Dior 5 Couleurs Mystic Metallics Constellation
I’m fairly sure I’ve spoken before about a previous life where I was
thin and pretty enough to be a Dior Girl. I worked mostly at the David
Jones story on Castlereagh St, alternating between smiling winsomely at
bored husbands as I enticed them to treat their wives to a surprise
bottle of J’Adore (as I said, I was a lot younger and cuter then), and
doing makeup appointments. It was always a big deal whenever the new
Dior makeup collections came out, because more often than not it meant
one thing:
new Dior 5 Couleurs palettes!
Now, quite a few years later, I still get that little pop of
excitement when I unbox a brand new Dior palette. Partially it’s fond
memories of a happy period in my working life, and partially it’s
because if you don’t get a little rush of endorphins from unwrapping
something luxurious and pricey then you’re either dead or have shunned
all earthly indulgences (in either case this so,
so isn’t the blog for you.)
Which, finally, brings me to the little luxury that crossed my desk last week:
Dior 5 Couleurs Mystic Metallics Constellation, a new eyeshadow quint from the Fall 2013 Mystic Metallics collection.
Dior 5 Couleurs Mystic Metallics Constellation applied firmly over primer
There are five shadows in the Constellation palette, all in shades of
pink or purple with one antique gold contrast shade. The shadows are
embossed with Monsieur Dior’s signature star charm, with the high
shimmer shades marked with a scattering of stars and the satin shades
with just one.
- Soft antique gold in a glittery shimmer finish. This can be applied
dry for a very sparse shimmer fleck effect, or applied wet to create an
intense foil effect.
- Dirty mauve with a satin finish.
- Deep plum with silver sparkle.
- Mushroom pink with a satin finish.
- Icy pink highlighter with a frost finish.
Wearability is average, with the colours applying sheerly when
applied dry. If you want to max your colour potential I suggest applying
with a damp brush over a primer base, and possibly using a plum cream
shadow as a base if you wish to saturate the purple colour palette. The
shadows themselves are an excellent texture, soft enough to be easily
picked up with a brush but not so soft that they crumble or scatter.
While the sheerness of the shadows might be a dealbreaker for
hardcore makeup enthusiasts, I think that it makes this palette a
wearable option for folks who want to look polished and ‘done’ without
looking, well, overdone.
Dior 5 Couleurs Mystic Metallics Constellation EOTD
For this look I used the two satin finish colours to create a very
simple soft smokey eye. I applied the mushroom pink across my lid with a
damp brush to boost its lustre, then applied a soft wash of the deep
dirty mauve on the outer corner of my lid and into the crease.
Dior 5 Couleurs Mystic Metallics Constellation EOTD
For this look my goal was to distract from the fact that I’ve been
under the weather for a while, so I cranked up the metallic shine by
applying the antique gold glitter shadow with a wet brush. This amped up
the shine and opacity, creating an eye-catching sparkling lid offset
with simple bronze liner and black mascara. Remember the magic rule of
makeup: sparkle can be a useful distraction when applied judiciously!
For swatches and a review of Bonne Etoile, the other eyeshadow palette in this collection, meander over to
My Funny Valentine and peep her post.
Who: Dior
What: Dior 5 Couleurs Mystic Metallics Constellation
How Much: AU$103
When: available now
Where: Myer, David Jones, selected pharmacies.
This item was provided to swatchgirl.com.
Dior 5 Couleurs Mystic Metallics Constellation
Dior 5 Couleurs Mystic Metallics Constellation
Dior 5 Couleurs Mystic Metallics Constellation
