Dior Addict Color Reviver Balm Lip Glow Vs L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Universal Lip Glow

I've been using the Addict Color Reviver Balm Lip for about 18 months now - it's lasted me a long, long time - I remember using it consecutively for months and then I'd take a break.. but basically I'm almost done with it. Just a little to go. I'm considering in repurchasing it because I really love how moisturising it is and the colour it gives on my lips. I wore it a lot of my "natural" or no makeup looks and I actually got a few compliments and questions about what I was wearing :)

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Then a few months the lovely Penelope from 2beautyetc sent me a generous package and inside contained the L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Universal Lip Glow! I was curious as soon as I opened it - it minded me of a lip stick but had a transparent colour. 

One of the things I love about the Dior Lip Glow is the creaminess of the texture. It makes my lips feels soft and buttery but it's not sticky at all. After trying out some Revlon Lip butters, it definitely reminds me of a high-end lip butter :) Not only is the texture creamy but it leaves a gorgeous shiny gloss on the lips that a lip gloss would achieve.

Dior Addict Lip Glow

The texture of the L'Oreal version's texture has a much drier texture -  definitely more like a lip stick texture. Although drier, it's quite moisturising - although not as moistursing as the Dior Lip Glow. While the lip glow leaves a noticeable gloss - the L'Oreal version feel more like a glossy sheen - more natural looking.

L'Oreal Universal Lip Glow

"Lip Glow" pigmentation differs to each person and responds to the colour chemistry of your lips...I actually got similar pigmentation from both of the products! Although if you closely compare the colour - the Dior version is ever slightly brighter.

L'Oreal Universal Lip Glow

Dior Addict Lip Glow

The L'oreal is definitely a good dupe and cheaper alternative for the Dior Lip Glow! You can definitely achieve similar results at a snippet of a price. However I do prefer the Dior Lip Glow a little more as I'm pretty much in love with it's texture and it's full moisturising properties. Dior Lip Glow is definitely worth the splurge and I'd be happy to check it out again at Duty Free :P I'm seriously impressed by the quality of drugstore product these days! xx