Sara Happ® The Glow Balm Melting Lip Butter

Melting Lip Butter for a Glossy, Juicy-Looking Glow

Sara Happ The Glow Balm is a balm-to-oil lip butter that glides on as a solid stick, then melts into a glossy, cushiony finish. Inspired by Sara Happ's bestselling Lip Slip® and developed in Korea, it blends conditioning waxes with glossy emollients. It moisturizes, helps lock in moisture for hours and leaves lips looking supple and softly tinted.

Wear it alone for a juicy, natural-looking glow, or layer it over lipstick for a polished, glossy finish.

Benefits

• Balm-to-oil texture melts onto lips
• Moisturizes and helps lock in moisture for hours
• Leaves lips feeling soft, smooth and supple
• Glossy finish with a sheer tint and a luminous glow
• Lightweight and comfortable, never heavy
• Easy, mess-free stick format, ideal on the go
• Can be worn alone, under or over lipstick

Best For

• Anyone who loves a glossy look but dislikes sticky gloss
• A natural, healthy-looking glow with a touch of colour
• Adding shine over lipstick or lip liner
• Busy days and quick touch-ups on the go
• Fans of K-beauty lip products
• Anyone who wants a lighter alternative to a rich lip balm

Why It Is Different

Most lip products force a choice between a balm, which is comfortable but often matte and waxy, and a gloss, which is shiny but sticky and messy. The Glow Balm is both. It starts as a solid stick for easy, precise application, then melts on the lips into a glossy, oil-like finish that doesn't feel tacky. It is lighter than a traditional balm and far more convenient than a gloss, for moisture and shine in one swipe.

Glow Balm, Lip Slip® Balm or Lip Slip® Gloss?

• The Glow Balm is a lightweight, tinted melting stick for a juicy glow on the go.
• The Lip Slip® Balm is a richer, cushiony balm in a jar, ideal for very dry lips.
• The Lip Slip® Gloss offers a high-shine finish with a subtle shimmer and a rose-vanilla scent.

How It Works

• Diisostearyl malate and glossy emollient esters create the balm-to-oil melt, cushion and high shine.
• Phytosteryl-based emollients help soften lips and support a comfortable, supple feel.
• Synthetic wax gives the stick its structure, so it glides on smoothly without breaking.
• The emollient film helps reduce moisture loss and keeps lips comfortable for hours.
• Sheer pigments and light-reflecting particles create a soft tint and a luminous, juicy-looking glow.

How to Use

1. For best results, exfoliate first with Sara Happ The Lip Scrub.
2. Swipe The Glow Balm directly onto lips.
3. Build in layers until you reach your desired glow.
4. Wear alone, or apply under or over lipstick for a glossy finish.
5. Reapply as desired throughout the day.

Loshen & Crem's Recommendation

Twist up only a small amount of the stick at a time. Melting balms are softer than traditional lip balms, and a short stick applies more precisely and is less likely to break.

Because it is designed to melt, keep The Glow Balm away from heat: don't leave it in a hot car, in direct sunlight or in a pocket close to your body. In an Edmonton winter, the opposite happens. If the stick feels firm, hold it in your hand for a few seconds before applying.

Over lipstick, dab it on the centre of the lips rather than covering them completely. You get a fuller-looking, dimensional finish without disturbing your colour.

For very dry lips, apply a thin layer of The Lip Slip® Balm during the day and use The Dream Slip® Overnight Lip Mask at night. The Glow Balm is beautiful for comfort and glow, but it isn't designed as an intensive treatment for chapped lips.

Complete Glow Lip Ritual

1. Exfoliate with The Lip Scrub (2 to 3 times a week, or as lips need)
2. Remove the scrub with a warm, damp cloth
3. Apply The Glow Balm and build in layers
4. Reapply through the day as desired
5. At night, apply The Dream Slip® Overnight Lip Mask
6. When outdoors, use a lip product with SPF

Ingredients

• Diisostearyl Malate: A rich, glossy emollient that gives the balm its cushion and shine.
• Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate: A plant sterol-based emollient that softens and helps keep lips supple.
• Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate and Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2: Emollients that create the melting, oil-like glide.
• Synthetic Wax: Gives the stick its structure for easy, even application.
• Tridecyl Trimellitate and Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate: High-shine emollients that add gloss and a cushiony feel.
• Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Yellow 6 Lake and Red 7 Lake: Create the sheer tint and luminous glow.

Full Ingredient List

Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Synthetic Wax, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Fragrance (Parfum), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Tin Oxide, Red 7 Lake (CI 15850:1), Citronellol, Geraniol.

Ingredients may be updated by the manufacturer. Please refer to the product packaging for the most current ingredient list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sara Happ The Glow Balm?
It is a melting lip butter in a stick format that transforms from balm to oil on the lips. It moisturizes, helps lock in moisture, and leaves a glossy finish with a sheer tint and luminous glow.

Is The Glow Balm a Korean beauty product?
It was developed in Korea and is Sara Happ's first product created there.

Is The Glow Balm tinted?
Yes. It has a sheer tint with a luminous glow that enhances your natural lip colour rather than acting like a lipstick.

Does it contain butter or natural oils?
"Melting lip butter" describes its buttery, melting texture. Its moisturizing feel comes from emollient esters and a plant sterol-based emollient rather than shea butter or plant oils.

Is it sticky?
No. It melts into a glossy, oil-like finish without the tacky feel of a traditional lip gloss.

Can I wear it over lipstick?
Yes. Dab it on the centre of your lips over lipstick or liner for a glossy, dimensional finish.

What is the difference between The Glow Balm and The Lip Slip® Balm?
The Glow Balm is a lightweight, tinted stick with a juicy glow, made for easy application on the go. The Lip Slip® Balm is a richer, cushiony balm in a jar, ideal for very dry lips and deeper comfort.

Is it good for very chapped lips?
It keeps lips comfortable and helps lock in moisture, but for very dry or chapped lips we recommend The Lip Slip® Balm during the day and The Dream Slip® Overnight Lip Mask at night.

Does it contain fragrance?
Yes. It contains fragrance, including the fragrance components citronellol and geraniol. Anyone sensitive to fragrance should review the full ingredient list before use.

Is it vegan?
Sara Happ does not currently label The Glow Balm as vegan. If this is important to you, contact our team and we will confirm with the brand.

Is it cruelty-free?
Sara Happ states that its products are not tested on animals.

Why does my stick feel soft or firm?
Its melting texture responds to temperature. Keep it away from heat, and in cold weather, warm it in your hand for a few seconds before applying.

What size is it?
3.5 g.

Why Shop Sara Happ at Loshen & Crem?

At Loshen & Crem, we believe in respecting the skin, and that includes the lips. Our team of skin professionals can help you choose between The Glow Balm, The Lip Slip® and Sara Happ's other lip treatments, and build a routine that suits your skin, your climate and your lifestyle.

Shop online across Canada or visit our Edmonton, Alberta skincare boutique.