‘Sup, pretties! Here’s a peek at three products from Dior’s upcoming Cristal Collection, which arrives at Dior counters in May — Electric Lights eyeshadow palette ($56), Coral Riviera blush ($42) and Addict High Shine lipstick in Artist Pink ($26).
These blues, corals and pinks get me so excited that my mind feels like it’s going a zillion miles a minute. I have no choice but to spew with a list!
- The Electric Lights eyeshadow palette is giving me hella good MAC Cool Heat flashbacks. The shimmery purplish blue shadow in center? Instant love!
- Coral Rivera blush, a shimmery gold coral, is already available for purchase on the Nordstrom website. It bears a striking resemblance to one of my favorite Nars blushes, Torrid.
- Right after I applied Artist Pink lipstick on my lips I did a little jig in my living room, fo’ reals! It has the cutest tiny flecks of pink and gold glitter.
This Dior-inspired conniption may cause me to spontaneously combust in front of my computer! If that happens, please remember that I loved you all as much as I loved concealer.
Electric Lights eyeshadow palette swatches with flash
Electric Lights eyeshadow palette swatches without flash
Coral Riviera blush swatch with flash
Coral Riviera blush swatch without flash
Artist Pink High Shine Addict Lipstick swatch without flash
Electric Lights, Coral Riviera and Artist Pink swatches with flash
Electric Lights, Coral Riviera and Artist Pink swatches without flash
Electric Lights
Coral Riviera
Artist Pink
I’ll planning to whip up a look with these babies this weekend. 🙂
What do you think of these colors for summer? Yes, no, maybe so?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Cish says
March 20th, 2009 at 3:54 pmgosh, these are gorgeous! too bad they’re gonna end up costing a little fortune when they’ll finally be up for sale in Europe 🙁
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:17 pmHi Cish,
They are really pretty. How much do the palettes go for out your way?
Bj says
March 20th, 2009 at 4:05 pmOkay WOW, im practically druling at these. They look so fab! Ive been wanting a blue palette really bad, and this looks fabulous! and the blush, oh the blush, i die
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:19 pmHi BJ,
I went nuts when I saw the blush, too. The pattern is so pretty! It broke my heart to dig into it.
Have you ever tried NARS Torrid? It’s kinda similar.
tali says
March 20th, 2009 at 4:17 pmOhh ouch my wallet hurts looking at the riviera blush (and the word riviera makes me think of home so i automatically want to buy it) lol
I like the shadows but i know myself.. i tend to use warm hues and only bright liners very sparingly. Id never use it but i would look at it
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:20 pmHi Tali,
LOL, I’m the same way about makeup names. Like, if the name of a lipstick or eyeshadow something makes me laugh or reminds me of San Francisco I will probably want to buy it!
Heidi says
March 20th, 2009 at 4:27 pmThe shadows are pretty without being scary 80’s blue. Today, I went to costco with my mom and found a pot of MAC eyeshadow for FIVE BUCKS!!! The shade is called ‘newly minted’ and is a matte green/turquoise. I’m taking risks with my makeup now. 🙂
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:22 pmHi Heidi,
Oh yah, I like that one. It’s from last year’s Matte2 release. 🙂 Wow, you really can’t beat $5 MAC eyeshadow!
That’s great that you’re taking more risks with your makeup! I bet it would look really pretty on the lid…
Christina says
March 20th, 2009 at 4:45 pmLOVE the lip color!
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Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:22 pmHi Christina,
I love it too! Then again, pink lipstick is usually a no brainer for me, LOL!
molly says
March 20th, 2009 at 4:57 pmi think i’d rather hang that blush on my wall than put it on my face! it’s gorgeous. and i’m in love with that deep indigo shadow, fabulouss!
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:24 pmHi Molly,
It nearly broke my heart to ruin the pattern on the blush, sigh!
The deep indigo shade is definitely one of those stop-you-in-your-tracks colors. 🙂
Vampy Varnish says
March 20th, 2009 at 5:30 pmEEEEEEEEEEE I LOVE that purple shadow!!!! And Artist Pink is really nice too!
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Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:25 pmHI Vampy Varnish,
You could so rock that color in a hot second!
Arianne says
March 20th, 2009 at 5:36 pmI’m with Vampy Varnish. I love the purple! Know any single eyeshadow like it?
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Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:33 pmHi Arianne,
Benefit makes a loose shadow called Punk Royalty that is similar — it’s a touch more on the purple side and has tiny flecks.
Liz says
March 20th, 2009 at 5:45 pmWhen are they available for sale (other than the blush)? Can’t wait.
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:33 pmHi Liz,
They’ll be on counter this May. You can order the blush online right now, though.
Karen B says
March 20th, 2009 at 6:44 pmthose compacts are GORGEOUS!
I’ll just wait a bit and if I still like them then…
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:34 pmHi Karen B.,
I thought of you when I saw these colors. I’m thinking they’d go *great* with your MAC Bell Bottom Blue pigment.
ParisB says
March 20th, 2009 at 7:39 pmI’ve been dying to get my paws on this collection too! I can’t decide if I want Coral Riviera or Rose Brazilia – have you see the rose one? I like Torrid so I reckon I’d like Coral Riviera. Any thoughts Karen?
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Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:41 pmHi ParisB,
I haven’t seen Rose Brazilia yet. As for Torrid and Coral Riviera, Torrid is more of a red-coral, while Coral Riviera is more of a peachy coral. The gold in Coral Riviera is more a shimmer, while in Torrid it comes through as small glitter flecks. For a brighter cheek, I’d go with Torrid, but for more of a shimmery glow I’d go with Coral Riviera. Lemme know if you have any more questions… I hope this helps!
mishel says
March 20th, 2009 at 8:14 pmshut ur mouth, how cute are those eyeshadow colours! ahhh!
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 9:01 amHi Mishel,
I know, right?! I seriously did a dance of joy when I opened up that palette.
rasilla says
March 20th, 2009 at 8:47 pmim normally not a fan of blues (i just cant seem to rock it like i see other girls!) but the palette looks gorgeous!
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 9:00 amHi Rasilla,
It’s a really pretty palette!
I didn’t like to wear blues until recently. I’ve found that mixing them with warm browns (MAC Saddle, Soft Brown, Brown Script) makes them more wearable.
Kailey says
March 20th, 2009 at 9:06 pmI love the lip color and blush! If only I could wear blues like that :(. I can’t work them at all haha. Occasionally a navy liner or deep navy shadow in my crease(to make my eyes seem bigger/deeper) works but nothing beyond that. I stick to good ole warm colors.
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 8:59 amHi Kailey,
Hmm, have you tried mixing blues with warmer browns? You might be able to work it if you lay down something like MAC Soft Brown on your lid or crease and then blend in the blues. 🙂
Michelle says
March 20th, 2009 at 9:07 pmWow love the blush.
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 8:58 amHi Michelle,
Me too! It just about killed me to dig into it. I could have just kept it on my desk and stared at it for a few years, ha!
Catherine says
March 20th, 2009 at 11:07 pmOh wow – I’ve been looking for a pink like that, and I love the HS formula! Score! 😀
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Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 8:56 amHi Catherine,
It’s a really gorgeous pink. I think you could wear it easily!
Hope you’re having a nice Saturday so far.
Fie says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:19 amThat purple, I gotta have it! So pretty. I’ve never bought any Dior makeup before, only stole from my mom when she bought a few stuff aeons ago.
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 8:53 amHi Fie,
The purple shade will take your breath way when you see it in person. Ha, if my mom bought Dior I’d probably steal it too. Oh wait — she does wear Dior Poison and I’m guilty of borrowing a spritz or two!
Nadrah says
March 21st, 2009 at 8:32 amThese products are gorgeous!!! Why do they have to be so expensive? I’m drooling all over the palette and blush. thanks for the swatches 🙂
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 8:51 amHi Nadrah,
Dior shadows are an arm and a leg but totally worth the splurge. The pigmentation is fab and you really do get a lot of product for the price. 🙂
tanya says
March 21st, 2009 at 10:27 amYESSSSS I adore all Dior products, and I can’t wait to try that lip color for myself! I also have the quad (but in the midnight colors) which I LOVE…this summer one may be a tad too bright for me but who knows…I’m easily swayed especially when I’m at the counter 🙂 Thanks for the post, Karen!!
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Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:44 pmHi Tanya,
You’re welcome! If the colors in this one seem too bright you could just always keep it on the lid for a controlled pop o’ color.
Isn’t Dior the best? I took out my Dior concealer this morning (it’s been a minute since I’ve used it) and maaaan it’s good stuff.
jane says
March 21st, 2009 at 11:40 amthe quad looks so pretty.. but most of the colors are too pale for me T_T that lipstick is very tempting though…
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:44 pmHi Jane,
The lipstick is great! It might be pretty for an everyday look. 🙂
Elissa says
March 21st, 2009 at 4:36 pmI’ll pass, but I’m interested in seeing a FOTD with these on you.
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:45 pmHi Elissa,
When I get home from the gym tonight I hope to get some play time in with these colors. 🙂 Will whip up something soon!
nikki says
March 21st, 2009 at 4:46 pmI am almost exclusively a MAC girl….but this collection has my name ALL OVER IT!!!!!!! I need it NOW!!!!
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:45 pmHi Nikki,
You are too cute! If you love MAC then I think you’ll also dig Dior’s shadows. They perform just as well!
Faye says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:24 pmOh boy, that eye shadow palette is just too gorgeous to pass up. Despite the fact that I have a ton of blues already, and a ton of Dior quints. Oh well. I bow gracefully to my own powerlessness :).
What’s the shade in the middle like, Karen? Is it a very matte blue?
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 6:48 pmHi Faye,
LOL! I feel that way every single time I head to the makeup counter. 🙂
The middle shade is very shimmery, but more of a pearl rather than frost!
Justine says
March 21st, 2009 at 7:44 pmElectric Lights is officially going to be mine! I am loving Dior’s quints (still) and wanted to try blues since I didn’t buy the Twilight quint…
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Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 8:58 pmHi Justine,
I am loving Dior’s quints, too. I think I need to get a few from the permanent collection. Do you have a go-to quint?
www.mybeautyblog.de says
March 22nd, 2009 at 4:37 amHi Karen, thank you for the pics! Very 80’es like, dontcha think?
Have you seen some nice mauve color at the new Addict lipsticks? I am still looking for some lookalike of my discontinued YSL 31 Steel Pink, a gorgious color.
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Marisol says
March 22nd, 2009 at 1:01 pmSuch great spring/summer colors. Look forward to the looks that you will do with these.
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Shefali says
March 22nd, 2009 at 1:16 pmDizam!! That palette is GORGEOUS!
Justine says
March 24th, 2009 at 4:24 pmI am starting to buy the permanent quints, but as I wear neutrals, I like 609 Earth Reflections; Stylish Move is nice (pinks and purples) and I JUST bought 009 Sky Glow and 809 Pink Idol, so I will have to let you know!
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Julia says
March 25th, 2009 at 10:41 amThis is the best Summer collection I’ve seen so far!
Annalise says
March 30th, 2009 at 11:21 amooooh, cant wait for Electric Lights:)