★★★★★ 232 verified reviews · Handmade in Australia · Duties & taxes included at checkout
Trail Armour PROTECT

Most lip balm wears off in twenty minutes.
This one holds for up to 8 hours.

PROTECT forms an invisible barrier that bonds to your lips and stays through wind, dust, heat and sweat. One application before you head out. That's it.

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Handmade in Australia · Ships worldwide · No surprise fees at delivery

Woman holding Trail Armour PROTECT lip balm tube
Handmade in Australia
22 Active Ingredients
232 Verified Reviews
Duties included at checkout
The Problem

Regular lip balm isn't built for outside.

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Gone in an hour

You put it on before you head out. An hour later there's nothing there. Wind, sweat and weather strip it straight off.

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Cracked and peeling

Split lips take about three weeks to heal properly. Until then every breath of cold air stings.

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Reapplying all day

You carry it everywhere and put it on constantly, and your lips still aren't any better than they were in March.

The Solution

One application. Up to 8 hours.

Trail Armour PROTECT being used outdoors

Most lip balm sits on top of your lips as a layer of wax, and the first bit of wind takes it with it.

PROTECT uses film-forming polymers instead. They bond to your lips and form an invisible barrier that stays put — so it holds through wind, dust, sweat and cold rather than wearing off in the first hour.

You stop noticing it after about thirty minutes. It's still working.

  • An invisible film-forming barrier that holds for up to 8 hours from one application
  • 22 active ingredients working underneath it — raspberry seed oil, CoQ10, Vitamin E, D-Panthenol
  • Lightweight, breathable, not greasy and not sticky
  • Won't melt in your pocket, even at 104°F
  • Hand-poured in small batches on a farm in Queensland, Australia
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Tested at the Extreme

500km across Patagonia.

Tash O'Mara rode the Gaucho Derby — 500km across Patagonia on half-wild horses, no support crew and no resupply.

She was sick the whole way. Winds hit 50–60mph. Hail, rain, sun.

She taped a tube of PROTECT around her neck so she couldn't lose it. By the end the tape was shredded and the label was destroyed. Her lips were fine — and every other rider finished with cracked, split lips, asking her why hers weren't.

"If it can keep my lips happy in those winds, it can do anything."

If it survives that, it'll survive your Monday.

Trail Armour PROTECT tube after 500km across Patagonia
Real Results

Don't take our word for it.

★★★★★ 232 verified reviews · 201 five-star and counting

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"Where the feck has this stuff been for the last 50 years of outdoor abuse! Bushwalking, mustering, cricket, 4WD — it's handled it all."

Raylene — Verified Buyer
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"My lips have been so dry and cracked in recent years, menopause and spending so much time outdoors hasn't helped but Trail Armour did! I could feel the difference on day one and my lips got softer and actually healed in less than a week."

Cathy — Verified Buyer
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"Nothing has worked like this. My 16-year-old has chronically dry lips and is a habitual picker. We've tried everything. Trail Armour Protect actually broke the loop. For the first time in years, her lips look healthy."

Bec — Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"One application in the morning will last all day, even when I'm working outdoors! Trail Armour seems to put a protective layer between my lips and the environment, leaving them feeling so much better at the end of the day."

Rachel — Verified Buyer
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"My 11 year old licks her lips and has constant wind burn. It disappeared after using this for 3 days. This is the only thing that has worked as she can't instantly lick it off."

Rebecca — Verified Buyer
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"Absolutely love it! Works rain, hail or shine and isn't sticky like other long acting lip balms! Even great for in air-conditioning as it keeps the moving air from cracking lips!"

Teegan — Verified Buyer
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Why we sell it in threes.

You will lose one. Not because you're careless — because it'll go out of a pocket into a feed bin, or live in the truck for a month, or someone's kid will find it.

So PROTECT comes in threes. One for wherever you get ready, one for the car, one for the bag. The more you buy, the less each tube costs.

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3 Pack

$42.95
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$14.32 per tube
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6 Pack

$79.95
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$13.33 per tube
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9 Pack

$109.95
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$12.22 per tube
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Free shipping over $40 USD.
Standard shipping $6.95 USD. All duties and import taxes calculated at checkout.
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30-day satisfaction guarantee.

If you're not happy, tell us within 30 days of delivery and we'll refund you in full, including shipping. You don't need to send anything back. Read the full guarantee →

How It Works

Three steps.

1

Apply once

Smooth one layer over clean, dry lips before you head out.

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The barrier forms

Film-forming ingredients bond to your lips and create an invisible shield that locks moisture in and keeps the weather out. Give it 5–10 minutes to set before eating or drinking.

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Get on with your day

Up to 8 hours of protection. No reapplying, no thinking about it.

Complete the Routine

PROTECT handles the outdoors. Here's what handles everything else.

Build a complete lip care routine that works as hard as you do.

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RESTORE

Overnight Lip Treatment

Intensive overnight repair for lips that need serious help.

$24.95Also in 2-packs ($43.95) and 4-packs ($83.95)
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QUENCH

Hydrating Lip Serum

Daily hydration. Pick any three flavors.

3-pack $39.95
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BUFF

Peppermint Lip Scrub

Coconut shell powder and jojoba beads lift away dry, flaky skin so everything else works harder.

$12.95Also in 2-packs ($24.95) and 4-packs ($46.95)
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Or take a set

The 8-Hour Set $40.95 · The Trail Set $49.95 · The Overnight Set $55.95 · The Full Kit $57.95 · The Full Kit Gift Wrapped $61.95

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How is PROTECT different from regular lip balm?

Regular lip balm coats your lips with wax and wears off within about an hour. PROTECT uses film-forming ingredients that bond to your lips and create an invisible barrier holding for up to 8 hours from one application.

How long does one tube last?

A 5.5g tube lasts around 4–6 months with regular use. A little goes a long way — one layer is all you need.

How do I apply it?

One layer over clean, dry lips. Let it set for 5–10 minutes before eating or drinking. It doesn't feel like lip balm — that's the barrier, and it's meant to.

Will it melt in my pocket?

No. It holds its structure in heat, even on 104°F days.

Is it greasy or sticky?

Neither. It goes on smooth and dries to an invisible, breathable finish.

Is it safe for kids?

Yes. It's used by children as young as 11, and it works particularly well for kids who lick their lips constantly, because the barrier means they can't immediately lick it off.

Does PROTECT have SPF?

No. It's built for barrier protection against wind, dust and moisture loss. In direct sun, apply your SPF lip balm 10–15 minutes after PROTECT has set.

How long does shipping take to the USA?

Most orders ship next business day from Australia via Australia Post International. Occasionally life happens — sick horses, dead stirrers, escaped dogs — and it goes out within two. Typical delivery is 6–10 business days.

Are there any import duties or extra fees?

All duties and import taxes are calculated at checkout and included in your total, so there are no surprise charges when your order arrives.

What does shipping cost?

$6.95 USD, free on orders over $40 USD.

What are the ingredients?

22 active ingredients including CoQ10, Vitamin E, D-Panthenol, sea buckthorn oil and raspberry seed oil. View the full INCI ingredient list →

What if I'm not happy?

Full refund within 30 days including shipping, and you don't need to return anything. Read our full guarantee →

Got Questions?

We're real people. Talk to us.

Trail Armour is made by hand on a farm in Queensland, Australia. Not sure which product is right for you? Just ask.

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Stop reapplying.

One application. Up to 8 hours. Hand-poured in Australia, and over 8,000 tubes out there already.

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