Dior seems to be the winner this year with the most beauty launches that have won my heart. They launched a few new things recently including a new blurring pressed powder, new fragrance and lipsticks.
Dior Forever Nude Filter Powders
There are new pressed powders called the Dior Forever Nude Matte Filter and Nude Radiant Filter ($52 each). The Nude Matte Filter Powders come in six different shades. I opted for 02 Light for the foundation shades in 2.5N and 3N and it’s a great match. The powder has an ultra fine texture and has a beautiful natural finish. It sets naturally, blurs and adds just the slightest bit of pigment to even out the skin.
The Nude Radiant Filter comes in one shade which is an iridescent white in the compact. On my skin it applies very naturally without any frost and doesn’t leave any white cast. It gives the skin a very natural glow to give a subtle brightening effect.
I shared a demo application of the Nude Radiant Filter here.
Out of the two I think the Radiant Filter is the winner if I had to just pick one. The main downside is both of these have fragrance in them. I sometimes have issues with fragrance in foundation, but with powders I have no irritation. Luckily both of these worked for my skin but I’ve had a lot of readers message me telling me they could not wear these because of the fragrance.
If you want a similar effect but unscented, I recommend trying the NARS Light Reflecting line. They have this in both the pressed and loose versions and I think they are highly under-rated.
New Miss Dior Essence
One of the latest fragrance additions is the Miss Dior Essence which is a bolder more intense variation of the Miss Dior. I was thrilled to be able to partner with Bloomingdale’s to share a first look at this one on Instagram here. This one is noticeably more intense with a strong emphasis on the fruity jam blackberry notes. It’s very gourmand and sweet and I think it’s a fun darker twist on Miss Dior without being too dark. The dry down reveals more woody notes of oak which gives it a unique twist.
Rouge Dior On Stage
I’m always a sucker for new Dior lip launches. The newest for lips is their Rouge Dior On Stage ($48 each). These are ultra creamy opaque lipsticks packaged in a slim twist up tube. To me they are like a creamier thicker version of the NARS Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick. I really like the formula and love the colors although I do wish they had more neutrals and lighter options. The colors they launched seem to be more focused on the transition to the fall season. They have a glossy finish and because they are semi-thick they adhere really well to the lips. These have a floral powdery scent.
120 Iconic Rose is the perfect neutral pink on my lips (wearing this with the Blush Soft Filter in Petal)
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168 Copper Attraction is a reddish brick brown (wearing this with the Blush Soft Filter in Orchid)
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222 Confident Nude is a warm beige tan with a bit of brown (wearing this with the Blush Soft Filter in Orchid)
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226 Daring Blush is a bold warm pink rose (wearing this with the Blush Soft Filter in Petal)
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Overall love these new launches. My favorite is the Rouge Dior On Stage Lipstick in 120 Iconic Rose but I also love the other shades I picked. All available now. I bought mine from Dior. Fragrance gifted from Bloomingdale’s.
