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Ever since their release in 2008, the Dior Addict Lip Glow products have been among the brand's top sellers and for Spring 2016, Dior is adding a new liner to the collection. I've never tried any Lip Glow products before so today I am sharing with you my review of both the original
Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm ($40 CAD) and the new
Dior Addict Lip Glow Liner ($36 CAD). To read on, click.......
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| Dior Addict Lip Glow Liner & Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm |
Packaging:
Both the Dior Addict Lip Glow liner and balm come in silver and translucent pink packaging. The balm has the classic Dior Addict lipstick design while the liner has a thin and flat retractable tip. The flat-tipped shape of the balm is great for easy and mirror-free application but I found the liner lead to be quite fragile, it snapped right off even though I only twisted it up three or so millimeters. So definitely be careful with that during application.
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| Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm |
Formulation:
The
Dior Addict Lip Glow Liner applies translucent and slowly adjusts to a pretty light pink after reacting with the lip's moisture level. The formulation has a silicone-y matte finish, it's very smoothing and plumping without feeling sting-y or uncomfortable. The hydration it provides is decent but it doesn't moisturize for hours on end, so for that reason, it's not something I would wear on its own. Also, because it already has a sheer pink pigmentation, I don't really want to waste it by topping it with a lipstick color. So for me, this is a decent product but it just doesn't easily fit into my makeup routine. I didn't bother sharing a swatch as it looks pretty similar to the balm (see below), except for a matte finish.
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| Dior Addict Lip Glow Liner |
The
Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm, on the other hand, is something I've been using on a daily basis. Formulated with mango butter and gourd extracts, this is a lovely balm that applies transparent and then turns light pink. The formulation is moisturizing and it gives a natural shine. My only criticism is the slightly tacky finish, which isn't comfortable but it helps make the product last longer. Also, even when the shine wears away, a light pink stain stays behind, making this great for those that want a little color on their lips but don't want to deal with high-maintenance lip products.
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| Dior Addict Glow Color Reviver Balm |
Availability:
Dior is available
online and in stores at Sephora, Holt Renfrew, and The Bay.
