It would seem like the blogosphere is all agog over the various Fall 2011 collections already. Well, I got burnt out a while ago so I’m not even going there anymore. For some reason, seeing wave after wave of new collections or of one collection turns me off that collection, believe it or not. I usually only pick up interest again once it launches or closer to launch date. So I’m going to stay firmly in Summer mode for now 🙂 Hello! Its only June!
Here are the 2 limited edition eyeshadow palettes released in the Dior Summer 2011 collection – Rosy Tan (left) and Rosy Nude (right). You will have seen them already. The palettes are very simple neutral palettes, in my view. Nothing dramatic or exciting. But very practical.
The two palettes look like different shades of each other so you don’t need both, really. Rosy Nude is the lighter toned one, where all the colours have iridescent shimmer. If what you’re looking for is a pale neutral tone of colour on the eyes, Rosy Nude will be it. The brown in this one is a tad light though. Enough to give slight depth of colour but not enough to line. I thought I would prefer this one but I found I actually prefer Rosy Tan a little more.
Dior Summer 2011 eyeshadow palettes Left: Rosy Tan RightL Rosy Nude
Rosy Tan has deeper colours and when applied, the colours go on the skin stronger and I personally believe has better colour range than Rosy Nude. If you prefer colours that show up more then Rosy Tan is the one to go for. The colours are mostly iridescent except for the colour in the lower right which is matte (but which is my favourite shade of the lot!)
Top: Rosy Nude Bottom: Rosy Tan Swatched Clockwise from Top Left corder of palette
As I’ve said, the colours aren’t very exciting are they? The pink is soft and is surprisingly quite easy to wear. The texture is quite typically Dior, and the colours tend toward the iridescent hint of colour instead of eye popping in your face colour. If you like this style of eyeshadows, its worth taking a look. If you prefer something eye popping and strong coloured this will not be for you.
I haven’t been able to get a good shot of it on the eyes, so you’d just have to make do with these product swatches. I usually use a dark colour swept over my whole lid and tempered with a light shimmer shade. I do find that the shades tend towards being rather warm while I prefer cool toned browns (which are darned hard to find!). Still, so long as I stick to just 2 colours, I’ve been able to make both palettes work – unexciting but very practical 🙂
Pros: Lovely washes of neutral colour for the lids, Nice eyeshadow texture without chunky glitter
Cons: Pricey, Colours may be too safe and sheer for some
Actually, since I do have both palettes, I do end up mixing shades from both palettes. Rosy Nude has 3 gorgeous iridescent shades that go very nicely with the colours from Rosy Tan. However, you don’t need both. If you are in the market for a neutral eyeshadow palette, just go for either. They both work well in that regard.
Speaking of floods of news about new collections, lets hear your thoughts. Are you the sort who likes knowing in advance about all the upcoming collections and keeping tabs on everything? Or do you find it too overwhelming and perhaps even get turned off when there’s too much about the same brand/collection/item? You know what I think, so what about you? 🙂
Paris B
Dior Rosy Tan and Rosy Nude eyeshadow palettes are limited edition for Summer 2011 and retail at RM195 each at all Dior counters while stocks last
Lee says
June 22, 2011 at 4:07 pmCome on, it’s only the beginning of summer and you’ve (well, not you Paris practically!) let me know what is out in winter? That’s a huge no no…
On another hand, I could see in advance and analyse my stash, I have enough time to decide if I need (it’s always WANT, not need = =) something…
Pros and cons, really 🙂
ParisB says
June 22, 2011 at 7:33 pmYes yes I appreciate the advance reviews/notice/news etc but when people just bang on and on about it, it does turn me right off 😛
Hanny says
June 22, 2011 at 4:12 pmOOO! I do like Rosy Tan, but a Dior palette is a little out of my means now. ^.^ However, that’s easily remedied because I have quite a few similar colors for now.
I am quite intriuged by Bobbi Brown’s Tortoise Shell collection though. and MAC’s Semi Precious heh heh heh.
ParisB says
June 22, 2011 at 7:33 pmI saw the pics of the Tortoiseshell collection and that does look pretty. To be fair, few Bobbi Brown collections get the sort of air time that other brands do so I don’t get so sick of them so quickly LOL!
domncroxd says
June 22, 2011 at 4:12 pmcolors are quite sweet. they remind me of japanese eyeshadow brands – a bit paler and less pigmented, but nonetheless very wearable.
ParisB says
June 22, 2011 at 7:34 pmYes yes! They are just like Japanese eyeshadows! I love Japanese eyeshadows which is probably why I could identify with these haha
SimplyStephy says
June 22, 2011 at 11:13 pmI love Japanese eyeshadows too. Even though they aren’t all that pigmeneted, I love the sheer wash of color for everyday wear 🙂
ParisB says
June 23, 2011 at 10:43 amYes! I love Japanese eyeshadows. Lots of people complain they aren’t pigmented but some brands or formula are quite good – it just depends on the sort of pigmentation one prefers. I for one am not into the very strong colour blocks that are found in many brands 😉
Sam says
June 22, 2011 at 4:44 pmI quite like these – nice and easy for work on the days you’re running late!
ParisB says
June 22, 2011 at 7:34 pmDefinitely! Swipe and go 😀
Marina(Makeup4All) says
June 22, 2011 at 7:32 pmI actually wanted to get Rosy Tan but I wish the colours were a bit darker. I really want Dior to release a beautiful dark brown palette. They had one several years ago but it was sold out before I had a chance to get it 🙁
ParisB says
June 22, 2011 at 7:37 pmThe colours in recent Dior collections tend to be quite light and I’m not sure why. But I believe this Fall, they are going dark and I’m very happy with that! 😀
Lisa says
June 22, 2011 at 8:06 pmI bought Rosy Tan and sad to say that while the swatches look really pretty, the result upon application is so so. It’s just a regular day to day wear look. Nothing too unique. Yes,there’s similarity of it to japanese eye shadow. But if i were to fork out this much of money for an eye palatte, i think i will be happier investing on lunasol. Speaking of which, the upcoming fall collection by lunasol looks tempting. Probably will cave in and get one.
And yes, i like to read about upcoming collections but not so when every other beauty bloggers out there are reporting the same thing. Prefer reviews and swatches to gauge which will work and what to buy.
ParisB says
June 23, 2011 at 10:42 amYes it is quite an ordinary palette, I must say. Its good for those who may not like the glitter/high shimmer in Japanese palettes though, but who might want that sheer wash of colour. I love my shimmer so I’m happy with Japanese brands 😉 I was quite taken by the Lunasol summer (is it summer? The one with the Coral Pink blush and blue-pink eye palette?) but haven’t gone to check them out yet.
Lisa says
June 23, 2011 at 7:21 pmYes, the summer palatte looks pretty. I was actually going to get it til i saw the falls promos on some beauty blogs.
Have you seen them? If not, here’s a link:
http://ameblo.jp/nozomiblog1008/entry-10906400951.html
The new blush is looking lovely too.
ParisB says
June 24, 2011 at 10:07 amOhh yes now I remember seeing these for Fall. They sure do look interesting as does the new blush! Hmm now do I wait or get the summer too?!
Jamilla Camel says
June 22, 2011 at 8:07 pmThe colours look a bit insipid for me..i’ll wait for something with more impact in the Fall!
ParisB says
June 23, 2011 at 10:42 amI saw some pics of Dior Fall. They look gorgeous!
Dee says
June 22, 2011 at 11:28 pmLovely palettes, great for the usual day-to-day (aka work. haha!)
Or for those mornings when we roll out of bed and can’t seem to find anything to wear/nothing matches/overslept and ran out of time kinda days 😛
<3 Dee
ParisB says
June 23, 2011 at 10:44 amPerfect description! Just swipe on, line, mascara and go 😉
milktea says
June 23, 2011 at 11:05 amSo why did you get both palettes? 🙂
ParisB says
June 23, 2011 at 11:07 amHaha… they were sent by PR (see disclosure at bottom of post) so I could try and tell you what I thought about it 🙂
Lisa says
June 23, 2011 at 7:09 pmLucky you! And if any of the Dior PR are reading this, i hope they will send you MORE of the Dior Addict lipsticks for reviews and lip swatches. 42 shades are just too much. Need help to find more colors to buy. 🙂
ParisB says
June 24, 2011 at 10:06 amHaha dont I wish the same! The Dior Addicts are addictive
Shay says
June 23, 2011 at 12:23 pmI think I am kinda bored with e/s already. There is no e/s which I absolutely must have anymore. I tend to wear similar earthy tones for work anyway.
I am quite interested in complexion products. But then 1 item takes a long time to use up, so hmmmm…cannot justify buying and storing at home.
ParisB says
June 23, 2011 at 6:39 pmHaha its easy to get bored once we have found our style/to-go item. But there’s always more and more new stuff coming out eh?
Jess says
June 24, 2011 at 8:21 amOh, you got both Rosy Nude and Rosy Tan!! 🙂
I agree that both of them are great neutral palettes. I’m still a bit undecided which two or three palettes are going to accompany me on my travel to Taiwan/HK, but Rosy Nude would be totally on the safe side, huh? 😉
ParisB says
June 24, 2011 at 10:13 amRosy Nude looks lovely on you so yes it’s absolutely safe! Fits with the light looks favored in this part of the world too 🙂
rosejaejoong says
June 25, 2011 at 1:58 pmlove the color,it’s so pretty..wonder if it works on me cos my skin is quite dark…
ParisB says
June 27, 2011 at 11:09 amMy suggestion would be to try Rosy Tan if you have dark skin. I think that shade will work better 🙂