Glossier’s New Strawberry Balm Dotcom Is Like Summer In a Tube

You can’t convince me that summer isn’t the best season. The weather is gorgeous, the energy is high, and you may even be able to convince the friend that never goes out to dance all night—that’s the magic of summer!

In the beauty world, the warmer season means less is more (except when it comes to sunscreen, of course). A dab of glitter on the eye or a swipe of bronzer is all you really need—well, and a great lip gloss to throw in your purse. That’s why it’s only right that Glossier is dropping a new shade of their cult favorite lip balm just in time for summer, and the flavor will get you in the mood for warm weather. You read that right: Glossier’s Strawberry Balm Dotcom ($14) is here.

The Formula

On April 24, Glossier is dropping a new Strawberry flavor of its beloved balm. And we have amazing news for the Glossier stans: this flavor will be made in the balm’s OG formula. As a refresher, in early 2023, Glossier announced that the formula of their fan-favorite lip balm would be getting an update. The new look included a vegan formula, which saw the lanolin ingredient removed. It also upgraded the applicator shape to be sloped like a typical lip balm instead of the paint-tube feel it once had. In the same breath, the brand discontinued a beloved flavor, Cherry. Longtime fans of the brand weren’t thrilled with the changes, and have been begging for the OG to return ever since.

Now, you can experience the original formula once again, this time with a sweet strawberry scent. The formula contains castor seed oil, beeswax, and lanolin, all of which have emollient properties to lock moisture into the skin. Cupuacu fruit extract takes the moisture even further with its Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acid contents, while rice bran and rosemary leaf extracts provide antioxidant protection to the skin. It also has a sheer “red jammy tint” for a swipe of color, perfect for hot, lazy days ahead.

The Scent

Consider the new balm the big sister to your strawberry Smackers, as it was inspired by classic lip balm flavors from our childhoods. Glossier’s Balm Dotcom has been released in a variety of scents such as mango, mint, hot cocoa, berry, and even wild fig. In anticipation of summer, their newest Strawberry Balm Dot Com launch is your quintessential strawberry scent, ideal for re-applying between Aperol Spritzes. 

Act fast, as we have a feeling this limited-edition flavor won’t be around for long. And you may want to stock up, as we know it will be a staple for summer days ahead.