This Dior lip balm is a cult favorite for a reason. It delivers a comfortable, hydrating feel with a wash of color that adapts to your unique pH. It's the perfect pick-me-up for dry lips and adds a touch of luxury to any routine.
Sephora price
$42.00
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Sephora reviews
4.4 / 5
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Glass take
4.4 / 5 overall fit
A luxurious balm that hydrates and subtly tints lips, perfect for everyday wear.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A hydrating lip balm with the same iconic pH activated formula that delivers a sheer radiant glow and 48H hydration. Now available in an extended shade range of cool and new warm undertones.
Apply additional coats of this lip balm directly to lips to achieve your desired look, from a subtle tinted glow to more intense color.
What Glass adds
A solid choice for anyone seeking a hydrating, subtly tinted lip balm. Its pH-activated color and nourishing ingredients make it a pleasant addition to a lip care routine, though it doesn't offer significant treatment benefits beyond basic hydration.
Everyday essential
Many users describe this as their go-to lip product for daily wear, loving its comfortable texture and natural finish.
Giftable luxury
Its elegant packaging and pleasant formula make it a popular choice for gifting.
Best for
Skip if
Routine fit
This balm is best used as a daily lip conditioner or as a finishing touch after other lip treatments. Apply it whenever your lips feel dry or need a hint of color.
Why it works
The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.
What it actually does well
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Anytime
This lip balm can be applied throughout the day as needed for hydration and a touch of color. It's also great as a final step in your morning or evening routine.
Glass rating
A luxurious balm that hydrates and subtly tints lips, perfect for everyday wear.
Hydration
4.5 / 5
Provides lasting moisture and a comfortable feel throughout the day.
Color payoff
4.3 / 5
Offers a sheer, natural-looking tint that enhances the lips' natural color.
Full ingredient breakdown
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic ester that helps to soften and smooth the skin, improving texture and spreadability.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, softening
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A plant-derived oil rich in linoleic acid, which helps to maintain the skin's natural barrier.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, barrier support
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A derivative of castor oil that acts as an emollient and viscosity-increasing agent, providing a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, texture enhancement
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A plant-derived ingredient that helps to condition the skin and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, smoothing
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
Derived from jojoba oil, these esters help to moisturize and condition the skin, mimicking natural sebum.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, conditioning
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A copolymer that provides emollience and helps to create a smooth, pleasant texture on the lips.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, texture
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A plant-based wax that helps to condition and protect the skin, providing structure to the balm.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, texture
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol ester that acts as an emollient and thickener, contributing to the balm's texture.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, texture
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A plant-derived wax that helps to condition and provide a smooth feel to the product.
Usually helps with
Conditioning, smoothing
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A rich butter known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties, helping to soften and smooth lips.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, softening
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A plant-based wax that provides emollience and helps to create a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, conditioning
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A derivative of coconut oil and glycerin, it's an excellent emollient that helps to replenish the skin's surface.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, skin conditioning
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Generally well-tolerated.
Fragrance
Badness
5.0 / 10
Adds a scent to the product. Some individuals may be sensitive to fragrance ingredients.
Usually helps with
Scent
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Potential for irritation in sensitive individuals.
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
The unsaponifiable part of shea butter, which contains beneficial fatty acids and antioxidants for skin conditioning.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, nourishment
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic ester that provides emollience and improves the texture and feel of the product on the lips.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, texture
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A nourishing oil rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, known for its ability to moisturize and condition the lips.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, conditioning
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Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E, it acts as an antioxidant to protect the skin and product from oxidative damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Generally well-tolerated.
Fragrance
Badness
4.0 / 10
A synthetic flavoring agent that provides a vanilla-like scent. Can be a potential allergen for some.
Usually helps with
Scent
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Potential for irritation in sensitive individuals.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic ester that contributes to the smooth texture and emollience of the product.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, texture
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A fat-soluble form of Vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Generally well-tolerated.
Skin Conditioning
Badness
2.0 / 10
An extract from a type of seaweed, it is believed to have skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
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Generally well-tolerated.
Colorant
Badness
2.0 / 10
Used as a colorant to achieve specific shades in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Color
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Generally well-tolerated in cosmetic use.
Antioxidant
Badness
3.0 / 10
An antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and rancidity in fats and oils within cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Can be a potential irritant for some individuals.
Colorant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A white pigment used as a colorant in cosmetics.
Usually helps with
Color
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Generally well-tolerated.
Colorant
Badness
3.0 / 10
A red dye used to impart color to cosmetic products.
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Color
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Can cause staining or irritation in sensitive individuals.
Colorant
Badness
3.0 / 10
Red pigments used to provide color to lip products.
Usually helps with
Color
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Can cause staining or irritation in sensitive individuals.
Colorant
Badness
3.0 / 10
A red pigment used to provide color to cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Color
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Can cause staining or irritation in sensitive individuals.
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FAQ
The pH-activated formula means the color of the balm will subtly adjust to your lips' natural pH, creating a unique, sheer tint for each person.
It provides good hydration for everyday dryness. For severely dry or chapped lips, you might want to consider a more intensive lip treatment.
