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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Applied every day as a deterant. The odd coldsore has never been as bad since I started using Lipivir. If I'm suspect of a coldsore starting, I'll apply twice for couple days. Initially tried using... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant product, this product works like wonders if you have sore lips, which is very common during cold days, i can literally swear by this product. Also since it’s transparent you can e... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can't recommend this product any higher. It has given me my life back! Before Lipivir, I suffered regular, multiple, painful coldsores, which sometimes became so big, I found talking and eating diff... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic product. For someone who has suffered from cold sores their entire life this product has effectively ended that trend. I usually use an L-lysine chapstick and L-lysine tablets in combinati... See more

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SANACUTE AG schafft mit der weltweit registrierten Marke SANACUTE® eine unvergleichbare Marktstellung auf Basis eines einzigartigen Produktsortiments von medizinischen Hautpflegeprodukten mit klaren Alleinstellungsmerkmalen (USPs).


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

198 reviews

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Why does it smell so bad

Why does it smell so bad? Prior to the relaunch as Lipivir Protect in 2024, Lipivir was practically odour-free. It now smells and tastes foul - what is the cause?

March 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Please NEVER discontinue this

Please NEVER discontinue this! It is the only thing that stops my cold sores and I use it every single day. The only thing I wish is if there was bigger tubes as they don't really last very long.

November 20, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Not as good as the old lipivir product

I really rated the old lipivir. It was very effective in keeping cold sores at bay, was easy to squeeze out of the tube and didn’t have a nasty smell. The new product I find is still effective but smells awful and is so difficult to squeeze out of the plastic tube especially to get the last bit out. Why change what was a brilliant product?

June 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lipivir

I like lipivir product as it does the job. Only criticism is that I’m not keen on the smell. The old product smelt better

January 21, 2025
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

This product was amazing and when using…

This product was amazing and when using it I never got any breakouts, this included through a stressful divorce and house move. I then got complacent because I went years without a cold sore so didn't use it for a while. A couple of months ago I had a massive break out so swiftly ordered more. The product is now completely different. It smells and tastes horrible, overpowering cloves. I've used it a couple of weeks and will continue to use it on the pretence the original product did stop me getting coldsores and hoping this still works. But it certainly isn't pleasant using it twice a day.

February 13, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely gutted

Absolutely gutted. I have used this product for around 5 years and with the greatest success. Before I found this product I had around 8-9 bad breakouts every year. I used the last of my Lipivir gel in Nov 2024. The next I came to order it appears they have re designed their product to Lipivir Protect. This product felt and smelt completely different. Besides it smelling of damp I thought best not to judge until I have reason. Well my reason is now with a vengeance. My lips are so sore all of the time. It's like I'm living with permanent cold sores all over my lips each and every day!! Why o why did they have to change what worked? After 35 years of suffering from horrific cold sores, Lipivir gave me my life back. And now? It's back to hiding. The impact of this product change is Damming!

January 7, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic stuff

Fantastic stuff, used it while on holiday in Mexico 🇲🇽 for protect my lips to keep the sores away. Worked really well

July 23, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really works!

Purchased Lipvir a few times now. I find it the best treatment I have found for my cold sores. Would definitely recommend.

March 6, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Miracle product

Miracle product - for years I suffered pretty much monthly with cold sores and nothing ever worked to stop them. Once I brought this, I will never stop! I used morning and night, I never get cold sores anymore. Thank you so much for creating this product.

February 8, 2024
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Dear Jemma,
Thank you so much for your feedback and we are so pleased to read the success you are having!
All the best

Chloe and the lipivir team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have used Lipivoir for over 2 years…

Have used Lipivoir for over 2 years now. At first the coldsores were reduced in severity and number but using over time seems to have all but eliminated them! I'm touching wood and crossing my fingers as I write this!

February 7, 2023
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Dear Jo,
We are so glad to read that you have had such amazing success with lipivir! Please do keep us updated!
Best wishes
Chloe and the lipivir team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lipivir really works

Lipivir really works, having had lots of cold sores and tried different creams etc I can truthfully state that I have found lipivir is the only one that not only heals existing cold sores but also helps prevent future ones. Really recommend it.

November 25, 2023
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Reply from SANACUTE AG

Hi Evelyn, thank you so much for your kind review! So glad to read how lipivir is working for you! all the best!

The lipivir team

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