DIOR 5 COULEURS EYESHADOW PALETTE IN 'BAR' (056)

'Bar' (056) is one of 13 new eye shadow quints released this Fall/Autumn 2014 season from Dior.  There are of course, new Rouge Dior Lipsticks and Nail Polishes to coordinate with these eye shadow palettes.  I  did not pick up any of the nail polishes but purchased 2 of the lipsticks in 'Bar' and 'Rose Tutu' (to be reviewed soon).

Packaging

The new eye shadow palettes have a new, thinner, sleeker and simpler look.  The lacquer is darker to match the Dior Rouge lipstick packaging released late last year (see here), so overall, it all looks more consistent, but the luxuriousness remains.  While I appreciate the sleeker design, I must say that I do still slightly prefer the older packaging with the holographic 'CD' monogram - I think it adds interest and it's very cool!  You can see the changes in the old versus the new packaging in the images down below.  There's also a very soft, has a lot (perhaps too much) give, and not dense brush end on one of the applicators as a new inclusion.  While I like the softness of the new brush as it's less harsh on the eye area, I do wish it were denser so it does a better job of blending.  (Luckily, the eye shadows in this palette are textured such that it makes it easy anyway).

Colours, Finish & Pigmentation

As numbered above and in the swatches below, we have in the palette the following shades:

1 // Neutral white iridescent highlighter.

2 // Medium, neutral grey with a satin to sheen finish.

3 // Light to medium rose taupe with a satin finish.

4 // Matte black.

5 // Sheer, very pale, warm-toned pink with white/silver iridescence.

All shades have decent to excellent pigmentation.  In particular, the light rose taupe shade in the middle applies ultra smoothly and perfectly evenly.  The #5 shade can be used as a light wash over the lid or as a highlighter.  The matte black is great in this one compared to many matte black eye shadows I've encountered in the past. :)

Texture & Longevity

I found the texture of all the eye shadows to be quite good.  Soft, ultra fine and smooth, which makes them easy to apply, blend and meld well with the skin.  I didn't experience any fall out, and I found the eye shadows lasted through most of the day with little fading on my eye lids which have normal skin condition (neither oily or dry) and without a primer.

Swatches

Below are (dry) swatches applied on my medium, olive (~NC30) skin tone.  No primer used.  Photographed indoors under artificial lighting and using a strobe.

Below - the swatches photographed in low light (without a strobe) to capture the iridescence in the eye shadows.

Overall

A lovely grey neutral palette with soft, pale pink and rose mauve hues to give it a touch of femininity and class.  That subtle hint of colour helps to lift and brighten the eyes.  Overall, very pretty, easy to wear shades that's hard to fault save maybe for the high price point.  Nonetheless, it is Dior! ;-)

I have been eyeing 'Trafalgar' and 'Cuir Cannage' next - if I can get a hold of them!

Availability
Available now in Dior counters in Australia.  'Bar' (056) is permanent!

Hope this was helpful. :)


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