisible once on, many customers are happy to wear it through the day, at work or out, without it being noticeable.

16. Can I use it on cold sores around the mouth, on the chin or below the nose?

LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel is designed for the lips and the skin immediately around them. If you choose to apply it just beyond the lip border, avoid contact with the eyes and the inside of the nose or mouth, and patch test first if your skin is sensitive. For cold sores elsewhere on the body, or if you are unsure, ask your pharmacist or GP.

17. How is it different from a medicated cold sore cream or patch?

LipQ Liquorice & Melissa Lip Gel is a naturally derived cosmetic lip gel, not a medicine, so it works differently from an antiviral cream or a cold sore patch. It is 96% naturally derived, can be applied at the very first tingle and reapplied as often as needed, and it dries clear rather than sitting on the lips as a visible patch. Many customers tell us they prefer its light, comfortable feel, and some choose to use the gel alongside their usual treatment. If you are using a prescription or pharmacy product and are unsure about combining them, check with your pharmacist or GP.