Water Mellow Lip Balm 3.2g (4 Colors)
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$85.94 per 10 g
- Korean-market formula
- Ships from California or direct from Korea
- Korean barcode and batch code intact
- Suited to
- All skin types, since the formula sits only on lips or cheeksDry or flaky lips that need a balm base along with colourFair to deep skin tones depending on the shade chosen
- Helps with
- Everyday tinted balm rather than a full lip colorDry lips that need conditioning along with colourQuick, no-mirror reapplication through the day
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Inside the formula
Inside the formula
How to use
- Swipe directly from the stick across the lips, adding more for deeper colour or a thicker layer of balm. Reapply through the day as needed, since it is built to be worn as often as a plain lip balm would be.
Is this more of a balm or more of a lip color?
It is built balm-first: softening and smoothing the lips is the main job, with a soft wash of colour riding along rather than sitting as a separate pigmented layer. This is general guidance rather than a fixed rule, so adjust it based on how your own skin or the product itself responds.
How often can I reapply?
As often as you would reapply a plain lip balm. There is no heavy pigment load to worry about building up unevenly. This is general guidance rather than a fixed rule, so adjust it based on how your own skin or the product itself responds.
Does it feel glossy or more matte?
Closer to a soft satin than either extreme, since the finish is a byproduct of the balm base rather than a separate gloss or matte top coat. This is general guidance rather than a fixed rule, so adjust it based on how your own skin or the product itself responds.
Is this the same formula sold in Korea, or a version made for the US market?
This is TIRTIR's Korean-market formula, sourced and shipped with its original Korean-market packaging and batch coding rather than a separate US-reformulated version. Korean Pharmacy stocks the exact SKU sold through Korean retail rather than a substitute built for US shelves, which is the point of buying from a specialist rather than a general beauty retailer.
How should I store this to keep it in good condition?
Keep the cap or compact closed between uses and store it away from direct sunlight and heat, the same way you would any cosmetic. A cool, dry spot such as a drawer or cabinet keeps the texture and finish consistent for longer than leaving it exposed on a warm windowsill or in a hot car.
Not on the ingredient list below: essential oils, silicones, parabens and sulfate surfactants.
Full INCI (56): Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Microcrystalline Wax, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyethylene, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea) Butter, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum (black Currant) Bud Extract, Beta Vulgaris (beet) Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata (cabbage) Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (carrot) Root Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (eggplant) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (blueberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (blackberry) Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum (sesame) Seed Extract, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Diglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Citric Acid, Water, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Fragrance, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Titanium Dioxide, Tetrabromofluorescein, Ultramarines, Brilliant Blue Fcf, Tartrazine, Fast Acid Magenta
Ingredient list read from tirtir.co.kr on 13 September 2026.
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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.
- Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate emollient
- A very large branched ester built on plant sterols. It thickens an oil phase without wax and gives sticks and balms their cling.
- Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate emulsifier
- Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is a water-in-oil emulsifier used in balms and rich creams, and a good pigment disperser.
- Octyldodecanol emollient
- Octyldodecanol is a branched fatty alcohol used as an emollient and as a solvent for pigments and mineral powders. It thickens slightly and leaves a soft finish.
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate emollient
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is a light ester emollient that gives a dry, silky finish and disperses pigment evenly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Microcrystalline Wax occlusive
- Microcrystalline Wax is a fine-crystalled petroleum wax. It gives balms and sticks body and flexibility and holds oil from separating out.
- Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate emollient
- A very large plant-derived ester with a heavy, cushioned feel. It is used in lip and balm formulas for gloss and cling.
- Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate emollient
- This is a heavy plant-sterol ester used in balms and cleansing oils. It softens skin, holds pigment and gives a thick, cushioned glide.
- 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.
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil occlusive
- Plant oil hardened by hydrogenation. It behaves as a soft solid, so it gives balms and sticks their body and slows water loss from the surface.
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- Hydrogenated Polydecene emollient
- Hydrogenated Polydecene is a synthetic hydrocarbon emollient used in place of mineral oil. It is stable, has no scent, and gives a cushioned slip without oxidising.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables emollient
- The fraction of sunflower oil that cannot be turned into soap, which is where its sterols and vitamin E concentrate. It softens skin and helps hold water in.
- Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil emollient
- Avocado oil, rich in oleic acid and plant sterols. It is one of the heavier plant oils, which suits dry skin and cleansing balms.
- Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil emollient
- Sacha inchi oil, from an Amazonian vine, and one of the richest plant sources of omega-3. It is a light, fast-absorbing oil.
- Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) Seed Oil emollient
- Jojoba Oil is a liquid wax rather than a true oil, and its structure is close to human sebum, which is why it absorbs so readily. It is an emollient that leaves a soft, non-greasy finish.
- Beta Vulgaris (beet) Root Extract plant extract
- Beetroot extract. It carries betaine, sugars and the red betalain pigments, so it works as a humectant rich botanical and can tint a formula.
- Brassica Oleracea Capitata (cabbage) Leaf Extract plant extract
- Cabbage leaf extract. The leaf carries sulphur compounds, vitamin C and vitamin K, and the extract is used as a conditioning antioxidant botanical.
- Daucus Carota Sativa (carrot) Root Extract plant extract
- Carrot Root Extract carries carotenoids, which give it a strong orange colour. It is used as an antioxidant extract and can tint a formula.
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract plant extract
- Acai fruit extract, from the Amazonian palm berry. It carries anthocyanins, the same purple pigment polyphenols found in blueberry, and is used as a plant antioxidant.
- Solanum Melongena (eggplant) Fruit Extract plant extract
- Eggplant Fruit Extract carries nasunin, the antioxidant pigment in aubergine skin. It is used as an antioxidant plant extract.
- Vaccinium Angustifolium (blueberry) Fruit Extract plant extract
- Lowbush blueberry fruit extract, high in anthocyanins. Berry extracts are used as plant antioxidants and can tint a formula.
- Rubus Fruticosus (blackberry) Fruit Extract plant extract
- Blackberry fruit extract. Like the other dark berries it is rich in anthocyanins and is used as a plant antioxidant.
- Sesamum Indicum (sesame) Seed Extract plant extract
- Sesame seed extract. It carries sesamol and sterols and is used as a conditioning, antioxidant-rich extract.
- Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides emollient
- Hardened coconut glycerides, a soft solid that melts on contact with skin. It is used to give a balm structure that still spreads.
- Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer thickener
- A soft hydrocarbon polymer used to thicken oils into a gel and to keep a stick or balm from separating.
- Citric Acid pH adjuster
- Citric Acid is used in tiny amounts to bring a formula to the pH its actives need, not as an exfoliant at that level. It is an AHA, so at much higher concentrations it can also exfoliate.
- Water solvent
- Water is the base almost every serum, toner and cream is built on. It dissolves the water-loving ingredients and sets how light the finished texture feels. On an INCI list it is usually first, which only means it is the largest single ingredient by weight.
- Tocopherol antioxidant
- Tocopherol is vitamin E. It is an oil-soluble antioxidant that protects the oils in a formula from going rancid and works on skin as an emollient, and it is regularly paired with vitamin C because each keeps the other going for longer.
- 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.
- Butylene Glycol humectant
- Butylene Glycol is a small glycol that does two jobs at once: it holds water in the top layer of skin and it dissolves plant extracts and actives that plain water cannot. It also thins a formula, which is why watery Korean essences lean on it.
- 1,2-Hexanediol humectant
- 1,2-Hexanediol is a glycol used for two reasons: it holds water like glycerin, and it makes a formula harder for microbes to live in, so less traditional preservative is needed. Korean formulas use it heavily for that second reason.
- Ethylhexylglycerin preservative booster
- Ethylhexylglycerin softens skin and boosts a preservative system, which is why it is nearly always sitting beside phenoxyethanol or 1,2-hexanediol. It also cuts down the odour bacteria produce, so it turns up in deodorising products.
- Alcohol solvent
- Alcohol here means ethanol. It dissolves ingredients water cannot, evaporates fast so a formula sets quickly and does not feel heavy, and thins texture. In quantity it can leave dry or reactive skin feeling tight, which is why many Korean formulas avoid it and some deliberately use it for a fast, weightless finish.
- Fragrance fragrance
- Fragrance, or Parfum, is a single declaration standing for a whole scent blend, which can be dozens of materials. Regulators allow it as a trade secret, so a list showing only this word does not say what the scent is made of. It is the most common trigger named by people with reactive skin.
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone fragrance component
- A soft violet and woody aromatic. It is one of the 26 fragrance components EU labelling requires to be named.
- 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.
- Geraniol fragrance component
- Geraniol is a rose-scented aromatic found in geranium and citronella oils. It is one of the 26 declarable fragrance components.
- Hydroxycitronellal fragrance component
- Hydroxycitronellal is a soft lily-of-the-valley aromatic. It is one of the 26 declarable fragrance components.
- Citronellol fragrance component
- Citronellol is a rose-geranium aromatic and one of the 26 fragrance components EU labelling names individually.
- Hexyl Cinnamal fragrance component
- Hexyl Cinnamal is a jasmine-like aromatic. It is one of the 26 fragrance components EU labelling requires to be named individually.
- Ultramarines colorant
- Ultramarines are blue to violet mineral pigments. In skincare they are used in tiny amounts to shift a yellow-looking base back toward neutral.
- Market
- Korean market, the version sold in Korea
- Made in
- Republic of Korea
- Volume
- 3.2 g
- Category
- Lip Care
- Ships from
- California or Korea
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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
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Worth knowing
- Patch test on the inner wrist before first use if you have a known sensitivity to fragrance or dye.
- Build a new shade gradually rather than all at once if you are unsure how it will look once it sets.
Complete the routine
- This itemTIRTIR Water Mellow Lip Balm 3.2g (4 Colors)$27.50
- Cleanse first, so the next step meets bare skinTIRTIR Milk Creamy Foam Cleanser 90g$42.50
- The treatment step of this routineTIRTIR ICE-COOLING WATER DROP SERUM 30ml$57.50
Total for 3 items$127.50
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TIRTIR Water Mellow Lip Balm 3.2g (4 Colors)
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TIRTIR, Korean-market original
A balm first, a tint second.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
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.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about skin care, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Your skin barrier is basically your outer layer of the skin.
Melissa Piliang, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic Pretty much every step of a Korean skin care routine is going to have some component of hydration.
Alok Vij, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
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