Two weeks into January and my chin looked like a dried-up riverbed. Makeup sat in crusty patches. I looked 40, tired, and slightly reptilian.
This weird, expensive balm from Isamaya Beauty was the only thing that fixed it—and it made me look like I’d just done a 12-step Korean routine. Without the 12 steps.
It’s a £55 balm that melts into oil. The brand claims it “repairs the barrier” and leaves a “glassy finish.” I rolled my eyes. Then I tried it.
Melts on contact
Turns from solid to liquid in 3 seconds flat. No rubbing required.
Absorbs weirdly fast
I expected a grease slick. It sinks in under 30 seconds—like it knows you have places to be.
Zero pore drama
I’m a clog-prone nightmare. This didn’t cause a single bump. Shocking.
Photo: Fleur Kaan / Unsplash
It’s basically a fat cocktail for your face. The texture feels expensive—like butter left out at room temp. Not greasy, just… luxurious.
- Bisabolol: calms redness like a Xanax for skin
- Shea butter: actually penetrates, doesn’t just sit on top
- Squalane: mimics your own oil so skin stops overproducing
- Vitamin E: stops the balm from going rancid, also good for you
Photo: Kimia Zarifi / Unsplash
First night: I slapped it on thick. Woke up feeling like a glazed donut—but in a good way. Skin was soft, not tacky. Morning routine took half the time because my base didn’t crack.
Week three: I got lazy and skipped a night. My forehead flaked the next day. So yes, it’s doing real work, not just sitting there being pretty.
My fine lines looked softer. My makeup stopped separating. My wallet cried a little, but my face thanked me. Not a miracle—just excellent formulation.
It’s the winter balm I didn’t know I needed—and I’ve tried approximately 47. Not hype, just good science and better texture.