Saturday, February 19, 2011

Dior Lip glow and why you don't need it

...Because there are cheaper alternatives out there. I admit, I adore lip products and I never have enough, so when i was at the counter i took a quick sniff at this and fell in love with that minty-chocolate smell, it was unusual to me. Also after reading the post from the Yummy Mummy I was really curious, since I always like what she recommends. I think it costs around 28 euros, and i profited of a discount and got it for 23, which is still overpriced for something i am not head over heels with. I just got sucked in, thinking i will have juicy, fresh lips (sometimes i feel like it turns fushia on me and sometimes i feel like it does nothing, just like a clear balm). If you want a product just for the "I finally own something from Dior", grab something else.


What it is:
A color-awakening lip balm with SPF 10.

What it does:
Dior Addict Lip Glow responds to the color chemistry of your lips to create a shade that is uniquely yours. Smooth it on to moisturize, add sun protection, and enhance your natural lip color.

I am using mine all the time so i can get rid of it, I thought the minty-chocolate smell would last more or be stronger but at the end it smells like nothing and just moisturizes your lips. My lips are naturally red, I guess that if you have very pale lips and want a bit of colour this could work, but here are cheaper alternatives that i own, and love. These are great if you want a tint of colour!

  • Korres lip butter in Quince
  • Vaseline rosy lips
  • Liposan fruity sparkle


My dry lips before the lip glow.

After 10 minutes of lip glow, usually it turns a tad bit pinker after 15 minutes but nothing that promising.
Little experiment on a napkin:

You can notice the pink tint it leaves behind, it may look colourless but there are stains.

What are your thoughts about this product? Do you own it and like it ?
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24 comments:

  1. TheBeautyAddictFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I don't own it but I can see why you don't!
    Thanks for the review :)

    http://beautyaddictanonymous.blogspot.com/

    x

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  2. StinaFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Thanks for this, I won't bother he-he ;)

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  3. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    This turned my lips really red which I did not like at all...I'm a nude lip type of girl. I completly agree with you...this is ot that special. Great review. xx

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  4. MaiFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I contemplated getting this a while back.. I'm soooo glad I didnt!

    Thanks so much!

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  5. Straight Up GlamFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Thanks for reviewing this for us and for the heads up! I would probably have gotten sucked in by the mint-chocolate smell, too! It's too bad it didn't work out!

    Andrée xx

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  6. MargaretFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    aww great review ! :)

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  7. NonszalanckaFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Fantastic blog!!! ;) what do you think about following each other?;D kisses from Poland <3 <3

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  8. Tina A.February 21, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Wow, certainly not worth its price!!!
    Great post! ;)

    x

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  9. julianne.February 21, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    looks really great on!
    love the color.<3

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  10. elizaFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Hmm, maybe something I won't invest in then... shame the mint-chocolate smell goes away, I love lip products with that smell! Although, I'm more of a lipstick girl to start with anyway :)

    xx

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  11. Not quite beautifulFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Great review, this product don't seem to worth the price.

    Toya

    x

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  12. Erica WarkFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Wow this is so helpful!!!

    Thanks for the tip girl! Great blog! Following you now - hope you'll come visit friend!

    xx

    www.ericawark.com

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  13. Sara LuxeFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    i dont own this but i always look forwrad to your honest reviews !

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  14. Andrea AntoniouFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Great review

    http://haveapeekinsidemywardrobe.blogspot.com/

    x

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  15. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    oh shame you didnt like it - i may or may not try it depends how much spare cash i have x

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  16. Sick by TrendFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Dior Forever!!!! :)

    xx

    www.sickbytrend.com

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  17. CharlieFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    oh my! i love dior <3
    Click ♡
    xxo

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  18. ellinelleFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    ..sometimes cheeper stuff is much better ..

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  19. Míriam Juan-TorresFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Good to know, so deceiving
    xx

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  20. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    love all of these photos :)
    nice blog :) i'm gonna visit it again :)

    come and check out my blog on:
    http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2187105/glamourgirl
    http://glamourgirl-bg.blogspot.com/

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  21. Against The LightsFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    We love Dior!!! Definitely a staple in my makeup bag but generally any English Rose colour is gorgeous!! Definitely will be following your blog! Follow back :)

    Come check out our new fashion blog & support the upcoming Fashion Magazine that is 'Against The Lights'!
    http://againstthelights.blogspot.com/

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  22. IreneMarch 5, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    thank you so much for this post, I was about to order this one =)

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  23. KellyMarch 23, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I think I prefer my Labello

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  24. NoraApril 10, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    I actually love this product. I prefer it to my Smashbox O-Plump - Dior gives me a more natural colour. I love the smell and the way it moisturises and smoothes my lips. On me, the colour change is very noticeable even though I have naturally quite pigmented lips. :)

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