So it really does feel as if Summer is on the way, with the nice warm weather we've been having, and that long stretch in the evenings. I have to admit, it has me already planning my Summer parties in my "new backyard" (the one himself has promised to landscape for me), but more importantly it has me planning my make-up wardrobe for summer. This is my favourite time of year , not just because of the nicer weather, but because I love to see the fabulous bright collections that each cosmetic house launches. My perfect make-up partner for summer is Radiance Enhancing primers, Illuminating powders, Soft eye palettes, and always bright bold colours for the lips and nails.
Everything I want in a summer collection, is in the Dior Summer Collection 2011, Electric Tropics. This collection has stolen my make-up beating heart, and will more than likely leave a dent in my wallet. Now I am a big fan of Dior, their products are at the higher end of the market and so I know they are a little bit pricey, but what I love about them is that their products are very high quality, and thats something I always look for when i am buying products, especially when I am using them in my kit. This collection, in my opinion, is definitely Dior's nicest summer collection to date. This collection also seems to have more variety than previous collections. Dior seem to be really "upping" their game in this competitive market. The collection is bang on trend for this season with its perfect balance between Electric vibrant tones and Earthy neutral tones (top marks to Dior creative director Tyen on that one). So lets take a peek at this fabulous collection.
We start off with Diorskin Nude Healthy Glow. These are three Radiance Enhancing Fluids, the first is a Complexion Enhancer (which has a slight resemblance to their Capture Totale Radiance Enhancer, although obviously on a cheaper scale). I presume this, like the Nude Glow from last summers collection, can be either used under makeup as an enhancing primer, or on its own to give a gorgeous healthy glow to the skin. The other two are Healthy Glow Summer Fluids, a lighter alternative to foundation for the summer and are available in two colours. These will retail at around €44.
Next up, which I absolutely love the look of, is the Diorskin Nude Healthy Glow Pressed Powders. I am an absolute sucker for powders, I can never ever seem to have enough of them. These are beautiful, the benefits are of course the fact that they are mineral based powder, which are of course a lot more comfortable to wear on your skin in the sticky summer weather. They feature a unique woven design, which has been created to allow your cheeks to benefit from the perfect mix of colour. These powders have been designed to give your skin a beautiful natural healthy glow, and to enhance your fabulous sun kissed tan. They are available in two colours, Aurora and Sunset. Hmmm its hard to know which one I want more, i dont think i can justify buying them both *sobs*. Im guessing these will retail at around €42.
For the eyes, they have brought out two beautiful palettes in their famous 5 Colour Eye Shadow. These palettes look beautiful, I love Dior eye palettes, they have such strong pigmented colour, they have great lasting power, even without a primer, and are also extremely easy to blend for the pro and the non-pro. The colours in these palettes are colours to suit any eye colour, with beautiful golds, soft pinks, nudes, and defining dark browns. Two palettes to choose from, Rosy Nude no.534 or Rosy Tan no.754, these will retail at approx €54.
Everything I want in a summer collection, is in the Dior Summer Collection 2011, Electric Tropics. This collection has stolen my make-up beating heart, and will more than likely leave a dent in my wallet. Now I am a big fan of Dior, their products are at the higher end of the market and so I know they are a little bit pricey, but what I love about them is that their products are very high quality, and thats something I always look for when i am buying products, especially when I am using them in my kit. This collection, in my opinion, is definitely Dior's nicest summer collection to date. This collection also seems to have more variety than previous collections. Dior seem to be really "upping" their game in this competitive market. The collection is bang on trend for this season with its perfect balance between Electric vibrant tones and Earthy neutral tones (top marks to Dior creative director Tyen on that one). So lets take a peek at this fabulous collection.
We start off with Diorskin Nude Healthy Glow. These are three Radiance Enhancing Fluids, the first is a Complexion Enhancer (which has a slight resemblance to their Capture Totale Radiance Enhancer, although obviously on a cheaper scale). I presume this, like the Nude Glow from last summers collection, can be either used under makeup as an enhancing primer, or on its own to give a gorgeous healthy glow to the skin. The other two are Healthy Glow Summer Fluids, a lighter alternative to foundation for the summer and are available in two colours. These will retail at around €44.
Next up, which I absolutely love the look of, is the Diorskin Nude Healthy Glow Pressed Powders. I am an absolute sucker for powders, I can never ever seem to have enough of them. These are beautiful, the benefits are of course the fact that they are mineral based powder, which are of course a lot more comfortable to wear on your skin in the sticky summer weather. They feature a unique woven design, which has been created to allow your cheeks to benefit from the perfect mix of colour. These powders have been designed to give your skin a beautiful natural healthy glow, and to enhance your fabulous sun kissed tan. They are available in two colours, Aurora and Sunset. Hmmm its hard to know which one I want more, i dont think i can justify buying them both *sobs*. Im guessing these will retail at around €42.
For the eyes, they have brought out two beautiful palettes in their famous 5 Colour Eye Shadow. These palettes look beautiful, I love Dior eye palettes, they have such strong pigmented colour, they have great lasting power, even without a primer, and are also extremely easy to blend for the pro and the non-pro. The colours in these palettes are colours to suit any eye colour, with beautiful golds, soft pinks, nudes, and defining dark browns. Two palettes to choose from, Rosy Nude no.534 or Rosy Tan no.754, these will retail at approx €54.
Lips are always something I love to go all out with for the summer. Dior have created four beautiful shades in Crystal Nude Ultra Gloss. There is a colour there for everyone to choose from, whether you are into your bold brights or your natural nudes. Volumizing and hydrating they are the perfect gloss for summer to give you that perfect pout, while also keeping your lips nice and moisturised. Have your pick from Luminescent Peach, Sweet Peach, Luminescent Rose, and Sweet Rose. These glosses will retail at approximately €26.
Last but not least is something I will definitely be investing in, Dior Vernis Electric Tropics Nail Duo. I absolutely love nail polishes, I have my certain colours i use for the different times of year. For the summer, i always go with bright feel good colours, and to be honest they dont come looking more feel good than the two colours from this collection. Paradise Pink and Aloha, are set to be THE cult nail polishes for this season. Perfect to brighten up your hands or feet for the summer, which colour will you be choosing?! These Nail Polishes will retail at approx €22.
There is also supposed to be a limited edition lippie being launched in the form of the new Addict lipcolor, its called Fire, but as of yet no details or images have been released from Dior. If i do get any info on it, i will let you know straight away!!!
So, what do you think of the new Dior Electric Tropics collection? Does it give you that summer feel?????
From the collection title I was expecting something with a little more punch tbh, although I guess if you are going to have orange nails and bright pink lips you would prob be best off with a nude'ish eye shadow, or else look like a carnival is happening on your face! Seems I am bang on trend with my £4 Max Factor orange nail varnish, there's a first!
ReplyDeleteHe he, ye from the name i was really expecting brigh bright eyeshadows (which is what they launched last year, electric blues and pinks). I much prefer to keep the bold colours on my lips and nails, im big into my golds and nudes on the eyes for summer. How are you getting on with your max factor orange? x
ReplyDeleteooops just seen it on ur blog, looks beautiful, it screams summer!x
ReplyDeleteWANT both of those nail polishes. Also want Mimosa from Chanel!
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