Beauty in a tick: Diorshow Fusion Mono in Chimere

Diorshow Fusion Mono

Diorshow Fusion Mono

For me Chimere almost embodies two of the best and basic MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pots, Bare Study and Painterly. However, Chimere is a touch more transformative without being too in your face. To boot, I manage to avoid having to fiddle about with two cream eyeshadows. Trust me when I tell you it's my least favourite thing to do when it comes to applying makeup.

Chimere illuminated by daylight

Chimere illuminated by daylight

Swatch of Chimere

Swatch of Chimere

According to Urban Dictionary, Chimere is defined as "a dream that you cannot touch." Dior's version of Chimere (a metallic tinged pink) delivers a touch of Chandon Rose without even having to take a swig of champagne; but, if you're offering please do hand me a flute -- sparkling wine will even do.

Chimere looks lovely on its own and even plays well with other eyeshadow formulas.

Wearing Chimere on my eyes

Wearing Chimere on my eyes

And daydreaming about cookies

And daydreaming about cookies

To create the look above I first applied a chocolate brown shade from Le Metier De Beaute's Silk Road Kaleidoscope Eye Kit to the outer half of my eyelid with an angled eyeshadow brush (I swear this particular brush cuts my work in half). I then blended out the hard lines and carried excess eyeshadow into my crease to create depth. Finally, I dabbed on Chimere with MAC's 239 on the inner half of my eyelids and lined the lower lash line with Chimere as well.

Black mascara and brown eyeliner (tight lined) tied the rest of this look together.

On my lips I'm wearing Dior Addict Fluid Stick in Mirage. Perhaps, my favourite lip formula ATM.

Chimere isn't a creeper, it stays put like a good eyeshadow should.

The Bagful breakdown:

Total amount for Diorshow Fusion Mono in Chimere:

Value for money spent (performance and quality):

  • 9 out of 10 bags — Easy like Sunday morning.

Would another purchase be on the horizon?:

  • Working on building up my Fluid Stick collection.

Swatchophile: Diorshow Mono Fusion Mono in Chimere

Swatch of Chimere

Swatch of Chimere

More like, c'mere with that glass of bubbles.

Review and look to follow.

Testing out Dior's Diorshow Fusion Mono Eyeshadow in Hypnotique

New collections have begun to creep in for Fall 2013. Tho, I've been told there's only 37 days left before Spring is finally here (thank goodness). Dior has recently released Diorshow Fusion Mono Eyeshadow -- a creamy formula which is insanely similar to Chanel's Illusion D'ombre. Despite that, the similarities didn't stop me from trying it out :)

 

Wearing Hypnotique

Wearing Hypnotique

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Hypnotique

Hypnotique

Hypnotique is a deep plum with pewter flecks. The texture is soft and slightly squishy.

While I was handling one of the testers at the counter, Lune (icy white), the contents fell out of its glass jar. As soon as it happened I let the staff know -- just be warned, this can sometimes happen.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take Hypnotique home with me today; the stock has yet to arrive in store. In the meantime, go and play with them and check out the rest of Dior's Fall 2013 collection.

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