I still remember the day I bought my first original Glossier Balm Dotcom. Back in 2015, I was in New York for a celebrity interview, but I arrived a whole day early just to get my hands on some of those beauty products that were only available in the US at the time. The Balm Dotcom had already become a favorite among beauty editors, who would excitedly talk about its sheer tints and how it sometimes smelled like birthday cake or cool mint. Showing off that shiny, laminated tube felt like being part of a special, exclusive club.
These beauty editors were incredibly knowledgeable, able to distinguish between ascorbic acid and hyaluronic acid in an instant. But for them, and for me, the original Glossier Balm Dotcom had a different kind of charm. It allowed us to tap into our inner child and have fun with beauty; swiping on something colorful, something that brought back nostalgic scents and left a hint of shimmer behind, all while effectively hydrating our lips (and cuticles).
When Glossier finally made its way to the UK in 2017, I indulged my lip balm addiction without restraint, constantly emptying and repurchasing. There was the classic unscented, untinted Original Balm Dotcom in its iconic millennial pink packaging. Coconut joined the lineup with its tropical holiday and piña colada scent; Rose offered a soft pink tint that enhanced your natural lip color, and Mango, a peachy hue that felt like a more grown-up version of The Body Shop’s lip butter.
But then came a significant change in 2023. Glossier decided to give the Balm Dotcom a Gen Z makeover. The all-purpose balm now featured an applicator for easier and more hygienic application. The sleeve was also made sturdier to eliminate the risk of it splitting. These upgrades were well-received by fans.
