Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links and the products featured were provided for review.Dior just dropped its
Summer 2023 Collection and it's inspired by the sunny vibes of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc at the French Riviera. Highlighting the harmony of sandy golds, warm corals, and azure blues, the collection is available now online and in stores. I have reviews and swatches of the entire collection to share with you today. To see all the beautiful products, click......
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| Dior | Summer 2023 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette in "233 Eden-Roc" |
Dior | Summer 2023 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette (C$80 for 7 g):Available in two color harmonies, the Dior 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette for Summer 2023 is pressed with the Christian Dior name in an intricate nautical style. "
233 Eden-Roc" features a warm opal white, a soft copper, a soft golden brown, a medium brown, and a deep navy blue. All five shimmery shades are wonderfully smooth and pigmented.
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| Dior | Summer 2023 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette in "233 Eden-Roc" |
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| Dior | Summer 2023 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette in "533 Rivage" |
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533 Rivage" offers a cool opal white, a yellow-gold, a soft orange, a sandy brown, and a warm taupe. Again, all five shades are shimmery and beautifully pigmented.
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| Dior | Summer 2023 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette in "533 Rivage" |
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| Dior | Summer 2023 Forever Natural Bronze |
Dior | Summer 2023 Forever Natural Bronze (C$72 for 9 g):Probably the most eye-catching item from the collection is the Forever Natural Bronze. Housed in a round beige compact with a soft padded lid adorned in a raffia-inspired fabric, these are pressed powder bronzers embossed with the Dior logo. Available in six shades, the bronzer is formulated with wild pansy extract to maintain skin moisture. I don't use bronzers so I'm no expert but the Forever Natural Bronze formulation feels very silky and applies smoothly with no patching.
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| Dior | Summer 2023 Forever Natural Bronze |
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| Dior | Summer 2023 Forever Natural Bronze |
I have four of the six shades swatched below and while they look distinct in the pan, the colors look pretty similar once swatched on the skin. Therefore, to find your perfect shade I would really recommend testing them out in person. All four shades I have here are matte with no shimmers or sparkles.
002 Light Bronze: This is a soft neutral bronze designed for lighter skin tones.
003 Soft Bronze: With a warmer tone, this is a medium bronze.
004 Tan Bronze: This is a taupe bronze with a cooler undertone.
005 Warm Bronze: This is a neutral medium bronze.
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| Dior | Summer 2023 Forever Natural Bronze |
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| Dior | Skin Mattifying Paper |
Dior | Skin Mattifying Paper (C$44 for 100 Sheets):I'm not sure if this product is actually part of the Summer 2023 Collection but I received it with the other products so I thought I'd share it here. Housed in a soft padded matte black case secured shut with an elastic strap, these blotting papers almost look like a little notebook. Each sheet of paper is printed with the iconic Dior logo. There is a mirror inside for on-the-go blotting but I'm a bit disappointed that Dior doesn't offer any refill packs. I definitely can't recommend dropping $44 on blotting papers but if you are bougie AF, then these will go great with your Dior handbag!
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| Dior | Skin Mattifying Paper |
Dior | Summer 2023 Rouge Dior Colored Lip Balm (C$55 for 3.5 g):The new collection introduces one new shade of the Rouge Dior Colored Lip Balm called "
337 Rose Brume", which is a gorgeous petal pink. Housed in a refillable case, the balm is sheer but moisturizing, although it's not as nourishing as petroleum-based balms. Formulated with extracts of peony, pomegranate flower, Barbary fig blossom and red hibiscus flower, the tinted balm has a soft floral scent. The formulation does cling to dry patches so it's best to prep with a lip scrub. Lastly, the balm's longevity is lackluster. The color fades with light eating and drinking so expect regular re-applications.
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| Dior | Summer 2023 Rouge Dior Floral Care Lip Balm in "337 Rose Brume" |
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| Dior | Summer 2023 Rouge Dior Floral Care Lip Balm in "337 Rose Brume" |
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| Dior | Summer 2023 Dior Vernis |
Dior | Summer 2023 Dior Vernis (C$39 for 10 ml):Four limited edition Dior Vernis nail polish shades are available as a part of this collection. "007 Jasmin" is a classic white cream. The formulation is patchy and slightly uneven, not unexpected for white polishes. Nevertheless, this is not a shade I would recommend.
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| Dior | Summer 2023 Dior Vernis in "007 Jasmin" | 3 Coats |
A soft pastel orange with a light scatter of gold iridescence, "
333 Rivage" was also surprisingly sheer and slightly difficult to work with. I had to use three or more coats on some nails to attain a completely even and smooth coverage.
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| Dior | Summer 2023 Dior Vernis in "333 Rivage" | 3-4 Coats |
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513 Solar Bronze" is a lovely soft gold packed with both gold and silver shimmers. The formulation is nice and even. Two coats provide a mostly full coverage.
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| Dior | Summer 2023 Dior Vernis in "513 Solar Bronze" | 2 Coats |
Last but not least is "
909 Eden-Roc". This is a stunning navy blue packed with blue shimmers. The formulation is sheerer than expected for a color this dark. However, two coats provide nice and even coverage.
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| Dior | Summer 2023 Dior Vernis in "909 Eden-Roc" | 2 Coats |
Availability:
Dior is available at
Dior,
Sephora, Hudson's Bay, select Shoppers Drug Mart, Holt Renfrew, and
Nordstrom.
