Glow Paradise Balm-in-Lipstick
SUMMARY OF REVIEWS
L'Oreal Paris Glow Paradise Balm-in-Lipstick has a gel-like, cushiony texture that feels moisturizing and high-end, with a glossy shine and decent longevity according to several creators. However, Angie Kim reports the texture is thin and drying, leaving lips drier and color patchy with no longevity. It's a good everyday balm-lipstick hybrid for those who want hydration and shine, but may not suit those with dry lips.
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
- “These remind me so much of the Lancome Lelay Lacers”27:35–27:44
- “They have this unique formula where they feel more like a gel, but you get the shine from a gloss”27:57–28:03
- “They have the actual hydration aspect to them. So, they are actually moisturizing”28:16–28:23
- “I would honestly compare the moisturization sensation of these to be somewhat similar to a peptide lip treatment”28:39–28:43
- “They are so cushiony and they feel so high-end”28:53–28:58
- “Just go with the L'Oreal”29:10–29:12
- “They are pretty longwear in my opinion because they have that more kind of like gel-like formula”30:09–30:19
- Source: Drugstore makeup as good as high end - Aug 30, 2025
- “If you want kind of a hybrid between a balm and a lipstick, this one is great because has a nice shine to it”2:37–2:42
- “It just feels like a really great lip balm”2:44–2:46
- “If you want something for everyday on the go, just throw this in your purse”2:48–2:50
- “This formula is fantastic”2:50–2:52
- Source: Drugstore products that beat high-end, according to a formulator - Jan 25, 2026
MIXED / NEGATIVE
- “The texture is thin and drying, which basically gave it no longevity”10:59–11:05
- “It left my lips feeling drier, and the color became patchy as it wore off”11:05–11:10
- “This was a regretful purchase, and I'm happy to declutter it”11:10–11:14
- Source: Drugstore lip product declutter with swatches and reviews - May 22, 2026
WHAT CREATORS SAY
- Consensus
- 3.5 / 5 from 3 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Features
- Glossy (2) · Nourishing (2)
- ⚠ can feel drying / tight (1)
- ⚠ doesn't last / fades through the day (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- lipstick
- Finish
- glossy
- Shade
- —
- Key ingredients
- pomegranate extract, hyaluronic acid, argan oil, vitamin E
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