Eye makeup shoppers in Iraq have a real reason to compare prices this week. Between September 15 and September 22, 2026, The Balm eye products tracked on TajPrice are showing some of the widest cross-store gaps of the month. The exact same mascara, liner set or palette can cost you up to 62.7% more depending on the store you buy from, and in the best case you keep more than 18,000 IQD in your pocket on a single item.
Every product below is currently listed in 2 stores, which means there is always a cheaper option and a pricier one for the very same item. The list is ordered by how big the price jump is between stores, so the products at the top are the ones where comparing pays off the most.
1. 
The Balm Mad Lash - Mascara
Best price: 14,750 IQD. Highest price seen: 24,000 IQD. Spread: 62.7%, the widest gap on this week's list. Choosing the cheaper store saves you 9,250 IQD, which is more than 60% of the lowest price. It is an intensive-volume mascara in a rich black shade, and since mascara is something you replace every few months, that saving repeats with every restock.
2. 
The Balm Schwing Holiday Trio
Best price: 35,200 IQD. Highest price seen: 53,500 IQD. Spread: 52.0%. This is the biggest cash saving of the week: 18,300 IQD between the two stores. The set includes three eyeliners in black, gold and blue with a fine, easy-to-control tip for precise lines. If you buy it at the higher price, you are essentially paying for a second product you never receive.
3. 
The Balm Balmasai Eyeshadow & Brow Palette
Best price: 32,500 IQD. Highest price seen: 48,800 IQD. Spread: 50.2%, a saving of 16,300 IQD. With 18 shades covering both eyeshadow and brow needs, this is a full-look palette, so the price difference matters more here than on a single item. Compare before you buy: the gap is bigger than the price of most single eyeshadows.
4. 
The Balm Ladies Nuit Mascara Vegan - 8ml
Best price: 24,000 IQD. Highest price seen: 35,000 IQD. Spread: 45.8%, saving 11,000 IQD. A vegan, buildable and highly pigmented deep-black formula with a cone-shaped fibre brush for reaching the smaller lashes. At 8ml it sits in the mid range of the list, which makes the store choice almost a third of the total cost.
5. 
Balm Mascara Cheater
Best price: 16,750 IQD. Highest price seen: 24,000 IQD. Spread: 43.3%, saving 7,250 IQD. Designed for length and lift in a single layer, with a body-building effect that thickens the look of the lash line. This one is a good example of a low-priced product where the spread is still large in percentage terms.
6. 
The Balm Mascara Nuit
Best price: 27,500 IQD. Highest price seen: 35,000 IQD. Spread: 27.3%, saving 7,500 IQD. A deep black coating built to carry your look from day to night without a second product. The gap here is moderate, so it is worth checking stock and delivery cost at both stores before deciding.
7. 
The Balm Foiled Again Foiled Eyeshadow Palette 12 Colors
Best price: 38,750 IQD. Highest price seen: 48,000 IQD. Spread: 23.9%, saving 9,250 IQD. A 12-shade collection with a foiled, metallic finish made for bold, shimmering looks. Because palettes are a bigger single purchase, even a moderate percentage gap turns into a meaningful amount of money.
8. 
The Balm Scuba Water Resistant Black Mascara
Best price: 21,750 IQD. Highest price seen: 25,600 IQD. Spread: 17.7%, saving 3,850 IQD. A water-resistant formula made to hold up against humidity and sweat, which matters in Iraq for a good part of the year. The difference is the smallest of the mascaras here, but it is still enough to cover a smaller add-on item.
9. 
The Balm Jovi Rockstar Eyeshadow & Palette
Best price: 46,128 IQD. Highest price seen: 52,750 IQD. Spread: 14.4%, saving 6,622 IQD. Twelve shades that can be used wet or dry depending on the intensity you want. It is one of the pricier items on the list, so the store you pick changes the final bill noticeably.
10. 
The Balm Meet Matt Trimony Eyeshadow Palette
Best price: 49,500 IQD. Highest price seen: 54,400 IQD. Spread: 9.9%, saving 4,900 IQD. A matte, multi-purpose palette that works for both liner and shadow, day or night. The gap is the tightest this week, so if you already have a preferred store, the difference is small enough that convenience can decide.
How to get the most out of this week's list
Check the price on the product page before you head to the store, because these figures are a snapshot for September 15 to 22, 2026 and both stores can change prices at any time.
Add delivery or shipping fees before you compare, especially on the cheaper items, where a low price plus high delivery can wipe out the difference.
Stock matters as much as price. When an item is only listed in 2 stores, the cheaper one can sell out quickly, so it is smart to confirm availability first.
For big-ticket palettes, plan your purchase together with a friend or family member: splitting a delivery fee or reaching a free-shipping threshold can add to the savings you already get from comparing.
Keep in mind that percentage spread is not the same as cash saving. The Schwing Holiday Trio saves you the most money in dinars this week, while Mad Lash has the biggest percentage gap. Which one is better for you depends on what you actually need in your makeup bag.
The bottom line: this is a good week to buy The Balm eye makeup if you compare first. On some items you are paying more than 60% extra just for choosing the wrong store, and that is money better spent on your next order.