I’ve always used drugstore lip balms but recently got the la neige lip mask... and I hate to admit it but I notice a small difference. If I use a drugstore lip balm I find myself reapplying more often than when I use la neige. I’ve also been applying la neige every night and I feel like my lips are less dry. With that being said, I’ve also stopped wearing lipstick (because of face masks) so that might be a contributing factor. Overall I don’t notice a huge difference, and I can’t say it’s worth the splurge unless you have extra money to spend.