Ginger Sugar Lip Balm Stick 3.7g
ETUDE Ginger Sugar Lip Balm Stick is a 3.7g balm whose ingredient list carries Tocopheryl Acetate alongside Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract and Paraffin.
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$33.78 per 10 g
- Korean-market formula
- Ships from California or direct from Korea
- Korean barcode and batch code intact
- Suited to
- Dry skinCompromised barrierDehydrated skinSensitive skin
- Helps with
- Shoppers looking for Tocopheryl Acetate in a balmRoutines that want Tocopheryl Acetate and Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract in one stepFilling the balm step with a Korean-market formulaAnyone who wants the Tocopheryl Acetate balm sold on Korean shelves
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How it works
The Ginger Sugar Lip Balm Stick is a 3.7g balm, used as the final layer of the evening routine, over your usual moisturizer. The antioxidant it is built around is Tocopheryl Acetate, named fourteenth on its own ingredient list. The same list carries Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Paraffin and Synthetic Wax, so the antioxidant is not the only thing on it worth naming. How much of the Tocopheryl Acetate stays on the skin, and for how long, is decided by the balm format rather than by the list alone. This is the Original Korean Formula, the balm ETUDE sells in Korea, Tocopheryl Acetate and all.
Key benefits
- Tocopheryl Acetate, the antioxidant this balm is built around
- Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract on the same list, a plant extract
- Paraffin, Synthetic Wax and Ozokerite on the same list, occlusives
- Squalane and Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 further down the same list
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate and Diisostearyl Malate further down the same list
- Tocopheryl Acetate named fourteenth on the manufacturer list printed on this page
Inside the formula
Inside the formula
Where does this balm go in my routine?
As the final layer of the evening routine, over your usual moisturizer. Anything thinner than a balm goes on before it, and anything richer goes on after. If you are adding it to a routine you already like, give it a week on its own first, so what you see is the Tocopheryl Acetate and not three changes at once.
Is this the Korean-market balm or a US version?
The Korean-market one, Tocopheryl Acetate and all. We match this balm to its Korean barcode before it reaches the shelf, which is the check that tells you which market release you are holding.
Does this balm contain fragrance?
Yes. The ingredient list names Citral, Geraniol, Limonene and Linalool. They sit on the panel printed on this page, so you can read the position for yourself before you buy. If fragrance components are something you avoid, this balm is not the one.
What else is on the list besides Tocopheryl Acetate?
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Paraffin and Synthetic Wax. The order they are printed in on this balm's panel is the order on the box, so you can see where Tocopheryl Acetate sits relative to them. Further down the same panel: Ozokerite, Squalane and Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2.
Not on the ingredient list below: fragrance or parfum, denatured or SD alcohol, parabens and sulfate surfactants.
Full INCI (36): Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Paraffin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Mica, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Synthetic Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Triethylhexanoin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Polyethylene, Ozokerite, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Methicone, Silica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Trehalose, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol
Ingredient list read from incidecoder.com on 10 September 2026.
30 of 36 explained
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride emollient
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the light fraction of coconut oil, with the heavy parts removed. It is the workhorse emollient of modern formulas: it softens skin, dissolves oil-soluble actives and absorbs without the greasy weight of a whole plant oil.
- Squalane emollient
- Squalane is the stable, saturated version of squalene, a lipid human skin already makes. It is a light emollient that absorbs quickly, does not oxidise, and is one of the few oils widely considered safe for blemish-prone skin. Most cosmetic squalane is now from sugarcane or olive rather than shark.
- Paraffin occlusive
- Paraffin is solid petroleum-derived wax. It gives an anhydrous formula its structure and slows water loss from the surface, and it is inert.
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 emollient
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is a thick synthetic emollient built to mimic the lipids in skin's own surface. It is used in balms for a cushioned, sealing feel.
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate emollient
- A thick, cushioned ester that gives lip and balm formulas their gloss and their cling. It is heavy enough to stay where it is put.
- Diisostearyl Malate emollient
- Diisostearyl Malate is a thick, glossy ester used to hold pigment in suspension and give a cushioned shine. It is the standard emollient in lip products.
- Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer absorbent
- A spherical polymer powder. The spheres roll under the fingers, absorb a little oil and scatter light, which softens the look of pores and fine lines.
- Mica colorant
- Mica is a mineral ground into fine flakes. It scatters light, so it lightens a shade and gives the soft glow of a tinted or illuminating product.
- Glycerin humectant
- Glycerin is the most used humectant in skincare. It draws water into the outer layer of skin and holds it there, and it is one of the very few ingredients whose hydrating effect is settled science rather than marketing. Higher amounts feel tacky, which is why it is usually blended.
- Tocopheryl Acetate antioxidant
- Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable vitamin E ester that skin converts to tocopherol. It is used as an antioxidant and a light emollient and holds up better than plain vitamin E in a formula.
- Synthetic Wax occlusive
- Synthetic Wax is a purpose-built hydrocarbon wax used to structure balms and sticks. It is odourless and does not oxidise, unlike most natural waxes.
- Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer thickener
- A soft hydrocarbon polymer used to thicken oils into a gel and to keep a stick or balm from separating.
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- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene emollient
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a stabilised synthetic hydrocarbon used in place of mineral oil. It is an emollient that leaves a smooth, cushioned film.
- Triethylhexanoin emollient
- Triethylhexanoin is a light ester emollient that softens skin and disperses pigment. It absorbs cleanly and is often used to thin a heavy oil phase.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil fragrance component
- Sweet Orange Peel Oil is a citrus essential oil carrying limonene. It scents a formula, and limonene is one of the components EU labelling names separately.
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil fragrance component
- Bergamot Fruit Oil is a citrus essential oil and the top note of eau de cologne. It scents a formula; citrus oils are the aromatic class most likely to bother reactive skin.
- Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil fragrance
- Cold-pressed lemon peel oil. Citrus peel oils carry limonene and can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, which is why leave-on formulas use them sparingly.
- Polyethylene thickener
- Polyethylene in a formula is a wax-like polymer used to thicken oils and set sticks. It is the same polymer family as plastic film, in a soft grade.
- Ozokerite occlusive
- Ozokerite is a mineral wax used to set sticks and balms. It binds oils into a solid that holds its shape in heat instead of sweating or blooming on the surface.
- Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate emulsifier
- A water-in-oil emulsifier used in sticks and high-oil formulas, where it keeps the water phase in fine droplets so the texture stays smooth.
- Silica absorbent
- Silica is finely milled mineral, essentially very pure sand. It absorbs oil, stops powders clumping and soft-focuses the look of pores and fine lines.
- Disteardimonium Hectorite thickener
- Disteardimonium Hectorite is a modified clay used to thicken the oil phase and stop pigments settling to the bottom of the bottle.
- Sorbitan Isostearate emulsifier
- Sorbitan Isostearate is a mild emulsifier that holds water into oil, the direction a cleansing balm or an oil-based cream needs.
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter emollient
- Shea Butter is the fat pressed from the shea nut, rich in oleic and stearic acids and unsaponifiable plant sterols. It is a heavy emollient and partial occlusive, which is why it sits in balms and night creams rather than in essences.
- Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract plant extract
- Ginger root extract. It carries gingerols, gives a warming sensory character, and is used as an antioxidant-rich herbal extract.
- Trehalose humectant
- Trehalose is a sugar that some desert plants use to survive drying out. In skincare it is a humectant that holds water in the outer layer and helps a formula feel comfortable rather than tight.
- Limonene fragrance component
- Limonene is the citrus-peel aromatic. It appears here because EU labelling requires 26 fragrance components to be named individually rather than hidden inside "fragrance", and it is one of them.
- Linalool fragrance component
- Linalool is a floral aromatic found in lavender, bergamot and coriander. It is one of the 26 fragrance components EU labelling requires to be declared by name.
- Citral fragrance component
- Citral is a sharp lemon aromatic found in lemongrass and citrus oils. It is one of the 26 fragrance components EU labelling requires to be named.
- Geraniol fragrance component
- Geraniol is a rose-scented aromatic found in geranium and citronella oils. It is one of the 26 declarable fragrance components.
- Market
- Korean market, the version sold in Korea
- EAN (barcode)
- 8809820699652
- Made in
- Republic of Korea
- Volume
- 3.7 g
- Category
- Lip Care
- Actives
- Shea Butter, Squalane, Trehalose
- Ships from
- California or Korea
Orders ship from California or direct from Korea with tracked delivery to your door, and both routes carry the same Korean-market release. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more. Returns are accepted for 30 days, by mail.
We split shipments free, so one out-of-stock item never holds up the rest of your order.
Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Barcode
Listed against the Korean barcode on its box - 3California or Korea
Ships to you from either, as the same Korean-market release
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name. The barcode in the specification above is the Korean-market one and it is printed on the box you receive.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Every order ships from California or direct from Korea, and returns run for 30 days.
Every claim on this page traces to the unit in the box, the barcode, the batch code and the price you can read for yourself.
How to use
- Apply after your serum or ampoule, once those have absorbed.
- Take a small amount of balm and warm it between the fingertips.
- Spread evenly over the face and neck in upward, outward motions.
- Let it settle for a minute before applying sunscreen or makeup, rather than skipping straight to the next product.
Worth knowing
- Patch test this balm on a small area and wait a day before using it more widely, especially with Tocopheryl Acetate on the list.
- This list names Citral, Geraniol and Limonene, so skip it if fragrance components are something you avoid.
Complete the routine
- This itemETUDE Ginger Sugar Lip Balm Stick 3.7g$12.50
- Prep after cleansing, before the treatment stepETUDE HOUSE Wonder Pore Freshner 500ml$32.50
- Seal the routine in as the last stepETUDE Soonjung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream 60ml$22.50
Total for 3 items$67.50
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ETUDE, Korean-market original
The Original Korean Formula balm from ETUDE, 3.7g formulated with Tocopheryl Acetate and Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, shipped from California or direct from Korea.
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Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
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What professionals say
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