If your new Lumineer feels bulkier than the the first one, it's probably because not all the cement from the first one was removed and so the second one is placed over a "thicker" tooth. If color and texture are different, that's because different technicians fabricate...
Depends on the situation. Depends on what needs to be corrected. Depends on what patient's goal is. Depends on how much money the patient wants to spend. So many factors and need more specific scenario to answer your question for definitively.
Porcelain veneers, which Lumineers are categorized in, should not dry out your mouth. I have had porcelian veneers on my 6 front teeth for 12 years and have never had any problems with dry mouth. Maybe the people you have noticed licking their teeth are just admiring them with their...