Category guide · Shopify taxonomy 2026-08

Shopify category attributes for Lip Balms

In Shopify's standard product taxonomy, Lip Balms sits at Health & Beauty > Personal Care > Cosmetics > Skin Care > Lip Balms & Treatments > Lip Balms. Once a product has this category, Shopify shows the attributes below in the product editor. Filled attributes are structured facts — AI shopping assistants and Shopify's own search and filters can use them to match a shopper's question without guessing from your text.

The 18 attributes for Lip Balms

• Active ingredient — Identifies primary substances in personal care items, e.g. vitamin A, retinol
  Examples: Aloe vera, Caffeine, CBD, Ceramides, Collagen, Green tea extract, Hemp oil, Hyaluronic acid (15 values in total)
• Color — Defines the primary color or pattern, such as blue or striped
  Examples: Beige, Black, Blue, Bronze, Brown, Clear, Gold, Gray (19 values in total)
• Constitutive ingredients — Specifies the main components used in a product's formulation, e.g. beeswax, rosehip oil
  Examples: Acacia honey, Acerola cherry, Alcohol, Almond oil, Aloe vera, Aluminum sulfate, Apricot oil, Argan oil (70 values in total)
• Cosmetic finish — Defines the cosmetic finish of a product, e.g. matte, natural
  Examples: Dewy, Embossed, Glitter, Glossy, Holographic, Luminous, Matte, Metallic (25 values in total)
• Flavor — Specifies the taste or flavor of a product, e.g. vanilla, mint
  Examples: Almond, Apple, Banana, Blueberry, Caramel, Cherry, Chocolate, Cinnamon (30 values in total)
• Fragrance — Defines if a product is scented or not, e.g. floral, unscented
  Examples: Aquatic, Cherry, Cinnamon, Citrus, Eucalyptus, Floral, Fresh, Fresh linen (24 values in total)
• Ingredient origin — Specifies the source of product ingredients, e.g. natural, synthetic
  Examples: Natural, Synthetic, Other
• Lip balm tint level — Classifies the level of tint or color payoff the balm provides
  Examples: Clear, Medium tint, Opaque, Sheer tint, Sparkle, Other
• Material — Defines a product's primary material, such as cotton or wool
  Examples: Acrylic, Aluminum, Angora, Bamboo, Biodegradable materials, Brass, Bronze, Canvas (82 values in total)
• Package type — Defines the type of packaging for a product, e.g. jar, pump
  Examples: Bag, Bottle, Box, Can, Canister, Case, Dispenser, Flip-top (27 values in total)
• Pattern — Describes the design or motif of a product, such as floral or striped
  Examples: Abstract, Animal, Art, Bead & reel, Birds, Brick, Bull's eye, Camouflage (51 values in total)
• Product certifications & standards — Indicates the certifications or standards a product meets, such as organic or cruelty free
  Examples: Alcohol-free, All-natural ingredients, Aluminum-free, ASC, B corporation, Biodegradable, BPA-free, CE certified (56 values in total)
• Product form — Defines the format or presentation of a product, typically for health and beauty; e.g. lotion, serum
  Examples: Cream, Cream-to-powder, Film, Foam, Foaming lotion, Gel, Kohl, Liquid (29 values in total)
• SPF level — Specifies the level of UVB protection offered by a product, e.g. SPF 50
  Examples: SPF 4, SPF 8, SPF 15, SPF 20, SPF 25, SPF 30, SPF 35, SPF 40 (16 values in total)
• Skin care effect — Defines the intended benefits of skin care products, e.g. anti-aging, plumping
  Examples: Anti-acne, Anti-aging, Anti-bacterial, Anti-blackhead, Anti-blemish, Anti-cellulite, Anti-dark circle, Anti-dark spot (83 values in total)
• Suitable for skin type — Specifies products for specific skin conditions, such as dry, aging, or sensitive
  Examples: Aging, All skin types, Combination, Demanding, Dry, Mature, Normal, Oily (16 values in total)
• Target gender — Identifies the intended gender for a product, such as female, male or unisex
  Examples: Female, Male, Unisex, Other
• UVA protection grade — Indicates the UVA protection rating of the product, commonly expressed as PA grades
  Examples: Not rated, PA+, PA++, PA+++, PA++++, Other

How to fill them

1. Open the product in Shopify admin → Category → choose Lip Balms (or a more specific one).
2. The category's attributes appear below it. Pick values that are true for the product — for example, the colors you actually sell.
3. Only fill what you know. An empty attribute is better than a wrong one.

Many attributes are already in your store in another form: your variant options ("Color: Black, Olive") or words in your title and description ("100% cotton"). Listproof reads those and suggests the matching attribute values for you to approve — it never fills an attribute that isn't supported by your own product details.

Source: Shopify product taxonomy (release 2026-08, MIT license). Shopify can add attributes over time; your admin always shows the current list. See also: what category attributes are.

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