PB Says: Dior released 2 unique scented nail polishes for Spring 2012. I sent one to nail contributor Peach_ for her review and here it is. The review on Forget-Me-Not.
Forget-Me-Not.
What a strange name for a flower. In fact, I found it so strange that I just had to look up the story behind Forget-Me-Not.
There are a few, but here’s my favorite:
According to Wikipedia, legend has it that during the medieval times, a knight and his lady were taking a stroll alongside a river. Being the sweetheart he is, the knight picked a posy of flowers for her, but fell into the river due to the weight of his armor. As he was drowning, he tossed the flowers to his lover and shouted, “Forget-me-not.” It became a symbol of faithfulness and unwavering love.
Bittersweet, no?
Fitting to its namesake, Dior Forget-Me-Not is a passionate, sophisticated purple with a touch of melancholy. It was released together with the green Waterlily Vernis (read the review on Waterlily here), both rose scented and limited edition, for Spring 2012 Garden Party collection. Let’s have a look at Dior’s updated take on a pastel purple.
Dior Vernis Forget-Me-Not in indirect sunlight
Forget-Me-Not is a slightly “dusty” cool-toned violet; it’s a hazy mid-tone purple with a bluish pink undertone. It’s not the pale, pastel purple that I first imagined it’d be from Dior’s description of “flowery lilac.” It means that, although a cool-tone shade, its muted, medium tone flatters even those with warm-toned skin. To my surprise, I don’t have anything like it.
Brushes from L to R: Dior, OPI, CHANEL, Essie
It’s no secret that I absolutely adore Dior polishes and their brushes are one of the reasons why! Their shape is distinctive to Dior; they’re wide like OPI ProWide brushes, but taper to the thinness of Chanel and Essie ones. Their width is useful for covering a large area at once and the pointed tip is great for careful and precise application near the cuticles.
The brush shape really came in handy since I found Forget-Me-Not sheerer and patchier than the standard Dior formula. It’s smooth to apply, but requires at least 2 coats to achieve full opacity. I still found unevenness with 2, perhaps due to user error, and applied 3 here. However, Dior polishes are quick-drying and this one was no exception. The 3 coats took no time at all and I didn’t need to wait to apply a 2nd and 3rd coat other than the time it took to paint the other fingers.
Dior Vernis Forget-Me-Not outdoors
In bright sunlight, the pink undertone comes alive and the finish transforms into a lighter lilac. You might be able to detect what I call Dior’s signature “hidden shimmer,” or sparse, teeny-tiny silver shimmer that is only visible when held up close. It doesn’t dramatically change the look of the polish, but it does add a bit of dimension to an otherwise flat, solid color. I get a small satisfaction knowing they’re there. Details count, right? 😀
As for the rose scent? Paris was right that it only appears as the polish dries. Don’t shoot me, but in my sheer excitement to wear the color, I had conveniently “forgotten” about the scent’s existence and had a moment of “Hey, what’s that smell…? Oh, right.” It’s that faint.
It’s a powdery, old-fashioned sort of rose, but not strong enough to be obnoxious. Besides, if you’re really not keen on the rose, you’ll be glad to know I was able to completely mask it by applying a top coat. (In this case, I used Seche Vite.)
Bottom line, Dior Forget-Me-Not is a muted, elegant purple that a variety of skin tones will find wearable and on trend for Spring.
What’s your say?
Peach_
Dior Waterlily and Forget Me Not scented nail lacquer are part of the Garden Party collection. Price: RM72 Availability: Dior counters Limited Edition: Yes
Peach_ is a lovely young lady based in Japan, whose blog I discovered one day from a comment she left. I was intrigued enough to hop over to her blog which is all about nails, nails, nails! I’m not into nails but something about her blog, her beautiful pictures and her posts resonated with me. Peach_ will be contributing nail polish reviews and we might even catch a glimpse of something Japanese in her posts! 🙂 Peach_ blogs at alapeach.com
Tracy says
January 12, 2012 at 8:35 amPretty!! I don’t get the whole smelly thing though. I still don’t have a Dior polish. Since I can’t buy blushes, maybe I’ll start buying polish! Right? 😉
peach_ says
January 12, 2012 at 11:06 amI could do without the scent, too and was glad it can be completely eliminated! Are you on a self-imposed blush ban? 😛
Tracy says
January 12, 2012 at 11:23 amYup! Had to happen. Way too much blush in the stash!;)
peach_ says
January 12, 2012 at 12:46 pmWish I had such a problem! ;P
Juan says
January 12, 2012 at 8:37 amsuch a gorgeous shade! too expensive to buy one 🙁
peach_ says
January 12, 2012 at 11:08 amI noticed they keep raising prices on these…hopefully not for long!
LeGeeque says
January 12, 2012 at 8:45 amThat’s a gorgeous colour. And that’s a great manicure! How’d you get it to be so neat? (you’d probably say practice and I’d groan and whinge that I’m impatient!)
Au contraire, I detest Dior polishes. I find that I get tip wear way too quickly even with Seche Vite! Perhaps their formula has improved since I last bought them? I’m pretty certain the brush has changed from my last purchase (From ~3 years ago)
peach_ says
January 12, 2012 at 11:10 amThanks, LeGeeque! And yes, Dior polishes have immensely improved! They completely reformulated the line and redesigned the brush in late 2010.
xin says
January 12, 2012 at 9:04 amsuch a gorgeous and creamy color! i find that essie brush is rather meh too. it’s one of the reasons why am i not using essie much. quite like OPI brushes, and the polishes can be bought at a cheaper price 😉 double bonus!
peach_ says
January 12, 2012 at 11:11 amI like the OPI ProWide brushes as well! OPI was my gateway polish into the nail world. 😀
makeup.addict says
January 12, 2012 at 9:28 amThe color is pretty, but what my jaw is dropping over is your NAILS!!!! OMG!! I want nails like that! I get a manicure every week my nails does not even remotely look yours! What’s your secret? 🙂
peach_ says
January 12, 2012 at 11:14 amWow, I wish I could get professionally pampered every week! And thank you, makeup.addict!! 😀 Are you talking about the shape?
makeup.addict says
January 12, 2012 at 11:23 amEVERYTHING about your nails is amazing! It is perfection… *drools*
The shape of your nails, the texture (no ridges on the surface!!!!), your cuticles, your …….. *speechless*
Ehhh.. The only reason I can get a mani every week now is that it is like a little gift for myself since I am on a work-out/getting healthy kick. If I go to the gym 5 times a week, a mani+ pedi for me!!! Yay!!!!
peach_ says
January 12, 2012 at 12:50 pmAww thank you so much! For ridges/texture, a thicker base coat and top coat will mask them! You can specifically get a ridge-filling base coat and have the salon use it on you, and my top coat I’m using right now is Seche Vite, which is also thick. I definitely have ridges, but just hide them. 🙂
Your reward system is definitely working! I may have to copy you on that!
Lily says
January 12, 2012 at 9:37 amA very written post by Peach again! I love this shade. In fact, I’m wearing it on my toes. Btw, it looks good on little 2 and 4 year old’s toes too!! Lol 🙂
peach_ says
January 12, 2012 at 11:16 amYour little girls are sooo stylish! 😀 I really like this color, too. It’s such a fun shade. Thank you for always reading my posts, Lily!
Lily says
January 12, 2012 at 9:39 am* Well written. *murmurs blardy touchscreens*
rinnah says
January 12, 2012 at 10:05 amWhen I grow up I wanna have nails that look like Peach’s. Simply perfection. 😀
You make me drool over every single shade you have on. Did I mention the photography is perfect too? 😛
peach_ says
January 12, 2012 at 11:17 am*blush* Thank you for your kind words, rinnah!
lyn says
January 12, 2012 at 11:43 amOooh, lovely! You make the polish look and sound more gorgeous than I thought it is 🙂 Now I’m itching to repaint my nails with Forget Me Not again. I so admire your cuticles, they are in such good condition!
peach_ says
January 12, 2012 at 12:52 pmI thought a splurge-worthy polish deserved some glamour :). Forget-Me-Not looks really good on you!
Cas says
January 12, 2012 at 11:52 amGorgeous shade and application! You really should teach us how to apply nail polish so beautifully, I can never get it that neat!
peach_ says
January 12, 2012 at 12:53 pmThank you, Cas! I’ve never done videos, but will learn so I can show how I paint my nails one of these days. 🙂
Nikki says
January 12, 2012 at 12:07 pmI have not tried any Dior polishes but base on swatch alone, it looks really gorgeous and worth the money!
peach_ says
January 12, 2012 at 12:55 pmI definitely suggest giving the testers a try at your counter! Dior has been coming out with a lot of unique colors lately. 🙂
Issa says
January 12, 2012 at 12:17 pmthis color looks so pretty! love it! and you have very nice hands! 🙂
peach_ says
January 12, 2012 at 12:57 pmThanks so much, Issa! 😀
beetrice says
January 12, 2012 at 12:26 pmI tried this on at the counter just last night and was taken by the two polishes – they’re absolutely gorgeous, and look even more droolworthy on your nails! Dammit Peach, how do you take such nice photos?? *jealous* 😛
peach_ says
January 12, 2012 at 12:59 pmThanks beetrice. 😀 Aren’t they? I was afraid they’d be straight pastels, but ended up being so lovely. Will you be picking them up? 🙂
beetrice says
January 12, 2012 at 1:50 pm*sigh*…I would love to, but already picked up a few too many (including the A-England polishes PB wrote about!) arrgghh…my purse is already reeling from the spending over Christmas and the upcoming CNY… 🙁
Sam says
January 12, 2012 at 2:32 pmLove that brush design. Glad that you can hide the smell if required!
peach_ says
January 12, 2012 at 9:10 pmMe too, Sam, on both accounts! 🙂
sleepdeprived91 says
January 12, 2012 at 3:35 pmsuch a pretty pretty colour! i’m in love… i am so in love with that colour…
peach_ says
January 12, 2012 at 9:12 pmHehe it really is pretty and a surprisingly unique! 🙂
Connie De Alwis says
January 12, 2012 at 9:44 pmGoodness! Your application is PERFECT!
Love how your nails look. So neat and perfect
peach_ says
January 15, 2012 at 10:23 amThank you, Connie!
Kim Chong says
January 12, 2012 at 10:25 pmAre Dior nail polishes 3 Free too? Love the colour and looks so great on your nails!
peach_ says
January 15, 2012 at 10:25 amThanks, Kim! Sorry for the late reply. Yes, Dior polishes are 3-free, plus formaldehyde resin and camphor-free. (I call it 5-free!)
Larie says
January 14, 2012 at 3:00 amI love that brush shot – it’s awesome!
I also don’t understand why the polish has to be scented? It just seems weird to me 😛
peach_ says
January 15, 2012 at 10:28 amThanks, Larie! The scent is a bit of a gimmick for me too, but I have friends who really enjoy it in Anna Sui polishes which have a much stronger, lasting rose scent. 😀
Pook says
July 27, 2013 at 3:48 amI swear this was lighter last year, a medium purple, and somehow, magically in the bottle, it became a dark purple! How did that happen?!?
The smell is a rose smell. Not offensive to me.