Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip Fragrance Free SPF25 PA+++ — Reddit Reviews
Updated October 13, 2026
SPF 25 lip balm with petrolatum for smooth, moisturized lips; waxy for some.
What the community says
A creamy SPF 25 lip balm built around petrolatum, squalane, and ceramide NP for daytime moisture and sun protection. It suits dry, easily irritated lips, yet the stick can feel waxy and soften in hot weather.
What this means for you
Backed by 9 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more.
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What the science says
Skin Barrier
Some evidence
Petrolatum: 13 studies tested it on its own. See all 22 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found it helped the skin barrier
- It often helped dry, rough, or itchy skin look and feel better
- It helped the skin's protective layer heal faster after damage in some studies
- It could lower water loss through the skin, even after a single use
- Some studies found no clear difference for diaper rash or irritated skin
Eczema
Some evidence
Petrolatum: 8 studies tested it on its own. See all 11 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found it helped eczema or dry, fragile skin linked with eczema
- It often improved dryness, helped the skin hold more water, and lowered water loss through the skin
- Some studies found calmer skin, with less scaliness and better overall skin changes
- It worked about as well as some other barrier creams in one clinical trial
- Some studies found it worked less well than certain other treatments
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 13 mentions across 9 threads
Rohto Mentholatum Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip Fragrance Free SPF25 PA+++ on Reddit, in one place — 9 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more, summarized.
“the rohto mentholatum melty lip creams smell so good”
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“give such a nice shine on the lips”
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“It's a great lip balm”
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“the rohto melty lip cream was my HG lip balm until I discovered the lip fondue”
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“I like to alternate the melty lip cream for daytime (buttery, light, slippery texture)”
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“when it comes to keeping my crusty lips moisturized during the colder months”
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“Rohto Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip x4”
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“I have oily but very dehydrated prone skin with eczema and PIH.”
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“Here's mine:”
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“Easily the Melty Cream Lip Rhoto Mentholatum SPF 25”
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“Legit so damn creamy and perfectly moisturized my lips while protecting it from the sun”
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“It’s a must have all-year round”
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“The best lip balm with SPF I’ve tried is rohto melty cream lip”
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“For spf, I like routine mentholatum melty cream lip”
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“Japanese Nivea lip moisture products are a great option. More specifically the Deep Moisture night protect balm”
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“for pigmentation i think the most important thing is spf, lip skin is super thin and sun makes darkness worse.”
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“or the mentholatum melty cream lip, both have good protection and feels very smooth.”
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“I’d love recommendations for lip balms, treatments or SPF lip products that genuinely help.”
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Dupes & Alternatives
Experiment
Softwear Exfoliating and Hydrating Daily Lip Treatment with Squalane + AHA
3 shared traits
6 mentions