BALMING JAM GLOSS JG04 Apricot Jam

A thick, gel-like gloss with an anhydrous oil and wax base — esters and hydrogenated polyisobutene carry the shine, dextrin palmitate and microcrystalline wax give the jam-like body. It glides on smoothly, settles into a high-gloss film and wears without the heavy tack of a traditional gloss. Coconut oil and glycerin keep lips feeling conditioned, and bisabolol is included for comfort. A warm apricot-orange from six colorants over titanium dioxide, with a yellow lake pushing it towards the orange side.

Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Dextrin Palmitate, Microcrystalline Wax, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Bisabolol, Fragrance, Water, CI 15985, CI 77492, CI 17200, CI 15850:1, CI 19140, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, CI 45410:1, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Each tube holds 3.2 g of gloss. Shelf life is 36 months unopened; after opening, use within 12 months. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Every shade in this line has its own ingredient list — the one above belongs to JG04 Apricot Jam only.

Black Rouge is a Korean colour-cosmetics brand known for its lip range. The Balming Jam Gloss line is made in Korea and sold as twelve individual shades, each with its own full ingredient list rather than a shared base.

Apply directly from the applicator to clean, dry lips, starting at the centre and working outwards. Build a second layer for a deeper, wetter-looking finish, or press a single layer over a lip tint as a topcoat. Suits anyone looking for a high-shine, comfortable gloss; the formula contains fragrance, so patch test first if your lips are easily reactive.

For external use on the lips only. Do not apply to injured or irritated lips. Avoid contact with the eyes; in case of contact, rinse thoroughly with water. Contains fragrance (Parfum) — if you have a known fragrance sensitivity, perform a patch test before first use. Discontinue use if irritation occurs and, if necessary, seek medical advice. Keep out of the reach of children. Store cool and dry, protected from direct sunlight.

Diisostearyl malate and the bis-behenyl dimer ester build the glassy film and hold the colour evenly. Hydrogenated polyisobutene adds the syrupy pull that gives the line its jam character. Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil and glycerin condition, microcrystalline wax and dextrin palmitate set the thick texture, and bisabolol is there for comfort on the lips. The widest colorant set in the first half of the line — six colour indices plus titanium dioxide.