as in scents
a sweet or pleasant smell
the balm of the restaurant's backyard garden enhances the aura of romance
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Recent Examples of balms
From foundations to skin tints to blurring balms and beyond, here are the latest launches to sport this summer from brands including Rare Beauty, Laura Mercier and more.
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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
The same discount also applies to all IGK products in our special Amazon storefront, including standout hair balms, texture sprays, and more.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The Lanolips Phone Lip Balm Holder is a handy attachment your dry lips will thank you for, paired together with fun balms.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Today, that means everything from invisible formulas and tinted sunscreens to SPF lip balms and on-the-go sticks.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
To complete your routine, check out more makeup that doubles as skincare below, like Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin foundation from the same collection, tinted lip balms with SPF, hydrating under-eye brighteners, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Topical products like creams, lotions and balms can still be sold as well, along with non-intoxicating CBD products that fall within the legal threshold.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Ceramide‑rich hand creams and protective lip balms can help reinforce the skin barrier and prevent dehydration.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Creams and balms melt into skin without tugging, while newer powder formulas are silky enough to avoid that chalky, flat look.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
The same discount also applies to all IGK products in our special Amazon storefront, including standout hair balms, texture sprays, and more.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The Lanolips Phone Lip Balm Holder is a handy attachment your dry lips will thank you for, paired together with fun balms.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Today, that means everything from invisible formulas and tinted sunscreens to SPF lip balms and on-the-go sticks.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
To complete your routine, check out more makeup that doubles as skincare below, like Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin foundation from the same collection, tinted lip balms with SPF, hydrating under-eye brighteners, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Topical products like creams, lotions and balms can still be sold as well, along with non-intoxicating CBD products that fall within the legal threshold.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Ceramide‑rich hand creams and protective lip balms can help reinforce the skin barrier and prevent dehydration.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Creams and balms melt into skin without tugging, while newer powder formulas are silky enough to avoid that chalky, flat look.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balms
Noun
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Finding the perfect balance between sweet and savory or floral and woody is difficult when using conventional scents, says Christine Nagel, a perfumer for Hermès.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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At night, rosemary, jasmine, and lemon scents the air and a galaxy of lanterns light the way to the bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The house also has a long-standing collaboration with L’Oréal Luxe, which for more than two decades has developed and distributed globally high-end fragrances such as Flowerbomb, Spicebomb and Bonbon.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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For starters, Alta offers double the olfactory possibilities of the original collection, launching with 10 distinct fragrances.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
Noun
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An InStyle editor spoke with fragrance experts about the 12 best perfumes to wear this summer.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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French accessories — lace, millinery, cosmetics, jewelry and perfumes — began appearing in American stores as early as 1910, just as WWD began its coverage of the growing fashion industry, with Cartier’s jewelry and Louis Vuitton’s iconic trunks leading the charge.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The nose offers distinctive aromas of citrus, peppery spice, vanilla, and cooked agave.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Turn To Natural Deterrents Essential oils and hot peppers deter squirrels thanks to their strong aromas.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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“Balms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balms. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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