Dior has a set of 4 new eyeshadow palettes – the New Look eyeshadow palettes which are a variation on the 5 Couleur eyeshadow palettes with cannage imprint. Dior has decided to go back to its fashion roots for inspiration and each of the 4 palettes are based on colours drawn from Christian Dior’s 1947 New Look collection.
I will show you the others later – but I just had to show you this one – 834 Rose Porcelaine because it is the palette I was the most uncertain about. In the stock photos, you see a warmed toned pink palette of eyeshadows that just make me think “Uhoh! Pink-eyed bunny alert!” In real life, I thought it was less so. In fact, the pink is pale with cool tones and I just had to have a dig in, because I like a challenge.
I usually fear pink eyeshadow like the plague, but what I did not expect was to actually like this palette!
What you get in this palette is a deep cool toned purple, a pale pink, a medium pink, a beige and a cream. All colours have shimmer but true to form, Dior eyeshadow palettes never have shimmer that is over the top. The texture is light with colours that sit beautifully on the skin and move with the skin without looking chalky or heavy.
I pondered a little on how best to wear this, before deciding to use it the way I would use all my eyeshadow palettes – a dark colour accent at the outer corners, and the lighter shades blending outwards from the inner corner. My fear was of course the pinks but much to my surprise, I was afraid of nothing.
Both pinks are cool toned and very pale and on my skin has a soft ethereal finish. For some reason, they help to bring out the tone in the deep purple shade which I used as my focus colour.
And as you can see, there is no pink bunny eye nor am I channeling the “I just cried a bucket and now have puffy red rimmed eyes” look 🙂
To be honest, I don’t think this palette is for everyone. If you are adventurous and aren’t one for very strong pigmented shades, and want a palette that is a little different, which gives a fresh spring sort of eye look, I would think its worth taking a gander at Rose Porcelaine. The majority will, I feel, shy away for reasons of it being pink and sheer. But the brave ones may discover a palette that brightens the eyes and is unexpected, in a very demure, very pretty sort of way.
The very tanned or dark skinned may not like this palette as much as the others. The pinks and creams may just apply as white shimmer on your skin and you will be disappointed. So this one is, I feel more for those with fair to medium skintones and perhaps for those who take cool colour tones better.
The trick I feel is in making sure the eyes are defined. I make sure to line my eyes nicely and use lashings of mascara while keeping the rest of the eye makeup a soft sweet, smokey-but-not look. I paired my look with the Face of Australia Malibu Barbie lipstick which is a very cool, very bright pink. I toned it down and warmed it up by blending in some Lunasol Liquid Lips in Sugar Pink and I kept the cheeks light with the Lunasol cheek blush in Modelling Cheeks EX-01 Soft Pink.
Rose Porcelaine surprised me, but it was a very pleasant surprise 🙂
In a nutshell
Rose Porcelaine is one of 4 Dior New Look eyeshadow palettes. The texture is quitessentially Dior – sheer colours and shimmer that isn’t over the top. All colours are easily blended and layered and when used with a brush can go on quite opaque. The colours in Rose Porcelaine may suit those with fair skin better because the light colours may not show up very well otherwise. It will also be better for those who can handle cool tones as I felt this palette to be on the cool side, despite the warmth in the stock photos. I think this to be a lovely Spring sort of palette but I will have to say that this may not be for everyone.
Pros: Colours are easy to layer and blend without looking chalky or heavy, No fall out and shimmer isn’t chunky nor glittery, Fresh colours that brighten the eye area without making eyes look red rimmed or tired
Cons: Pricey, Colours may not suit everyone especially those who are very tanned or dark skinned
Yesterday, there was some requests to see all the pink products I showed you used together. Would have been a very bright pink look wouldn’t it? 😀 But I strive to oblige.
Oops! Did I manage to pull it off? 😉
Featuring the Dior Rose Porcelaine palette on eyes, Butter London Primrose Hill Picnic on nails and Face of Australia Malibu Barbie on lips. Oh, and a matchy-matchy pink blouse to keep things in theme 😉
Are you brave enough to wear pink on your eyes? Is the Dior New Look Rose Porcelaine eyeshadow palette something you think you may be able to pull of? I didn’t think so but taking the plunge helped. It also helps that I knew that a cool toned colour would suit be better than if it was warm bright pinks, so I’m all for the cool muted ethereal shades in this one 🙂
Paris B
Dior New Look eyeshadow palettes come in 4 colour variations Price: RM210 Availability: All Dior counters nationwide
Looks gorgeous on you!! I think I could even wear this palette! It’s very light and fresh.
Thank you Tracy and I do think you will be able to wear this palette very prettily! One of those typically Spring palettes 😀
Love the last photo. Hahaha! So kawaii!
The hijinks I get up to 🙂
I still remember when I first started makeup I bought lots of pink eyeshadows (I am not sure why either.. hehe).. the colors in this quad look awesome on you!
Thank you bubbles 😀 When I started, I bought all purples, nevermind that they made me look bruised and like I hadn’t slept in 20 years. I never thought to ever break out of the rut. It was really weird now that I think of it 😛
LOL! love your last photo! omg its so not u 😛
HAHA indeed. Its not me 😛
LOL!! Paris B, you are officially the queen of awesome. I adore that last photo! <3
😀 As I told Xin, its not me, its my evil twin 😛
You are so obliging Paris. As usual your FOTD rocks! Very nice indeed.
LOL Thank you Honey 😀
*facepalm*. I can’t believe you pulled the Oops look >< I swatched it a little while ago and although I like it, I don't LOVE it to buy it right now. Will sit back and wait a little 🙂 I've come to the conclusion it WILL replace Pure Dreams that was released by Dior about 5 years ago – I bought that palette and used that for my ROM 🙂
Its not just you, I can’t believe I did it either 😛 This one’s permanent so there’s no hurry. Wait for it to go on sale on alternative shopping sites 😉
Such a CUTE look! I love it. Especially adore the the lip color on you! The last photo is priceless. 😀
Thank you Peach 😀 The lip colour is very unexpected isn’t it? Its so bright!
Eeeeks, so cute! ^.^
The pink lippie looks wonderful on you, PB! ^.^
I somehow think you might like this lip shade very well indeed, Hanny 😉
Wow.. so pretty! Always love ur FOTD.. 🙂
You flatter me Nanichen, thank you 🙂
Looking at the palette and your FOTD, this actually seems to be a more cool toned color combo. Yes, I do fear pinks on the eyes, but I might give this one a try, if I wasn’t still so into neutrals. Boring girl, I know… :p
Love the all pink theme, Paris! <3
Yes Jess, this one’s quite cool toned and I think you will pull it off beautifully. Its quite a nice neutral type shadow too – idiot proof. For me at least so I’ve been wearing this for a couple of days now – just as boring 😀
Well, not sure if its the eye shadow color or lack of sleep that makes your eyes looks puffy, otherwise the lippie and nailie looks great on you.
Pink shadow is difficult to wear, some tones may look fresh, some may look puffy on d eyes…….
I do have puffy eyes from different angles – mostly due to sleep factors but I have to agree with you about pinks making eyes look puffier than they are. Some pinks do that to me too which is why for this palette, I play up the purple 🙂
Awh, you look so sweet and cute ;D Hee…Now, I’m very tempted to get my hands on this.
Thank you Joy 😀 Do check it out and play with it a little before you decide because its quite a big investment. But if you think you might be able to pull it off then its quite a sweet palette for those days when you feel like being all girly and dolly 🙂
sooo pretty Paris!!
Hello stranger 😉 Weren’t you into pinks too? Or was it that you couldn’t wear pinks? 😀
Awww, you’re so cute with the last piccie!
Pink eyeshadow definitely doesn’t suit everyone but you pull it off well.
Thank you Ling 🙂 I must say I was a little afraid of this pink too but voila! It works! 🙂
That’s one totally different YOU! You definitely managed to pull off the pink and the soft smokey eyes well 🙂
Thank you Lisa 😀 It was quite a challenge – would you wear a colour like this?
ooo, nice! haha, your last photo really did the look! That’s the essence of Pink!
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Personally, I do pink eyeshadow very often. It’s my go-to colour, so I’ve never felt that the colour is something I want to be cautious of. Pretty much know I will look fine in pink, since I normally wear pink as well.
It’s really the blue that I cannot do. I would be more afraid of the Rimmel palette… …
But as what you said, I think this is too sheer for me. Say no to sheer colours and Japanese eyeshadows because they are too light. All turns out to be just glitter and shimmers. haha.
Ohh Jyoan! I think its very impressive to see anyone wearing pink shadow! It looks so beautiful on many people and very fresh – the Japanese always have a soft spot for pink shadow but I am a bit leery of it still. I think its sometimes to do with the shape of our eyes and our skin tone. Some carry it off very well and others (like me) look like a pink eyed crying rabbit 😛 But I do love Japanese shadows, shimmer and all 😀
You pulled it off perfectly! You look pretty in pink PB! 🙂
Aww thank you Issa 😀 Maybe I”ll be braver and wear this more often now
I love last year’s Nars Grand Palais Duo Eyeshadow from the upcoming Fall 2011 collection. A different kind of pink. Edgy. Loves.
I remember the pictures of that duo and I knew right off the bat that it was a no go – just too pink 😀 The new Lancome spring collection has a pink palette too with a similar sort of pink in there.
🙂 i know what you mean about the pink. If there’s ever such a thing as a smokey pink, this duo will be the one. It’s less pinky on the eyes than as it looks in the pan. Quite a surprise myself that this duo grows on me after a few wears. It’s more of a taupey pink hence, it’s actually quite wearable and i must say quite unique.
It sounds so pretty actually now that you describe it 🙂 But I guess I’m just not the brave sort >.<
pink lips is very nice on you! 😀 and that nail colour, very striking!!
Thanks Plue 😀