Hey, cutie. Remember the Dior Electric Tropics collection you and I drooled over last week? Today I spent some time getting to know one of the limited edition Nude Healthy Glow Powders, Sunset #002 ($46), and now we’re officially attached.
Sunset’s a warm orangey brown with coral accents (like a blush version of MAC Soft Brown Eyeshadow), and I swear it’s just as gorgeous in person as it is in the promo pics. Here I’m wearing it on my cheeks as a blush, but I also tried (and liked) it as a bronzer and an all-over face powder.
Additional makeup worn in this look: 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 and Benefit Brows A-Go-Go on eyes; MAC Lipglass in Lychee Luxe on lips
For me, the mostly matte finish is what makes this stand out in a crowd. It gives off just the faintest touch of shimmer and looks fresh and weightless on the skin.
Even though it’s a summer release, I could see myself wearing this all year round, even on blustery days as a bronzer to warm my pale skin (well, pale for me). Knowing I could reach for it often soothes the sting from the price…a little.
The Nude Healthy Glow Powder in Sunset and the rest of the eclectic Electric Tropics Collection hit Dior counters and stores nationwide this summer.
PRICE: $46 (ouch!)
AVAILABILITY: Coming soon to Dior counters and stores
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B+ (an A if not for the price)
I know they’re out of season, but…
I’ve been craving tomatoes lately, so last night I made this quick tomato salad, which I served with pan fried salmon, steamed broccoli and brown rice, YUM!
Isn’t it pretty? It’s one of my favorite simple salads to eat with fish, chicken or fried tofu. And it’s a cinch to make. The tomatoes are mini-heirlooms from Trader Joe’s. All I did was chop them up, add a dash of sea salt and pepper, and mix. I thought about drizzling some olive oil on top… I bet that would have been even more delicious, but the salmon was already rich.
Enough about my unseasonable fruit cravings. St. Patrick’s Day is here! 
Do you have any plans? El Hub and I might visit a local Irish bar tomorrow night, but Tabs can’t go because last year he partied too hard and got himself banned.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
tasha says
March 16th, 2011 at 10:03 pmTabs look handsome
Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:43 amHe cleans up nicely, doesn’t he? 😉
Mandy says
March 18th, 2011 at 10:14 am+1
Hafsa says
March 16th, 2011 at 10:04 pmooh its gorgeous! It reminds me of a blend between NARS Taj Mahal and MAC Enough Said- perfect blend between bronzy brown and orange! I think I’m going to have to give this a look
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Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:43 amI hope you check it out!
And thank you again for the eye cream rec!
Heidi says
March 16th, 2011 at 10:06 pmNo plans to go out, but I’ll be making one of my favorite dishes which is kinda, sorta Irish in inspiration. It’s basically some cooked, diced potatoes sauteed with onions, sliced veggie sausages, and a bag of shredded green cabbage. It’s yummy, easy, and perfect for a rainy day.
Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:42 amThat recipe sounds delicious! I think I’m going to try it this weekend. What veggie sausages do you like to use?
Heidi says
March 17th, 2011 at 11:59 amI like the Trader Joe’s brand of Italian Sausage that they carry in the deli section right where all the soy products are. They carry another national brand of veggie Italian sausage (Yves, I think), but I find that one has too much sundried tomato/basil flavor going on that tends to overpower everything else in the dish.
dani@callitbeauty says
March 16th, 2011 at 10:16 pmLOVE the weaving effect, it’s gorgeous!
it would be a bit orange for me, but it looks fab on you 🙂
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Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:42 amThanks, Dani! 🙂
Catherine says
March 16th, 2011 at 10:38 pmWow….that is GORGEOUS. Too bad I’m too cheap to spend $46 on it haha (even more here in Canada).
P.S., Tabs is looking spiffy 😉
Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:41 amLOL, I’ll tell him you said that. He’s a cat who is not afraid to accessorize.
Paris B says
March 16th, 2011 at 10:55 pmAhh it looks as gorgeous on you as it does in the pan! 😀 I’m eyeing Aurora myself or maybe First Light which is an Asia Exclusive 😀
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Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:41 amAurora looks gorgeous too! I can’t wait to see it in person.
gio says
March 17th, 2011 at 1:05 amThat’s gorgeous! I think it would look too dark and orange on my pale skin but it looks beautiful on you!
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Cassie says
March 17th, 2011 at 3:02 amThe weave effect is so beautiful and so’s the colour, but I like the design more and proabably would worship it as a piece of art and be scared to ruin the motif by using it, lol.
Tabs’s looking pretty intently at the camera in that photo above – was there a green leprechaun dancing off camera?
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Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:40 amI think there was one holding a package of sliced turkey!
mint says
March 17th, 2011 at 3:54 amoh my xD I love that dior palette. it’s beautiful 🙂
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Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:40 amIt sure is! Do you think you might pick it up?
Tiffany says
March 17th, 2011 at 4:58 amThis looks so great – I think I need the lighter version. I love it paired with your lipgloss.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!
Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:40 amHappy St. Patrick’s Day to you too! Will you be celebrating with a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake?!
Tiffany says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:59 amI might just need to do that! maybe as a treat after my dr appt!
Kim says
March 17th, 2011 at 5:48 amTell Tabs not to worry – that stuff happens. 🙂
How beautiful is that Dior compact and the pattern on the powder? I love it!
I agree with you on the tomatoes and, even though they’re almost always out of season here, I eat the Campari version all year long. Nothing compares to tomatoes here in August, but these are still nice. Tomato salad (and caprese) are 2 of my favorite things! 🙂
Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:39 amHaha, I’ll let him know! 😀
Ooh, if you try the Dior and it’s not sparkly enough for you, you can always dust a little glitter on top of your cheeks!
Alka says
March 17th, 2011 at 6:12 amSoooo pretty! I’m still too intimidated by highly pigmented blush and bronzer so I will have to pass on this one for the time being.
Nothing says warm weather like a fresh tomato salad! I like mine with fresh basil….yum!
@Karen – lock up the fridge while you are out tonight or Tabs might just be hosting a turkey party for his boyz and a few leprechauns! 😀
Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:37 amI looove basil too! I’ll try it with some chopped basil next time I make it.
And that’s a good idea re: the fridge. I just opened up a fresh packet of turkey yesterday and wouldn’t be surprised if it was gone when I got home. 😉
Nina says
March 17th, 2011 at 6:14 amthat salad looks awesome … i am a huge tomato fan too! we make a similar salad, the only diff is i cut the tomatoes in half, do a quick grill on a stove top grill pan to give it a bit of a charred flavor, then add salt, tomatoes and the littlest bit of sugar. its lovely with fish and chicken and even as a side to a good sandwich!
Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:34 amThat’s a great idea! I have a non-stick grill pan that I got a few years back that I hardly ever use… I dunno, the char doesn’t ever seem to come out quite right. Maybe I’m not turning the heat up enough?
Nina says
March 17th, 2011 at 9:16 amits probly the heat. if all else fails – spray some nonstick cooking spray in a pan and just warm the tomatoes up …. it makes the juices run out more, and kinda makes a natural dressing for the tomato salad.
you can also add cubed cucumbers or chopped onions! 🙂
Martha says
March 17th, 2011 at 6:29 amI am drooling over your dinner! I need to get to Trader Joe’s again soon.
Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:33 amIt was really good and super fast. You can even save MORE time by buying frozen brown rice packs at TJ’s.
Melissa says
March 17th, 2011 at 7:13 amThis truly does light up your face and you look flawless. Such a beautiful powder! This might be my Dior splurge (although I’m a fair-skinned girlie and you are Hawaiian tropicallygorgeous) I should go try and see if it looks on me too!
Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:27 amHi Melissa,
This would be great if you wear orangey browns well. There’s another version of it coming out that’s more pink which also looks promising!
Andreea says
March 17th, 2011 at 7:23 amThis colour is GORGE!! WANT!
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Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:26 amI love it too!
Ariel says
March 17th, 2011 at 7:27 amI can’t wait for your reviews of the Chanel bronzers that are coming out next month! Then I can decide whether to get Dior or Chanel. This one looks good on you!
Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:25 amI have the original striped one from a few years ago and love it. Hopefully the coral one will be just at gorgeous!
Alice says
March 17th, 2011 at 7:57 amOH my Karen….I think you’ve sold me this (at least this product in the lighter shade!).
So pretty and you look spectacular!
I love matte products too and think they are definitely a rarity in today’s makeup market.
Keep staying beautiful!
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Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:24 amHi Alice,
More and more mattes have been showing up over the last few years. What’s cool is that they don’t seem to be as flat as they were in the ’90s.
Tracy says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:24 amWANT. And the salad too. 🙂
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Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:36 amLOL! 🙂
Liz says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:25 amThis bronzer itself looks SO pretty, and it looks great on you. I also like that it is fairly matte and would be much more appropriate to use in the colder months. So you aren’t a shimmer ball of bronzer. Even in the summer I always feel like my bronzer is too shimmery!
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Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:36 amThanks Liz. Have you ever tried NARS Laguna bronzer? It’s also got that mostly matte action going on.
Jessica says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:54 amLol @ “Tabs can’t go because last year he partied too hard and got himself banned”
Thanks for making me laugh! Happy St. Patricks Day!
@PTTScarlet says
March 17th, 2011 at 8:58 amGorgeous pigments and natural finish!
larie says
March 17th, 2011 at 9:28 amPretty! And Tabs is looking so dapper 🙂
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Megan says
March 17th, 2011 at 9:35 amPsst, Karen…okay, I love the powder and may even try it on my vampire-pale skin…but what I really want is your salmon recipe. Share? 🙂
Karen says
March 17th, 2011 at 9:48 amHi Megan,
It’s really easy. I just warm up a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan, sprinkle some salt and pepper on some salmon filets, and then fry it right up. When it’s done I let the salmon rest on some paper towels to soak up the excess grease and then squeeze lemon on top. Super simple!
Rae says
March 17th, 2011 at 10:03 amI gotta give it to ya, girl – it must have taken a *lot* of bravery to dig into that gorgeous pan 😛 Your photos make this one look just as lovely (or perhaps even lovelier) than the promo photos; I know I’d have a hard time marring that gorgeous surface!
Michelle says
March 17th, 2011 at 10:51 amSo pretty! I am really wanting this bronzer in Aurora. I can’t wait until it comes out 🙂
LuvJaime says
March 17th, 2011 at 11:08 amAaahhhh!! (that’s my wallet screaming, by the way) I want this now as well as the new Chanel bronzers coming out! Have you peeped those?
Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
March 17th, 2011 at 11:22 amLooks like a must have for me–like the fact that is has just a touch of shimmer. How do you think it will work for fair skinned lasses? (since it’s St. Patty’s Day)
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applepark says
March 17th, 2011 at 12:42 pmTabs looks ready to party! 🙂 Happy St. Patty’s Karen!
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Hazel says
March 17th, 2011 at 1:39 pmthat’s really gorgeous i love it! i really like the pattern too. i’ve been craving some couscous salad with cherry tomatoes! la vanille at newpark has yummy salad. i want some now… lol
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Vijaya says
March 17th, 2011 at 1:54 pmACK! SO PRETTY. <3
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Melody says
March 17th, 2011 at 3:29 pm$46 is a bit steep for me. But it looks fabulous on you!
Sabrina says
March 18th, 2011 at 7:43 pmGorgeous! Looks so beautiful on you. Thank you for the sneak peek.
kia says
March 20th, 2011 at 6:18 amKaren, how do these powders compare to mac’s WW msf’s in golden lariyat and pink power? They look similar.
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