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WARNING: High Voltage Dior Electric Tropics Swatches Follow

May 14th, 2011 by Karen 39 Comments


From one of our first looks at Dior Electric back in March

Do you remember checking out the limited edition Nude Healthy Glow Powder in Sunset #002 ($46) from the Dior Electric collection with me earlier this year? The entire collection is out on counters now, and I did a little swatching on a recent excursion to the mall.

Makeup worn in the picture at the top…
  • Nude Healthy Glow Powder in Sunset #002 from the Dior Electric Collection for Summer 2011
  • Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow in Golds 569
  • MAC Eye Kohl in Powersurge
  • LORAC Front of the Line Pro Liner
  • NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
  • MAC Pro Longwear Concealer
  • Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightener
  • Becca Ultimate Mascara
  • Benefit Brows A-Go-Go on my eyes
  • MAC Lipglass in Lychee Luxe on my lips

Sweet basket weave pattern on those bronzer pans. Yum, I like that a lot.

dior electric tropics swatches

dior electric tropics swatches
Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow in Rosy Tan #754 ($58)

dior electric tropics swatches
Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow in Rosy Nude #534 (not carried at Sephora, $58)

dior electric tropics swatches
Swatches from left to right: Dior Nude Healthy Glow Powder in Aurora #001 ($46), Dior Nude Healthy Glow Powder in Sunset #002 ($46), Dior Vernis Electric Tropics Nail Duo in Aloha #638 (not at Sephora, $26), Dior Nude Healthy Glow Fluid in Rosy Nude #001 ($46) and Dior Nude Healthy Glow Fluid in Honey Nude #002 ($46)

dior electric tropics swatches
Swatches from left to right: Lip Glow Color Revival Balm ($29), Dior Addict Lipstick in Fire #545 ($28), Dior Addict Lipstick in Fire #454 ($28), Dior Ultra-Gloss Crystal Nude in Luminescent Peach #037 (not at Sephora, $27), Dior Ultra-Gloss Crystal Nude in Luminescent Rose #077 (not at Sephora, $27), Dior Ultra-Gloss Crystal Nude in Sweet Peach #047 ($27) and Dior Ultra-Gloss Crystal Nude in Luminescent Peach #037 (not carried at Sephora, $27)

dior electric tropics swatches
Swatches with the flash

dior electric tropics swatches
Swatches without the flash

For more on the Dior Electric Tropics collection check out…
  • I’m Electrified by the Dior Electric Tropics Collection and Can’t Wait for Summer
  • I’m Getting a Charge Out of Dior Electric Tropics Nude Healthy Glow Powder in Sunset
  • Dior Electric Tropics Collection for Summer 2011

In other news, I just watched the first two episodes of How to Make It in America online. Not bad at all! Kinda like Entourage with a fashion industry slant.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

WARNING: High Voltage Dior Electric Tropics Swatches Follow / Originally published May 14th, 2011

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  1. marmar says

    May 14th, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    I’ll admit it. I’m totally baffled by the four nude glosses. With the exception of a FAINT spec of colour in “sweet peach,” I’m not sure I see the point in owning any of the four. I ADORE very sheer, nude glosses but I feel like releasing four of them is a bit.. redundant? Even as something to enhance another lipstick or stain I’m a little shocked. Otherwise, the rest looks fab!

    Reply
    • Vijaya says

      May 14th, 2011 at 10:59 pm

      I’m completely with you.
      Vijaya recently posted … Final Fantasy Inspired Look- Fran

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    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 9:59 am

      What’s your favorite piece, Marmar?

      Reply
  2. Whitney L. says

    May 14th, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    I agree with the gloss colors, having seen them in person– I DO, however, see the point in owning one of these, since I put one on my lips! The texture cannot be beat, they have NO stick and are surprisingly long wearing. Love them! FYI, there’s a pink nail polish in the collection as well, but it’s only available at Saks.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 9:59 am

      Thanks Whitney. Did you end up getting the pink polish?

      Reply
  3. Valeria says

    May 14th, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    I’m honestly not too into this collection, though the lipstick in Fire is very nice.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 9:58 am

      I like that shade too.

      Reply
  4. Jessi says

    May 14th, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    For something named Electric I was expecting bolder colors. The only item that seems to embody that is the nail polish.
    Jessi recently posted … Holy Grail- 100 Acetone Nail Polish Remover

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    • auroragyps says

      May 15th, 2011 at 4:15 am

      Ditto.

      Reply
    • Cassy says

      May 15th, 2011 at 5:18 am

      Agreed. In fact I thought I misread and it said Eclectic instead, because I must have been mistaken… there is no electric going on here. Of course I was wrong about being wrong.
      Cassy recently posted … The Mascara Chronicles part 1

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      • Karen says

        May 15th, 2011 at 9:52 am

        I’m guessing they wanted to keep the “electric” focus on the lips and nails. I don’t mind the subdued quints, but I do wish there were some punchier lipsticks.

        Reply
    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 9:58 am

      Fire lipstick is pretty bold…

      Reply
  5. Beatrice says

    May 14th, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    The collection is flawless, one shade more perfect than the one before. These are definately all winners 🙂
    Beatrice recently posted … LA Splash Eyeshadow Sealer-Base Grips And Doesnt Let Go!

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    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 9:58 am

      Glad you like this!

      Reply
  6. Heidi says

    May 14th, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    The eye shadows look lovely.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 9:58 am

      They’ll be pretty for day looks, right? I like the browns.

      Reply
  7. Molly SC says

    May 14th, 2011 at 11:45 pm

    I’m with Jessi- with a name like “high voltage” I’m seriously disappointed with the minimal pigment.
    I could buy lipglosses like those for 2 bucks, and I’ve got a close enough dupe for most of the rest. I was expecting VIOLENTLY neon BRIGHT bold BAM!!! colors… this is kind of lame, especially for Dior.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 9:58 am

      They’ve been doing a lot of quieter collections lately. Who knows, maybe they’ll pull out all the stops come fall.

      Reply
  8. Molly SC says

    May 14th, 2011 at 11:47 pm

    **scusi, I meant “electric tropics,” not “high voltage.

    Reply
  9. gio says

    May 14th, 2011 at 11:57 pm

    The nail polish is pretty but I’m not digging anything esle. I would have expected something more bright and pigmented from a collection called Electric. Instead most of the shades are so sheer and boring.
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    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 9:57 am

      I like sheer when it contrasts with punchier colors.

      Reply
  10. Ada says

    May 15th, 2011 at 12:55 am

    The name would really make more sense if they had at least one pigmented item (other than the nail polish) to contrast all the sheer, pale, zzz shades. Like, pale pink, frosty white, ELECTRIC BLUE WHAM, nude gloss, etc.
    Ada recently posted … Urban Decay Revolution swatch vs drugstore brands

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    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 9:53 am

      A hot pink lipstick would’ve been nice!

      Reply
  11. Vonvon says

    May 15th, 2011 at 1:19 am

    What a misnomer!!! What is so Electric about this collection?

    I like dior eyeshadow quints but these 2 look pretty unimpressive, IMO.
    Vonvon recently posted … Look- Mostly NARS – Dogon Duo Eyeshadow- Orgasm Blush- Firming Foundation in Deauville- et al

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    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 9:53 am

      The lips and nails… that’s pretty much it, LOL!

      Reply
  12. Zara says

    May 15th, 2011 at 7:26 am

    Hey Karen! Can you think of a dupe for the brown color in the Rosy Nude? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 9:50 am

      Hmm, maybe check out MAC MAC Era, Soba, Romp, Texture and/or Tempting.

      Reply
  13. Lea says

    May 15th, 2011 at 7:32 am

    The Auora bronzing powder is so lovely! I swatches it in store yesterday and it is gorgeous.

    I am so psyched you mentioned How To Make It In America, I just marathoned the whole season the other day, it’s so good! Unfortunately the next season first comes out in Fall, but I’ll definitely tune in again.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 9:47 am

      How funny, I ended up watching the entire season too. Did you go “OH NO!” during the scene when the truck got stolen?

      Reply
  14. Glosslizard says

    May 15th, 2011 at 8:39 am

    I’m lemming Rosy Nude, it looks gorgeous! Other than that, I think I can leave this collection, overall a little too nude and sheer! I completely agree with everyone else about the name vs. the collection!

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    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 9:46 am

      Sometimes I lik mind nude and/or sheer, as long as there’s other stuff to punctuate balance it out. I wish they had at least a few more brights! Maybe a few more punchy lipsticks?

      Reply
    • Glosslizard says

      May 16th, 2011 at 4:31 pm

      Whoops, I wrote the wrong name! I actually want Rosy Tan ’cause it’s NOT as sheer! 😛

      Reply
      • Glosslizard says

        May 16th, 2011 at 4:33 pm

        And you’re completely right, a couple of bright, juicy lipsticks would’ve rounded this out nicely!

        Reply
  15. productdoctor says

    May 15th, 2011 at 8:42 am

    I love the bronzers!
    productdoctor recently posted … Giorgio Armani Summer 2011 Eye Quatuor Mediterranean Palette- Swatches and Review!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 9:44 am

      They’re even prettier in person.

      Reply
  16. Nina says

    May 15th, 2011 at 10:07 am

    im liking this one a lot! 🙂

    Reply
  17. TrishaL says

    May 15th, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    Love this polish but it kills me that it chips so fast… not sure what I’m doing wrong. I love the colors and the application but they seem to hate me.

    Reply
  18. Soo says

    May 15th, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    oooh! the pink in Rosy Nude looks pretty. except that’s really the only color I like :/
    Soo recently posted … Shot of the Day

    Reply
  19. Katherine says

    May 15th, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    Need that nail polish! Love it.

    Reply

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