Balm Dotcom

Name: Glossier Balm Dotcom
Brand: Glossier

lip-caremid-range

Overall score5.9

Glossier Balm Dotcom scores 5.9/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

#1Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil

Plant-derived oil

#2Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil

Plant-derived oil

#3Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Plant-derived oil

Score breakdown

Overall

5.9

Hydration Efficacy2.3

Irritation Risk

9.5

Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency7.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: April 2026

What makes Glossier Balm Dotcom stand out

Glossier Balm Dotcom is a decent lip-care with an overall score of 5.9/9.8. Positioned in the mid-range bracket, it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Softens and smooths — #1 in the INCI list
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Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Softens and smooths — #2 in the INCI list
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Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
Softens and smooths — #6 in the INCI list
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Behenyl Behenate
Softens and smooths — #10 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

13 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil #2Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil #3Hydrogenated Castor Oil #4Synthetic Wax #5Polyhydroxystearic Acid #6Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)#7Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 #8Silica #9Synthetic Beeswax #10Behenyl Behenate #11Silica Silylate #12Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax #13Tocopheryl Acetate

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Ingredient breakdown

Softens and smooths5
Locks moisture in3
Other ingredient2
Formula balancers1
Holds the formula together1
Works on your skin1

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