Dior

Dior Beauty’s Spring collection has arrived with some fresh and luminous glowing pieces, all perfect for a makeup refresh this year. I picked up a number of pieces including the newly reformulated Addict Lip Glow Oils, Forever Skin Bronze Sticks, several cheek products and Dior’s newest fragrance launch. After spending some time to test everything extensively, I finally have my review today!

New Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil

Dior reformulated the Addict Lip Glow Oil ($42 each, Dior, Sephora, Nordstrom, Ulta Beauty) and they now come in slightly different texture with three finishes.

• Juicy has a glass like shine with a transparent kind of finish + tint
• Glaze has more pigment with a soft color payoff
• Sparkly has a glittery finish with tiny micro sparkles

These are designed to be pH reactive but most of them stayed true to the tube color on my lips. Sparkly and Juicy colors pull sheer on me while the Glaze formula is more pigmented with medium coverage.

The new formula feels slightly thinner making them easier and more comfortable to wear on my lips. They still have that cushiony oil feel with intense shine. I also find them more hydrating than the original version.

My favorites are Latte, Black Cherry, Cherry, Minty and Fizzy Pink (this one is exclusive to Dior.com).

Dior Addict Eau de Parfum

The new Dior Addict Eau de Parfums ($98 to $120) are bright, fun and youthful. They scents are more like a body splash rather than a super potent perfume, but they still have really good lasting power on my skin. Rosy Glow is hands down my personal favorite (I’ve already used up an entire bottle).

• Rosy Glow has rose and lychee. It’s fruity fresh and creamy
• Peachy Glow is sweet one like peaches and cream with sweet vanilla notes and jasmine
• Purple Glow is a fruity raspberry kind of scent.

Backstage Rosy Glow Blush

I picked up four of the cheek products in the collection, all of these appear to be Dior.com exclusives in the US.

I’ve been really loving the Backstage Rosy Glow Blushes ($42 each, Dior.com). The new shades in Ultra Pink and Orange Fizz are both stunning! Ultra Pink is very bright and seems to be more pigmented than the rest of the colors in this formula. This requires a bit more blending for me. Orange Fizz is the softer option. It’s an orange peach but it blends out to a more natural peachy look.

Spring Cheek Colors

Dior Forever Glow Luminizer in Sugar Cane ($55, Dior.com) is one of the most unique highlighters I have ever tried. It’s so unique with a champagne base that flashes pink and blue in an almost duochrome kind of way. I thought it might be a little too trendy for me but I really love the way that shimmer shifts on the skin.

The new shade of Rouge Blush in Candyfloss ($51, Dior.com) is also a winner for me. This has an embossed powder overlay with the Dior logo lettering, but underneath is a soft peach color. The application on my cheeks shows a little bit more glow due to the overspray but the actual powder underneath still has some micro glitter flecks throughout. On my cheeks it looks more satiny/matte than shimmery but the shimmer is noticeable in a very subtle way. I am really glad this shows up on my skin!

Forever Skin Bronze

The Dior Forever Skin Bronze Bronzing Balm Sticks ($52 each, Dior, Sephora, Nordstrom, Ulta) are probably the best bronzing sticks I’ve tried. I feel like the warmth in these make them more wearable on my skin tone. I usually wear Shade 03 Light Medium but I am more in my winter skin tone right now. Shade 04 shows up better for a more bronzed look.

The Forever Skin Bronzer is are sheerer than the Dior Contour Sticks so they are easier to blend out for a natural look. I also think the colors are much easier to wear compared to the contour sticks. The packaging is fun with the texturized tube.

Below wearing the Bronze Stick in Shade 4 and Sugar Crush Lips

Sugar Crush Lips

There are two lip colors in a pale shimmery champagne called Sugar Crush in the Dior Addict formula ($48, Dior.com) and Addict Lip Maximizer ($42, Dior.com). I love a good shimmer, but I would say these are a pass due to the sheer finish. The shimmer is noticeable but a little too subtle for my taste.

That wraps up my Dior spring haul! I think this is the best spring launch so far this year.

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.

Dior revamped their Backstage Rosy Glow Powder Blush again and added some new additions with a Backstage Rosy Glow Blush Stick and Addict Lip Butter. I hauled nearly all the shades to review and try and after testing these extensively I finally have my review. I think there are some hits with the new launch but I also think there are some definite passes. You can find these launches out now at Dior, Sephora, Nordstrom, Ulta Beauty and all other Dior Beauty retailers (the blush stick is exclusive to Dior and Sephora right now).

Backstage Rosy Glow Powder Blush

The Backstage Rosy Glow Powder Blushes ($40 each) have been reformulated a few times already but I have to say I’m really impressed with the latest version. I didn’t have any issues with the previous variations but the newest one has a much better texture that’s easier to blend with better color payoff.

001 Pink is still one of the best baby pink blushes I’ve tried. It’s supposed to be ph-reactive but it really doesn’t shift in color on my skin. It’s a cool toned pink I think works well layered on top of other creams.

103 Toffee is a new shade in the lineup and it’s another winner. The powder has some gold shimmer which I kinda wish they didn’t add, but I do really love the neutral beige tone on the skin. The shimmer isn’t frosty but it is noticeable on the skin.

012 Rosewood is a dusty rose color. I think of this more along the lines of a fall/winter shade but I think it’s a great rose neutral that will work with a wide range of skintones. This one has a tiny bit of glow but isn’t very shimmery.

077 Candy is a coral pink with gold shimmer. It almost reminds me of the NARS Orgasm blush with the pink/gold shift. I love this one. Out of all the shades I think this is my favorite.

063 Pink Lilac is a soft lilac pastel. I really wanted it to work but with my tan skin it pulls a little chalky. I think I can make it work with some layering on top of other cream blush colors but for now, I prefer the older formula over this new one in this particular color

015 Cherry is well outside of my comfort zone for a blush, but I decided to be adventurous and try it anyways. I think it can work with a light hand. I prefer this color on the lips versus the cheeks but it’s still a very pretty one and fun for summer.

Backstage Rosy Glow Stick

I have mixed feelings about the Backstage Rosy Glow Sticks ($44 each). I think the concept is a nice one but they are too dewy for my skin to wear in hot humid weather alone without setting with some kind of powder. All of these match the coordinating powder versions but once blended they are very sheer on the skin. There is enough pigment that you can see them (except for Toffee which matches my skintone).

They are also heavily scented like root beer. It’s a fun kind of scent and doesn’t irritate my skin or nose, but if you’re sensitive to fragranced products this is a definite no. I would have loved these if the formula wasn’t dewy or more long wearing.

If you have dry skin or love a balmy glow for the cheeks I think you will love these. For me, I can only wear them if I layer a powder on top. I usually wear some kind of powder blush on top of creams anyways but I don’t see myself reaching for these often.

Out of all the shades I think Rosewood and Candy are the best ones.

Addict Lip Butter

Last we have a look at the Addict Lip Butters ($40 each). I think I could have easily given these an A rating if they gave us more product or something more special. A number of you had some serious rants about these being 1/2 filled. I do think there needs to be some kind of gap in the squeeze tube to accommodate the product from causing the tube to explode but I also think Dior could have done better and given us more product. I rarely look at ounces or grams etc. for makeup products but I agree with the rants on this one. With these tiny tubes I can easily see it being used up in a matter of a few weeks.

Size issues aside, I do think the gloss formula is a really nice one. It feels smooth and comfortable on the lips. Pigment is on the sheer side but the colors are pretty, however the only shade I think really stands out to me is the Glazed Lavender. The others I think can be easily duped by e.l.f., Maybelline, Summer Fridays, Fenty and so many other brands at a much better price point with quality and performance that is just as good if not better.

Here are the colors on with each color family. Some of them I swatched both the blush stick and powder separately, some I layered together. I am still a match to the Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick in 3N.

Wearing the Pink Backstage Rosy Blush Glow Stick vs Backstage Rosy Glow Powder Blush and Glazed Pink Lip Butter

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Wearing the Toffee Backstage Rosy Blush Glow Stick vs Backstage Rosy Glow Powder Blush and Toffee Lip Butter

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Wearing the Candy Backstage Rosy Blush Glow Stick with Backstage Rosy Glow Powder Blush layered on top and the Addict Lip Glow Balm in Candy

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Wearing the Pink Lilac Backstage Rosy Blush Glow Stick with Backstage Rosy Glow Powder Blush layered on top and the Glazed Lilac Lip Butter

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Below wearing the Rosewood Backstage Rosy Glow Blush Stick vs Backstage Rosy Glow Powder Blush and Lip Maximizer in Rosewood

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Wearing the Cherry Backstage Rosy Glow Blush Stick with Cherry Backstage Rosy Glow Powder Blush on top and Lychee Lip Butter

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Overall I think the Backstage Rosy Glow Powder Blush is a winner for formula, but if you already own the colors in the older formulas I don’t think you need to get the new ones. I think Candy and Toffee are the best shades.

For me the blush sticks are more novel than practical. I will most likely wear one for date nights or special occasions but I don’t see them as being everyday blushes for me.

The Lip Butters will be used up entirely but I get way more excited about lip launches from other brands like Summer Fridays or Laneige.

You can find these launches out now at Dior, Sephora, Nordstrom, Ulta Beauty, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and all other Dior Beauty retailers (the blush stick is exclusive to Dior and Sephora right now).

Dior Beauty added three new color themes to their Rosy Glow Blush, Lip Maximizer, Lip Glow Oil and Lip Glow lineup in Pink Lilac, Poppy Coral and Bronzed Glow. I love these matching sets for makeup and I picked up two of the colors. Today I have a look at Pink Lilac which I think is so beautiful.

They have Pink Lilac in:

• Rosy Glow Blush ($40)
• Addict Lip Maximizer ($40)
• Addict Lip Glow Oil ($40)
• Addict Lip Glow Balm ($40)

Also while not part of the set, they added a new Addict Lipstick in Dior Lilac 391 ($46). It’s a limited-edition shade you can still find it at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s. I added a swatch of this to the review since it’s a similar color theme.

Rosy Glow Blush

The Rosy Glow Blush in Pink Lilac is a sheer soft lilac color with a subtle hint of pink. It’s a sheer color but I love the subtle tint it adds to the skin. On me I do have to pack it on for it to show up. It brightens slightly on my skin within a minute or so. It has a similar vibe to the Pink color in swatches, but Pink Lilac is noticeably cooler-toned.

Addict Lip Maximizer + Lip Glow

I really love both the new Pink Lilac Addict Lip Maximizer + Lip Glow Balm. I actually like them more than I expected. With the milky finish of the gloss I thought there might be a chance it would look streaky or be too pale but it has just the right amount of pastel to it. The Lip Glow Balm is another surprise. The color reviving quality is there so it brightens on my lips but it doesn’t turn fuchsia. Both have a minty scent to them.

Below wearing the Lip Maximizer. I didn’t get a swatch photo of the Balm but you can see it in action on my lips here.

Addict Lip Glow Oil

It’s been a while since I tried the Addict Lip Glow Oil because I found it too thick for my taste and all the colors look pretty much the same. This has a pretty flushed pink glow although if you own any of the others I don’t think this is a must. For an oil I still find the formula to be a little too thick for me and I prefer the Guerlain Lip Oils but the Dior one is still very good.

Addict Lipstick in Dior Lilac + New Cases

The Dior Addict Lipstick in Dior Lilac is a sheer lilac pink. There is some shimmer to it but it’s not frosty. I think the color is pretty but it’s very pale on my lips so it’s borderline a little too pale, it works right now but if I get a tan I suspect it will be too light in color. There’s almost no lasting power so it’s one you need to reapply frequently. I am happy to own it as I think it’s a fun fresh color for spring. I do wish the lasting power was a little longer and that the pigment wasn’t as sheer. Still I think it’s beautiful.

Dior also added new Addict Lipstick Cases which are the best ones they’ve launched yet. I splurged on the Rosemania and Pink Oblique.

Le Baume

One last thing I wanted to is the new launch in the Dior Le Baume. They added two new ones since the initial launch. One is packaged in a Pink Houndstooth pattern, this is the same formula as the original, just in pink packaging. Another is Scented in the J’Adore scent which is a beautiful fresh, bright floral (just like the perfume, but soft).

I still have yet to try the unscented version on the lips but I really like both for the hands. It’s a very lightweight non-sticky formula that lightly hydrates and smooths the hands.

I think the J’adore scent is such a beautiful one.

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That wraps up my Dior Lilac haul review. You can find the collection now at Dior Beauty and Sephora. I’ll be sharing thoughts on Poppy Coral soon!