Amy Clark is Adore Beauty's former Senior Editor and co-host of Skincare School the podcast (and self-appointed beauty road-tester!). Amy's worked as a journalist, beauty editor and podcaster for several years, previously writing and talking about all things beauty at Mamamia and You Beauty. When she's not writing honest, no BS product reviews and taking selfies 'for work', you'll find Amy eating halloumi in a hair towel turban and... taking more selfies.
I hope you're sitting down, because we've got some news.
DIOR has arrived at Adore Beauty.
Yes, the DIOR.
From Paris in the 1940s to a TikTok For You page near you, the global fashion and beauty icon is synonymous with modern luxury, radiance and chic makeup that goes viral.
There isn't much DIOR can't do.
You've got premium DIOR skincare, flawless DIOR foundations (think Backstage and Forever Skin), drool-worthy DIOR blushes and eyeshadow palettes, and of course, the likes of DIOR Sauvage and J'adore.
But today, we need to talk about the DIOR Lip Glow Balm.
DIOR's Dior Addict Lip Glow range also contains the DIOR Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil that's currently very hard to get your hands on.
But is the brand's equally fawned-over tinted lip balm worth the hype?
To find out, we put this product to the ultimate test.
Read on for our DIOR Lip Glow Balm reviews.
DIOR Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm has been a cult product for years.
But TikTok's obsession with the chic aesthetic - and the odd Hailey Bieber endorsement - has taken the Lip Glow hype to a whole new level.
At one point, every person and their debit card was struggling to get their hands on this sold-out DIOR lip product.
Lip Glow is a hydrating, nourishing gloss balm that gives you that sheer 'your lips, but better' wash of colour.
Oh, and it promises to instantly enhance your entire complexion with beautified glowy lips, for up to six hours.
Sold.
Anyone with eyeballs can see this luxe lip balm is stunning to look at, but the magic is in the clever formula.
Here are the key DIOR Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm things to know:
Colour reviver technology adapts to the pH and moisture levels of your lips, meaning it'll look a touch different on everyone.
One slick will leave lips with a custom tint and subtle shine you can build on for more of a glossy finish.
Sensorial balm formula provides instant comfort and 24-hour hydration while strengthening your lips' skin barrier over time.
Contains cherry oil, shea butter, and sunflower and rice waxes for a solid yet buttery texture that's heaven worn on its own, or over your favourite lip liner.
Sleek silver lip balm bullet with the iconic DIOR sheer pink lid that gives you a satisfying 'click' sound.
Currently available at Adore Beauty in nine shades.
This all sounds lovely, but there's no denying this premium beauty staple comes with a premium price tag.
So before you add one to cart, you want to see what it looks like in real life, yeah?
Here at AB, we aim to please.
Keep scrolling for our DIOR Lip Glow Balm reviews, including DIOR Lip Glow before and after photos of our favourite DIOR Lip Glow shades.
Shades:
020 Mahogany and 015 Cherry.
Amy's DIOR Lip Glow review:
My ultimate beauty pet peeve is a lip balm that says it's tinted, but isn't.
No such treachery with DIOR Lip Glow - just plump, juicy lips that feel as good as they look.
TikTok made me think DIOR Addict Lip Glow Balm in Rosewood would be my perfect shade, but I get so many compliments while wearing Mahogany.
Exhibit A.
It throws a pinky brown with the slightest berry undertone on my fair cool-toned lips that's perfect for no-makeup makeup days.
The DIOR Lip Glow Cherry shade (pictured above) is what I'll be wearing when I want to feel a bit special.
It's punchy and fresh, and a very wearable, low maintenance orange-based shade of red.
So... do you need the DIOR Lip Glow Balm?
Look, budget permitting, I think you might.
Shade:
007 Raspberry.
Amanda's DIOR Lip Glow review:
"I reckon my 50-year-old lips look pretty darn plump and delicious wearing DIOR Lip Glow, wouldn't you agree?!"
"The DIOR Lip Glow Balm definitely looks pretty as a picture. It's luxurious, and makes you feel like a proper fancy 'grown up'."
"I love how it feels on my lips: Soft and silky, not sticky."
You can follow Amanda on Instagram at @amandaramsaymakeup, visit her website www.amandaramsay.com.au or read more of her Beauty IQ articles here.
Shade:
004 Coral.
Sadaf's DIOR Lip Glow review:
"If your normal lip balm had a fancy older sister, DIOR Lip Glow would be it. It feels just as luxe on the lips as it looks!"
"I love the buttery, velvety texture, and how easily it glides on the lips."
"I’m not typically a glossy lips gal, but I didn’t mind the gorgeous sheen this left on my lips at all. The coral colour is very sheer, but I kind of like that."
"Now I've tried this lovely luxe lip balm... I'm not sure I can ever do a regular gloss or balm again."
DIOR Lip Glow might just be the best tinted lip balm in the world.
Scratch that. It is the best.
12 out of 10 worth the hype.
You honestly can't go wrong with any of the DIOR Lip Glow colour reviver balm shades, either as your everyday lip colour, or a treat yourself gift.
Mahogany is my top pick, but I'll be adding Rosewood to my next staff order.
Better be quick, though. I predict this will sell out.
You can explore the entire range of DIOR makeup, DIOR skincare, DIOR fragrance, DIOR gifts and more, right here at DIOR's Adore Beauty home!
This is nothing new (it’s been around since 2009 and one is sold every three seconds!) but a product that I became completely obsessed with this year (and buy with my own money) is Dior Lip Glow. I am always on the hunt for products that make me look just a little bit prettier… like, prettier in the sort of way that maybe I am wearing makeup, or maybe I’m just really lucky/having a good day. There are times of course, when I like to be done up but most of the time I just want to look naturally pretty so that I look nice but (with the exception of my lashes because lashes must always be long and thick) you can’t really tell if I am wearing any makeup. And lip glow is exactly that type of product. It delivers a really pretty, sheer (buildable) wash of color with a lot of shine. So maybe you just have naturally flushed lips and are wearing clear balm… or maybe you have a little help from lip glow.
The first color I bought is pink glow. This was like a gateway drug. It’s the prettiest wash of pink color and your lips really do glow from within. It reacts differently on everyone but for me it just makes my lips ever so slightly flushed, and really shiny. After becoming addicted to it I went back to Bloomie’s for coral glow (a little bright for right now but still very pretty and amazing with a tan), and raspberry glow which is a little bit darker and looks as though you’ve just bitten your lips.
Besides the obvious benefits (pretty color, great shine), it also makes your lips super soft and moisturized.. like a balm vs. a lipstick. It feels really good on, and it actually lasts a while (even after the shine goes away the color stays behind). I don’t typically add to my list of holy grail beauty products; but this one is an absolute must-have and addition to the mix.
Dior Lip Glow in (from left) pink glow, raspberry glow, and coral glow. Sorry I’m bad at selfies but wanted to get some regular pictures for you! These aren’t at all edited… the light is a little brighter in the last one but this is a really accurate representation of how the colors look IRL. Just a really pretty, glossy, sheer wash of color.
Also pictured: Gucci Purse + Gentle Monster Sunglasses
photography by Trent Bailey.