Dior Diorskin Nude Shimmer Instant Illuminating Powder

Monday 28 January 2013




This was a recent naughty purchase that I decided to reward myself after losing a stone (woohoo!) since I've decided it's a great motivator to purchase something from my wishlist everytime I lose a substantial amount. It's been on my wishlist for ages ever since I saw Tanya Burr use it in some of her videos and fell in love with the way it looked when the light hit! It's my first Dior product and I have to say, I'm extremely impressed.

The powder itself is so finely milled and buttery soft. As you can see from swatches below, it's a lovely light golden shade that blends effortlessly to give an amazing glow. It isn't too glittery, it's more of a sheen across your cheeks and doesn't make me look oily at all, just really lovely and healthy! As always with Dior, the packaging is beautiful and sleek, with a handy decent sized mirror inside for topping up any makeup. The spongey applicator is actually pretty good as far as in-product tools come and works well to dab the product onto your cheekbones without overdoing it.



It's usually about £32, but I purchased mine here from Escentual.com for just under £5 cheaper which I don't think is too bad for 10g of high end product!

Have you tried this? What's your favourite highlighter? :)

26 comments:

  1. Oh wow! That is now on my wants list xxxx

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  2. This is so beautiful ! I really do need to give this a try, i Love trying new "highlighters"

    x Liyana

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    1. you definitely do, it's really beautiful! :) x

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  3. I am dying over everything about this! I am SUCH a sucker for Dior. My favorite highlighter though is definitely theBalm's Mary Lou Manizer. It is amazing and works on every skin tone - from my pale self to my roommate's greek skin.
    Great post lady
    xo
    Courtney
    http://thebeautyvisual.blogspot.com

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    1. oh I will definitely have to check that out! I'm definitely wanting so many more products by them now but don't think my bank balance will allow it! x

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  4. this is really pretty and looks very versatile!
    i love it!

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    1. ah I didn't know, thanks! and it's lovely :) x

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  5. Ooo this is such a subtle highlighter - I much prefer ones like these to the ones that are super glittery/white. I love Dior too, their packaging is always so appealing and I think they justify the price tag quite well too :) x

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    1. I think it shows up more subtle in the pic than it is in real life but it is the perfect amount of highlight for me! :) x

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  6. This looks super lovely on your skin.. and snap on the bedsheets! x


    http://lucyandbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. ha everyone has them cos they were a bargain! ;) thanks! x

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  7. first on all: congrats! secondly: that looks absolutely gorgeous!

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    ps. enter my new giveaway to win the UD naked basics palette, real techniques brushes and essie polishes! click here.

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  8. first off, congrats on losing a stone! thats amazing
    secondly, from now on im totally adopting this whole treat yourself when youve hit your targets... definitely my new motivation! i dont really use highlighters but this looks gorgeous!!
    i think they used it on me when i had my makeup done on the dior counter once


    www.sophie-lm.blogspot.co.uk xx

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    1. thank you! :) and it definitely works a whole lot better, it's spured me on! x

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  9. Wow, this looks amazing! xo

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  10. This looks great on you, just wish it was matt and I'd be sold!

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    1. thanks! I like matteish ones, anything not too glittery but when it hits the light it just looks like a sheen thankfully! :) x

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  11. I am liking the look of this but the website is looking even better as I hadn't heard of it before so thanks for sharing :)

    Tanesha x
    www.tanesha-marie.blogspot.co.uk

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  12. Looks really pretty on you. Such a pretty colour it bring s to the skin!

    Pipp xx
    http://pippjones281190.blogspot.co.uk

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  13. I want this big time! It looks fab on you and thanks for the link to Escentual! X x

    CandyxCosmetics.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. no problem! great site for bargain's I find :) xx

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  14. I always wish I could afford this. It looks gorgeous on x
    lifeandlipsticks.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. I can't really but did since I was rewarding myself! x

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