Wednesday, 21 August 2013

Dior Fall Mystic Metallics: Bonne Etoile

Though the limited edition Bonne Etoile quad (£41) from the Fall Mystic Metallics collection looked very much high on drama, which doesn't fit in with the more natural make-up I am sporting these days, I knew I wouldn't be able to resist.


The palette is predominately cool toned and all shades have a varying degree of shimmer/metallic finishes. It contains a smoky deep olive, silver pewter with a hint of mauve, seafoam green, deep blue/teal and in the centre a slightly bronzed brown with a golden fleck.

This palette is high on drama and all shades combined give rather a glitzy look, I've used all shades below but its too high impact on me so I'll likely use no more than two shades at a time.


The shadows all have good pigment, blend beautifully with a good wear time.Though some shades are not the smoothest, this is still a high quality palette which has a much improved performance compared to the palettes from this years Spring and Summer collection.

So although I can't see this being an everyday palette for me, I'll be sure to  bring it out for moments when I want that bit more drama.

I bought this from Boots.
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12 comments:

  1. Liz (Beauty Reductionista)21 August 2013 at 15:38

    Yay! Looks beautiful on you. :)

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    1. Unknown22 August 2013 at 07:18

      Thank you, and thanks for your enticing review giving me no choice but to buy it ;)

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  2. Meeta22 August 2013 at 02:45

    This does look like a beautiful palette, which some lovely autumn colours and the eye look is lovely. Sometimes when I want something toned down a bit I blend UD Buck on top which mutes the shimmer down for a bit more softer look.

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    1. Unknown22 August 2013 at 07:20

      Thanks Meeta, I bet these colours would look stunning on you.I'll look into the UD Buck as that sounds really handy :)

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  3. Bellyhead22 August 2013 at 10:57

    Oh lovely, Clare. This is perfect and so pretty on your eyes!

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    1. Unknown23 August 2013 at 04:01

      Thank you :) I'm going to get the purple one as well I think and also liked the look of the trio with the mauvey silvers, spend,spend spend.. ;)

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  4. Unknown22 August 2013 at 13:04

    I haven't really fancied any new makeup for ages (yes, really!) but this is one item that really has caught my eye a lot recently. I had convinced myself that the eyeshadows wouldn't be smooth/pigmented enough, I guess I'm going to toss that argument out now, aren't I?! xx

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    1. Unknown23 August 2013 at 04:03

      Hello Jane,
      The pigment is definitely there,I don't think its an everyday type of palette but there are quite a few looks to be done with it.
      Have to say I have really missed you and really hope you will return to blogging one day xxx

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  5. MarciaF23 August 2013 at 20:15

    I love this palette and you did a fabulous job with it. It sold out in the US so quickly. An MA called me to tell me she had 3 and by the time I called her back to buy one, it was gone. Luckily I had mine but my poor friend didn't get it.

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    1. Unknown24 August 2013 at 13:00

      Thanks Marcia :) Thats a shame about it selling out before your friend could get it, that doesn't tend to happen with Dior in the UK but often Chanel seasonal releases will sell out.

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  6. Gummy @ Gummy Vision31 August 2013 at 11:31

    The more I see this the more I like it and want to go swatching for myself :-) Love the look you created!!

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    1. Unknown31 August 2013 at 12:24

      Thank you :) I still feel a bit overdone with all the shades on to be honest, but I know I would have regretted it had I not bought it :)

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