The invention provides for a topical o/w emulsion having moisturizing, and protecting, repairing or restoring the skin lipid barrier of the lips of a mammal, and is a topical oil-in-water emulsion composition comprising: (a) a discontinuous oil phase; (b) a continuous aqueous phase comprising water and glycerin, wherein glycerin is present in an amount greater than about 12% w/w; (c) a thickening agent; and (d) at least one lamellar membrane structure; and wherein the composition is a lip protectant composition.本發明係提供一具有保濕、保護、修復或恢復哺乳動物嘴唇之皮膚脂質屏障的局部水包油乳液,且該局部水包油乳液組成物係包括:(a)不連續油相;(b)包括水和甘油之連續水相,其中甘油係以大於約12%w/w之量存在;(c)增稠劑;及(d)至少一層狀層膜結構;及其中該組成物為一護唇組成物。