Dior Chérie Spring 2013 Collection

I was elated when I heard news of Dior's release of their Spring 2013 makeup collection from BestThingsInBeauty. After seeing the swatches of the Chérie Bow Blush, I knew I had to have it. Prior to rushing out the door and hauling it to the mall, I checked-out a post from Sandra of 15StepsThenABeautyBlog. Sandra, who had just posted about her love for one of the new lipsticks in the collection, #436/ #457 Candide, is the enabler of this purchase. That was it.. all it took.. sold.

       **        Some posts are showing this same shade as #436 Candide and some are showing #457 Candide.. mine is #457. I'm not sure if this has something to do with different countries?...Keep that in mind if you find yourself needing this lippie.

From the collection I decided to pick up the Chérie Bow Blush in #729 Dior Pink Happiness and the Dior Addict Lipstick in #457 Candide.

Dior Pink Happiness is the perfect medium pink. It really livens up the complexion to a nice flush. The blush is divided into two parts; one the medium pink semi-matte blusher, and the other a shimmery version of the same pink. When combined they make a slightly sheeny beautifully natural blush.

If you run at the faintest whisper of the word “shimmer”, don't be alarmed! The effect this blush gives the complexion is more of a sheen and not that of a...shimmery glitter ball, if you will. This blusher would suit most skin tones and types, and be appropriate for all ages. It can easily be built up to compliment the deepest of skin tones as well as applied with a light hand to add glow to those of us with porcelain skin.

Candide is a great neutral, sheer, glossy pink that will look amazing on most skin tones. It's the perfect spring pink.  The formula of Dior Addicts reminds me of a glossier version of my beloved Chanel Rouge Coco Shines... and Maybelline Color Whispers (previous post), but it's slightly more pigmented. It lasted about 3 hours on me before needing to be reapplied.

I think both of these products would be great additions to anyone’s makeup bag. If I had to choose one I would say the lipstick is a must but the blush.. I'm sure you could find less expensive dupes for, but hey... it's Dior.

Have you tried any pieces from the collection?

J'adore Dior

Maybelline Color Whispers - Review and Swatches

  

      You may have noticed that this past year the cosmetics industry became immersed in producing hybrid lip products. At counters and drug-stores alike, you can now find glossy stains, balm/lipstick hybrids, and even a combination of the two... balm stains. While I've yet to try any stains, I have had my share of trials with the ever-rampant balm/lipstick hybrids. This form of lip product can be found across all price ranges and all brands... everyone from Chanel to Revlon have their own spin on this same concept. 

     A few I've tried include the YSL Sheer Candies, Chanel Rouge Coco Shines (Favorite!), Clinique Chubby Sticks, Dior Show, and Revlon Lip Butters (yuck). I've enjoyed all, aside from the lip butters, but at price ranges from $34-$16 a pop it's hard go out and buy every color that suits your fancy. Thats where Maybelline steps in! Earlier this month Maybelline New York launched their version of the balm-lipstick hybrid, the Color Whispers. 

     Maybelline describes them as, “Dare to Whisper. Truly translucent gel-color with pure color pigments suspended in a weightless gel. No heavy waxes or oils. Soft-sexy gel color.” The line includes twenty shades... yes 20! ranging from the barest of nudes to deep on-trend berry tones. At prices ranging from $5 (Target)-$7 (Walgreens), these babies are much more bank account friendly than their higher-end counter parts. I was able to score 8 of them *hangs head in shame* from Walgreens at BOGO 50% off.

 

Impressions:

   These remind me so much of my beloved Chanel Rouge Coco Shines. From texture, firmness, and color pay off I'd even venture to say that they could pass as dupes. In fact, I did happen to find two dupes of the Coco Shines that I own with the Whispers that I picked up, so there could be many more. These glide on effortlessly and are extremely easy to apply. I can throw these in my handbag and apply on the go without using a mirror and having to worry about precision. The color payoff is equally comparable to the CRCS's and wear time is about the same. Approximately 2-3 hours without touch-ups. Touch-ups is a hard word to use there... let's just say “slap back on”...They really are easy! I love, love, love these! Way-to-go Maybelline!

Photos & Swatches:

     Rose Of Attraction is a good mix of medium pink and berry tones. On my fair skin, this shade is just slightly more pink than my natural lip color. I like to apply this color with a bit of One Size Fits Pearl on top to mute the color a tad.

     Pink Possibilities name is a little deceiving... This color is a warmer medium pink that leans slightly coral on the lips, and looks coral in the tube. This color would look amazing in Spring, especially with a tan... which I will never have..ever. *Red hair don't care*

     One Size Fits Pearl is an incredibly sheer peach tone with slight shimmer and very little color payoff. As mentioned above, I use this color to sheer out some of the more bold colors to make them more wearable on my skin tone. This is one of the colors I was able to find as a dupe for Chanel Rouge Coco Shine #68 Candeur. I've noticed no difference in wear or color payoff between the two.

     Pin Up Peach is an orangey-red peach with hints of coral and slight gold shimmer. This color would also look great during Spring & Summer with a tan.

     Coral Ambition is... well, what I would consider to be the least coral of the bunch. This is very orange based “coral” to me.. with a peach undertone. I can see this looking great on someone with a medium-deep skin with yellow undertones. 

     MadeItMauve is a medium mauve shade that leans a little deeper.. almost a berry tone. This is a great more sheer alternative to the “oxblood” fad if you're scared of blood stained lips and the maintenance that accompanies them.

      Petal Rebel is a very cool toned pink that definitely does not suite my skin tone, but would look great on a medium-deep skin with yellow undertones. Think of it as a sheer version of a perfect Barbie pink.

     I saved the best for last-- Lust For Blush is one of those “your lips but better” shades that typically look good on everyone. It's sheer but can be built-up for a great nude lip. This is my favorite of the bunch and would be the first I would tell someone to try. It's a MUST HAVE. Above you can see it swatched next to Chanel Rouge Coco Shine #52 Fetiche. Lust For Blush is slightly more sheer, but the color is the same. I'm elated to have found a drugstore dupe for this $34 love of mine.

Have you tried any of the Color Whispers? Which ones are your favorites?