If last week's make-up obsession was Yves Saint Laurent then this week it is most definitely Dior! Aside from the sheer futuristic beauty of the packaging the new Dior products are both functional and fabulous for Spring/Summer. The latest lip products work on two levels- firstly, and most obviously, injecting a pop of colour, but secondly, providing an additional beauty boosting function. The lighter pink lipstick on the bottom is Lip Glow Colour Reviver Balm. This acts like a glorified chapstick/lipbalm or a less heavy version of Elizabeth Arden's famous Eight Hour lip treatment but simultaneously gives a subtle hue of pink. The moisturising effects of this balm last for several hours therefore making it an essential beach/pool bag item for this summer, especially as it has SPF 10. The top vermillion shade lipstick is Dior Addict High Shine lipstick in Designer Coral (154). If you are looking for the perfect shade of red/orange to give that much needed burst of colour into your days of overcast British 'summer' then this is it. The colour is strong but not overpowering, and the creamy texture make it moisturising but long lasting. I think it is a perfect toned down version of the beauty looks from Prada's S/S10 catwalk:
If, however, you are looking for a lipstick with a bit more punch then try MAC lipstick in 'Morange', but do not wear with a strong tan otherwise there won't be enough of a colour contrast between your skin tone and lip colour!!
The lipgloss at the top left is Lip Maximizer Collagen Activ- a lip plumping treatment. There are a lot of products out there claiming to enhance the thickness of your lips without drastic measures and a lot of them fail to live up to your expectations. This Dior version is no different. It is glossy, but not overly sticky, gives a slight sheen and makes your lips tingle but I'm afraid any plumping effects are marginal.
The last product is the new Dior Show Extase mascara. The promises of this product are definitely kept. The brush is thick and shaped like a wave so it covers your lashes from root to tip with strong black ink. Unlike the YSL version which offers similar thickening effects but only works when layered with another mascara this Dior one looks great when used on its own and doesn't give you a clogged up or 'spider-legs' effect. Definitely worth a try if you want extra volume on your lashes.
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