{"id":1863230,"date":"2026-04-03T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1863230"},"modified":"2026-04-03T06:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T03:00:00","slug":"product-of-the-week-starfaces-magical-squeaky-clean-lip-balm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1863230","title":{"rendered":"Product of the week: Starface\u2019s \u2018magical, squeaky clean\u2019 lip balm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1200\/0-298-1242-828\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442906.jpeg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"main-article standard \">\n<div class=\"article-main-content article-wrapper has-media-but-its-an-image\" data-status=\"loaded\" data-primary-article=\"true\" data-url=\"\/beauty\/article\/70030\/1\/starface-lip-balm-product-of-the-week-magical-hydro-stars-recommendation\" data-article-id=\"70030\">\n<header class=\"article-header has-portrait-image no-media\">\n<div class=\"wrapper dg-max-width\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<figure class=\"main-img has-figcaption\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.56\" data-template=\"Standard Article\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"original-C187C805-D4A7-463B-A1AE-65EDD3C7DD69\" class=\"img\" height=\"2208\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/900\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442906.jpeg\" width=\"1242\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"inner\"><span class=\"credit\">Imogen Pearson<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"meta\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-03T06:00:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"03 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"3\">3,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"titles\">\n<div class=\"tags\">\n<div class=\"sections\"><a class=\"category vertical - beauty\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/beauty\">Beauty<\/a><br \/>\n\/<br \/>\n<a class=\"series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/product-of-the-week\">Product of the Week<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"standard-tag-container\"><a class=\"standard-category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/beauty\">Beauty<\/a> \/<br \/>\n<a class=\"standard-series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/product-of-the-week\">Product of the Week<\/a><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"title\"><span>Product of the week: Starface\u2019s \u2018magical, squeaky clean\u2019 <span class=\"nowrap\">lip balm<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"standfirst\">\n<h2>Intern Imogen Pearson shares her love for Starface\u2019s lip balm, and why it\u2019s the only lip product she\u2019s <span class=\"nowrap\">used up<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-04-03T06:00:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"03 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"3\">3,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-04-03T06:00:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"03 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"3\">3,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"providers\">\n<div class=\"contributors\"><span class=\"contributor\" data-contributor-role=\"Text\"><span class=\"contributor-role\">Text<\/span><a class=\"contributor-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/user\/ImogenPearson\">Imogen Pearson<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"article-body-container\">\n<div class=\"article-body wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><em><span>This is <\/span><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/product-of-the-week\"><em><span>Product of the Week<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span> \u2013 a weekly round-up of the Dazed Beauty team and wider community\u2019s must-have buys.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"what is it?\">WHAT IS IT?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Brand: <\/strong><span>Starface<\/span><br \/><strong>Product: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/starfaceworld.co.uk\/collections\/star-balm\">Star Balm<\/a><br \/><strong>Price<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>\u00a35.99<\/p>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"why is it so good?\">WHY IS IT SO GOOD?<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/starface\">Starface<\/a> Star Balm is the only lip product I have bought and fully used up. Six times. Anyone who knows me knows my genuine love for this balm (my lips especially do).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>You\u2019ve probably seen or tried Starface\u2019s iconic colourful Hydro-Stars \u2013 fan favourites of Gen Z skincare enthusiasts across the globe (myself included). These spot patches have paved the way for a growing acne positivity trend, allowing people to celebrate and feel more comfortable in their own skin. This element of self-confidence is present in the brand\u2019s Star Balm, which promotes skincare as a positive indulgence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It was the packaging that first caught my eye \u2013 the bright colours literally popped off the shelf at my local Superdrug. Available in 10 flavours, including watermelon, vanilla and mango, there is something for everyone. Each balm is sheer when applied and leaves a lightweight, subtly shiny lip. I use mine as an accessory as well as simply a beauty product \u2013 I love the fun splash of colour my Star Balm brings, especially when I switch between flavours to match my outfit. My go-to balm is Magic Mint and as the name suggests, it definitely does smell magical and leaves my lips feeling squeaky clean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"1885fde3-8a66-4096-a9e7-b42000d89318\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1656\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442907.jpeg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.75\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Imogen Pearson\" class=\"img\" height=\"2208\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442907.jpeg\" width=\"1656\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Imogen Pearson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>I\u2019ve tried many other lip balms in the past: Glossier\u2019s Balm Dotcom, Rhode\u2019s Peptide Lip Tint and Nivea\u2019s Shine Lip Balm. Unfortunately, whether it was the look, feel or applicator, none seemed to stick with me for long and I only ever reached for them when my lips were truly crying out for help. Often, I would misplace these products \u2013 losing them for weeks in various bags or drawers, only for them to show up after I\u2019d just purchased yet another replacement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>However, since I opened my first Star Balm, this problem \u2013 along with chapped lips \u2013 is no more. My loyalty to this lip balm might sound extreme, but honestly, it is my 24\/7 go-to. Now my lips are never dry!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Whether getting ready for a night out or during my skincare routine, I\u2019m always reaching for my Star Balm for hydration as well as a comforting layer of nourishment. It is the perfect size to pop in my pocket wherever I am, especially on a walk or long car ride when my skin becomes irritated or dry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0Now you can\u2019t catch me without a Star Balm \u2013 and my lips have never been happier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"quickfire questions\"><span>QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>This product feels like\u2026<\/strong><span> a blanket in lip balm form, a cushiony, silky application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If this product were a song, it would be\u2026 <\/strong><span>anything from Addison Rae\u2019s debut album, girly, fun and chilled, matching the vibrant colour palette of the packaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The fictional character who would use this product is\u2026<\/strong><span> Sharpay Evans would LOVE the Cherry Charm and Starfruit flavours. 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Get The Drop<\/h1>\n<div class=\"meta-row\">\n<p class=\"meta\">Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"confirmation\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<p class=\"confirmation-title\">Thank you. You have been subscribed<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"article-body wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><em><span>This is <\/span><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/product-of-the-week\"><em><span>Product of the Week<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span> \u2013 a weekly round-up of the Dazed Beauty team and wider community\u2019s must-have buys.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"what is it?\">WHAT IS IT?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Brand: <\/strong><span>Starface<\/span><br \/><strong>Product: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/starfaceworld.co.uk\/collections\/star-balm\">Star Balm<\/a><br \/><strong>Price<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>\u00a35.99<\/p>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"why is it so good?\">WHY IS IT SO GOOD?<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/starface\">Starface<\/a> Star Balm is the only lip product I have bought and fully used up. Six times. Anyone who knows me knows my genuine love for this balm (my lips especially do).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>You\u2019ve probably seen or tried Starface\u2019s iconic colourful Hydro-Stars \u2013 fan favourites of Gen Z skincare enthusiasts across the globe (myself included). These spot patches have paved the way for a growing acne positivity trend, allowing people to celebrate and feel more comfortable in their own skin. This element of self-confidence is present in the brand\u2019s Star Balm, which promotes skincare as a positive indulgence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It was the packaging that first caught my eye \u2013 the bright colours literally popped off the shelf at my local Superdrug. Available in 10 flavours, including watermelon, vanilla and mango, there is something for everyone. Each balm is sheer when applied and leaves a lightweight, subtly shiny lip. I use mine as an accessory as well as simply a beauty product \u2013 I love the fun splash of colour my Star Balm brings, especially when I switch between flavours to match my outfit. My go-to balm is Magic Mint and as the name suggests, it definitely does smell magical and leaves my lips feeling squeaky clean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"1885fde3-8a66-4096-a9e7-b42000d89318\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1656\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442907.jpeg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.75\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Imogen Pearson\" class=\"img\" height=\"2208\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442907.jpeg\" width=\"1656\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Imogen Pearson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>I\u2019ve tried many other lip balms in the past: Glossier\u2019s Balm Dotcom, Rhode\u2019s Peptide Lip Tint and Nivea\u2019s Shine Lip Balm. Unfortunately, whether it was the look, feel or applicator, none seemed to stick with me for long and I only ever reached for them when my lips were truly crying out for help. Often, I would misplace these products \u2013 losing them for weeks in various bags or drawers, only for them to show up after I\u2019d just purchased yet another replacement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>However, since I opened my first Star Balm, this problem \u2013 along with chapped lips \u2013 is no more. My loyalty to this lip balm might sound extreme, but honestly, it is my 24\/7 go-to. Now my lips are never dry!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Whether getting ready for a night out or during my skincare routine, I\u2019m always reaching for my Star Balm for hydration as well as a comforting layer of nourishment. It is the perfect size to pop in my pocket wherever I am, especially on a walk or long car ride when my skin becomes irritated or dry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0Now you can\u2019t catch me without a Star Balm \u2013 and my lips have never been happier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-innertext=\"quickfire questions\"><span>QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>This product feels like\u2026<\/strong><span> a blanket in lip balm form, a cushiony, silky application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If this product were a song, it would be\u2026 <\/strong><span>anything from Addison Rae\u2019s debut album, girly, fun and chilled, matching the vibrant colour palette of the packaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The fictional character who would use this product is\u2026<\/strong><span> Sharpay Evans would LOVE the Cherry Charm and Starfruit flavours. 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