REVIEW: Christian Dior Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup

Hello ladies! In my foundation post a few days ago I mentioned that I was going to do an extensive review of my most recent foundation purchase - Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup. And here it is!
I was actually recommended this foundation by a good friend after I said that I would like to invest in a higher end foundation because, aside from my MAC F&B, my foundations are all high street. Now, whilst I believe that the quality of some high street foundations are good enough to rival higher end ones, I have trouble with the colour range of most because I am so pale! So, off I trotted to Debenhams to try this out for myself and decide whether it was worth parting with the cash. The MUA (who was so lovely!) tried it on in the shade 010 and I was pretty much sold. 

Colour

The colour range of this particular foundation isn't great - I mean, it's okay, but there is definitely room for improvement. Dior's shades are, however, very simple to understand and are number coded according to skin tones.

0 = neutral undertones

1 = yellow undertones

2 = pink undertones

3 = peach undertones

So, shade 020 would be neutral, 021 would be yellow, 022 would be pink and 023 would be peach etc. Very straightforward. I got this in 010 (Ivory) which is a great colour match for me, and the lightest in the range.

Formula

I adore the formula of this foundation. It is beautifully silky and smooth and glides on my skin like a dream. Not at all thick or cakey, probably due to it's "unique blend of 100% natural mineral pigments and Dior’s innovative Mineralized Water". It contains nearly 40% water, which means it is very thin and silky - it does not sit heavily on the skin but rather blends in seamlessly and leaves the skin glowing and natural. What I really love about this is it really does feel hydrating, which is perfect for me because my skin is on the dry side. The finish is very natural and leaves my skin looking healthy and glowing. I've used both fingers and brushes with this and the finish is beautiful with either method. I personally prefer results from my new Real Techniques Stippling Brush.

Coverage

I would describe this as a light-medium coverage. It is not sheer, as the name may lead you to believe, but it is still quite light and as previously stated, doesn't leave my face feeling like it has layers of makeup on. It evens out skin tone beautifully and will cover minor imperfections. I've yet to use concealer with this, mainly because I've not had a blemish but because my skin is in pretty good nick, this foundation coverage works great for me.

Price

A slight downfall? For a 1oz bottle, this cost £31. Pricey, yes, but it is definitely to be expected from a brand name such as Christian Dior and in my opinion, is worth every penny of that price tag. It is on the higher end of the price scale and definitely the most expensive foundation I own, but worth the money and a definite repurchase for me. 

Longevity

This actually lasted very well! Managed to stay looking flawless after walking in both ridiculous heat and bitter winds (yes, the weather changes that drastically in a short space of time here...). Great staying power with no touch ups, only maybe a powder touch up on the t-zone. I would say potential to last up to 9-10 hours.

Overall opinion?

In case you cannot already tell, I LOVE this foundation. Other than the price tag, I don't think I've found any flaws in this whatsoever. I would say if you are looking for a fuller coverage, this WON'T be the foundation for you, but if you are looking for a lightweight formula to even out skin tone and cover minor imperfections, this will do the trick. I really love the way this makes my skin feel - like I'm not wearing makeup and the flawless, healthy appearance it gives. It also has SPF10, so perfect all year round! My new HG :)

Thanks for reading!

Kelly

xo