COOLA Liplux SPF 30 Original – Organic Lip Balm with 80-Minute Water-Resistant Sun Protection

COOLA Liplux SPF 30 Original is a multi-tasking organic lip balm that provides genuine broad-spectrum SPF 30 sun protection alongside deep nourishing moisture — keeping lips protected and conditioned year-round. With 80 minutes of water-resistant sunscreen protection, it's suitable for outdoor activity, beach, and sport. COOLA uses certified organic ingredients including plant-based oils and butters that nourish while the broad-spectrum UV filters protect. Cruelty-free, gluten-free, vegan.

• SPF 30 broad-spectrum UVA + UVB protection
• 80 minutes water-resistant — suitable for outdoor activity and swimming
• Certified organic ingredients — nourishing plant oils and butters
• Year-round lip nourishment and protection
• Cruelty-free, gluten-free, vegan

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is SPF lip protection important?

The lips are one of the most sun-vulnerable areas of the face — lip skin is thin, lacks melanin (the natural UV protectant), has no hair follicles, and is constantly exposed. Chronic UV exposure to the lips causes premature ageing (loss of lip volume and definition), pigmentation, dryness, and most importantly is a significant risk factor for actinic cheilitis and squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip — a melanoma with poor prognosis because it is often detected late. SPF lip protection is an underappreciated but important part of daily sun care.

Is COOLA Liplux a standalone lip balm or does it need to be worn with other lip products?

COOLA Liplux can be worn as a standalone daily lip balm — it provides both SPF protection and moisturising nourishment in one product. It can also be worn under lipstick or lip gloss as a protective base. For full SPF benefit, apply as the primary lip product rather than over lip gloss (which can dilute or displace the sunscreen film).

Does the 80-minute water-resistance mean I don't need to reapply?

No. 80 minutes water-resistance means the SPF remains effective for 80 minutes during swimming or sweating before reapplication is needed. For ongoing sun protection during extended outdoor activity, reapply every 2 hours and immediately after eating, drinking, or towelling. The 80 minutes refers specifically to water/sweat resistance, not total wear time.

Is COOLA Liplux suitable as an everyday lip balm (not just for sun protection)?

Yes — the organic plant oils and butters provide genuine daily nourishment for dry or chapped lips, and the SPF protects against incidental sun exposure year-round. In New Zealand, daily SPF on the lips is advisable even in winter given NZ's high UV index. COOLA Liplux is a practical all-in-one daily lip care product.

Does COOLA Liplux leave a white cast on the lips?

No. The formula uses chemical (organic molecule) UV filters rather than mineral (zinc oxide) filters — providing invisible, transparent protection without the white cast that mineral lip sunscreens can leave. The original variant has a subtle natural scent from the organic ingredients.