The lip balm Britain counts on, since 1891*

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*We watched Lottie Dod win Wimbledon three years in a row!

The Original

Your daily essential. For braving harsh winds, early commutes, and everyday adventures. Always reliable. Always in your pocket.

  • SPF 15
  • Enriched with Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and Avocado Oil
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Strawberry & Pomegranate

A little sweet, a little sassy. A subtle hint of something fruity when you want a bit of flavour, but nothing over the top.


  • SPF 15
  • Enriched with Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and Avocado Oil
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Coconut & Almond

Holiday lips, wherever you are. For when you’re dreaming of the beach while you’re stuck in Brighton. Or your living room.

  • SPF 15
  • Enriched with Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and Avocado Oil
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Cherry and Almond

A little nostalgic, a little bold. Reminds you of cherry drops from the corner shop and rosy winter cheeks.

  • SPF 15
  • Enriched with Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and Avocado Oil
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Healthy lips and happy days for over 100 years

1897

We were there when Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee.

1922

We were there for the roaring 20’s. Jazz, flappers, a mighty good time.

1953

We were there when Hillary and Norgay conquered Everest.

* Fun Fact: Lypsyl was in their kit.

1966

We were there when Sir Bobby Moore lifted the Jules Rimet Trophy for England.

1991

We were there when the first website launched. Changing how we live, work and connect forever.

2000

We were there when the world held its breath for Y2K. And everything carried on just fine.

2012

We were there when London hosted the Olympics and team GB made history.

2020

We were there when all of you watched Tiger King and dressed as Joe Exotic for fancy dress.

2025

We’re still here. Nourishing our nations lips through every trend, era and adventure.

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What came first?

Lypsyl
Sliced Bread
WRONG! Lypsyl was founded in 1891. Sliced Bread? Didn’t come around until 1928.
That's right! Lypsyl was founded in 1891. Sliced Bread? Didn’t come around until 1928.
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The Lightbulb
Lypsyl
WRONG! Edison beat us... just. The lightbulb was invented in 1879, 12 years before Lypsyl in 1891.
That's right! Edison beat us... just. The lightbulb was invented in 1879, 12 years before Lypsyl in 1891.
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The BBC
WRONG! Lypsyl was founded in 1891. The BBC? That didn’t hit the airwaves until 1922.
CORRECT! Lypsyl was founded in 1891. The BBC? That didn’t hit the airwaves until 1922.
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The Ballpoint Pen
WRONG! Lypsyl was created in 1891. The ballpoint pen didn’t roll around until 1938.

CORRECT! Lypsyl was created in 1891. The ballpoint pen didn’t roll around until 1938.
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Tea Bags
WRONG! Lypsyl was already in pockets by 1891. Tea bags didn’t steep into popularity until 1904.
CORRECT! Lypsyl was already in pockets by 1891. Tea bags didn’t steep into popularity until 1904.
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The Little Black Dress
WRONG! Lypsyl came first in 1891. Chanel’s iconic LBD didn’t walk onto the scene until 1926.
CORRECT! Lypsyl came first in 1891. Chanel’s iconic LBD didn’t walk onto the scene until 1926.
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The Radio
WRONG! Lypsyl was smoothing lips long before the first radio broadcasts crackled to life in 1906.
CORRECT! Lypsyl was smoothing lips long before the first radio broadcasts crackled to life in 1906.
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The Telly
WRONG! Lypsyl was around before screens lit up living rooms. The first television broadcast didn’t land until 1927.
CORRECT! Lypsyl was around before screens lit up living rooms. The first television broadcast didn’t land until 1927.
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Marmite
WRONG! Lypsyl launched in 1891. Marmite didn’t divide the nation until 1902.
CORRECT! Lypsyl launched in 1891. Marmite didn’t divide the nation until 1902.
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Velcro
WRONG! Lypsyl had already stood the test of time before Velcro fastened its place in history in 1941.
CORRECT! Lypsyl had already stood the test of time before Velcro fastened its place in history in 1941.
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A Glass Pint
Lypsyl
WRONG! The pint glass came first and became a staple in the UK in the 17th century!
CORRECT! The pint glass came first and became a staple in the UK in the 17th century!
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