Lip Glaze vs Lip Gloss vs Lip Balm: What's the Difference?

With our new Tiramisu and Strawberry Lip Glazes now in the collection, the question we hear most is simple: what exactly is a lip glaze, and how is it different from gloss or balm?

Lip Balm: Pure Care

A balm is about protection and moisture. It is usually solid or semi-solid, made with waxes, butters and oils, and offers little or no colour. Think of it as skincare for your lips.

Lip Gloss: Pure Shine

Traditional gloss is about high shine. It can be thick and sticky, and many formulas focus more on finish than comfort.

Lip Glaze: The Middle Ground

A lip glaze sits between the two. It delivers a glossy finish and a wash of colour, but with a lighter, more comfortable feel. The result is lips that look juicy and tinted without feeling tacky.

Texture: lighter than gloss, glides on smoothly

Finish: glossy, glass-like sheen

Colour: sheer to buildable tint

Feel: comfortable for everyday wear

Balm cares. Gloss shines. Glaze does a little of both.

Which One Do You Need?

Dry or chapped lips: a balm, every night.

Everyday colour with shine: a glaze.

Maximum shine for photos: a gloss or a built-up glaze.

Best of all: balm at night, glaze by day.

Our Two Shades

Tiramisu is a shimmering cocoa-brown, a natural everyday nude for warm Indian skin tones. Strawberry is a bright berry-pink, fresh and playful. Both pair beautifully with our Hydrating Lip Balm underneath.

What is a lip glaze? A lip glaze is a lightweight lip product that gives a glossy finish and sheer, buildable colour with a more comfortable feel than traditional gloss.

Is lip glaze sticky? Lip glaze is designed to feel lighter and less tacky than many traditional glosses.

Can I wear lip glaze over lip balm? Yes. A thin layer of balm underneath keeps lips soft and helps the glaze glide evenly.