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Home » Face » Blush » Is Dior Bronze Harmonie Rose Brazilia all that?

Is Dior Bronze Harmonie Rose Brazilia all that?

May 6, 2009 Paris B 19 Comments

Dior Rose Brazilia Bronze Harmony Blush
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So you’ve seen the pictures and you’ve read rave reviews and you are wondering – “Is Rose Brazilia bronze harmony blush really all that?”

My answer: Yes it IS all that… and more! But there is some bad news.

Bad news: The gold sparkly bits along the “stitches” and on the name disappears the minute you buff your brush over the surface of the blush. Poof! Gone just like that. After that, it kind of looks a little bland in the palette. It is also a little smaller than you might imagine. I thought it would be a good largish size, about that of the eyeshadow quint. It isn’t. The case is the same size as a quint but the blush only occupies half the space.

However, I’m not letting a bit of sparkle loss and downsizing get me down. What I’m more interested in is how it looks on the skin. And for this, I’m happy to report that the Dior Bronze Harmonie Rose Brazilia blush exceeded all expectations.

The colour looks peach-rose in the pan. On the skin, its more rosy with only minimal bronzing. I’m happy. I’m not a bronzer girl so this one performs more like a blush for me. Its also a very slightly warm rose-peach shade on the skin that does not look nor turn orange as most bronzers do. I’m happy I chose Rose Brazilia – its my sort of color and just the right amount of warmth.

Here’s a swatch on my hand of all the colours mixed together and how it looks on my cheeks.

Dior Rose Brazilia Bronze Harmony Swatch
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I have applied Rose Brazilia with 2 types of blush brushes. One is the regular MAC 213SE fluffy brush. This one picked up a little too much pigment and I was told I had dark patches on my skin when I wore it, even though I used what I thought was a light hand. Undaunted, the next day I used the Lumiere Duo Fibre skunk brush and the result was a softer sheerer better application. I got complimented this time so it works 😛 So, if you are light skinned, I’d recommend you use a light hand when applying this bronzer blush or use a skunk brush. If you are tanned or have a darker skin tone, you can get away with slightly heavier application for a rosier bronzier tint.

The texture of the blush looks matte in the pan but it actually applies with a little bit of shimmer. Nothing overboard. I only really noticed it when I took a picture with a flash and saw bit of shimmer on my cheeks. It adds a lovely glow to the skin. I did not like the brush that came with it – its too small to be of any real use.

Yes Rose Brazilia is worth the RM142 (US$42 in the USA) you will pay for this blush. I’ve worn it everyday for more than a week now and am still not tired of it 🙂 You could use the colors for eyeshadow if you like, but I’m a traditionalist – a blush is a blush for me and eyeshadows have their own purpose and unless hardpressed I don’t mix them. I also don’t quite like pink on the eyes for fear of looking like I’ve been crying all night long.

Have I helped you make up your mind? 😉 Watch it fly off Dior counters soon in May 2009… or better yet maybe make a reservation hehe…

Stay beautiful,

Paris B

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

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  1. prettybeautiful says

    May 6, 2009 at 10:23 am

    aw. too bad the gold stitches are gone easily. the color looks so sweeeet <3

    *self psycho mode* i have so many blushes stacked at home, not using on daily basis so i dont need this *chant chant chant*

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    • ParisB says

      May 6, 2009 at 12:03 pm

      Hey prettybeautiful,

      The color is gorgeous on the skin! I tell myself the same thing as you everyday but its failed to stop me everytime 😉

      Reply
  2. Monstro says

    May 6, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    You will not tempt me PB! LOL!

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    • ParisB says

      May 7, 2009 at 10:29 am

      *looks innocently at Monstro* 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nikki says

    May 6, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    Wow..that looks super pretty on your cheeks! and wearing that everyday for a week? Coming from a Blush Queen? This is definitely “ALL THAT” 🙂 Thanks I wonder how much it is down here!

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    • ParisB says

      May 7, 2009 at 10:28 am

      Hiya Nikki

      Thanks! And yes, I’m STILL wearing it and neglecting everything else LOL…

      Reply
  4. JackieA says

    May 6, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    Aww, Paris, I was hoping the gold bits would go all the way through…. with my coloring, the gold flecks would so pop! However, on you, the color looks so sweet.

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    • ParisB says

      May 7, 2009 at 10:28 am

      Hey JackieA

      It would have been nice if the shimmer went though but it might have been a tad much for everyday use. Still, I think it would work on you. Its really quite pigmented. Can’t wait to hear what you think of it 🙂

      Reply
  5. jojoba says

    May 6, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    wow you are at least 5 shades lighter than me now!!! looks liked either you are bleched out or i have tanned too much. hahahaha. that blush is gorgeous on you and the eye shadows too. always love seeing your face!!! post more!

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    • ParisB says

      May 7, 2009 at 10:27 am

      Hi Jojoba

      LOL so long as I don’t look as bleached as Michael Jackson I’m ok 😛 Thanks

      Reply
  6. Jamilla Camel says

    May 6, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    The blush looks gorgeous on you!! I am holding out for the summer blush collection…

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    • ParisB says

      May 7, 2009 at 10:26 am

      Hey Jamilla

      You’re going to love it! 😀 and thank you!

      Reply
  7. Ms. Blacklace says

    May 7, 2009 at 1:24 am

    Speaking of brushes, my body shop concealer brush finally broke down through years of violent abuse. So I went to the bookstore/stationary store and got a good quality nylon paint brush instead.

    I must say, REALLY GOOD QUALITY, and half the price.

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    • ParisB says

      May 7, 2009 at 10:26 am

      Hi Ms. Blacklace

      Glad you found something as good to replace it. 🙂

      Reply
  8. ysbaby says

    May 7, 2009 at 3:24 am

    hi,

    I’m from KL too and may I know where you bought yours from in KL? So I don’t need to go to all the malls looking for it 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      May 7, 2009 at 10:25 am

      Hi ysbaby

      Its due out in Dior counters Mid-End May – Try the major malls 🙂

      Reply

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