The 5 Couleurs palette contains three beautiful shimmery golds, one more cooler toned, one neutral and the other warm with copper. There are also two mattes, a turquoise green and an azure blue.
The golds have a slightly crumbly texture to the touch but apply smooth, the mattes which I was worried might be chalky and dry are nothing of the sort and apply really well. All the shades blend really well.
The best aspect of this palette for me is the versatility of the shade depth. Used dry the pigment is softer and you can get a nice gentle wash of colour, however used wet and the mattes are beautifully vivid and the golds have a metallic foil look about them.
Swatched dry and then wet,
The Rouge Dior is a beautiful slightly warm, pinkish beige. It has a soft satin finish and a creamy moisturising feel.
This shade has become one of my favourites, I'm feeling somewhat aghast knowing that this shade is not one I'll be able to get again once I've used it up....holds precious Rouge Dior close....
Lastly we have the Dior Vernis in a sunny orange. This is not in the newer gel formula which is a shame as I do personally prefer that. However this does go on well with two coats, though I make sure to wear a top coat to get a longer wear.
The colour is unashamedly bright and looks very cheerful. I think this particular tone would work better on someone warm toned, but that said I do wear it as there is something very fun about it.
Overall I am really pleased with this set, its colourful, fun, yet well balanced in that there is nothing too out there for someone like myself to feel comfortable wearing.
The below site is really good, it shows the products being applied on a model,
www.diorbackstagebox.com
I bought this from http://www.harrods.com
Oh what a fun set! Wish we had anything remotely similar here, but I guess the market is just too small! The quint is very interesting. Never thought about combining baby blue with gold. And that Rouge Dior? Yum!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised how well the eye shadows went with one another. The set was well thought out, I wonder if they will make it more available as can see a lot of people being interested in this.
DeleteOh my word! That Rouge Dior is so pretty! What's the name?
ReplyDeleteIts called Printemps ete 2014 like the other items, its just such a perfect colour, why are the best things always limited ;)
DeleteOh i love the shades!! Swacthes are so beautiful and summery! And the nail polish goes well with the eyeshadow colors! It makes me wanna have summer right away like now and wear those bright colors!! :)
ReplyDeleteIt just screams Summer doesn't it, the colours all go so well together :)
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Its a great set and I am glad I decided to take the splurge :)
DeleteThe Dior palette isn't something you would normally pick out right but you know what it looks just gorgeous on you. I love the pop of baby blue on your eyes. I am drawn to the nail colour, it is so cheery and happy looking. What a great haul Clare! You must be so happy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, yes its definitely a departure from my normal shades, its just such a fun, happy set of colours :)
DeleteThat palette is stunning! I wish they sold that set here! :)
ReplyDeleteI did see it pop up a while back on http://www.dior.com, think its out of stock at the moment but might be worth keeping an eye out :)
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