Dior Summer 2023 Makeup Collection has arrived and it has one of my favorite shades - blue!
It is a bold color story in my view but at the same time very chic and wearable. I picked up quite a few to create a cohesive summer look. Scroll down for some swatches, reviews, and a makeup look.
Dior 5 Couleurs Couture 233 Eden Roc ($65, Dior)
Essentially, this is a neutral brown palette. But the deep blue makes it so much more interesting and versatile. I know some feel discouraged to wear blue eyeshadows but this particular shade has depth and a muted grey undertone that doesn't look too bright or harsh.
The formulation reminds me of the last year's Dior Summer collection eye palette. I would describe it as a softer and slightly more powdery satin. Overall, it is slightly less pigmented compared to the last year's but it still is fairly well pigmented. And it is definitely different from the core collection or the velvet formulation.
I think it would have been amazing if the blue was a strong metallic but every shade in this palette has a subtle satin sheen, which makes a lot of sense since this is part of a summer collection. Even if you don't like blue, this palette is still an amazing option for dependable neutrals.
Dior Forever Couture Luminizer 002 Coral Cruise ($50, Dior)
Coral Cruise is described as "an iridescent coral pink" according to Dior. It is a gorgeous peachy highlighter with a champagne shift. I can use this as a light shimmery blush and in fact, this is my favorite way to wear some of the deeper Luminizer shades from the range.
The finish and the texture are consistent with the core collection. Dior Luminizer is one of my favorite highlighter formulations - the glow is noticeable but it is never too much.
Since it has the same number as the last year's LE Luminizer, I was worried Coral Cruise might be identical to 002 Pink Riviera or even Coral Glow from the core collection. You can see in this comparison swatch that they are all different. Pink Riviera would be my favorite out of the three and I consider Coral Glow more of a real blush since it has more base color, but all three are unique and loved in my collection!
Dior Vernis 909 Eden-Roc ($30, Dior)
Dior Addict Lip Maximizer 014 Shimmer Macadamia ($40, Dior)
I mean, I had to pick up this intense metallic blue nail polish, right? It makes such a good complement to the eyeshadow palette. There are 3 limited shades of Lip Maximizers in this collection but they are not yet available on the Dior website, so I purchased Shimmer Macadamia instead. It works perfectly with the rest of the collection plus I've been wanting to add a neutral shade to my Lip Maximizer collection.
A few closeups on the nail color:
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And here is the first makeup look I did with this collection:
(There are bronzers in the limited edition packaging in this collection but I did not pick them up since I already own the 004 shade. The canvas packaging is very chic and pretty but prone to get dirty with use plus there are no new shades.)
I kept it mostly neutral and used the blue shade to line and define. I also tried a different look featuring the blue shade as the main and it works well. I want to highlight the peachy shade and the blue and create a brighter look as well. This palette is quite versatile as I mentioned.
Overall, I think it is a beautiful collection with a well thought out color stories and solid performance. If you want something a bit unusual yet still wearable for this summer, I'd highly recommend this collection.
Dior Summer 2023 Makeup Collection is available at:
I am also showcasing a different makeup look in my review video:
Thanks for being here. What do you think of the new Dior Summer makeup collection?
*I purchased the makeup collection with my own money. This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for choosing to use them.
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