Dior released four new Vernis Nail Polishes in Lili, Star, Diorette and Spring ($25 each) with the launch of the Rouge Dior Baumes. I bought all four shades and have Lili #121 to share with you today. Lili is a cream beige nude with a very slight hint of pink undertone. Many nudes are sheer or have a difficult-to-work-with formula requiring three coats. Lili is one of the most pigmented nudes I’ve ever swatched before. The first coat will look a bit uneven, but it levels out to the perfect nude with the second coat. As Mostly Sunny noted in her review, finding a flattering nude polish can be challenging. My recent swatch testing with Chanel Intention was a fail for my skin tone. Dior Lili on the other hand is a different shade of nude and naturally flattering. It’s not too pale, not too dark and has enough pink in it to prevent it from looking yellowish.
Swatches below with two coats, this week I used Deborah Lippman Rehydrating Base Coat and Chanel Top Coat in conjunction with Dior Lili (my nail care favorites rounded up here).
My order of nail wheels finally arrived (yay!) so I have some comparisons for you, both sets are the same colors, just different lighting.
Shown on the wheel:
Christian Louboutin Nudes in Sweet Charity and Just Nothing
Marc Jacobs Runway Shades in 9 to 5 and Klute (reviewed here)
Burberry Nude Pink (swatched on hand here)
OPI Don’t Pretzel My Buttons
Chanel Django (discontinued)
Tom Ford Toasted Sugar (review here)
Tom Ford Sugar Dune (discontinued, review)
Dior Charnelle (discontinued, review)
Dior Yacht (review here)
Dior Incognito (swatched here)
Marc Jacobs Daisy (review here)
Even though I have a lot of nudes, I’m really happy with Dior Lili. I would say it’s pretty close to Burberry Nude Pink, the Dior is just a bit lighter in color and easier to apply. If you already own Charnelle, you might find it looks identical on the hands although Charnelle is sheerer in formula.
If you’ve seen my previous reviews on Dior nail polishes, you know I’m a huge fan of the formula for smooth application and high shine finishes. Lili #121 is no exception. If you’re in the market for a pale nude that isn’t too pale or beige, this one is worth looking into.
You can find Dior Lili at all Dior counters and beauty boutiques. It is listed as a limited-edition color but it looks like you can still find it easily now. Available online at Nordstrom, Sephora, Neiman Marcus, Saks and Dior.com.
What’s your perfect nude nail polish?
Ohhh! I like that one. I think that would work with my cool skin tone!
I think it's one of my perfect nudes.
Hey Sabrina, thanks so much for the link love!!! I headed over to the post the second I saw a photo of your Instagram, because I have a lot of love for it! Glad to hear you like it as well!
Many nudes I have tried are sheer and streaky, which is what makes this one extra special for me 🙂 The fact that it isn't too beige certainly helps as well, because I can't do straight-up beiges at all!
You are welcome – loved your post 🙂
Hi Sabrina,
What a surprising winter shade! Pale peachy nudes like Dior Lili seem so nice in theory, but it's hard for me to get them to work on my skin. I guess I'll admire from afar!
Hi Dovey, I agree peachy colors are hard for me to pull off too, this one worked out quite nicely!
Thanks for sharing this, Sabrina! I am definitely getting this. Dior is some of my most fave formula + color in nail polish.
Yay! I agree Dior's formula never fails me, especially with the latest formula. I hope you like Lili as much as I do 🙂
Hmmm…this is indeed a pretty one. I wanna try this!
oh i like this one! I feel like this would be the perfect nude color! in my opinion. Cause some nude colors are too dark or to light.
Hi Cher, I think it's the perfect in between for my medium skin 🙂
That's a really pretty nude
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My favorite nude is Ciate`s " My fair Lady". This one was an extra in the UK Glamour maybe 3 or 4 years ago. Unfortunately it was a limited editon and Ciate does not make it anymore.This color was perfect for me.The search for a dupe goes on….
Greetings from Germany
Oh no! I hate it when my favorites are discontinued 🙁
Are Dior nail polishes goos? Because I tried one some years ago and it lasted less that 2 days. Are they better now?
Lots of love, xx
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I've found Dior to always be good and never had issues with lasting power, the new gel shines are better than any other Dior formula. I like them with the Dior Gel coat or Chanel top coat to make it last.
Beautiful colour! Lilly xx http://alittlelilly.blogspot.nl
Thank you Lilly 🙂
Lili is beautiful! This is my favorite type of nude. Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
Hope you had a great thanksgiving too 🙂 I'm happy this one worked for me, I can never tell just from looking at the bottle because these kinds of colors always look so different on me than what I expect!
Happy Thanksgiving to you Sabrian.
You are right, it is not easy to find the nude color that is flattering. A lot of them really age my hand. I am wondering how does this Dior compared to YSL Beige Leger. Thanks
Daisy
Thanks Daisy, happy belated thanksgiving to you too. I had the YSL ready to compare but it was so much darker it didn't seem like they were similar enough to compare. The YSL on me is more of a flesh pink nude against my skin while the Dior is a paler nude with more contrast.