- “The problem with SPF lip balms or SPF lip products in the United States are it's like there's one of two issues in my opinion. If it's a chemical sunscreen, you can taste it. And that chemically sunscreen taste, I feel like I can just taste it in my mouth all day if I have it on my lips”21:52–21:59
- “You have a mineral sunscreen and it feels really really thick and cakey and you get that white cast on your lips and I just don't like it”
- “Because Japan has those more advanced sunscreen filters, they have better lip care products with SPF”22:27–22:34
- Source: Every beauty product I bought in Japan - Feb 14, 2026
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Rich Care & Color Lip Balm SPF 20 PA++"The problem with SPF lip balms or SPF lip products in the United States are it's like there's one of two issues in my opinion. If it's a chemical sunscreen, you can taste it. And that chemically sunscreen taste, I feel like I can just taste it in my mouth all day if I have it on my lips."-
Deep Moisture Lip Balm Melty Type"This is everything I've ever wanted in a lip balm. It's so, so good."$9.00Browse more
- “I meant to only grab smoky rose, but raspberry pink was in my cart and I forgot to put it back. And then I checked out and realized that I bought both of them”22:40–22:48
- Source: Every beauty product I bought in Japan - Feb 14, 2026
- “I immediately saw one of my favorite Japanese beauty products which are my Nivea Rich Shine and Color lip balms and they had a bunch of shades that I had never been able to see before in person”12:17–12:25
- Source: Shopping at every Japanese beauty store in Tokyo - Oct 15, 2025
- “This is everything I've ever wanted in a lip balm. It's so, so good”22:54–22:58
- “It is basically everything that the melty cream lip has, but it holds its form way better. It is a bit more of a solid formula, so it isn't going to melt in your pocket or when it gets overheated”23:00–23:14
- “Literally perfect formula. Gives you that gloss. I feel like it lasts even longer throughout the day. Literally no complaints of this one”23:14–23:24
- “It looks like you're wearing a gloss or something but doesn't feel sticky at all and that moisture really does last for such a long time”24:17–24:29
- “If I had to choose one lip balm probably for the rest of my life to use it would be this one so is it still a holy grail absolutely”
- Source: Still my holy grails? Top skincare products part 2 - Aug 29, 2025
- “Love it”
- “Can't go wrong”
- Source: Best Skincare of 2025: J & K-Beauty Favorites - Jan 23, 2026
Brand note
Nivea's Japanese sunscreen line, especially the UV Super Water Gel, is the standout here — a chemical SPF with a watery, lightweight texture that sinks in fast with no residue, no white cast, and no greasy feel. It works well under makeup and suits oily or combination skin, though it's not waterproof and may not be hydrating enough for dry skin. The brand also makes lip balms, but the sunscreens are what creators actually talk about.
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