Dior HydrAction

I have been using Dior HydrAction for awhile now, and I *love* it. The only problem I have with it is the packaging. The moisturizer and the eye cream comes with a spatula to scoop out the product, but I find that it's a hassle. They should really get new packaging with a pump! I'm almost done my moisturizer, and it's so hard to get the product out now. I want to use up every last bit. lol I use to use it religiously when I first got it, but lately, I've been switching back and forth from Dior, Shiseido, and Clinique. On the weekends when I'm not home, I use the samples that I get =]

From this line, I own

From left to right:

1) Deep Hydration Radical Serum

This stuff is amazing! I use this about once a week, and it feels a little sticky at first. With this product, you are suppose to give you skin a few minutes to absorb the serum in before you put on your moisturizer. Serums differ from moisturizers as they hydrate the skin from beneath, while moisturizers only work the surface. After using this, my skin feels uber soft. The price however, is jaw dropping at $70 US ($86 CDN) for 50mL. It's probably the reason why I don't use this religiously anymore. If you have the money, definately give this product a try. With that said, this stuff lasts a LONG time. 1 pump is all you need. I pump it onto my fingers, then I rub my fingers together and pat it all over my face, and whatever is left on my hand, I pat it on my neck. (I don't rub)

2) Deep Hydration Rich Creme

The texture of this moisterizer is heaven. I was a little skeptical when the SA recommended the rich formula to me rather than the sorbet because I have normal/combination skin depending on the season. But, this cream is great! It doesn't make me oilier, and it's despite it being rich, it's very light and leaves my skin feeling like a baby's bottom. Cons about this, no SPF, and not very hygenic. It's also difficult to get all the product out. You'll see what I mean with the picture below.

I can't exactly just stick my finger in there and be able to get all the product off from the side. =[ This retails for $54 US ($61 CDN) for 50mL. 50mL will last forever. I only need a little of this stuff. I put it on the same way as I do the serum - rubbing fingers together, then pat it all over. It's a good product for the price, but I probably won't be purchasing it again only because I really don't like the packaging. I like things that come in a pump.

3) Hydra-protective Eye Cream SPF 20

This is the only product that I own from this line with SPF, which is kind of disappointing. Why would the eye cream have SPF and the moisturizer not have it? Again, this is very light weight, and goes on my skin effortlessly. It's one of the best eye creams I've tried! My complaint about this one is the same as the moisturizer. The packaging really sucks =[. For $47 US ($60 CDN), you get 15mL. After a whole year, I still have maybe half left because you really only need so little! I use my ring finger to pat the product around my eye.

Tried this line? Do you like it?

FOTD - Purple brown look Smokey look for the day (Dior Stylish Move Palette) + a little surprise

I haven't used my Dior palette in a while, so I thought I'd use it today. It's my only Dior palette. =[ I have Stylish Move (970). Below is what I used to create the look.

I test drove the Dot.Dot liners I got today. To be honest.... they suck! I am actually surprised that they DON'T smudge!! But the pigmentation is just not there, and it does fade. I also found the glitters to be a little chunky. However, they are not as chunky as Urban Decay's Midnight Cowboy. The foundation there is Smashbox's Healthy FX HD foundation.

For reference:

What I did:

1) Used Dot.dot brown liner as a base (pic on left). I kept on packing the colour... yet you still can't really see it.

2) Use [C] all over lid (2nd from left)

3) [B] on outer corner (2nd from right)

4) [A] to blend out harsh lines

5) [D] to highlight

6) [B] & [C] on lower lash line

7) Dot.Dot white liner on inner corner of eyes

8) Dot.Dot black eyeliner + 2 coats of mascara

The finished eyes:

The cheeks:
MAC Redhead MSF (BBR Collection)

Lips:
MAC Viva Glam V + Love Nector Lustreglass

And my surprise...

One of my coworkers came back from her vacation from Korea... and she got me a souvenir!!! How sweet! I am so hanging it on my phone. The little doll is so adorable!! =]

Mascara Review/Comparison - Dior Mascaras

Dior is one of my favourite make up brands. It's quite pricy, but the quality is great. Me likey =]Lucky for me, I don't have the stereotypical asian lashes - short and straight. Mine are 'ok'. Not long, not short, and not totally straight. If you lovely ladies read my reviews on drugstore mascara, you'd know I always go for the waterproof versions. <^_^>

I really wanted to love Iconic, but it just didn't work that well on me. It's probably because I had high expectations for it. This mascara promises to lift, curl, separate, volume, and lengthen your lashes. Who can ask for more right? I love how this has a slight shiny finish to it. It doesn't dry matte. But for me, this was only an ok mascara, so I probably won't be purchasing it again. This definately separated and volumized my lashes, but it didn't do such a good job with lengthening or curling it. When I used it without an eyelash curler, Iconic didn't really add much curl. For the price - $27 USD ($34 CAD), I really did expect more from this mascara. The hype around this mascara is crazy, but it just doesn't work as well as I thought it would. Have you tried this mascara? How do you like it?

Dior Blackout - From Dior's line of mascaras, this one is my least favourite. It has kohl pigments in it to give you that super black dramatic look, great for a smokey eye. However, I don't like the brush. There is too much product in between the big spaces in between the bristles. It's probably because the brush that my lashes seemed to clump together. I get better results when I use a tissue to take the excess off, and it really does volumize. I don't like 'extra' work, and I feel like it's such a waste of product. I think I will like this a lot more if they changed the brush to something that is more dense. It's not like I will finish the tube in 3 months anyway, but I still feel like I'm wasting. Blackout also didn't really hold my curl, nor did it really lengthen my lashes. You'll probably *love* this mascara if you already have long lashes.

DiorShow & DiorShow Unlimited - my loves. I have to review these to together. I find the formulas of these two very similar - buildable and light. It keeps my curl, and there is absolutely no smudging. The only difference aside from the brush sizes is DiorShow is more volumizing and Unlimited is more lengthening. I often layer these 2 on top of each other for a more dramatic effect. These mascaras can be used for the natural look, and can easily be built up to add drama - with no clumping! *I love*

The huge brush that comes with DiorShow takes abit of getting use to, but once you get use to it, I guarantee you'll love it! The Unlimited brush is heaven. It's tiny and can easily reach hard to reach lashes, so every single lash is coated. I love the duel sizing too! I use the longer bristles on my top lashes, and the short bristles on my lower lashes.

I would definately repurchase these 2. But if I were to choose 1, I'd go with Unlimited because it gives me longer lashes and the brush is uh-mazing! Also, L'Oreal's Voluminous gives me a similar effect to the original DiorShow, for about 1/4 of the price!

Tried Dior's mascaras? What do you think of them? Love it? Hate it?

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