This NARS lip balm is designed to provide lasting hydration and a subtle sheen. Its buttery texture glides on smoothly, making it comfortable for all-day wear. It can be used alone for a natural look or layered under lipstick to enhance its wearability and prevent dryness.
Sephora price
$30.00
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Sephora reviews
4.3 / 5
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Glass take
4.3 / 5 overall fit
A hydrating balm that provides a sheer wash of color and shine, perfect for everyday wear or as a base for other lip products.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A bestselling, buttery balm—now with 24-hour hydration and sheer shine. Formulation Type: Lip Balm & Treatment Benefits: Hydrating
Apply to bare lips for a sheer hint of color, or as a moisturizing base under any lip shade.
To add shine and subtle illumination, apply over other lip colors.
What Glass adds
A solid choice for anyone seeking comfortable, hydrating lip care with a touch of color and shine. It excels at providing a smooth, moisturized feel without being sticky.
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Routine fit
This lip balm is a versatile addition. Apply it after cleansing your face and before applying any makeup, or use it as a final step to add moisture and shine. It can also be applied throughout the day as needed for a hydration boost.
Why it works
The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.
What it actually does well
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Morning or night
This lip balm can be used any time of day. Apply it in the morning for comfortable, hydrated lips, or at night as an intensive lip treatment.
Glass rating
A hydrating balm that provides a sheer wash of color and shine, perfect for everyday wear or as a base for other lip products.
Full ingredient breakdown
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic ester that helps to condition and soften the skin, providing a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Emollience, texture enhancement
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A diester of malic acid and isostearyl alcohol, it acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
Usually helps with
Softening, smoothing
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
An emulsifier and emollient that helps to blend oil and water components, contributing to a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
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Generally well-tolerated.
Thickener
Badness
2.0 / 10
A wax that can provide structure and thickness to cosmetic formulations, contributing to texture.
Usually helps with
Texture, viscosity
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Can be comedogenic for some, though less likely in lip products.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel and helps to prevent water loss.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin conditioning
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A stable, saturated form of squalene, it's a natural component of skin sebum that provides excellent moisturization without greasiness.
Usually helps with
Hydration, softening, barrier support
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Excellent for most skin types.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A triglyceride derived from isostearic acid, it functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
Usually helps with
Softening, smoothing
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A silicone that forms a breathable barrier on the skin, providing a smooth feel and preventing moisture loss.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, occlusion
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Some prefer to avoid silicones, but it's generally safe and effective for most.
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A rich plant-based butter known for its intense moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Deep hydration, softening, barrier repair
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Excellent for dry and sensitive skin.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
An ester derived from palmitic acid, it acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, providing a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Emollience, texture
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Can be comedogenic for some, though less common in lip products.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
An amino acid derivative that improves the feel of cosmetic products and provides a smooth, silky texture.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement, skin conditioning
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A nourishing oil rich in fatty acids and vitamins, known for its moisturizing and skin-softening properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, softening, nourishment
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Excellent for dry and normal skin.
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to stabilize oil and water mixtures in cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Emulsification, texture
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Generally considered safe, but can be irritating for very sensitive skin.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A silicone polymer that provides a smooth, silky feel and can help to create a protective barrier.
Usually helps with
Texture, skin conditioning
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Similar to dimethicone, some prefer to avoid silicones.
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A preservative and skin-conditioning agent that helps to inhibit microbial growth and improve skin feel.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
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Can be a mild irritant for some individuals.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A triglyceride derived from behenic acid, it acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, providing a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
Softening, smoothing
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
3.0 / 10
A popular emollient known for its moisturizing properties, but can be comedogenic for some.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing
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Can clog pores for acne-prone individuals, though less of a concern for lips.
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water ingredients in cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Emulsification, texture
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some sensitive skin types.
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions.
Usually helps with
Emulsification, texture
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Generally considered safe and non-irritating.
Antifoaming Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
An anti-foaming agent that also contributes to a smooth texture and can help reduce surface tension.
Usually helps with
Texture, smoothing
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Generally considered safe and non-irritating.
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds moisture, providing hydration and plumping the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
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Excellent for all skin types.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Also known as Tahitian Gardenia, it's used for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, skin conditioning
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Generally well-tolerated.
Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A soluble fiber derived from the konjac root, it can act as a thickener and skin-conditioning agent.
Usually helps with
Texture, skin conditioning
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Generally well-tolerated.
Colorant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A naturally occurring mineral that provides shimmer and color to cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Color, shimmer
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Ethically sourced mica is preferred.
Antioxidant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E, it's a potent antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, skin conditioning
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Excellent for most skin types.
Exfoliant
Badness
2.0 / 10
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that gently exfoliates the skin, promoting cell turnover and improving texture. Can also hydrate.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation, hydration, smoothing
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Can increase sun sensitivity; start slowly if new to AHAs.
Peptide
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic peptide that signals the skin to produce more collagen, helping to improve firmness and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
Usually helps with
Firming, anti-aging
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Generally well-tolerated.
Colorant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic red pigment used to provide color.
Usually helps with
Color
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Can be irritating for very sensitive individuals.
Colorant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic red pigment used to provide color.
Usually helps with
Color
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Can be irritating for very sensitive individuals.
Colorant
Badness
3.0 / 10
A synthetic yellow pigment. Some individuals may be sensitive to artificial colorants.
Usually helps with
Color
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Potential for allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Colorant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Mineral pigments used to provide color, commonly used in makeup.
Usually helps with
Color
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Generally well-tolerated.
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FAQ
Yes, this lip balm is formulated with ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Mango Seed Oil, and Shea Butter to provide 24-hour hydration.
Yes, it can be used as a moisturizing base under any lip shade to help prevent dryness and improve lipstick application.
It provides a sheer hint of color and shine, not intense pigmentation.
