TIRTIR
WATERISM Glow Melting Balm 3.3g (9color)
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$83.33 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
- A glossy, dewy flush rather than a matte powder blushA multi-use product for both lips and cheeksBuilding color gradually with a fingertip
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Inside the formula
Inside the formula
How to use
- Warm a small amount on a fingertip first, then dab it onto the apples of the cheeks and pat outward, or pat directly onto the lips for a matching flush. Build in thin layers since the melt effect makes one dab spread further than it looks.
Can I use this on both lips and cheeks?
Yes. It is built as a multi-use balm, so the same pan works as a cheek tint or a glossy lip color depending on where you pat it. This is general guidance rather than a fixed rule, so adjust it based on how your own skin or the product itself responds.
Why does it feel solid in the pan but glossy on skin?
The balm is built to melt from a cream into a thinner oil once it meets skin heat, which is exactly what gives it the dewy, glossy finish rather than a flat, powdery one.
How much should I use for a natural flush?
Start with less than you think you need. The melt effect spreads the color further than a single dab looks, so building up gradually avoids overshooting the flush. 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: denatured or SD alcohol, essential oils, parabens and sulfate surfactants.
Full INCI (35): Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Paraffin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Tartrazine, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Titanium Dioxide, Lithol Rubine Bca, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Fragrance, Linalool, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea) Butter, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (sweet Almond) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (apricot) Kernel Oil, Oenothera Biennis (evening Primrose) Oil, Olea Europaea (olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica (mango) Fruit Extract, Iron Oxide Black, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phloxine B, Sunset Yellow Fcf
Ingredient list read from tirtir.co.kr on 13 September 2026.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone silicone
- A silicone emulsifier used to hold water inside an oil or silicone phase. It is the standard emulsifier in a cushion or a silicone-based primer.
- 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.
- 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.
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- Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer thickener
- A soft hydrocarbon polymer used to thicken oils into a gel and to keep a stick or balm from separating.
- Propylene Carbonate solvent
- A polar solvent used mainly with clays: it swells montmorillonite and hectorite so they thicken an oil phase. It also thins heavy pigment pastes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil emollient
- Argan Oil is pressed from the argan kernel and is rich in oleic and linoleic acids plus vitamin E. It is a medium-weight emollient that absorbs reasonably fast.
- 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.
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil emollient
- Camellia Seed Oil is the traditional Korean and Japanese hair and skin oil, high in oleic acid. It is a light emollient that absorbs quickly for its richness.
- 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.
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (sweet Almond) Oil emollient
- Sweet almond oil, one of the oldest cosmetic oils. It is high in oleic acid, which makes it richer and slower to absorb than the linoleic oils.
- Prunus Armeniaca (apricot) Kernel Oil emollient
- Apricot kernel oil, a light oil high in oleic acid. It absorbs quickly and is used where a formula needs softening without heaviness.
- Oenothera Biennis (evening Primrose) Oil emollient
- Evening primrose oil, the main plant source of gamma-linolenic acid. It absorbs fast and oxidises fast, so formulas pair it with an antioxidant.
- Olea Europaea (olive) Fruit Oil emollient
- Olive Fruit Oil is high in oleic acid and plant sterols. It is a rich emollient that suits dry skin and is heavy enough that blemish-prone skin often does not get on with it.
- 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.
- Mangifera Indica (mango) Fruit Extract plant extract
- Mango fruit extract, carrying fruit acids, sugars and carotenoids. It is used as a conditioning extract.
- Iron Oxide Black colorant
- Iron Oxides are mineral pigments in red, yellow and black, and the three are blended to make every skin-tone shade in a tinted product. They are inert and sit on the surface.
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate antioxidant
- This is a stabiliser that keeps the oils and fragrance in a formula from oxidising. Its job is the shelf life of the product rather than any effect on skin.
- Market
- Korean market, the version sold in Korea
- Made in
- Republic of Korea
- Volume
- 3.3 g
- Category
- Lip Care
- 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.
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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 WATERISM Glow Melting Balm 3.3g (9color)$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 WATERISM Glow Melting Balm 3.3g (9color)
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TIRTIR, Korean-market original
Melts from cream to gloss on contact.
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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