The Whoo Essential Lip Glow Balm No. 99 Bloom Red 2025 Holiday Edition is a limited festive lip care and makeup set presented in an elegant design inspired by traditional Korean palace aesthetics.

The set combines a full-size balm in No. 99 Bloom Red, a miniature in No. 01 Blush and a holiday bokjumeoni-inspired pouch. Its exclusive winter packaging makes it an elegant beauty gift and a collectible addition to any makeup collection.

Essential Lip Glow Balm combines the comfort of a nourishing balm with the colour and radiance of a makeup product. Its soft texture melts smoothly onto the lips, spreads evenly and creates a translucent tint with a luminous glass-like finish.

Key benefits

• combines lip care with buildable colour;
• provides intensive softness and moisture;
• helps reduce the appearance of dryness and flaking;
• makes the lip surface appear smoother;
• helps make fine lip lines less visible;
• creates a plump-looking glossy finish;
• provides translucent colour with adjustable intensity;
• glides comfortably over the lips without feeling heavy;
• suitable for daytime and evening makeup;
• includes two versatile shades;
• presented in a limited holiday design;
• ideal as a luxury beauty gift.

Tested performance

The formula is officially registered in South Korea as a functional cosmetic for the improvement of lip wrinkles.

According to instrumental testing performed with No. 99 Bloom Red:

• the moisturising effect lasted for up to 30 hours;
• the appearance of lip wrinkles was reduced by 33.7% after two weeks of use;
• vivid colour lasted for up to 8 hours.

Individual results may vary depending on personal characteristics and application method.

Key ingredients and technologies

Royal Oil Complex™ is The Whoo’s proprietary blend of eight botanical oils:

• camellia seed oil;
• soybean oil;
• flaxseed oil;
• rice bran oil;
• rice germ oil;
• apricot kernel oil;
• oat kernel oil;
• cottonseed oil.

The complex nourishes and softens the lips, helps retain moisture and promotes a smooth, well-conditioned appearance without emphasising flaky areas.

Cedrol is a patented plant-derived ingredient developed by LG Household & Health Care for age-defying lip care. It helps maintain the smooth and supple appearance of the lips.

Vitamin E provides antioxidant care and helps protect the formula from oxidation.

Shades

No. 99 Bloom Red is a clear classic red inspired by red plum blossoms against white snow. It complements both warm and cool undertones. One layer creates a delicate red tint, while additional layers provide a richer and more defined colour.

No. 01 Blush is a delicate light pink shade that enhances the natural lip tone and creates a fresh everyday look.

Texture and finish

The balm has a soft, nourishing texture that glides effortlessly across the lips and applies evenly. It leaves a luminous, plump-looking glossy finish with a smooth glass-like effect. The translucent colour is easy to build.

Set includes

• The Whoo Essential Lip Glow Balm No. 99 Bloom Red — 3.3 g;
• The Whoo Essential Lip Glow Balm Mini No. 01 Blush — 1.3 g;
• holiday bokjumeoni-inspired pouch;
• limited 2025 Holiday Edition gift box.

Total balm weight: 4.6 g.

Suitable for

All lip types, particularly dry, dull, uneven or flaky lips. The set is ideal for anyone who prefers natural-looking makeup, glossy textures, buildable colour and premium Korean beauty products.

How to use

Apply the balm directly to the lips, working from the centre towards the corners. Use one layer for a delicate natural tint or apply additional layers for richer colour.

The balm can be worn alone, over a lip liner or as a radiant finishing layer over lipstick.

Precautions

For external use only. Do not apply to damaged or irritated skin. Discontinue use if redness, itching or another undesirable reaction occurs. Keep away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Keep out of reach of children.

№99 Bloom Red

INCI: 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 Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, BHT, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, colorants.