I bought it and it was SUCH a splurge!
As some of you know especially from my Instagram, back in April while I was on stress leave, I decided to dedicate my beauty budget for the rest of 2024 to one brand and that brand was dior! I was browsing Instagram and started seeing some of their new releases, events and GWP and it made me go back to my old Dior press samples and reminisce. In doing so, I realized that I had been neglecting a VERY good brand with quality formulations and of course, FANTASTIC packaging. Over the years, I’ve grown tired of Sephora and their lack of customer service, so I’ve been purchasing all of my Dior products almost exclusively at Holt Renfrew’s Dior counter. I like being able to shop at a Canadian department store and give the commission to a real person. I’ve also been rewarded with facials every month, invitations to exclusive events with Dior and GWP that are much better than what I’ve received at Sephora. Suffice it to say, I will continue to shop with Holt Renfrew!
It’s been a long time since I did a makeup post of this size! I used to review a lot of makeup collections and I miss doing that, so when I saw this year’s Dior Holiday collection and the gold royal motif packaging designed by Pietro Ruffo, I knew I would have to have a few pieces! I spent all my money on this collection (no more press packs for me) and it wasn’t cheap, but like I said, all my money is going here now, so I have no regrets!
Dior Palette Couture Eyeshadow Palette Limited Edition
The other really beautiful thing about this palette is the metal clasp with “Christian Dior” on the front. Pull it down to reveal holiday goodness!
I will say that Dior does the metallic shadow VERY well with the consistently pigmented shadows and the overspray actually remains intact despite my swatches! All the shadows here are creamy and show up in one go. The purple was the least soft, but it was still patch-free and creates a great smoky eye. My favorites are obviously the neutral brown tones, but I want to try using the metallic red at some point!
Dior 5 Couleurs Limited Edition at 863 Prom Night
I initially chose this fifth one because it matched my purple hair a little more. Taupe shades surround a metallic silver heart for a festive look and when I tried that silver, I fell in love with the pigmentation and how creamy the texture was. I’ve even used it as an all-over shadow with a little bit of that purple/gray (bottom left corner) as the outer V.
All five shades show up beautifully and the taupe shades are perfect for every day at work. Overall, I found this palette easier to use than I thought and I wore the metallic silver shade more comfortably than I thought!
Dior 5 Couleurs Limited Edition in 643 Golden Masquerade
I chose Golden Masquerade as an afterthought while I was seeing it in the boutique and thought it would be an easier palette to use since the shades were a little more neutral. With the exception of the matte burgundy shade, all the other shades are quite muted. I thought these shades would clash with my current purple hair, but since they weren’t as intense as I expected, they ended up brightening my eyes and face instead of dramatizing them.
As much as I like the packaging, the high gloss cases are the worst because they get dirty very quickly. They always look pretty ugly once you start wearing them, so I wish they had a pattern.
Lumière 114 and Soir de Bal 641
Dior Addict Fashion Lipstick Case in Grand Bal
I HAD to have this limited edition Dior Addict case! I know they’re a huge money grab because then you need to buy a lipstick separately, but what I’ve been doing is just swapping the two shades I have between my cases.
Rouge Dior Forever Liquid Sequins in Dreams 100 and Dazzle 323
These liquid lipsticks already exist in these shades, but for the holidays a “sequin” finish is added, which is when you press your lips together to reveal a hint of glitter. The formula is super gentle and a dream to apply, but OMG they are so drying, especially when working in the heat! I always have to apply gloss or balm on top, which defeats the purpose of a long-wearing lipstick, but I find them too drying after the initial moisture wears off. Can you imagine that I then have dry lips WITH shine! It’s kind of a nightmare and I’m so sad they weren’t more hydrating and the shades and initial feel were lovely!
Forever Couture Luminizer in 002 Corail Lumiere
There were two shades of this powder highlighter, but I found the coral shade more interesting and I was really more interested in the beautiful packaging. The overspray is also pretty solid, so even with swatches, the pattern didn’t disappear!
I like that it’s not too shiny and looks very warm on the skin. While I don’t wear highlighter regularly, I love mixing coral/orange blush with pink highlighters.
And there you have it! My last big review of 2024 and I think I managed to come out with a BANG! Did you end up buying anything from the Dior Holiday collection?
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