WE'RE BALMYDAYS

Balmydays is an inclusive Australian vegan lip care brand harnessing the power of Australian biotechnology and natural ingredients to create high-quality, ethical, and sustainable lip care.

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ABOUT US

Balmydays began with a simple frustration: constantly reapplying lip products that offered temporary relief but never supported long-term lip health.

Working in dry environments, our founder, Melinda Gee, became frustrated with lip balms that relied on petroleum and mineral oil-based ingredients to coat the lips rather than truly nourish them.

We believed there was a better way. Australia is home to powerful native botanicals and world-leading biotechnology, creating an opportunity to develop high-performance vegan lip care that supports lips beyond the surface.

Developed alongside Australian chemists, our formulas combine naturally derived ingredients, peptides and postbiotic fermentation to support hydration, comfort and a healthier-looking lip barrier for longer.

No shortcuts. No surface solutions. Just lip care backed by science.

WE'RE HERE TO REDEFINE WHAT LIP CARE CAN BE.

That means moving beyond temporary fixes and creating products that support real hydration, lip barrier health and long-term comfort, not just surface shine.

Balmydays is vegan, Australian-made and powered by naturally derived ingredients, Australian botanicals and biotechnology.

Our skincare-inspired formulas are designed to nourish, protect and support healthier-looking lips over time.

Because when your lips feel their best, you're free to be you.

@balmydays — Free to be You.

MEET THE TEAM

We are a small, passionate team based in Sydney, Australia, united by a shared belief in creating lip care that truly makes a difference.

From early ideas and formulation through to creative, launch and customer experience, each of us has played a hands-on role in bringing Balmydays to life.

We've poured care, intention and heart into every detail, creating products we genuinely use and believe in. Balmydays reflects our shared commitment to quality, responsibility and doing lip care differently — thoughtfully, purposefully and with pride.

FOUNDER

Melinda Gee

CO-FOUNDER

Mischa Sykes

CREATIVES + SOCIALS

Grace Domingues

RESEARCH + DEVELOPMENT

Lydia Domingues

SUSTAINABILITY IS IMPORTANT
TO US AT BALMYDAYS

Committing to 100% Vegan products, reducing waste and working with ethically
sourced eco-conscious manufacturers. Contributing to a better sustainable future.

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OUR VALUES

Inclusivity

Our brand is founded on “free to be you”. No stereotypes. No pressure. Just you.

Quality

High-performance ingredients, powered by science and nature.

Transparency

We say it how it is. Real information. Real facts.

Sustainability

100% vegan, low-waste, ethically sourced. Because the future matters.

BIOTECH TEAM

WHERE BIOTECH MEETS BEAUTY- BACKED BY BRAINS, NOT TRENDS.

Hydra Glo. Lip Love Balm is the result of three years of dedicated formulation, testing, and refinement alongside our lead cosmetic chemist, a PhD-qualified formulator with a deep passion for functional, skin-supportive beauty.

Together, we set out to create more than just a lip balm, we wanted a formula that worked with your lips, not just on them.


BACKED BY BIOTECH

The Hydra Glo. Lip Love Balms formula powered by cutting-edge biotech innovation, including the use of postbiotic fermentation technology, a breakthrough approach in lip care that supercharges botanicals, while supporting the lips’ natural microbiome for longer-lasting hydration and balance.

WHAT MAKES HYDRA GLO. DIFFERENT?

3 YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT
No shortcuts, just obsessive testing, reformulation, and refining a high-performance, ingredient-dense formula until it delivered real results.

POSTBIOTICS FOR YOUR LIPS
A skin-first approach powered by fermented Aussie botanicals to help support a balanced, comfortable lip biome.

PEPTIDE-POWERED SMOOTHING
Skincare-grade peptides that go beyond hydration to help soften the look of fine lines and improve lip texture over time.

LONG-LASTING HYDRATION (LESS SWIPES)
Hyaluronic Acid + plant squalane work to draw in moisture and lock it in, for pillowy lips that stay hydrated for longer

MINIMAL LANDFILL WASTE
High-performance premium lip care, thoughtfully made with a lower-impact footprint.

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IN OUR BIOTECH TEAMS' WORDS:

“Hydra Glo. was designed to lock-in moisture long-term, using active ingredients that support the natural biology of your lips and keep them genuinely healthy. This isn’t about a quick fix; it’s about long-term lip care that respects your skin.”

MICROBIOME

What Is a Postbiotic? And why your lips love it.

At Balmydays, we believe lip care should go deeper than surface-level shine. Our hero balm, Hydra Glo. Lip Love Balm,
is Australia’s first peptide powered postbiotic lip balm, crafted to support the natural health of your lips, not just mask the dryness.

But what exactly is a postbiotic? And why should your lips care?

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READY TO GLOW SMARTER?

Try our hero Hydra Glo. Lip Love Balm, and experience Australia’s first peptide powered postbiotic lip balm.
Soft lips. Supported barrier. Real hydration.

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