Sephora • Color reveal lip balm in Unique pink • Lip Treatments

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*TOP REVIEWER* XoXoSinCity on 6/12/2013 6:42:00 AM more reviews by XoXoSinCity

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I am really surprised by the negative reviews for this product as I am a lip balm fanatic. There isn't one out there I haven't tried whether drugstore or high end. Jack Black's Lip Balm is my absolute HG but as it is a tube I use is as my nightly balm since i prefer a stick for day time use when I'm not wearing lipstick. Let me say like reviewers below I had loved and use Dior Lip Glow for the last 6 years as my daytime HG. Loved the brand, gorgeous packaging, and super hydrating/perfecting balance of coating/color. I was super bummed that as of this year aka the last tube I bought they changed the formula (shocker) and it is now crap for me. Nothing but a cheap waxy feel that didn't hydrate at all as was so unpleasant reapplying. Since that I have been on a mad hunt trying to find a replacement and all the popular ds ones like Burts, Yes to Carrots, etc etc thinking they might work this time around. Same deal my lips must be fussy as hated them all. Either I was left with too oily of a lip balm that didn't sink in/hydrate or a waxy balm that did nothing the second it came off. I had the same problem trying the infamous Fresh Balm which literally feels like perfect for 30 minutes tops and then my lips feel chapped/dehydrated as if I put nothing on them. Such a shame. I was desperate and randomly saw this color reveal which looked like a way cheaper dupe of Dior Lip Glow on my way to checkout. Very gladly I picked it up as like many other Sephora brand products really impressed me. Love the thin tube packaging and that it simply works. Very hydrating, glides easily, gives a bit more shine that Lip Glow did but most importantly leaves my lips super soft/perfect/pink and doesn't build up no matter how many times I apply not wears off in seconds. It is a great product and super affordable bottom line and the closest thing I have found comparable to my once beloved Lip Glow. So sick of high end brands taking a good formula and killing it I'm sure to be cheapskates and among that having the nerve to raise the price a few dollars as well if it wasn't already expensive enough for a lip balm. Don't hesitate on this one! :)

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CHLucky7 on 5/12/2013 5:01:00 PM more reviews by CHLucky7

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Black    

This product is not the best tinted lip balm I've had. It isn't very moisterizing, the color is too bright and dark for me, but the smell isn't all that bad. I personally think there are a lot of other balms and butters that are better (ex. Dior Addict Lip Glow, Fresh Sugar Lip Balms, etc.) But on the bright side, it is cheaper than other tinted balms in Sephora and other makeup stores.

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*TOP REVIEWER* s70princess on 4/24/2013 9:57:00 PM more reviews by s70princess

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Dior's Lipglow is a HG staple of mine (I have probably used up and repurchased 10 tubes of it already!) so when I saw that Sephora had a similar type of color reviving lip balm, I just had to try it hoping it might be a cheaper alternative. Unfortunately, this Sephora one does not work for me. 1) The scent of this product is much stronger than Dior's -- Dior's lipglow has a very subtle vanilla-mint scent which is not really noticeable, whereas this Sephora one has a very spicy and almost floral/powdery vanilla scent (think cinnamon + baby powder + vanilla + plastic) which I am really not fond of. 2) The texture of Dior's lipglow is very creamy, moisturizing and balmy -- this Sephora one is definitely not as moisturizing or creamy in texture, it requires many swipes on the lips to get lips feeling covered. 3) The shade of Dior's is a perfect sheer rosy pinky tone on me -- the Sephora one turns a brighter and warmer shade of pink on my lips which I am not crazy about. 4) Dior's lipglow feels very comfortable on my lips (I have very sensitive lips that peel or chap in reaction to almost all lip products) and I don't get any peeling with Dior's, it wears so comfortably on my lips -- but Sephora's irritates my lips quite badly, almost immediately after putting it on, my lips start peeling and chapping. There is also a bit of a tingling sensation on the lips with Sephora's (similar to the tingle Duwop lip venom but much more subtle) which I am not fond of. Overall, Sephora's colour reveal balm was really inferior to Dior's lipglow for me and it does not even compare to Dior's -- I will definitely be continuing to buy Dior's since this Sephora one isn't useable for me. Perhaps this may work better for those who have less sensitive lips than I do and who prefer warmer shades of pink on the lips.

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StellaXYH on 4/5/2013 5:35:00 AM more reviews by StellaXYH

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

The colour turns in a warm raspberry tone on me, which is not bad for my relatively dark cold pink tone lips. The stick is hard, so it's quite thin on the lips and it doesn't mess. It enlightens the lips without being too greasy. It smells like cakes or cookies, which I was not fond of when I opened the tube. But on lips it passes better. When I apply it, I feel a little chill on lips, which is quite pleasant especially for hot weather. The black tube packaging is ok.

On the other side, I'm not sure if it moisturizes though it doesn't dry, either.

I'd probably recommend it for its MLBB look rather than a proper moisturizing lip balm. I might repurchase it again as long as I don't find another more suitable MLBB lipstick.

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Littlemango on 3/25/2013 3:43:00 AM more reviews by Littlemango

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight   Eyes: Brown    

The changing of the lip color works for me .. I got slightly dark lips and it turns redder and healthy glow which is something I wanted. the downside was it is not lasting .. about 1.5 - 2 hrs and you got to reapply.

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AlyK89 on 3/19/2013 5:02:00 AM more reviews by AlyK89

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I purchased this a while ago and I can't say that I'm very fond of it. It turns a very unflattering shade on me, it is not very moisturizing, and it barely gives any sheen to the lips. It's called a balm so I would at least expect moisturizing. Also, the color turns very bizarre if you keep reapplying it which you will want to do because it feels dry. I never reach for this and usually wipe it off when I try it.

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MakeupFanNow on 2/24/2013 10:42:00 PM more reviews by MakeupFanNow

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I got this because I'd read it was a dupe for Dior Addict Lip Glow. It is similar, a little greasier in application. The scent was similar as well. I found the color change less dramatic.

It's a nice balm, but I think I do prefer Dior's balm over Sephora's. I won't be repurchasing.

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*TOP REVIEWER* FeeFee34 on 12/28/2012 1:25:00 AM more reviews by FeeFee34

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Yes, I like this. It does deliver a sheer tint of cool-toned pink color, and I like simple, sleek black packaging, although it’s flimsy and feel a bit cheap (whatever—this is a lip balm, not diamond jewelry I’m talking about). It’s lightly moisturizing—definitely not drying, but I don’t like how lightweight and short-wearing it is. I wear it either over or under another balm, which defeats half its purpose. I like my lip products both slightly pigmented slightly tacky and heavier—helps me know they’re there and hydrating my lips. This product is okay. I’m not super-wowed but think it’s just a bit above average in terms of all the lip products offered in the whole wide world. I LIKE that it’s no frills and simple and will probably repurchase, although this would be true love if only it lasted longer and hydrated more.

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*TOP REVIEWER* CharismaSL on 11/21/2012 2:33:00 PM more reviews by CharismaSL

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I really dislike products like these that supposedly will adapt to your lip colour. I tried the Dior one and hated it and if i had known this was the same concept, I would have never purchased it. That being said, when I did buy it mistakenly, I gave it a fair shot and it was disappointing. I hated the smell, the taste (smell and taste like plastic - similar to L'Oreal Lip Balms - yuk!!!) and to top it off, this changed to a HOT NEON PINK on my lips. Not flattering at all. For reference: I'm NC20 in MAC, Asian with neutral undertones. Exchanged it for the Fresh Sugar ones and its thousand times better! I'll never stray from the Fresh Sugar ones. They are awesome but ridiculously pricy.

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galadriel04 on 5/9/2012 4:24:00 AM more reviews by galadriel04

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I like this! It comes in one shade and then it adapts to everyone's type of lips. The lip balm is a pink shade and on me it seems blue based. The consistency is nice and the smell is amazing and sweet! I give it 4 points instead of five because I find is not super moisturizing and after few hours you have to re-apply it. Overall a really nice product!

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melowdrama on 5/3/2012 5:41:00 PM more reviews by melowdrama

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Tan, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I like this lip balm very much. It gives the right amount of color without the look of lipstick but with moisturizing properties..

I am from India and the pigment this balm produces brightens my darker lips and flatters my skin (medium with yellow undertones). It's a very pretty pink, and you can deepen the color by applying more.

Dior may have a "better" product, but it's all relative when you consider the price of that versus this.

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*TOP REVIEWER* GetLowxX on 4/27/2012 9:06:00 AM more reviews by GetLowxX

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy   Eyes: Other    

What I like about this product is that the shade is MLBB and it becomes more of a stain after application and lasts several hours. What I don't like is the smell and how my lips feel afterwards, it leaves my lips feeling slightly waxy. However, if I apply a little Aquaphor on my lips it keeps them soft with some shine to go along with the nice color of this product.

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*TOP REVIEWER* definesinister on 3/20/2012 3:32:00 PM more reviews by definesinister

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This is limited edition and is suppose to be a dupe for Christian Dior. This is also 2/5th of the original price of lip glow. That being said, the packaging is not much to look at and the initial application looks brighter than lip glow... but of course I got this in middle of the day and swiped off the lip glow. It looks like a nice lip stain without much the tackiness or goopiness of a lip gloss. I read on a blog review that this smells like cardboard? Initial scent is somewhat standard... like baked cookies and it goes away, so its fine by me. The only downside is there is less product than lip glow and it is not as long lasting (swiped on around 1230 and now its barely 330... yeah I can see why its limited edition). Also, the lip balm chases color if applied regularly, just like a regular lip balm. So just wipe off the top and start fresh. But overall it is not bad. I bought three off the website. But I won't buy off the hype of the Ph balance... particularly this product since it turned color fast on me. It is not bad buy especially if you want the simple mlbb look and you don't mind reapplying every three hours to keep the balmy feel going. I just started on the this whole lip chemistry phenomenon, so this is a great way to try products without breaking your wallet.

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