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Like most beauty obsessives, I was completely enamored byGlossierBalm Dotcom when it first launched in 2014.
It was one of the brand’s first staple products that catapulted Glossier into millennial-pink-laden infamy.
Since then, Glossier has seen some major changes.
But the biggest news came whenGlossier announced it would enter Sephora.
I was, however, a bit skeptical.
Why would the brand want to change it?
In other words: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Other ingredients like vitamin E, synthetic beeswax, antioxidants, and natural emollients remain the same.
For those who love Balm Dotcom’s Instagram-worthy packaging, the tube is also mostly unchanged.
However, Glossier made an important update by adding a no-touch applicator.
Deep breaths: I know change is scary.
The gorgeous tints are unchanged, giving your lips the perfect kiss of color.
Other than that, I haven’t seen a huge change in castor jelly versus petrolatum.
Some Glossier fans haveexpressed dissatisfaction with the new formulation, but I think it works just as effectively.
I’ve never liked heavy lip products, so I didn’t mind the consistency.
My lips still feel hydrated and smooth, while the flavors look and taste the same.
Above all, my favorite update has to be the new applicator.
It’s been nearly a decade since Balm Dotcom debuted, so an update was inevitable.
