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Laneige Lip Glowy Balm Versus Glossier Balm Dotcom - Original fragrance-free, untinted

Lip Moisturizer
Lip Moisturizer
Korean Brand South Korea
American Brand United States

Updated on July 12, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe lip moisturizers. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Laneige Lip Glowy Balm 35 ingredients

Glossier Balm Dotcom 11 ingredients

At a glance

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Laneige Lip Glowy Balm 35 ingredients

Glossier Balm Dotcom 11 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

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Notable Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Lip Glowy Balm
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Emollient, Skin Conditioning
1 / 2

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

1 Com. / 2 Irr.
Phytosteryl Oleate Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Phytosteryl Oleate.

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Hydrogenated Lard Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Lard.

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Diisostearyl Malate Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.

Polybutene

Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.

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Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate.

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Microcrystalline Wax Emulsion Stabilising
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Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.

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Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
Helps hydrate Dry SkinHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon 2 Concerns

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

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Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
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Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate isn't fungal acne safe.

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Synthetic Wax Abrasive, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
ExfoliantExfoliant Icon 2 Concerns

Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.

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Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

We don't have a description for Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer.

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Mica Cosmetic Colorant
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Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

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Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter Emollient, Skin Conditioning
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Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.

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Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Astringent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon
Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera is AKA as Candelilla wax. It is a natural emollient and helps give products a thick consistency.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

We don't have a description for Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer.

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Parfum Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
FragranceFragrance Icon 2 Concerns

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

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Candelilla Wax Esters

We don't have a description for Candelilla Wax Esters.

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Dehydroacetic Acid Preservative
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Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.

Dimethicone Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
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Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Methicone Emollient, Skin Conditioning
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Methicone is a type of silicone.

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Copernicia Cerifera Wax
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon
Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate Emulsifying
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This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.

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CI 15850 Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0

Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

Propanediol Solvent

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

BHA Antioxidant, Masking
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This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract Antioxidant
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Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract comes from a type of goji berry plant.

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing

We don't have a description for Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract.

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract Skin Protecting, Soothing

We don't have a description for Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract.

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is more commonly known as the coffee bean from the Coffea Arabica tree. Besides being a delicious drink, coffee beans have a ton of skin benefits.

Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract.

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Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract Astringent

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract comes from the cranberry fruit. Vaccinium Macrocarpon is the North American species of cranberries native to eastern Canada.

Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract comes from the beach strawberry. This is a strawberry native to Pacific coasts of North America, South America, and Hawaii. It likes to grow on sandy beaches.

Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract.

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative
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Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

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Balm Dotcom
Petrolatum Emollient
May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
2 Concerns

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

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Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
0-1 / 0 Fragrance IconOil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
FragranceFragrance Icon OilOil Icon Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.

0-1 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Beeswax Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning
0-2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
2 Concerns

Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Lanolin Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
0-1 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne IconMay worsen Eczema Icon
3 Concerns

Lanolin is a wax secreted by animals with wool, such as sheep. It is a waterproof emollient.

0-1 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Skin Conditioning
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Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.

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Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.

Helianthus Annuus Extract Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Extract comes from the common sunflower.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Antimicrobial, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.

Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps brighten skin Icon
Vitamin EVitamin E Icon AntioxidantAntioxidant Icon Helps brighten skinHelps brighten skin Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay cause irritation Icon
Vitamin EVitamin E Icon AntioxidantAntioxidant Icon 4 Benefits May cause irritationMay cause irritation Icon

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.
BHT Antioxidant, Masking
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BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

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Ingredient Ratings

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.

Lip Glowy Balm
11
1
13
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
Balm Dotcom
3
2
6
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated

When to use

Laneige Lip Glowy Balm 35 ingredients

Glossier Balm Dotcom 11 ingredients

102 Routines
74% use in am
25% use in pm
95% use every day
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23 Routines
61% use in am
39% use in pm
83% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Laneige Lip Glowy Balm 35 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Expensive (1) Hydrating (1) Strong Scent (1)
Amperez168's avatar

Amperez168

3 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

I love the way my lips feel with this on. On a lazy day I put lip liner and just the flowy balm and I love it!

Glossier Balm Dotcom 11 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 6 ratings