Glossier Balm Dotcom Lip Balm and Skin Salve
Works for
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Lanolin + 5 moreWorks well
“A moisturizing lip balm with antioxidants and emollients that nourishes for smooth, hydrated lips without the shine.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera alba, ricinus communis seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lanolin, petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Petrolatum~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumRicinus communis seed oil~6.3–9.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilCera alba~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaLanolin~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
More about LanolinParfum~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateTheobroma grandiflorum seed butter~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterOryza sativa bran extract~1.1–1.6%
Helianthus annuus extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTocopherol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSodium saccharin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.1–0.5%
Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 15850~0.01–0.05%
Ci 17200~0.01–0.05%
Blue 1 lake~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Petrolatum, Ricinus communis seed oil, Cera alba, Lanolin, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Oryza sativa bran extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Sodium saccharin, Bht, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Ci 15850, Ci 17200, Blue 1 lake
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| GlossierBalm Dotcom Lip Balm and Skin SalveYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceLip & Body Treatment Balm | Jack BlackNightmode™ Lip Treatment | Kiehl'sLip Balm #1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 58% | 56% |
| Price | $16.00 | $17.86+$1.86 | $11.37−$4.63 | $10.00−$6.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Copernicia Cerifera Wax | Tripeptide-1 | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Advanced Skin Care – A Novel Ingredientncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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