The History of Whoo

Essential Lip Glow Balm

The History of Whoo - Essential Lip Glow Balm

Product overview

Brand: The History of Whoo
Product Name: Essential Lip Glow Balm
Korean Product Name: 에센셜 립 글로우밤
Capacity: 3.3g
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: Anti-Wrinkle
Original Retail Price: 45,000 KRW
Date of Release: April 2025
Shelf life: 36 months before opening. 12 months after opening.

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Ingredients

Notable allergens: Essential Oils, Fragrance.

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Ceresin, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Cedrol*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil*, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil*, BHT, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil*, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Tetrachlorotetrabromofluorescein, Lithol Rubine B, Tartrazine

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Cedrol*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil*, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil*, BHT, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil*, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Lithol Rubine BCA, Lithol Rubine B, Sunset Yellow FCF, Tartrazine, Tetrachlorotetrabromofluorescein

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Cedrol*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil*, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil*, BHT, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil*, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Lithol Rubine B, Sunset Yellow FCF, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Lithol Rubine BCA, Tetrabromofluorescein

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Cedrol*, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil*, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil*, BHT, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil*, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Phloxine B, Sunset Yellow FCF, Lithol Rubine B, Lithol Rubine BCA, Tetrabromofluorescein

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Cedrol*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil*, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil*, BHT, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil*, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Lithol Rubine BCA, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Phloxine B, Lithol Rubine B, Iron Oxide Yellow, Tetrachlorotetrabromofluorescein

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Cedrol*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Phenyl Trimethicone, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil*, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil*, BHT, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Sunset Yellow FCF, Iron Oxide Red, Tartrazine, Lithol Rubine BCA, Fast Acid Magenta, Dibromofluorescein, Iron Oxide Black

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Cedrol*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil*, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil*, BHT, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil*, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide Red, Sunset Yellow FCF, Lithol Rubine BCA, Brilliant Blue FCF, Dibromofluorescein, Iron Oxide Black

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Cedrol*, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil*, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil*, BHT, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil*, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide Red, Lithol Rubine BCA, Sunset Yellow FCF, Brilliant Blue FCF, Tetrachlorotetrabromofluorescein, Iron Oxide Black

*Royal Oil Complex

폴리글리세릴-2트라이아이소스테아레이트, 다이아이소스테아릴말레이트, 하이드로제네이티드폴리아이소부텐, 다이페닐실록시페닐트라이메티콘, 합성왁스, 세레신, 마이크로크리스탈린왁스, 에틸렌/프로필렌코폴리머, 세드롤*, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드*, 동백나무씨오일*, 돌콩오일*, 아마씨오일*, 쌀겨오일*, 쌀배아오일*, 살구씨오일*, 다이펜타에리스리틸헥사C5-9애씨드에스터, 토코페롤, 귀리커넬오일*, 비에이치티, 코튼씨오일*, 향료, 헥실신남알, 리날룰, 벤질벤조에이트, 제라니올, 리모넨, 하이드록시시트로넬알, 티타늄디옥사이드(CI 77891), 적색218호, 적색201호, 황색4호

폴리글리세릴-2트라이아이소스테아레이트, 다이아이소스테아릴말레이트, 하이드로제네이티드폴리아이소부텐, 다이페닐실록시페닐트라이메티콘, 세레신, 합성왁스, 마이크로크리스탈린왁스, 에틸렌/프로필렌코폴리머, 다이펜타에리스리틸헥사C5-9애씨드에스터, 세드롤*, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드*, 동백나무씨오일*, 돌콩오일*, 아마씨오일*, 쌀겨오일*, 쌀배아오일*, 살구씨오일*, 토코페롤, 귀리커넬오일*, 비에이치티, 코튼씨오일*, 향료, 헥실신남알, 리날룰, 벤질벤조에이트, 제라니올, 리모넨, 하이드록시시트로넬알, 적색202호, 적색201호, 황색5호, 황색4호, 적색218호

폴리글리세릴-2트라이아이소스테아레이트, 다이아이소스테아릴말레이트, 하이드로제네이티드폴리아이소부텐, 다이페닐실록시페닐트라이메티콘, 세레신, 합성왁스, 마이크로크리스탈린왁스, 에틸렌/프로필렌코폴리머, 다이펜타에리스리틸헥사C5-9애씨드에스터, 세드롤*, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드*, 동백나무씨오일*, 돌콩오일*, 아마씨오일*, 쌀겨오일*, 쌀배아오일*, 살구씨오일*, 토코페롤, 귀리커넬오일*, 비에이치티, 코튼씨오일*, 향료, 헥실신남알, 리날룰, 벤질벤조에이트, 제라니올, 리모넨, 하이드록시시트로넬알, 적색201호, 황색5호, 티타늄디옥사이드(CI 77891), 적색202호, 적색223호

폴리글리세릴-2트라이아이소스테아레이트, 다이아이소스테아릴말레이트, 하이드로제네이티드폴리아이소부텐, 다이페닐실록시페닐트라이메티콘, 세레신, 합성왁스, 마이크로크리스탈린왁스, 에틸렌/프로필렌코폴리머, 세드롤*, 다이펜타에리스리틸헥사C5-9애씨드에스터, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드*, 동백나무씨오일*, 돌콩오일*, 아마씨오일*, 쌀겨오일*, 쌀배아오일*, 살구씨오일*, 토코페롤, 귀리커넬오일*, 비에이치티, 코튼씨오일*, 향료, 헥실신남알, 리날룰, 벤질벤조에이트, 제라니올, 리모넨, 하이드록시시트로넬알, 티타늄디옥사이드(CI 77891), 적색104호의(1), 황색5호, 적색201호, 적색202호, 적색223호

폴리글리세릴-2트라이아이소스테아레이트, 다이아이소스테아릴말레이트, 하이드로제네이티드폴리아이소부텐, 다이페닐실록시페닐트라이메티콘, 세레신, 합성왁스, 마이크로크리스탈린왁스, 에틸렌/프로필렌코폴리머, 다이펜타에리스리틸헥사C5-9애씨드에스터, 세드롤*, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드*, 동백나무씨오일*, 돌콩오일*, 아마씨오일*, 쌀겨오일*, 쌀배아오일*, 살구씨오일*, 토코페롤, 귀리커넬오일*, 비에이치티, 코튼씨오일*, 향료, 헥실신남알, 리날룰, 벤질벤조에이트, 제라니올, 리모넨, 하이드록시시트로넬알, 적색202호, 티타늄디옥사이드(CI 77891), 적색104호의(1), 적색201호, 황색산화철, 적색218호

폴리글리세릴-2트라이아이소스테아레이트, 다이아이소스테아릴말레이트, 하이드로제네이티드폴리아이소부텐, 다이페닐실록시페닐트라이메티콘, 세레신, 합성왁스, 마이크로크리스탈린왁스, 에틸렌/프로필렌코폴리머, 다이펜타에리스리틸헥사C5-9애씨드에스터, 세드롤*, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드*, 페닐트라이메티콘, 동백나무씨오일*, 돌콩오일*, 아마씨오일*, 쌀겨오일*, 쌀배아오일*, 살구씨오일*, 토코페롤, 귀리커넬오일*, 비에이치티, 코튼씨오일*, 향료, 헥실신남알, 리날룰, 벤질벤조에이트, 제라니올, 리모넨, 하이드록시시트로넬알, 황색5호, 적색산화철, 황색4호, 적색202호, 적색227호, 등색201호, 흑색산화철

폴리글리세릴-2트라이아이소스테아레이트, 다이아이소스테아릴말레이트, 하이드로제네이티드폴리아이소부텐, 다이페닐실록시페닐트라이메티콘, 세레신, 합성왁스, 마이크로크리스탈린왁스, 에틸렌/프로필렌코폴리머, 다이펜타에리스리틸헥사C5-9애씨드에스터, 세드롤*, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드*, 동백나무씨오일*, 돌콩오일*, 아마씨오일*, 쌀겨오일*, 쌀배아오일*, 살구씨오일*, 토코페롤, 귀리커넬오일*, 비에이치티, 코튼씨오일*, 향료, 헥실신남알, 리날룰, 벤질벤조에이트, 제라니올, 리모넨, 하이드록시시트로넬알, 티타늄디옥사이드(CI 77891), 적색산화철, 황색5호, 적색202호, 청색1호, 등색201호, 흑색산화철

폴리글리세릴-2트라이아이소스테아레이트, 다이아이소스테아릴말레이트, 하이드로제네이티드폴리아이소부텐, 다이페닐실록시페닐트라이메티콘, 세레신, 합성왁스, 마이크로크리스탈린왁스, 에틸렌/프로필렌코폴리머, 세드롤*, 다이펜타에리스리틸헥사C5-9애씨드에스터, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드*, 동백나무씨오일*, 돌콩오일*, 아마씨오일*, 쌀겨오일*, 쌀배아오일*, 살구씨오일*, 토코페롤, 귀리커넬오일*, 비에이치티, 코튼씨오일*, 향료, 헥실신남알, 리날룰, 벤질벤조에이트, 제라니올, 리모넨, 하이드록시시트로넬알, 티타늄디옥사이드(CI 77891), 적색산화철, 적색202호, 황색5호, 청색1호, 적색218호, 흑색산화철

*Royal Oil Complex

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Product description

Introducing The History of Whoo’s NEW “Essential Lip Glow Balm”, which blooms with a vibrant, glass-like shine with just one application. Available in eight shades.

⬥ Lip colour that springs to life with each application

Elegant with a bold twist, The History of Whoo’s “Essential Lip Glow Balm” delivers a naturally vibrant colour reminiscent of natural flower dye.

  • Anti-aging lip balm1.
  • Available in eight different shades, perfect for each of the four seasons.
  • Featuring a unique keyring design.

[1] The product has been certified as an anti-wrinkle functional cosmetic.

⬥ Lip anti-aging

The History of Whoo’s “Essential Lip Glow Balm” features a proprietary lip care formula. Formulated with the plant-derived active ingredient Cedrol, a patented2 proprietary ingredient developed by LG Household & Health Care, the product leaves lips softer and healthier with every application.

[2] The  product contains the patented active ingredient Cedrol (Patent No. 10‑2647246), which has been certified as an anti-wrinkle functional ingredient.

⬥ Intense moisture that lasts for up to 30 hours3

The History of Whoo’s “Essential Lip Glow Balm” contains Royal Oil Complex™, a blend of eight plant oils designed to provide lips with intense hydration for up to 30 hours3.

[3] Results based on tests performed with shade No. 99 Bloom Red.

Tests conducted by: Ellead Co., Ltd.
Participants: 30 women aged 22-60.
Date: 17-20 December 2024.

⬥ Long lasting hydration without any flaking

The History of Whoo’s Royal Oil Complex™ provides long lasting hydration without any flaking. The ingredient effectively alleviates flaky dead skin cells, resulting in smoother lips.

  • After two weeks of use, The History of Whoo’s “Essential Lip Glow Balm” has been shown to reduce lip wrinkles by 33.7%4.

[4] Results based on tests performed with shade No. 99 Bloom Red.

Tests conducted by: Ellead Co., Ltd.
Participants: 31 women aged 32-60.
Date: 18 December 2024 – 3 January 2025.

⬥ Nourishing texture that adheres seamlessly to the lips

The History of Whoo’s “Essential Lip Glow Balm” boasts a nourishing texture that effortlessly glides across the lips upon application and adheres seamlessly with just one swipe.

⬥ Elegant and compact

The packaging of The History of Whoo’s “Essential Lip Glow Balm” combines a uniquely reimagined lotus motif with the trend of customisable keyrings, resulting in a design that is both elegant and compact.

⬥ Vivid lip colour that lasts for up to 8 hours5

The History of Whoo’s “Essential Lip Glow Balm” comes in a harmonious palette of eight shades that vividly reflect the colours of the colours of the exquisite flowers blooming in the palace throughout the four seasons, encompassing both warm and cool tones.

[5] Results based on tests performed with shade No. 99 Bloom Red.

Tests conducted by: Ellead Co., Ltd.
Participants: 31 women aged 32-60.
Date: 18 December 2024 – 3 January 2025.

⬥ Best shades

Shade #99 Bloom Red: A classic red colour that complements both warm and cool undertones, reminiscent of a red plum blossom tree (홍매화) in full bloom against a backdrop of pristine white snow.

Shade #33 Petal Pink: A pure, delicate coral‑pink colour reminiscent of the heart-shaped Asian bleeding heart flowers (금낭화).

⬥ Shade range

The History of Whoo - Essential Glow Lip Balm

Shade #01 Blush: A light pink colour that imparts a subtle vitality to the lips, making them look as if they were imbued with natural dye derived from plum blossoms (매화).

The History of Whoo - Essential Glow Lip Balm

Shade #99 Bloom Red: A classic red colour that complements both warm and cool undertones, reminiscent of a red plum blossom tree (홍매화) in full bloom against a backdrop of pristine white snow.

The History of Whoo - Essential Glow Lip Balm

Shade #52 Peony Coral: A vibrant yet soft coral‑orange colour, reminiscent of Campsis grandiflora (능소화) in full summer bloom.

The History of Whoo - Essential Glow Lip Balm

Shade #33 Petal Pink: A pure, delicate coral‑pink colour reminiscent of the heart-shaped Asian bleeding heart flowers (금낭화).

The History of Whoo - Essential Glow Lip Balm

Shade #98 Hibiscus: A cool pink colour that perfectly complements cool undertones. with a vibrant and intense hue reminiscent of the rose of Sharon (무궁화).

The History of Whoo - Essential Glow Lip Balm

Shade #58 Brick Chili: A seductive deep ruby‑red colour, reminiscent of elegant pomegranate blossoms (석류꽃), that perfectly complements warm undertones.

The History of Whoo - Essential Glow Lip Balm

Shade #37 Nudy Rose: A natural MLBB (My Lips But Better) pink‑beige colour, blending the serene pink of lotus flower (연꽃) with a hint of beige.

The History of Whoo - Essential Glow Lip Balm

Shade #39 Mauve Brown: A sophisticated MLBB (My Lips But Better) rose‑brown colour, blending the rich amaranth tones of lily magnolia (자목련) with brown.

*Images shown are for consumer reference only; individual results may vary.

⬥ Colour chart

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Directions

Gently apply the product starting from the centre of your lips.

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Precautions

  1. General precautions:
    • Immediately consult a dermatologist if symptoms such as red blotches, swelling and/or itchiness appear while using the product, or in case such symptoms appear when the skin is exposed to direct sunlight after use.
    • Do not use the product on open wounds.
    • Storage and handling precautions:
      • Keep out of the reach of children.
      • Keep away from direct sunlight.
      • Do not store the product under extreme temperatures.
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Other editions and formulations

⬥ Previous formulations:

  • Gongjinhyang Mi Glow Lip Balm [launched: February 2012, formulated and manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care]

⬥ Special editions:

  • n/a
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Review

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Source: The History of Whoo official website and official product packaging
Translation: © 2025 Odile Monod. You may not reproduce the above translation for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the translator.

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