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Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm.

About this product

A nourishing lip balm formulated with plant-derived esters, shea butter, and squalane, designed to hydrate and add a natural glossy finish to lips.

Full ingredients

Phytosteryl/​Isostearyl/​Cetyl/​Stearyl/​Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Microcrystalline Wax, Flavor, Synthetic Wax, Mica, Squalane, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Citric Acid

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Guru Score

69%

Mixed

8 experts · Strong agreement

What the gurus are saying

These balms earn consistent praise for staying power and a natural glossy finish without stickiness, though a few gurus found the initial texture off-putting. The doe-foot applicator picks up enough product in one dip to last, and the tinted shades deliver a subtle wash of color that doesn't shift throughout the day. One thing to keep in mind: the vanilla fragrance and taste isn't for everyone, so patch-testing first makes sense if you're sensitive to scent.
Synthesized from 8 expert reviews · most recent take February 2026

What they liked

  • Applicator picks up product efficiently
  • Strong staying power and minimal transfer
  • Sheer enough to layer over lipstick

What they flagged

  • Sticky texture on first application
  • Vanilla flavor not to everyone's taste

Type

Key actives

Vitamin ESqualane

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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~Yay
"Super neutral. I think it could actually go over a lot of my lipsticks just for a touch of color. [...] That's hard to get out. Also very sheer."
~Nay
"I finished off one of the Naturium Phyto-Glow lip balms. It was all right, I just would not put it in any of my favorites."
~Yay
"I love the original formula anyway, so if it's the same deal, [...] I'm going to really like these. And I do like it has a bit of a shine to it. Not everyday wear for me, but for other people it is. I love this applicator. I love that little [...] dip in the applicator, means that it's going to pick up a little bit more product. Some product is going to sit within that dip and you're not going to have to go backwards and forwards, [...] reapplying it. It's kind of like a standby."
~Mixed
"Straight off the bat I didn't like it. I just found it really sticky and I just didn't dig it. I did like the color, which I'm wearing right now, it's called Jam, but that was about it. Over time I found myself reaching for this more and more and I came to realize it actually has better staying power than any of the other glosses I own. I also really love the little doe foot applicator, it's just perfect."
~Yay
"These are packed full of nourishing ingredients and a wonderful blend of oils which are going to deeply nourish, hydrate, and actually prevent irritation. The clear is completely transparent and it dries down to such a nice finish. It's not dead pan matte so you definitely have a touch of gloss from this, but that's what a lot of people do enjoy. This will last you all day. Apply it in the morning, apply it in an evening, and pretty much that's all you need."
~Yay
"What I like about these as well is they don't shift. They don't shift at all. They stay in place. They're the right consistency as well. They're not too light, they're not too thick. They transfer a little bit like any lip balm does, but more of the balminess and not the tint. I feel like I get my money's worth more with the Naturium Phyto-Lip Balms just because they stick around for a lot longer."
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"What I like about these as well is they don't shift. They don't shift at all. They stay in place. They're the right consistency as well. They're not too light, they're not too thick. They transfer a little bit like any lip balm does, but more of the balminess and not the tint. I feel like I get my money's worth more with the Naturium Phyto-Lip Balms just because they stick around for a lot longer."
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"I have every flavor and I absolutely love them. [...] I love a natural kind of like sheen to my lips, so hibiscus in particular is my favorite for a glowy lip that's kind of like my lips but better and juicier. [...] They have phyto derived esters, shea butter, and squalane, so you get this really nice moisturization without it being sticky like Vaseline, you know, whilst nourishing your lips."
~Mixed
"The nutum are vanilla fragranced and they have a slight vanilla taste which isn't actually to my taste but I know a lot of people love it"
~Yay
"My Phyto-Glow Lip Balm from Naturium, which this is like I don't know, my 50th jar of it cuz it's so good."
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"My Phyto-Glow Lip Balm from Naturium, which this is like I don't know, my 50th jar of it cuz it's so good."
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"I have the Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm in the shade latte, so it's really just going to be the shade of my lips, but it feels so good and I love to be glossy. I wear it all the time."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm?

A nourishing lip balm formulated with plant-derived esters, shea butter, and squalane, designed to hydrate and add a natural glossy finish to lips.

Is Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 69%.

What is Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm's Guru Score?

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm holds a Guru Score of 69%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 8 expert reviewers we have collected.

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