LANEIGE
Lip Glowy Balm
lips balm
LANEIGE
lips balm
Added Last edited
Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
See how this fits your skin
Take the skin test and I'll show you how suitable this product is for you.
Take the skin testKeep your lips soft, hydrated, and glossy all day with LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm, the perfect on-the-go companion to the cult-favorite Lip Sleeping Mask. Infused with Shea Butter and Murumuru Seed Butter, this lightweight yet moisture-rich formula locks in hydration, preventing dryness while adding a subtle tint and a luscious shine. Its pocket-sized tube makes it easy to apply anytime, anywhere, for a refreshing burst of moisture and a naturally plump look. Available in delicious flavors, this balm provides a silky, non-sticky finish that keeps your lips feeling nourished and smooth throughout the day.
Lip Glowy Balm is a rich balm from LANEIGE, a brand based in Korea. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 29 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a mineral sunscreen, filtering with Titanium Dioxide. Between them those filters cover UVB and UVA II. They stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths, so this is not a broad-spectrum filter system by the strictest reading. Every filter in the formula is photostable, so its protection does not fall away over the first hour in the sun — reapplication is still about sweat, water and rubbing rather than degradation.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter.
On richness alone it suits Dry and Combination (dry) skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, sulfate-free, oil-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes taken with food. Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take. It carries UV filters, so it belongs in your morning routine.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Mineral filter system · does not reach UVA I
Strong UVB and short-UVA protection, but it stops before UVA I — a mineral formula leaning on titanium dioxide alone needs zinc oxide beside it for deep UVA.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter is the oily fat obtained from the seeds of Astrocaryum murumuru, Arecaceae
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly[oxy(methylsilylene)]
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Every filter in this formula is photostable
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum
Dimethicone, Methicone
Polybutene, Ethylene/propylene/styrene Copolymer, Butylene/ethylene/styrene Copolymer
Mica, Disperse Blue 1
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 29 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
9,12(Z,Z)-Octadecadienoic acid dimer, diester with plant sterols, isooctadecanol, hexadecanol, octadecanol and docosanol
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
C6-14-alkenes, homopolymers, hydrogenated
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Polybutene is the polymer formed by the polymerization of a mixture of iso- and normal butenes.
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
9,12(Z,Z)-Octadecadienoic acid dimer, diester with (3-.beta.)-sigmast-5-en-3-ol and isooctadecanol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Cera Microcristallina (EU),Hydrocarbon Waxes, Microcryst,Petroleum Wax, Microcrystalline
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranoside, .beta.-d-fructofuranosyl, acetate octadecanoate
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer is a polymer of ethylene, propylene and styrene monomers that has been terminated by hydrogenation
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mica is a series of silicate minerals of varying chemical composition but with similar physical properties. Mica may have well-defined cleavage and split into very thin sheets.
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera is a wax obtained from the Candelilla, Euphorbia cerifera, Euphorbiaceae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter is the oily fat obtained from the seeds of Astrocaryum murumuru, Arecaceae
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Candelilla Wax Esters is the ester fraction derived from Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax;
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Diester of diglycerol and isostearic acid
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2,4(3H)-dione
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer is a polymer of butylene and ethylene and styrene monomers terminated by hydrogenation
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly[oxy(methylsilylene)]
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract is the extract of Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Palmaceae.
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isooctadecanoates (1:3) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-(4-Amino-3-nitroanilino)ethanol
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, 2,2-bis[[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy] methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,4,5,8-tetraamino-
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, homopolymer
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
LANEIGE
Shares 6 key ingredients with Lip Glowy Balm: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Methicone
LANEIGE
Shares 6 key ingredients with Lip Glowy Balm: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Methicone
LANEIGE
Shares 6 key ingredients with Lip Glowy Balm: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Dimethicone
LANEIGE
Shares 5 key ingredients with Lip Glowy Balm: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Methicone
LANEIGE
Shares 5 key ingredients with Lip Glowy Balm: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Methicone, Titanium Dioxide
belif
Shares 4 key ingredients with Lip Glowy Balm: Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PHYTOSTERYL/ISOSTEARYL/CETYL/STEARYL/BEHENYL DIMER DILINOLEATE, HYDROGENATED POLY(C6-14 OLEFIN), DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, POLYBUTENE, PHYTOSTERYL ISOSTEARYL DIMER DILINOLEATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, SUCROSE TETRASTEARATE TRIACETATE, ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER, SYNTHETIC WAX, MICA, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA CERA, ASTROCARYUM MURUMURU SEED BUTTER, PARFUM, CANDELILLA WAX ESTERS, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIISOSTEARATE, DIMETHICONE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, BUTYLENE/ETHYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER, METHICONE, COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX EXTRACT, POLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE, HC RED NO. 7, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, DISPERSE BLUE 1, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, BHT.
Apply directly to lips as needed. Use alone or before lip color to prime/after lip color for shine.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry) skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Parfum.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Dimethicone, Methicone.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it in the morning, taken with food.
It lists 29 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
LANEIGE, a brand based in Korea.
It filters UV with Titanium Dioxide (titanium dioxide).
Not in the strictest sense. Its filters stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths.
Possibly. It filters with mineral UV filters, which sit on the surface and can leave a visible cast on deeper skin tones, especially at high SPF.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Attempting to reconnect