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.
