I love the Diorblush <- yes, it’s actually one word, so calling it the Dior Diorblush is a bit of a redundancy. But I love them because they give my skin the loveliest kiss of colour and glow without ever looking like I fell into a vat of clown makeup, and they’re light so mistakes are minimised. Late last year when news came out that they had been reformulated, I approached it with some trepidation. I don’t like it when my favourite items get discontinued and reformulated. It’s like if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, ya know?
But fix it they did and Dior rather quietly launched their new Vibrant Color Blush in 12/13 new shades with more to come. The new Dior blushes don’t come in the split pan 2 formulas anymore. Now, we get the rather more conventional 1 shade blush, packaged rather similarly with the Rosy Glow Blush in Petal which has been made permanent (I love that one!). Externally, it looks the same. Internally, it’s different.
But is it a good difference? I purchased one last year in Coral Cruise 676 after hemming and hawing at the counter for ages. I now tend to gravitate to pink blushes but coral. I could work with that!
The colour in pan is pretty vibrant. In fact, they all are, and that certainly lives up to their name. Coral Cruise is a peachy coral-pink shade of blush that I might have passed on if the SA did not insist that I try it. Happily, she did know better. I love this colour!
Despite the rather frightening bright coral in pan, the blush isn’t as pigmented as the name implies. Colour is easily picked up by a brush and I find that it diffuses quite prettily on cheeks. There is no discernible shimmer but there is a glow and it does give me that blush from within, that we all seek.
If you like bright pops of colour therefore, you may wrinkle your nose at this because it may not live up to your expectations. However, Dior in anticipating this, now has some very interesting deep shades of blush that rival that of NARS so if you like the texture and have a deeper skintone, or just want a brighter colour blush, you now can wear Dior blushes unlike the rather paltry pale offerings before this.
Here is a picture of all the new Dior Vibrant Color blushes available as of now and the colour range is quite friendly to most skintones, which makes me happy of course. The texture is lovely and fine milled and now, if you have deeper skintones, you can quite easily find a colour to suit you 🙂
I am considering that rose toned one that’s 4th in row from the top though. I think it’ll be pretty albeit a challenge to work with. We’ll see. Maybe the next time I’m feeling flush – after all I can always do with another blush 😉
Here’s a small swatch comparison of Coral Cruise alongside some other blushes I own of similar tone.
(1) Dior Vibrant Color Blush – Coral Cruise 676 (2) Benefit Coralista blush (3) Bobbi Brown Apricot blush (4) Lancome Blush Subtle in Peach Nuance
You may notice from the swatch on skin that it isn’t shimmery nor is it purely matte. The shade is also a nice touch of coral, with just the right amount of pink. On my skin, I find it quite flattering and it’s very easy to build up colour if I want it to look a little more obvious, or just wear it as a very light barely there flush of colour.
Is she blushing? Is she not? 😉
So here’s how it looks on me. A very pretty pop of colour on cheeks. I’ve been using it so often since I got it simply because it’s so easy to get it right, and to blend it into my skin. Love it? Oh yeah. Dior got this reformulation right!
In a nutshell
The new Dior Vibrant Color blushes have been reformulated and repackaged. The new blushes come in only 1 colour instead of the split pan and the colours now come in more vibrant shades ranging from the very light to the very deep red to suit most skintones. Despite the vibrancy of colour in the pan, the product does not swatch as strong so it’s quite easy to control the colour on skin. I find a soft natural hair brush applies the colour in a softer more diffused manner and it gives a lovely glow from within that lasts for hours. I love these and am already thinking of the next shade to get!
Pros: Soft, diffused colour on skin, new vibrant shades of blush for variety, not shimmery, easy to blend on skin for a transparent natural flush
Cons: Pricey, Some people may find it too sheer, but it can be layered and colour controlled
Who will like this: Anyone who likes soft coloured blushes that can be layered for intensity
The brush included works in a pinch so don’t toss it out just yet. I rarely use it but it can come in handy if you’re on the go and want a quick touch up. It does pick up a little more colour than I like so be lighthanded!
Have you tried the new Dior Vibrant Colour blushes? Is there a colour you think I should take a look at?
I was worried I wouldn’t like these but I shouldn’t have. They’re pricey, I’d admit so I can’t in good conscience tell you to run out and buy one but if you are in the market for a nice high end blush, in this price category, it’s absolutely worth taking a look. Dior knows their blushes and they did well with these new ones. I think the new brighter colours will also appeal to a wider group of people, which is great 🙂
Paris B
Dior Vibrant Colour Blushes come in 13 new shades Price: RM150 Availability: Dior counters & Sephora
Oooh those are yummy! Thankfully they’re permanent, I can wait 🙂 Hey, have they got a dupe for Dandelion? 😀 And I love the look of the tapered brush – looks like a winner!:)
They are and they are 🙂 I’ll go look for a Dandelion dupe for you. Will be fun!
I do find these new brushes not as pigmented. The good thing is you will never do too much on ur cheeks, giving a natural flush. I act wanted to try the reddest one as that was really pigmented and loud, but my faint heart wouldnt allow me to! Hehe
I find them more pigmented than the previous versions but less so when compared to other brands. But I like it that way because in the mornings when you’re in a hurry, you don’t really want to hassle with mistakes LOL I was quite keen on that red one too but I’ve been there with Nars Taos and it just got too much for me so I had to give it away. When done well, it’s pretty though!
I am a fan of Diorblush myself. I wanted to get another bolder one and I got my eye on the red – it’s the one on the top row, far right. I’m just waiting for my resolve to break and I’ll spend RM150 on this blush. LOL!
I was eyeing that one too. It’s interesting, that’s for sure! I almost got it but remembered how I eventually gave away my Nars Taos because it just got to be too much work so I passed. But I might go for the rosy one instead 🙂
love like every color in this collection, such pretty vibrant tones!
They most certainly got the name Vibrant Color blush spot on! 🙂
I have been waiting for this review so thanks! The blush looks pretty similar to Bobbi Brown’s Apricot? Anyway, is this blush number 6 on the bottom row? For a medium skin tone girl like me who might be interested in a berry pink blush, which one would you recommend from the picture? For comparison purposes, I tried Bobbi Brown’s Apricot and it did not really show up on my face. But Tarte’s Natural Beauty really looks lovely on me.
Glad to be of assistance Victoria 🙂 In pan, it looks similar to Apricot but Apricot is more pink and is harder in texture. This one’s Blush No. 3 from left in the bottom row. Heaven knows why the shade looks different in different lighting LOL! I think you’d like #889 (That’s the one I’m eyeing next) which will be easier for you to wear than for me or maybe even try #896 that bright red one. It looks scary but don’t be put off. You have the Lunasol brush! 😀
Looks amazing on you! I have that one you’re eyeing nest actually-all I can say is GET it. It’s amazing!
Thank you Tracy and you’re not helping my resolve! LOL I think that one’s in the bag 😉
Coral blushes are my favorite! You’ve just sold me on that. It looks so pretty on you.
My current obsession is the NARS Amore. 🙂
Ooh I love Nars Amor! It’s gorgeous but peachier compared to Coral Cruise, I feel. Also more pigmented. But if you like Amore you’ll love Coral Cruise 😀
Added Coral Cruise to my Sephora shopping list already. 😉
Yay! I hope you’ll like it Sze Ling 🙂
Hi PB, since I don’t use blush, I can’t comment anything. But I keep looking at your top, it is very nice green colour. Nor dark, nor light green. Very fresh to my eyes.
Hi Tuti, thank you! It’s one of my favourite tops and it’s knitwear so no ironing! yay! LOL!
I don’t own Dior blushes, never found them interesting but I might check out this range. I’ve already seen some shades at their counter but haven’t tried them, don’t know why 😀
I did like the older Dior blushes but they were boring, even I will admit to that! These are fun and I think will appeal to more people. Would love to hear what you think of them once you’ve had the chance to try them at the counter 🙂 Are you eyeing the brighter colours?
Yes, the old blushes were boring. 🙂
I’ve been eyeing that 4th shade in the 1st row from the left. I bet it’s nice looking <3
Oh high 5 Vesna! I’m eyeing that one too! It’s #889 if you’re wondering 😉
I have Lucky Pink, its lovely shade of natural pink when applied. Now you have got be thinking of coral…hmmm…
Mmmm that sounds like such a pretty colour! I shall have to look it up when I’m next at the counter – now YOU have me thinking of that one hehe…
Such a beautiful blush colour .. I’m planning to get this colour soon…
thanks for the lovely review
I think it’ll look lovely on you Shreya 🙂 It’s a gorgeous colour!
Oh nooooo, this looks too good to pass up on. I, too, found Dior’s old blushes bohohoring. These new ones look incredibly enticing, though. Especially seeing them on your cheeks, oh how tempting. Do you think the brown one up there would work as a contour like NARS Laguna? 🙂 Thanks PB!
Haha I think I’m the exception who actually likes the old Dior blushes 😀 But these are certainly enticing! Just look at the new colours! 😀 I think the brown one may work as a very light contour shade, Shari. Can’t be too sure coz I don’t remember it much but it’s always worth taking a look! Can’t wait to see which you pick hehe 😉
Its definitely a pretty shade and looks lovely on you!
I don’t own a single Dior blush yet…may be someday I’ll get my hands on these babies!
Take heart, these are permanent and there are so many shades available! Whenever you’re ready to get one the problem will be in trying to decide which 🙂
That’s such a beautiful shade on you, Paris! 🙂
Thank you Carina! It’s a lovely shade that I’m sure will suit most 😉
This looks so dreamy on your skin, and now I want one! I may have hovered around that photo of all the Dior blushes together for 10 seconds or so. LOL.
Haha thanks Arianne and you know, I’m quite sure this one would look as dreamy on you too! Aren’t they a treat for the eyes?
Oh gosh, the blush look so pretty but the price tag @[email protected] hehe, shall wait for CNY first then purchase it..
Haha yeah, luxury items come with a luxury price tag 🙂 No harm going to take a look first and wait for the department stores to give out their promotional vouchers before buying! 😉
I just might buy this blush XD, since I don’t own a single Dior product at all
Haha you’re a brave and experimental one, Evan 😉 Even if you don’t end up getting Coral Cruise, there are a couple of light ones that might do the job too! 😉
I wonder, how do you work that blush at the top left corner? It looks like pale purple to me 😛
It will be more of a highlighter and you know, if you have a very cool skintone then a purple blush can be very flattering because it is brightening. I know, almost inconceivable. I used to have a lilac blush from Shu Uemura. It was interesting 🙂
Oooh this is a pretty one! I haven’t been too taken by a lot of blushes lately (SAY WHAT???) so this one is a sight for sore eyes 😀
Haha yes this is very pretty indeed and I think 2014 is goign to be the year of blush for me coz I suddenly found so many I haven’t featured! LOL!
If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it. Well, if you don’t try it (reformulate), how’d you know if you don’t get a eureka moment for EVEN better formula? heeeheeheee
That said, this blush looks perfect on you. Really lighten up the whole look. And your green top is a perfect match too! 😀 xx
Haha true true… it’s when they reformulate and it sucks that causes problems 😛 Thanks Ting. I love this blush too. I’d never have bought it if the SA didn’t insist I should so I guess I have to thank her for pushing me in this direction!