Price differences between Iraqi stores can be surprisingly wide, especially on imported beauty products. This weekly TajPrice update covers The Balm lip products and ranks them by cross-store price spread for October 26–November 2, 2026. The goal is simple: show where comparing two or three stores can save you the most dinars before you buy.
Method: We looked at the lowest and highest listed prices for each item, calculated the spread, and noted how many stores carry it. The biggest spread does not always mean the biggest absolute saving, so we include both the percentage and the IQD difference. Always check stock, shade availability, delivery fees, and whether the store is an authorized seller.
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The Balm Dew Manizer Lip Gloss — best price 14,000 IQD; range 14,000–23,200 IQD; available at 2 stores; spread 65.7%. Paying the top price costs 9,200 IQD more than the best price. This is the largest percentage gap on this week’s list, so it is worth a quick comparison even if the store with the lowest price is not your usual one. If you are buying other items, combine them to offset delivery.
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The Balm Plump Your Pucker Lip Gloss — best price 12,500 IQD; range 12,500–20,000 IQD; 2 stores; spread 60.0%. The high-end price is 7,500 IQD above the best price. For a gloss in the Overstate shade, that is a meaningful difference. Check whether the lower-priced store has the shade in stock and whether it charges a delivery fee.
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The Balm Lip Oil — best price 13,500 IQD; range 13,500–20,750 IQD; 2 stores; spread 53.7%. The gap is 7,250 IQD. Lip oils are popular for hydration, and this is one of the clearer cases where a two-store check can pay off. Confirm the shade and expiry date if the listing shows it.
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The Balm Meet Matte Hughes Lipstick Trio Box — best price 20,000 IQD; range 20,000–25,500 IQD; 2 stores; spread 27.5%. The difference is 5,500 IQD. A trio box is a bigger basket item, so the savings are still decent in absolute terms. Compare bundle offers and delivery thresholds before choosing.
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The Balm Plump Your Pucker Elaborate — best price 19,125 IQD; range 19,125–23,472 IQD; 2 stores; spread 22.7%. The top price is 4,347 IQD higher. This is a moderate spread; if the cheaper store is out of stock, waiting or checking a third option may be better than paying the higher price.
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Set red lips Matt Thebalm Meet Matte Hughes Vol1 — best price 23,750 IQD; range 23,750–28,800 IQD; 3 stores; spread 21.3%. The absolute gap is 5,050 IQD. Because three stores carry it, you have more room to compare, but also more chance of different stock levels. Check the set contents and shade names.
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Meet Matt(e) Hughes 6 Mini Liquid Lipsticks — best price 18,000 IQD; range 18,000–20,750 IQD; 2 stores; spread 15.3%. The saving is 2,750 IQD. This is a smaller gap, so convenience may matter more than price. If both stores are reliable, pick the one with better delivery terms.
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The Balm Read My Lips Lipstick — best price 16,000 IQD; range 16,000–18,000 IQD; 2 stores; spread 12.5%. The difference is 2,000 IQD. Compare the shade and finish before buying, since a small price gap can disappear if you have to return or exchange.
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The Balm Meet Matt (E) Long Lasting Lisk Lipstick — best price 19,250 IQD; range 19,250–21,328 IQD; 3 stores; spread 10.8%. The gap is 2,078 IQD. With three stores, it is still worth checking availability, especially for the Committed shade.
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The Balm Meet Matte Hughes Liquid Lipstick Set of 6 PCS No.5 — best price 20,500 IQD; range 20,500–20,750 IQD; 2 stores; spread 1.2%. The difference is only 250 IQD. At this level, do not let price alone decide; delivery cost, stock confidence, and return policy are more important.
Bottom line: This week, the biggest savings are in the first three items, where the spread is above 50%. A shopper who pays the highest listed price for the top item could spend 9,200 IQD more than necessary. For the rest, compare the total basket, not just the sticker price. Prices can change during the week, so confirm the final checkout price before ordering.