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Home » Lips » Lipstick » Review: Dior Addict High Color Lipsticks

Review: Dior Addict High Color Lipsticks

March 2, 2009 Paris B 30 Comments

I am a huge fan of Dior Addict lipsticks and I have them in the original formula, Pearl Shine, and Ultra Shine – in multiple colours! Then, I fell off the Dior lipstick bandwagon and went off to other pastures. So, when I received 2 new Dior Addict High Colour lipsticks in 2 new colours #652 Provocative Pink and #548 Capricious Coral, I had to see how they fared.

Dior Addict High Color Lipsticks

The packaging of the High Color lipsticks are like other Dior Addict lipsticks – translucent dark blue cover with slim metallic tube inside. Its simple and elegant. Dior High Color lipsticks have been around since Fall 2008 but Dior has since released 12 new colours in this range this year.

The 2 colours I had however, looked very similar in the tube. Both looked warm coral despite one being named pink. I looked and looked and for the life of me, could barely tell them apart. Even swatching did not help. Really strange.

Dior High Color Provocative Pink

Dior High Color Capricious Coral

Colours looking similar aside, I also found that the lipstick felt a little sticky and dry going on the skin. Its not dry as in dried up husk dry, but more of hard to get the colour going off the tube. It is also not sticky in the sense of a lipgloss but sticky in that it “sticks” to your skin as you swipe. I was puzzled because Dior Addict lipsticks usually swatch like butter and are nicely pigmented with delicate shimmer. The Dior High Color lipsticks have next to no shimmer but yet aren’t matte – they have a satiny finish. I have been advised to apply the High Color lipsticks with a lip brush. I tried it and yes, it helps with application – it goes on smoother. Also, after a few uses, it did get easier to apply.

I was told that this new Dior High Colour lipsticks contain a new lip-neutralizing formula so when you apply, you get pretty much the same colour on your lip as you see in the tube. This is to cut down the backstage technique of putting foundation over your lips to get the lipsticks to show up. Does it work? Here are a couple of swatches on the back of my hand and on my lips of Capricious Coral and Provocative Pink.

The lipstick swatches sheer on the first layer. Add another layer or two and you do get pretty much the same colour on your lips as you do in the tube.

Dior Addict High Color Lipstick swatches

Might this lipstick enable me to wear nude lip colours? I can’t usually because I have fairly pigmented lips and most lip colours take on a rosy hue when applied. These Dior High Color ones don’t, maybe due to the lip neutralizing ingredient. I actually liked these 2 colours – they warmed up my face yet did not scream “Look! Lipstick!” 🙂

Texture wise, other than it feeling a little sticky (see definition above) once on the lips, it feels like nothing on. Seriously, for something that pigmented on the lips it should feel like a heavy wax or dry you up to a husk but it doesn’t, for which I am truly grateful. There is also no fragrance which again I’m happy with. This slightly drier formula seems to last longer on my lips, hardly needing any touch up compared to a more emollient one. If you have dry lips however, you might want to exfoliate before using or just skip this because it can accentuate dryness.

After staring hard at the lipsticks and the swatches, I decided that Capricious Coral does have a slightly more coral/orange tone while Provocative Pink has a slight pink tint to the lipstick. On their own, I don’t think I’d have labelled the pink one pink at all! Maybe peach. And placed apart, I can’t tell one colour from another 😛

Retailing at RM72 a lipstick, it isn’t cheap but its average for a department store brand. If you prefer something more emollient for your lips, the Dior Addict High Color range won’t be for you. However, if you like a lip colour that looks just as it does in the tube then you might want to check this one out. Its one of those you have to see for yourself if you like it before you buy it. The new colours of the High Color lipsticks are available at Dior counters from March 2009.

Pros: Colour appears as in the tube, Non drying, No fragrance, Can be layered for intensity

Cons: Feels dry in the tube, Pricey, swatches sheer initially

Paris B’s [rating:3.5/5]

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  1. xisa says

    March 2, 2009 at 11:05 am

    Oooh my mom would love these~ 😀 She often complains how most lipsticks doesn’t look the same like in the tube, she absolutely detest sheer lipsticks XD The colours of the lipsticks doesnt look too similar in your swatch (like you said, orange undertone, slight pink tint) but if I saw you today wearing the pink one and tomorrow wearing the coral one, I wouldnt have thought that those two were not the same colours XD

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 2, 2009 at 2:57 pm

      Hi Xisa

      If your mum likes opaque lippies, she might like these. I do agree that they don’t look too different on their own but side by side there is a slight difference. Thankfully they are both colours I like 🙂

      Reply
  2. carol says

    March 2, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    Always been a fan of dior lipsticks too. I would love to try this. Thanks!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 2, 2009 at 2:58 pm

      Hi Carol

      Do check them at the counters – there are new shades now too.

      Reply
  3. Nikki says

    March 2, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    this lippie definitely looks more emollient than other lip products 🙂 Wonderful lips you got there..really! I wish I have smaller lips like yours 🙂

    Thanks for the bday greeting and wonderful look for your site! I love it!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 2, 2009 at 2:59 pm

      Hey Nikki

      Glad you had a fab birthday and thanks for your comments about the site 😀 The lippie is rather on the dryish side but not so it is dry if you know what I mean. And think Angelina Jolie – she’s famous for her lips! 😉

      Reply
  4. muta says

    March 2, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    Hmm….based on the photo, the Coral looks nicer.

    It has a shine that makes face looks brighter.

    But I guess if you don’t tell, people won’t know you are wearing 2 different lipstick at all. 😛

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 2, 2009 at 3:00 pm

      Hi Muta

      I love Coral anything – lipsticks, blush… but you are right. You can’t tell the 2 lippies apart if they aren’t next to each other hehe…

      Reply
  5. prettybeautiful says

    March 2, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    i love the #652 more, orangee lippie somehow will look odd on me. but i must say that both colors look gorgeous on u!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 2, 2009 at 3:01 pm

      Hi prettybeautiful

      I love coral because its orange-red which makes it easier to wear. I can’t wear straight up orange – I look odd too! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Tine says

    March 2, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    I would like something which is a little more sheer, so I’m going to give this a miss. But thanks for the review; I now know what this is about! 🙂

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 3, 2009 at 9:49 am

      Hey Tine

      I love sheer lips too! That might explain why I like Japanese lipsticks – sheer and moisturising.

      Reply
  7. Shay says

    March 2, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    Hi! Would you wear a coral lip colour with a coral blush?

    I got my Coralista and I love it a lot!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 3, 2009 at 9:50 am

      Hi Shay

      If the 2 colours aren’t too bright, I would! Coralista is gorgeous – enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Ms. Blacklace says

    March 2, 2009 at 5:13 pm

    I had a dior lipstick once! Given to me by a friend… It’s like slightly nude light pinky beige with violet shimmer. But they don’t have it anymore… Or I forgot the name of it.

    I like the look of provocative pink! But ah… Would you suggest applying lipbalm under this lipstick?

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 3, 2009 at 9:51 am

      Hi Ms. Blacklace

      You can use lip balm under most lipsticks if dryness is something that bugs you. However I prefer not to because lip balms have slip and the lipcolour doesn’t last. This lipstick does not dry out my lips – it just “feels” dry initially. Its ok after a few uses.

      Reply
  9. rinnah says

    March 2, 2009 at 9:50 pm

    Oooh, pretty colors! 🙂 I’m liking it a lot!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 3, 2009 at 9:52 am

      Hi Rinnah

      Yep, these 2 are lovely shades I think most people can wear.

      Reply
  10. kahani says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:29 pm

    Ooh very pretty! I agree, I think coral looks great on you. And I can see the diff. =)

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 3, 2009 at 9:52 am

      Hi Kahani

      Ooh your eyes are much more discerning than mine 😉 Thanks!

      Reply
  11. Elvira says

    March 3, 2009 at 4:53 am

    beautiful! i love dior lip products. they are the only lipsticks, glosses and etc. i have ever finished and repurchased. thats saying a lot considering ho many lip products i own. thanks for your awesome review!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 3, 2009 at 9:53 am

      Hey Elvira

      I agree wiht you 100% on Dior lip products! I love most of them too especially those in the Addict range.

      Reply
  12. queenyee says

    March 4, 2009 at 5:00 pm

    Hi Paris,

    I love Dior lippies for their colors and texture!

    Are the prices for all Dior lippies the same? Or RM72 applies for Dior Addict High Lipsticks only?

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 4, 2009 at 5:01 pm

      Hi Queenyee

      If I recall correctly, all Dior Addict lipsticks are RM72. In the department store range, its pretty average priced!

      Reply
      • queenyee says

        March 4, 2009 at 5:09 pm

        Hi Paris,

        I checked them out on Sephora and found them sold at $26. How come they can sell here at cheaper prices? 😛

        How about the lipglosses? I love them too hehe.

        Reply
        • ParisB says

          March 4, 2009 at 5:12 pm

          Hi again Queenyee

          Prices differ from country to country and lucky us, European brands like Chanel, Dior and Lancome are “usually” cheaper here – so yay us! 😀 I think the lipglosses are also RM72 but I cannot remember and yes I like them too!

          Reply
          • queenyee says

            March 4, 2009 at 5:19 pm

            Oh really, I’m so not know about this. Definitely a good news to me but bad news for my pocket 😛

            Thanks for the info, Paris. I’m so gonna check them out during the weekends! Yippie!

            Reply
  13. Jamilla Camel says

    March 5, 2009 at 3:57 am

    I’ve got Champagne Blush, Coral Sensation, Flamenco Red, Bronze Bombshell and Figure Beige–I love them all!

    Reply
  14. Izzy says

    August 3, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    My sister-in-law gave me a sampler of Dior Addict Ultra Shine lippies a long while back and I liked them. I do not see this range in Dior’s official site, so I wonder if you know if they are discontinued?

    Reply

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