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essence ready, teddy, GO! blind box lip balm is a limited-edition teddy-shaped balm in five possible designs. Boozyshop lists it at €3.69, and Glam-Junkies reports that it will be available from mid-November 2026.

Updated 2 November 2026: listed as coming soon at Boozyshop (€3.69), but not yet buyable.

Another essence launch from the same season is the essence Dancing Around the Xmas Tree Trend Edition, a separate trend edition from the brand.

When Will the essence ready, teddy, GO! Blind Box Lip Balm Launch?

The lip balm will be available from mid-November 2026, according to a 2 November post by Glam-Junkies, which marked it as an ad and calls the launch the ready, teddy, GO! Trend Edition. The exact day hasn't been announced. Boozyshop's listing is tagged coming soon, and the product could not be bought there on 2 November 2026.

Price

Boozyshop lists the blind box at €3.69, and the Durbin Rock beauty blog gives the same figure. US and UK prices are not yet confirmed.

Teddy Designs

Each box holds one of five teddies, and you only find out which one when you open it. The colors below are what the images show:

• Cutie Pie: pink
• Honey Hug: yellow-gold
• Pookie Paw: mint green
• Snuggle Bae: lilac
• Secret Teddy: silver, hidden behind a question mark in essence's images

Durbin Rock reports that just 1,000 silver bears are being made. It is the only source reporting this figure, and we could not confirm it with essence.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Europe: Boozyshop Germany and Netherlands (€3.69, listed as coming soon)
• Other markets: Not yet confirmed; availability varies by region

Checked 2 November 2026: listed but not yet buyable at Boozyshop (€3.69). Searches at dm Germany, Douglas Germany, Notino Germany, Rossmann Poland, Hebe, Boots, Superdrug and Ulta didn't show it yet.

What Makes the essence ready, teddy, GO! Blind Box Lip Balm Different?

• Blind box format: the design stays a mystery until the box is opened.
• Sticky, slide-open teddy case: the case opens with a sliding mechanism, and its sticky back lets it attach to surfaces.
• Hidden Secret Teddy: essence's images conceal the fifth design behind a question mark.

Formula and Packaging

• Formula: Boozyshop describes a transparent, glossy formula with a subtle shine and a bubblegum scent. Durbin Rock says the balms appear clear once applied, while the bears differ in color.
• Ingredients: listed ingredients include jojoba seed oil, argan kernel oil and sweet almond oil, with fragrance. Boozyshop's listing tags the balm vegan and cruelty free.
• Case: according to Glam-Junkies' summary of the product description, the teddy can attach to phones, mirrors or tablets. Durbin Rock says the back of the bear slides off to reveal the balm.

For another essence lip launch, see the essence Midnight Meow Cat-Eye Lip Gloss. You can also browse more lip balm launches or all of our makeup news.

Sources

• Boozyshop product listings: Germany and Netherlands
• Glam-Junkies
• Durbin Rock

EADEM's L'Icône Bisous Set is a limited-edition gift set of five full-size Le Chouchou peptide lip balms, including the returning Pain au Chocolat shade. The set costs $88 and is sold on eadem.co, where it was published on 23 October 2026. It is part of the EADEM Holiday 2026 Gift Sets. It is the latest Le Chouchou release from EADEM.

Updated 24 October 2026: in stock at eadem.co ($88); not listed at Sephora US. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

The set Sephora US currently lists is a different five-balm gift set, which we cover in our post on the EADEM Le Chouchou Bisous Set.

When Did the EADEM L'Icône Bisous Set Launch?

EADEM hasn't announced an official release date. The product was published on eadem.co on 23 October 2026, and EADEM-focused Instagram coverage called the set "available now" on 24 October 2026. A Sephora US search on 24 October 2026 did not show the set.

Price

The L'Icône Bisous Set costs $88 on eadem.co, against a listed value of $120. Four of the five shades are sold individually as Le Chouchou balms at $24 each on eadem.co. Pain au Chocolat is not currently sold on its own, so the set is the way to get that shade right now.

What's Inside

• 5 full-size Le Chouchou lip balms, 0.49 oz / 14 g each
• 4 tinted shades and 1 clear, unscented balm
• Packed in what EADEM calls a "limited-edition mint gift box with a hickory accent"

EADEM's photos show a dark green box with coral EADEM lettering, holding one gold tube (Pain au Chocolat) and four silver tubes. They also show the balm's metal-tip applicator.

Le Chouchou Shades in the L'Icône Set

These are EADEM's shade descriptions, with the swatch-card name in brackets:

• Guava Fresca: flavored, hazy petal pink ("Petal Pink")
• Butter Mochi: clear and unscented
• Pain au Chocolat: warm, caramelized brown balm ("Warm Brown with Pink Shimmer"). This is a limited-edition shade in a gold tube.
• Fig Sauce: flavored, milky rose brown ("Cool Mauve")
• Burnt Malai: flavored, milky desert rose ("Toasted Caramel")

According to EADEM, Pain au Chocolat is "one of its most-wanted shades." The brand says it sold out last year and is now back in this set.

Where to Buy

• US: EADEM ($88, in stock)
• Canada: Not yet confirmed. EADEM sells in Canada through Amazon Canada, but the L'Icône set is not confirmed there.
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed. According to EADEM's FAQ, eadem.co ships to the US only, plus APO/FPO addresses.
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 24 October 2026: in stock at eadem.co; not listed at Sephora US.

Not to Be Confused With the Sephora Set

Do not confuse this set with the EADEM Le Chouchou Bisous Set sold at Sephora US. That set also costs $88 with a $120 value, and Sephora lists it as limited edition and online only. The two sets differ in three ways:

• Shade: the Sephora set contains Château Rose instead of Pain au Chocolat.
• Tubes: all five tubes in the Sephora set are silver.
• Box: the Sephora set comes in an olive-green keepsake box with a mirror and magnetic closure.

The L'Icône set on eadem.co swaps Château Rose for the gold-tubed Pain au Chocolat and uses EADEM's mint-and-hickory gift box.

What Makes the EADEM L'Icône Bisous Set Different?

• It brings back Pain au Chocolat, which EADEM says sold out last year. The shade is not currently sold individually.
• Pain au Chocolat comes in a gold tube, while the other four shades come in silver tubes.
• It is currently listed on eadem.co rather than at Sephora US.

Formula and Packaging

According to EADEM, Le Chouchou is a 3-in-1 lip treatment that exfoliates, moisturizes and adds color:

• Smoothing: the brand says Hibiscus Enzymes (Hibiscus Flower Acids) gently exfoliate and smooth.
• Moisture: EADEM says Brazilian Açaí and Mongongo Butter moisturize.
• Plumping: collagen-boosting peptides visibly plump, per the brand.
• Finish: EADEM says the balm gives buildable color with a mirror-like shine, applied through a metal tip.
• Clinical results: EADEM cites a third-party study of 34 panelists. In it, 100% agreed their lips stayed hydrated after eating or drinking, and 97% agreed their lips looked and felt smoother after two weeks.

For the full background on the formula, see our post on the EADEM Le Chouchou Exfoliating + Softening Peptide Lip Balm.

The Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vault 2026 is another Holiday 2026 lip balm set. You can browse more launches in our makeup releases.

Sources

• EADEM: Bisous Set - L'Icône product page
• EADEM: FAQ (shipping)
• Sephora US search for "eadem bisous" (24 October 2026)
• Instagram launch coverage of the L'Icône set ("available now", 24 October 2026)

The Nobody Wants This x Finding Ferdinand Delicious Balms are two tinted lip balms, $28 each, on pre-order at findingferdinand.com by 22 October 2026. The limited-edition shades, Sisters and Shiksa, were developed for Season 3 of the Netflix series Nobody Wants This with celebrity makeup artist Maria Alejandra Garcia. They are sold separately, not as a boxed set, and are expected to ship in late November 2026.

Updated 23 October 2026: Both shades are open for pre-order on findingferdinand.com at $28 each. Because they are limited edition, stock can change quickly.

When Did the Nobody Wants This x Finding Ferdinand Balms Launch?

Finding Ferdinand hasn't announced an official release date. The two shades were open for pre-order on findingferdinand.com by 22 October 2026. The brand says orders are expected to ship in late November 2026. Full payment is collected at checkout, and Finding Ferdinand emails customers when their order ships.

Price

Each balm costs $28 in the US. Sisters and Shiksa are sold individually. Finding Ferdinand doesn't list a bundle price for the pair, and no prices for other markets have been published.

Shades

• Sisters: Finding Ferdinand describes it as an effortless, deep muted red "inspired by the natural flush of just-bitten lips." Unscented.
• Shiksa: the brand calls it a vibrant deep fuchsia inspired by bright pink dragon fruit and the depth of pomegranate, described as a juicy, everyday berry shade. Unscented.

According to Finding Ferdinand, both shades were created on set for the women of Nobody Wants This. The brand says its existing The Black Lip Balm and Photoshoot Red Lip Balm were used for looks in Seasons 1 and 2.

Where to Buy

• US: Finding Ferdinand ($28 each, pre-order, ships late November 2026)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed. Finding Ferdinand's shipping policy doesn't mention international shipping.

Checked 23 October 2026: both shades open for pre-order on findingferdinand.com. Neither shade was listed at any other retailer.

What Makes the Nobody Wants This x Finding Ferdinand Delicious Balms Different?

• Made for Season 3. Finding Ferdinand says the shades were developed specifically for the show's new season, whereas the balms used in Seasons 1 and 2 came from its regular lineup.
• No scent. Both shades are listed as unscented, unlike the scented Delicious Balms in the brand's core range, such as those in the 2023 Finding Ferdinand Delicious Balms Set.
• Co-branded packaging. Official images show the balm in an olive-green box printed "Nobody Wants This & FF" and "Limited Edition Delicious Balm, Tinted Lip Balm."

Formula & Details

• Formula: Finding Ferdinand describes it as sheer, buildable colour with hydrating comfort. Key ingredients include sunflower seed wax, shea butter extract, nyamplung (Calophyllum inophyllum) oil, marula seed oil and vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate).
• Claims: According to the brand, the balms are vegan, cruelty free, made in the USA, dermatologist tested and allergy tested.
• Format: Each balm comes in a black and gold bullet printed FINDING FERDINAND, with a net weight of 3.5g.

Another tinted balm released this month is the hince Jam to Glide Lip Balm. You can browse all makeup releases for more launches.

Sources

• Finding Ferdinand: Nobody Wants This x Delicious Balms product page
• Finding Ferdinand: Nobody Wants This x Finding Ferdinand collaboration page

The hince Jam to Glide Lip Balm is a new tinted lip balm from the Korean makeup brand, infused with hyal-capsules and offered in nine shades. It costs $17.00 on Amazon US, and hince says it is available from 26 October 2026. It is the brand's newest lip launch; see more hince launches.

Updated 25 October 2026: the Amazon US listings are live and in stock at $17.00 in all nine shades, and Amazon Japan lists it through the Amazon Global Store at ¥4,324.

hince's holiday lineup is also out this season: the hince Glit Angel Holiday Collection launches in Japan on 29 October 2026.

Release Date

hince says the Jam to Glide Lip Balm is available on Amazon from 26 October 2026. When we checked on 21 October 2026, the Amazon US listings were already live and showing "In Stock". The balm was not yet listed in the lip category of hince's Korean site or on Amazon UK on that date.

Price

• US: $17.00 per shade on Amazon US. Amazon's unit price works out to $51.52 per fluid ounce for the 0.33 fl oz tube.
• Japan: ¥4,324 on Amazon Japan through the Amazon Global Store, which imports it from the US store. We checked this price on shade 08 Pumpkin Spice.
• UK and Europe: Not yet announced.

Shades

Amazon lists nine shades. The tube colours below come from the packshots:

• 00 Clear: white/clear tube
• 01 Berry Chou: light pink
• 02 Raw Rose Jam: soft peachy pink
• 03 Fig Puree: pale peach
• 04 Currant Jam: coral red
• 05 Grapy: mauve-rose pink
• 06 Taro: pale dusty rose
• 07 Dark Cocoa: deep plum-brown
• 08 Pumpkin Spice: warm orange-tan

hince's campaign images show 08 Pumpkin Spice as a glossy peach-orange on the lips and 07 Dark Cocoa as a glossy brown-mauve.

Where to Buy

• US: Amazon US ($17.00), sold by "hince official" and shipped by Amazon. The link opens 08 Pumpkin Spice, and you can select the other shades on the same page. Other US retailers: Not yet confirmed.
• UK: Not yet confirmed.
• International: Amazon Japan (¥4,324, via Amazon Global Store). Europe: Not yet confirmed. Korea: Not yet confirmed.
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 25 October 2026: in stock on Amazon US at $17.00 (all nine shades). On 21 October it was also listed on Amazon Japan (Amazon Global Store) at ¥4,324 and not listed on Amazon UK or hince.co.kr.

What Makes the hince Jam to Glide Lip Balm Different?

• Jam texture: according to hince, the balm has a "jam" texture that melts on contact and glides over the lips.
• Glass-like shine: hince describes the result as a sleek, glass-like shine, while Amazon lists the finish type as "Natural".
• Amazon-first launch: hince announced Amazon as the sales channel. As of 21 October 2026, the balm was not on the brand's Korean site.

Formula and Packaging

• Jam to Glide Lip Balm: according to hince, the formula is infused with hyal-capsules. Amazon describes it as a "hydrating lip balm with melting texture". It comes in a 0.33 fl oz squeeze tube with a slanted applicator tip.

How It Compares

Melting tinted balms have been a busy category this year. e.l.f. took a similar texture approach with the e.l.f. Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm Birthday Cake. For the glass-shine finish, see the Glow Recipe x Buldak Glass Balm Duo. For a multi-shade lip balm launch, see the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vault 2026.

Sources

• hince (@hince_official_global), announcement reposted on Instagram
• Amazon US listing, sold by hince official
• Amazon Japan listing, Amazon Global Store

EADEM's Le Chouchou Bisous Set is a Holiday 2026 lip balm gift set of five full-size Le Chouchou peptide tinted lip balms in a keepsake box. It costs $88, against a $120 value if bought separately, and Sephora currently lists it as a limited-edition, online-only Sephora exclusive. It went on sale on 22 October 2026 at Sephora US online, the drop date given in launch coverage.

Updated 24 October 2026: listed at Sephora US at $88, no longer marked Coming Soon; not sold on eadem.co, which instead sells the different EADEM L'Icône Bisous Set. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

EADEM also sells a different five-balm set on its own site, the EADEM L'Icône Bisous Set, which swaps Château Rose for the returning Pain au Chocolat shade. The four new eadem.co-exclusive sets (The Tastemaker, The Hostess, The Confidante and The Socialite) are covered in our EADEM Holiday 2026 Gift Sets post.

Release Date

The EADEM Le Chouchou Bisous Set went on sale on 22 October 2026 at Sephora US online, the date given in launch coverage of the set. On 20 October 2026, Sephora US listed it as "Coming Soon" and out of stock; on 24 October 2026 it was listed at $88 as New, Limited Edition and Online Only, without the Coming Soon label.

Price

• US: $88 at Sephora. Each Le Chouchou balm costs $24 on eadem.co and at Sephora, so buying the five shades one by one would cost $120.
• UK and other markets: Not yet announced.

What's Inside

Sephora lists these contents:

• 5 full-size Le Chouchou peptide lip balms, 0.49 oz / 14 g each
• 4 tinted shades and 1 clear, unscented balm
• Each balm has a metal tip applicator

Le Chouchou Bisous Set Shades

Sephora describes the set as "a capsule edit of five peptide lip balms that gently smooth dry, flaky lips, delivering lasting moisture and plush shine." The shades:

• Guava Fresca — petal pink
• Butter Mochi — clear, unscented
• Château Rose — cool, vintage rose with golden-champagne pearls
• Fig Sauce — cool mauve
• Burnt Malai — toasted caramel

EADEM's campaign images show labelled swatches of all five shades, a grid of lip swatches per shade, and four models wearing Burnt Malai, Guava Fresca, Fig Sauce and Château Rose.

Not to be confused with EADEM's permanent Complete Le Chouchou Collection ($96, listed on eadem.co), which ships five full-size balms in individual packaging rather than a gift box and uses a different shade mix that includes Bissap Glaze. EADEM also sells the Le Béguin mini Le Chouchou trio ($39) on its site. The single Le Chouchou balm comes in 10 shades. We covered the original formula in our post on the EADEM Le Chouchou Exfoliating + Softening Peptide Lip Balm.

Where to Buy

• US: Sephora ($88)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

Checked 24 October 2026: listed at Sephora US at $88 (Sephora's product page blocks automated stock checks, so check the size and shade availability there); not sold on eadem.co. On 20 October 2026, EADEM wasn't stocked at Sephora Canada, Space NK or Cult Beauty.

Other markets: availability varies by region, and EADEM's own site ships to the US only.

What Makes the Le Chouchou Bisous Set Different?

• It comes in a holiday keepsake box with a mirror and magnetic closure, while the Complete Le Chouchou Collection ships in individual packaging.
• Its five-shade edit differs from the Complete Le Chouchou Collection's shade mix.
• Sephora currently lists it as a limited-edition, online-only Sephora exclusive, while the Complete Le Chouchou Collection is sold on eadem.co.

Formula and Packaging

• Le Chouchou peptide lip balm: According to EADEM and Sephora, Hibiscus Flower Acids gently soften dry, flaky lips, Brazilian Açaí and African Mongongo Butters condition and replenish moisture, and a collagen-boosting peptide (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 appear in the ingredient list) supports the formula. The brand says the balm is vegan and cruelty-free and gives buildable colour with a non-sticky shine, applied through a metal tip.

EADEM says to apply the balm through the day or as a generous overnight layer, and to use it as a smoothing base before lipstick or liner.

For another Holiday 2026 lip balm set, see the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Vault 2026, or browse all makeup releases.

Sources

• Sephora US: Le Chouchou Bisous Set (read 20 October 2026)
• Sephora US search for "eadem bisous" (read 24 October 2026)
• EADEM: FAQ (shipping)
• EADEM: Le Chouchou
• EADEM: The Complete Le Chouchou Collection
• Instagram launch coverage of the EADEM Holiday 2026 set (drop date)

Patrick Ta's Best of Blush Vault is a limited-edition velvet-wrapped wooden box of four full-size Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duos. It costs $143 and joins the Sweet Luxury Lip Trio ($60) and the On-the-Go Lip Set ($35) in Patrick Ta's second Holiday 2026 drop. All three appeared as Coming Soon on patrickta.com on 16 October 2026 and are now on sale there.

Updated 25 October 2026: all three sets are now on sale at patrickta.com, with every colorway available to add to bag.

This drop follows Patrick Ta's first holiday release, the Patrick Ta Holiday 2026 Major Headlines Blush & Balm Sets and Major Moisture Lip Trio. Those sets are already in stock on patrickta.com. On 24 October 2026 the brand also added the Patrick Ta Holiday Mystery Box, a $90 box of five surprise products including a full-size blush duo.

When Did the Patrick Ta Best of Blush Vault Launch?

Patrick Ta hasn't announced an official release date. All three sets appeared on patrickta.com on 16 October 2026 with a "Coming Soon" badge, and every variant was still unavailable on 17 October 2026. By 25 October 2026 all three sets, in every colorway, could be added to bag on patrickta.com.

Holiday 2026 Prices

• Best of Blush Vault: $143 (US). Patrick Ta lists its value as $205. Four Major Headlines duos at $40 each would cost $160.
• Sweet Luxury Lip Trio: $60 (US). Three Major Moisture Smoothing Lip Balms at $25 each would cost $75.
• On-the-Go Lip Set: $35 (US). Bought separately, a $25 balm and a $20 Mirrored Lip Balm Sleeve would cost $45.
• UK and Europe: pricing not yet announced.

The Sweet Luxury Lip Trio ($60) is not to be confused with the Major Moisture Lip Trio ($29) from the first holiday drop, which includes a clear Mint Mocha balm.

What's Inside

• Best of Blush Vault: four full-size crème and powder blush duos. They sit on a removable tray inside a box with a built-in mirror, and the box converts into a vanity.
• Sweet Luxury Lip Trio: three full-size Major Moisture Smoothing Lip Balms in a dark burgundy slide-out case.
• On-the-Go Lip Set: one lip balm and one matching mirrored lip balm sleeve.
• Creaseless Hair Clips: a set of two clips in Burgundy or Rose.

Best of Blush Vault & Sweet Luxury Lip Trio Shades

Soft Flush vault: Just Enough (soft blue pink), She's Seductive (warm rosey beige), Soft Launch (coral), Out of Office (cool pink).

Rich Flush vault: She's Wanted (rich berry), She Goes to the Gym (cool mauve rose), She Knows Who She Is (rich mocha), She's That Girl (soft pink).

Pink Trio: Strawberry Shortcake (medium neutral pink, a restocked online exclusive), Pink Salted Caramel (warm pink), Cookie Butter (cool mauve).

Nude Trio: Crème Brûlée (neutral brown, an online exclusive best-seller), Milk Tea (nude beige), Espresso (deep brown).

On-the-Go Lip Set: Crème Brûlée, Pink Salted Caramel, Espresso, Cookie Butter, Milk Tea and Cocoa Butter (cream).

Patrick Ta's product photos show the two vault colorways open: the Soft Flush shades are lighter pinks, and the Rich Flush shades are deeper berry and mocha tones. Other photos show the closed pink velvet box with PATRICK TA lettering, the trios in the burgundy case, and balms in mirrored sleeves.

Where to Buy

• US: Best of Blush Vault ($143), Sweet Luxury Lip Trio ($60) and On-the-Go Lip Set ($35) at patrickta.com, all available.
• UK: Not yet confirmed.
• International: Not yet confirmed. The patrickta.com product pages show EU shipping, free on orders of €115 and over, with taxes and duties included at checkout, but no euro price is listed. Orders ship from the Dallas, TX area.

Checked 25 October 2026: all three sets available on patrickta.com (Best of Blush Vault in Soft Flush and Rich Flush, $143; Sweet Luxury Lip Trio in Pink and Nude, $60; On-the-Go Lip Set in six shades, $35).

What Makes the Best of Blush Vault Different?

• The keepsake box is velvet-wrapped wood, and its removable tray turns it into a vanity with a mirror.
• Each Sweet Luxury Lip Trio includes one shade Patrick Ta describes as an online exclusive.
• Patrick Ta lists the On-the-Go Lip Set as an online exclusive. The brand says the sleeve can also hold a lip liner.

The vault joins other Holiday 2026 vault-style sets, including the Saie Best of Saie Vault and the Haus Labs Atomic Shake Vault. For another holiday lip balm release, see the NCLA Beauty Holiday 2026 Lip Scrub & Balm Ornaments.

Formula and Packaging

• Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo: each duo pairs a crème blush with a powder blush. In the vault, all four duos sit on a removable tray.
• Major Moisture Smoothing Lip Balm: according to Patrick Ta, it gives a smooth, glossy finish that cushions the lips, boosted by bakuchiol, peptides and vitamin E. In the trio, the balms come in a slide-out case.
• Creaseless Hair Clips: Patrick Ta describes them as ultra-gentle clips that won't crease hair, meant for sweeping hair aside while doing makeup.

Sources

• patrickta.com: Best of Blush Vault product page
• patrickta.com: Sweet Luxury Lip Trio product page
• patrickta.com: On-the-Go Lip Set product page
• Instagram post from a beauty deals account (reported prices and "dropping soon")

e.l.f. Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm in Birthday Cake is a new flavored shade of the brand's buttery tinted lip balm, clear with pink iridescent shimmer. It costs $9 in the US and £9 in the UK, and it was on sale at elfcosmetics.com by 14 October 2026. Birthday Cake is the newest addition to the existing Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm line from e.l.f. Cosmetics.

Also new from e.l.f.: the e.l.f. Peel of Approval Lip Liner Stain.

Updated 15 October 2026: listed at elfcosmetics.com ($9) and elfcosmetics.co.uk (£9). Not yet found at Ulta Beauty or Target.

When Did the e.l.f. Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm Birthday Cake Launch?

e.l.f. hasn't announced an official release date for Birthday Cake. Images of the shade appeared on elfcosmetics.com around 9 October 2026. An Instagram post on 14 October 2026 described it as "available now," and the US product page labels it "new shade."

Price

The Birthday Cake shade costs $9 at elfcosmetics.com in the US and £9 at elfcosmetics.co.uk in the UK. Prices for other markets have not yet been announced.

Birthday Cake Shade and the Wider Line

e.l.f. describes Birthday Cake as "clear with pink iridescent shimmer" and as a "Birthday Cake multi-color shimmer." According to the brand, the balm "goes on clear and slicks lips with multi-colored shimmer and shine." The US listing gives SKU 19889.

The product page says the Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm line now comes in ten flavors and shades.

Where to Buy

• US: e.l.f. Cosmetics ($9). Not yet found at Ulta Beauty or Target.
• UK: e.l.f. Cosmetics UK (£9)
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 15 October 2026: listed at elfcosmetics.com ($9) and elfcosmetics.co.uk (£9). Not found in Ulta or Target search results.

What Makes the Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm Birthday Cake Different?

• Shade story: e.l.f. presents it as a clear base with pink iridescent, multi-colored shimmer, named after a dessert flavor.
• Flavored format: Birthday Cake is a flavored tinted lip balm. For another recent flavored launch from the brand, see the e.l.f. Squeeze Me Flavor Flashback Lip Balm.
• Applicator: the balm comes with a soft, flexible, angled silicone tip.

Formula and Packaging

• Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm, Birthday Cake: according to e.l.f., the formula combines a 10% butter blend with a hyaluronic acid blend. The page graphic reads "10% Butter Complex" and "1% Hyaluronic Acid." The brand's FAQ also lists squalane, shea butter and jojoba oil to "hydrate, smooth, and soften lips." e.l.f. says the balm "melts into lips and leaves them feeling soft and supple." The brand describes it as 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

Shoppers who prefer a stick format can see the e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil Stick from the same Glow Reviver family.

For more launches like this, browse all makeup releases.

Tried it? Read and write reviews of the e.l.f. Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm on Beauty Talk Club.

Sources

• e.l.f. Cosmetics US product page, checked 15 October 2026
• e.l.f. Cosmetics UK product page, checked 15 October 2026
• Instagram launch post tagging @elfcosmetics, 14 October 2026

Glow Recipe x Buldak Glass Balm Duo is a limited-edition set of two tinted lip balms and a keychain, inspired by Buldak's Original and Carbonara sauces. Glow Recipe prices the set at $38 in the US, and it goes on sale at sephora.com on 23 October 2026. It is a collaboration with Buldak, the Korean spicy noodle brand owned by Samyang Foods, and Sephora lists it as the Glow Recipe x Buldak Glass Balm Hydrating Lip Treatment Duo Gift Set.

Updated 16 October 2026: the set is now listed at Sephora US (coming soon, $38) and Sephora Canada (C$53), and its sizes are confirmed. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

Glow Recipe's other launch this season is the Glow Recipe 12 Days of Glow Advent Calendar 2026.

Release Date

According to WWD, the duo launches in stages. TikTok Shop gets first access from 15 October 2026. The set then goes on sale at sephora.com on 23 October 2026 and arrives in Sephora US stores on 2 November 2026. Trendmood reported that it would also go on sale at glowrecipe.com on 23 October 2026. However, Sephora currently labels the set "Only at Sephora", and it was not listed on glowrecipe.com as of 16 October 2026.

Price

• US: $38 at Sephora. Sephora puts the set's value at $44.
• Canada: C$53 at Sephora Canada.
• UK and Europe: Not yet announced.

Glow Recipe hasn't announced individual prices for the two collab shades.

What's Inside

Sephora lists these items:

• 2 x Glass Balm Lip Treatment, 0.53 oz / 15 mL each (1.06 oz / 30 mL total)
• 1 x exclusive Glow Recipe x Buldak keychain

Shades

• Original is a soft warm brick tint. The brand says it has Buldak's spicy, tangy sweetness and a tingly sensation that visibly plumps lips.
• Carbonara is a cherry blossom pink tint. Glow Recipe says it has a soft creamy finish with a hint of umami.

Glow Recipe's images show:

• a pink box holding the black Original tube, the pink Carbonara tube and the keychain
• the two tubes set in ramen noodles
• texture swatches
• lip swatches of each shade on three skin tones

Where to Buy

• US: TikTok Shop (first access from 15 October 2026, per WWD); Sephora ($38, listed as coming soon)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Canada: Sephora Canada (C$53, listed)
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 16 October 2026: listed at Sephora US ($38, labelled New, Coming Soon, Limited Edition and Only at Sephora, shown as Out of Stock / Coming Soon and not yet purchasable); listed at Sephora Canada (C$53, labelled New, Limited Edition and Only at Sephora); not listed on glowrecipe.com.

What Makes the Glow Recipe x Buldak Glass Balm Duo Different?

• The core Glass Balm shades are named after Bingsoo, the Korean shaved-ice dessert. These two shades are named after Buldak's two most popular sauces instead.
• The set includes a keychain featuring Peppo, Buldak's fiery chick mascot.
• Sephora files the set under Skincare > Value & Gift Sets. Its listing highlights encapsulated ceramides and pink pepper extract alongside the hyaluronic acid microspheres named on the core Glass Balm page.

Formula and Packaging

• Original: According to Glow Recipe, hyaluronic acid microspheres hydrate lips and visibly plump lines, encapsulated ceramides support the lip barrier, and pink pepper extract adds antioxidants. It comes in a black tube with Glow Recipe / Buldak branding.
• Carbonara: Glow Recipe lists the same key ingredients and describes the finish as creamy. It comes in a pink tube.

Sephora's listing says the balms are vegan, gluten-free and cruelty-free. Glow Recipe ran a consumer perception study with 42 subjects over one week. In that study:

• 97% agreed lips feel softer and look juicy
• 97% agreed it didn't dry out their lips
• 95% agreed lips look smoother

Sephora's listing says to apply the balm to lips for lasting hydration, glass-like shine and a buildable tint, and to clip the set-exclusive keychain on the go.

What the Brands Say

Christine Chang, co-founder and co-CEO of Glow Recipe, told WWD: "For us, this collaboration is a love letter to the foods we grew up with and the culture and global community that shaped us."

Co-founder Sarah Lee said Buldak "has been one of the most impactful examples of Korean culture traveling the world through shared experience and social conversation."

Abbas Arslan, Buldak's VP of marketing, added: "Partnering with Glow Recipe lets us meet that community in a completely new space."

The duo joins a run of food-brand beauty collaborations listed by WWD, including Bag Balm x Fishwife, a Chipotle x Wonderskin lip stain and Bubble x Poppi lip balms. We've also covered two other food-themed lip launches: the iota / Chiquita Banana Lip Treatment and the e.l.f. Squeeze Me Flavor Flashback Lip Balm. Browse more lip launches in our makeup section.

Sources

• Sephora US: Glow Recipe x Buldak Glass Balm Hydrating Lip Treatment Duo Gift Set
• Sephora Canada: Glow Recipe x Buldak Glass Balm Hydrating Lip Treatment Duo Gift Set
• Glow Recipe: Glass Balm Lip Treatment product page
• WWD: "Glow Recipe Launches Buldak-Inspired Lip Balms"
• Hypebae: "Glow Recipe and Buldak Unveil New Glass Balm Duo"; Trendmood Instagram post (15 October 2026)

Polite Society's Polite Pout Sweet & Spicy Set is a limited-edition holiday set of four travel-size glossy lip balms in a gingerbread-house box. It costs $25 ($40 value) at Ulta Beauty and on Polite Society's own site, where it was listed by 2 October 2026. Two of the four shades, Sugar Plum and Peppermint Mocha, are new limited-edition colours.

Polite Society's other holiday set at Ulta is the Polite Society Petite & Popular 5 Piece Discovery Set, a five-piece discovery set.

Updated 9 October 2026: In stock at Ulta Beauty and politesociety.com. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

When Did the Polite Society Polite Pout Sweet & Spicy Set Launch?

Polite Society hasn't announced an official release date. The set was listed on politesociety.com on 2 October 2026, and Ulta Beauty listed it as New as of 9 October 2026.

Price

The set costs $25 at Ulta Beauty and $25 (compare at $40) on politesociety.com. Ulta and Polite Society both say buying the items separately would cost $40. Polite Society doesn't sell the travel sizes on their own, so no per-item breakdown is available. For reference, the full-size Polite Pout costs $21 on politesociety.com. UK, European and Australian pricing has not been announced.

What's Inside

Ulta lists these four balms, all flavoured glossy lip balms:

• 4 travel-size Polite Pout glossy lip balms, 0.16 oz each
• 2 returning shades and 2 limited-edition shades
• 1 shade with golden shimmer (Sugar Plum)

Shades

• Cinnamon Churro: spiced warm pink
• Strawberry Glaze: strawberry red
• Sugar Plum: warm pink with golden shimmer (limited edition, new)
• Peppermint Mocha: warm cocoa brown (limited edition, new)

Polite Society's images show:

• The four-shade swatch card, with Sugar Plum and Peppermint Mocha marked NEW
• Stacked swatches with shade descriptions
• Lip swatches on several skin tones
• Each balm styled with its namesake treat: pink candy, churros, strawberries and peppermint mocha

Where to Buy

• US: Polite Society ($25), Ulta Beauty ($25). Ulta labels it "Only at Ulta" among retailers; it's also on Polite Society's own site.
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Europe (including Poland): Not yet confirmed
• Australia: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: Availability varies by region.

Checked 9 October 2026: In stock at Ulta Beauty ("Add to bag") and available at politesociety.com.

What Makes the Polite Society Polite Pout Sweet & Spicy Set Different?

• The box doubles as an ornament. The gingerbread-house box has a pink ribbon loop, and Polite Society says it can hang on a tree.
• Two shades are new. Sugar Plum and Peppermint Mocha are limited-edition shades.
• The shades follow a dessert theme. Each name references a treat: churros, strawberry glaze, sugar plum and peppermint mocha.

Formula and Packaging

• Polite Pout glossy lip balm: According to Ulta, hazelnut and peony flower aid in moisturising, and cherry blossom is known to soothe and nourish. Polite Society's "balm with benefits" graphic describes the formula as dermatologist tested, and Ulta tags it Clean Ingredients.
• Packaging: a gingerbread-house box with a pink ribbon loop, which Polite Society says can hang on a tree.

For more on the full-size formula, see our post on the original Polite Society Polite Pout Glossy Lip Balm. You can browse more holiday lip sets in our makeup section.

Sources

• Polite Society: Sweet & Spicy Polite Pout Set
• Ulta Beauty: Polite Pout Sweet & Spicy Set
• Polite Society's Instagram announcement