About the brand

Marisa Shipman is the founder and CEO of The Balm. The makeup company is based in San Francisco, CA and launched in early 2004. They are known for their multi-tasking cosmetics and have a complete line of face and hair care formulas.The Balm products are now available in more than 100 nations around the world.

https://thebalm.com/

Overall rating
4.2
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77%
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4.2
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Overall rating
77%
would repurchase

Latest theBalm Cosmetics Reviews

Smoke Balm Vol. 4 Eyeshadow Palette
2.0
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7 months ago

Color story: Neutral and warm leaning. Not versatile, but you can create a complete look from these three shades. Formula: - The shade Smoking is a pale gold with a satin finish. I'm not a big fan...


Balm Desert Bronzer/Blush
5.0
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a year ago

This is the most amazing product ever, so amazing that I used it for my wedding. If this ever gets discontinued I will scour the earth and stock up on every last one

Balm Desert Bronzer/Blush
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2 years ago

This is a bronzey pink blush that can be a one and done product to use to add color and give a healthy bronze to the face. Its really unique and the powder blends so well on the skin. Theres...

Balm Desert Bronzer/Blush
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2 years ago

This is a bronzey pink blush that can be a one and done product to use to add color and give a healthy bronze to the face. Its really unique and the powder blends so well on the skin. Theres...

THEBALMJOUR® Creamy Lip Stain
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2 years ago

I'm keen on lipstains, and couldn't wait to try cruelty-free The Balm's entry in the glossy lip stain category. I chose the shade "Ciao!" which is a bright pink/fuchsia. This stain is easy to apply...

THEBALMJOUR® Creamy Lip Stain
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2 years ago

I'm keen on lipstains, and couldn't wait to try cruelty-free The Balm's entry in the glossy lip stain category. I chose the shade "Ciao!" which is a bright pink/fuchsia. This stain is easy to apply...

HOT MAMA® Shadow/Blush
5.0
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2 years ago

To me it's an exact dupe for Nars! I love them both! Coral pinky with tiny gold highlight!! It's truly gorgeous! Especially when the sun hits your face..so pretty!

SEXY MAMA® Anti-Shine Translucent Powder
4.0
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2 years ago

I have a very difficult time finding powders that don't break me out or look dry , gross and patchy on my skin. On the coldest Swedish winter days, I do not wear powder. This one is really nice. It...

Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter
5.0
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2 years ago

This is a great product and the best highlighter out there. I've tried pretty much anything and I keep going back to this one, for obvious reasons. Price: not that expensive anymore, I found it on...

Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter
3.0
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2 years ago

I’m conflicted about this. I like it on my eyes but I don’t know if I like it on my face. It’s almost too shiny. Definitely not a daytime highlighter. It’s really hard to make it look remotely...

Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter
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2 years ago

This was over expensive and a big disappointment for me. The up side - you get a lot of product and the packaging is fun. But the product itself was too dark for my complexion and far too shiny....