Lip Ice Regular Lip Balm 4.9 g: version 2
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# Lip Ice Regular Lip Balm 4.9 g <!--product-->
## Identity <!--identity-->
gtin: 00000060091581
name: Lip Ice Regular Lip Balm 4.9 g
default_observation: clicks-label
summary: Unflavoured 4.9 g lip balm stick from the South African Lip Ice brand, owned by Amka Products.
brand: brand/lip-ice
category: category/10005727
net_content: 4.9 g
country_of_sale: ZA, IE, NZ
pack_quantity: 1
pack_format: stick
status: active
<!--/identity-->
## Relations <!--relations-->
| role | target | market | from | until | ended | status | source | note |
| ------------------- | --------------------- | ------ | ---- | ----- | ----- | -------- | ------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| brand_owner_at_sale | company/amka-products | ZA | | | | verified | ^clicks | Label text reproduced by Clicks names Amka and says Lip-ice is a registered trademark; Amka's supplier profile lists Lip Ice among its skin care brands (^nawa) |
| gs1_prefix_owner | company/amka-products | | | | | derived | ^nawa | EAN-8 60091581 falls in the GS1 South Africa range (600-601); no source names the registrant; brand owner per ^nawa |
<!--/relations-->
## Markets <!--markets-->
| country | status | source | note | observed | condition | origin | price |
| ------- | ------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------- | --------- | ------ | --------- |
| ZA | derived | ^clicks | Clicks lists Lip Ice Lip Balm Regular 4.9g (ID 350037); name, variant and net content match; no barcode printed; promotional price | 2026-09-13 | new | | ZAR 27.99 |
| IE | sourced | ^sashop | SKU 60091581 equals the barcode; listed as Vaseline Lip Ice REGULAR 4.9g unit (the Vaseline prefix is the shop's error); price excludes VAT | 2026-09-13 | new | | EUR 2.90 |
| NZ | sourced | ^sfh | SKU 60091581 equals the barcode on a Lip Ice Lip Balm 4.9g page of a shop for South African goods; no price in the readable text | 2026-09-13 | new | | |
<!--/markets-->
## Aliases <!--aliases-->
| name | type | locale | from | until |
| -------------------------------------- | ------ | ------ | ---- | ----- |
| Lip-Ice (Regular) | name | en | | |
| Lip Ice Lip Balm Original Regular 4.9g | search | en | | |
<!--/aliases-->
## Ingredients <!--ingredients-->
| ingredient | role | kind | note | percent | basis | market | from | until | source | id | observation | parent_id | position | printed_name | state |
| --------------------------------- | ---- | ----- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- | ----- | ------ | ---- | ----- | ------- | --------- | ------------ | --------- | -------- | ---------------------- | ----- |
| ingredient/petrolatum | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^clicks | clicks-1 | clicks-label | | 1 | Petrolatum | known |
| ingredient/paraffin | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^clicks | clicks-2 | clicks-label | | 2 | Paraffin | known |
| ingredient/ozokerite | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^clicks | clicks-3 | clicks-label | | 3 | Ozokerite | known |
| ingredient/beeswax | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^clicks | clicks-4 | clicks-label | | 4 | Cera Alba | known |
| ingredient/homosalate | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^clicks | clicks-5 | clicks-label | | 5 | Homosalate | known |
| ingredient/carnauba-wax | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^clicks | clicks-6 | clicks-label | | 6 | Copernicia Cerifera | known |
| ingredient/camphor | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^clicks | clicks-7 | clicks-label | | 7 | Camphor | known |
| ingredient/dimethicone | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^clicks | clicks-8 | clicks-label | | 8 | Dimethicone | known |
| ingredient/fragrance | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^clicks | clicks-9 | clicks-label | | 9 | Parfum | known |
| ingredient/allantoin | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^clicks | clicks-10 | clicks-label | | 10 | Allantoin | known |
| ingredient/citral | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^clicks | clicks-11 | clicks-label | | 11 | Citral | known |
| ingredient/linalool | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^clicks | clicks-12 | clicks-label | | 12 | Linalool | known |
| ingredient/petrolatum | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^med365 | med365-1 | med365-label | | 1 | Petrolatum | known |
| ingredient/paraffin | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^med365 | med365-2 | med365-label | | 2 | Paraffin | known |
| ingredient/ozokerite | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^med365 | med365-3 | med365-label | | 3 | Ozokerite | known |
| ingredient/beeswax | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^med365 | med365-4 | med365-label | | 4 | Cera Alba | known |
| ingredient/homomenthyl-salicylate | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^med365 | med365-5 | med365-label | | 5 | Homomenthyl Salicylate | known |
| ingredient/carnauba-wax | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^med365 | med365-6 | med365-label | | 6 | Copernicia Cerifera | known |
| ingredient/camphor | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^med365 | med365-7 | med365-label | | 7 | Camphor | known |
| ingredient/dimethicone | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^med365 | med365-8 | med365-label | | 8 | Dimethicone | known |
| ingredient/allantoin | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^med365 | med365-9 | med365-label | | 9 | Allantoin | known |
| ingredient/fragrance | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^med365 | med365-10 | med365-label | | 10 | Parfum | known |
| ingredient/amyl-cinnamal | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^med365 | med365-11 | med365-label | | 11 | Amyl Cinnamal | known |
| ingredient/benzyl-benzoate | | label | Printed by the retailer as two words separated by a comma; read as benzyl benzoate | | | ZA | | | ^med365 | med365-12 | med365-label | | 12 | Benzyl, Benzoate | known |
| ingredient/citral | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^med365 | med365-13 | med365-label | | 13 | Citral | known |
| ingredient/coumarin | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^med365 | med365-14 | med365-label | | 14 | Coumarin | known |
| ingredient/limonene | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^med365 | med365-15 | med365-label | | 15 | Limonene | known |
| ingredient/linalool | | label | | | | ZA | | | ^med365 | med365-16 | med365-label | | 16 | Linalool | known |
<!--/ingredients-->
## Observations <!--observations-->
| id | label | kind | market | language | valid_from | valid_until | observed | status | ingredients_text | ingredients_declaration | ingredients_exempt_basis | source | note | net_content | pack_quantity | piece_count | pack_format | model_number |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------ | ----- | ------ | -------- | ---------- | ----------- | ---------- | ----------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------- | ------------------------ | ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ------------- | ----------- | ----------- | ------------ |
| clicks-label | Label text reproduced by Clicks | label | ZA | en | | | 2026-09-13 | supported | Petrolatum, Paraffin, Ozokerite, Cera Alba, Homosalate, Copernicia Cerifera, Camphor, Dimethicone, Parfum, Allantoin, Citral, Linalool. | listed | | ^clicks | Retailer reproduction of the pack text (Amka, consumer care number, www.lipice.co.za, pack size 4.9g, package type hanger); the listing prints no barcode | 4.9 g | 1 | | | |
| med365-label | Ingredient list reproduced by Med365 | label | ZA | en | | | 2026-09-13 | unconfirmed | Petrolatum, Paraffin, Ozokerite, Cera Alba, Homomenthyl Salicylate, Copernicia Cerifera, Camphor, Dimethicone, Allantoin, Parfum, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl, Benzoate, Citral, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool. | listed | | ^med365 | Longer list naming Homomenthyl Salicylate and the fragrance allergens amyl cinnamal, benzyl benzoate, coumarin and limonene; probably an earlier label revision, but no date is shown | 4.9 g | | | | |
<!--/observations-->
## Label claims <!--claims-->
| observation | claim | kind | source | note |
| ------------ | ------------------------ | ----- | ------- | ---- |
| clicks-label | Moisturise & protect | label | ^clicks | |
| clicks-label | Instantly hydrating | label | ^clicks | |
| clicks-label | Trusted original formula | label | ^clicks | |
<!--/claims-->
## Research gaps <!--research_gaps-->
| observation | domain | state | detail | source |
| ------------ | ------------- | -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| med365-label | ingredients | disputed | Clicks and Med365 reproduce different ingredient lists for the same 4.9 g Regular stick; neither is dated, so which revision is on current packs is not confirmed from a photo | ^med365 |
| | identity | unknown | Pick n Pay lists Lip Ice Lip Balm Original 4.5g; the page renders by JavaScript, so whether it is another article or another barcode could not be checked | https://www.pnp.co.za/lip-ice-lip-balm-original-4.5g/p/000000000000903870_EA |
| | images | unknown | Only a front photo of the stick exists on Open Food Facts; no back label or hanger card photo to confirm the barcode and ingredient list | ^off |
| | relationships | not_researched | No manufacturer or register number for Amka Products found; www.lipice.co.za refused connections and amkainternational.com has an expired certificate | |
<!--/research_gaps-->
## Research <!--research-->
structure_version: 2
note: Discover pass: identity from the Open Food Facts front photo, the 2008 Barcodepedia page and two shops that use the barcode as SKU; label text from South African pharmacy listings.
<!--/research-->
## Images <!--images-->
| asset | kind | source | licence | attribution | url | accessed | note | observation |
| ------------------ | ----- | --------------- | ------------ | ---------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | ---------- | ---- | ----------- |
| front-e1faa362.jpg | front | open-food-facts | cc-by-sa-3.0 | Open Food Facts contributors | https://world.openfoodfacts.org/product/0000060091581 | 2026-09-13 | | |
<!--/images-->
## References <!--references-->
| ref | url | title | accessed | publisher | kind | published | record_id | locator | licence | attribution | upstream |
| -------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | ---------- | ---------------------------- | ----------- | ---------- | ------------- | ------------------------------------ | ------- | ----------- | -------- |
| off | https://world.openfoodfacts.org/product/0000060091581 | Open Food Facts: Regular (front photo) | 2026-09-13 | Open Food Facts | catalogue | | 0000060091581 | | ODbL | | |
| clicks | https://clicks.co.za/lip-ice_lip-balm-regular/p/350037 | Clicks: Lip Ice Lip Balm Regular | 2026-09-13 | Clicks | retailer | | 350037 | Ingredients and product details tabs | | | |
| med365 | https://med365.co.za/products/lip_ice_lip_balm_original_regular_4-9g | Med365: Lip Ice Lip Balm Original Regular 4.9g | 2026-09-13 | Med365 | retailer | | | | | | |
| sashop | https://thesashopireland.com/shop/lipcare-lipice-lipbalm/vaseline-lip-ice-unit/ | The SA Shop Ireland: Lip Ice REGULAR 4.9g unit | 2026-09-13 | The SA Shop Ireland | retailer | | 60091581 | SKU | | | |
| sfh | https://www.somethingfromhome.co.nz/products/lip-ice-4-9g | Something From Home: Lip Ice Lip Balm 4.9g | 2026-09-13 | Something From Home | retailer | | 60091581 | SKU | | | |
| wcnv | https://wcnv.co.za/product/lip-ice/ | Wicked Convenience: Lip Ice | 2026-09-13 | Wicked Convenience (Pty) Ltd | retailer | | | | | | |
| nawa | https://www.nawa.com.na/supplier/amka-products-pty-ltd | Nawa.com.na: Amka Products (Pty) Ltd | 2026-09-13 | Nawa.com.na | other | | | Skin Care brands | | | |
| beautybulletin | https://www.beautybulletin.com/lip-ice/ | Beauty Bulletin: Lip Ice | 2026-09-13 | Beauty Bulletin | publication | 2013-06-12 | | | | | |
| archive | https://web.archive.org/web/20081007233301/http://en.barcodepedia.com/60091581/lip-ice-regular | Barcodepedia (2008, archived): 60091581 - Lip-Ice (Regular) | 2026-09-13 | Barcodepedia | catalogue | 2008-10-07 | | | | | |
<!--/references-->
## About <!--about-->
Lip Ice Regular is the unflavoured 4.9 g lip balm stick of Lip Ice, a South African lip care brand launched in 1965.[^beautybulletin] The brand belongs to Amka Products, a South African health, beauty and home care company that lists Lip Ice among its skin care brands,[^nawa] and the label text reproduced by Clicks names Amka and calls the balm a trusted original formula that moisturises and protects.[^clicks] The current ingredient list starts with petrolatum, paraffin and ozokerite and includes homosalate, camphor and allantoin;[^clicks] an undated list on another South African pharmacy site also names fragrance allergens such as coumarin and limonene.[^med365] Shops selling South African goods in Ireland and New Zealand use the barcode 60091581 as its SKU.[^sashop][^sfh]
The old Barcodepedia already carried this barcode as Lip-Ice (Regular) in 2008.[^archive] A wholesaler describes Lip Ice as an Amka product in circulation since 1965.[^wcnv]
<!--/about-->