Dior Cool Wave Summer 2018 Makeup Collection - Review & Swatches

Last week while I was lounging by the pool in Thailand and touring the magnificent gardens in Singapore, my makeup looked fabulous! Dior’s Cool Wave Collection is what summer dreams are made of - featuring bright aquatic blues, fiery sunset coral, warm bronze and golden hues that transition from neutral to sultry.

These brilliant pigments are perfect for tropical beach destinations, summer soirees and drinks with the girls. The vibrant, creamy shadows apply effortlessly with splashes of energetic color that melts into sunkissed skin. 

The Cool Down Shadow Palette ($73.00) reminds me of the blue lagoons in Phuket and snorkeling in the cool ocean waves. The scintillating blues range from bright and sparkling, refreshing silver and dramatic navy for beautiful contrast, definition and smokiness. The velvety texture is smooth, buildable and non-creasing for excellent coverage and versatility.  

Heat Up ($73.00) contains a smoldering selection of deep bronze and radiant gold that effortlessly enhance your summer glow. I also use the shimmery finish to luminize my cheekbones and boost my complexion. The blazing coral adds a distinct pop of color to the lids, crease or lower lash line and makes a fabulous summer blush. These silky shadows layer well for optimal intensity that lasts all day but the lightest shade in both palettes are sheer glittery overlays. 

When the weather is warm and humid, treat your lips to cool, hydrating color with the new Dior Addict Lip Tattoos ($37.00). These pigments are like a drink of water for parched skin and the liquid-y finish enhances the natural color of your lips to create a lightweight, natural flush. The tints are soft, sheer and simple but they make my pout look plump and juicy – like I just ate a delicious Popsicle that stained my lips a wonderful color. The supple finish fuses with the skin for up to 10 hours of smudge-proof wear.

(Watermelon & Cranberry)

On long summer nights the Dior Cooling Sticks ($41.00) are a true ally for tired eyes, instantly toning the eyelids so you look more awake. The creamy formula is loaded with moisturizing water and solid color for a bright, luminous finish that makes your eyes appear big, bright and beautiful. Use them to highlight the brow bone, lash line, inner corner of the eye and even the Cupid's bow to take your look to the next level.

(Gold Splash & Fresh Pink)

When it comes to summer manis and pedis I usually wear the brightest shades I can find. The Rouge Dior Vernis ($34.00) in the color Pow is a bold creamsicle orange with pearly shimmer that catches the light. The formula has a fluid texture that is easy to work with for opaque coverage in 2 coats.

This collection is available at Dior Counters nationwide including The Bay, Sephora, Shoppers Drug Mart and Holt Renfrew.

Dior Addict Lip Tattoo Review & NEW 5 Color Eye Shadow Palette

The new Dior Lip Tattoos may have been inspired by the trends and techniques of experts backstage at the hottest runway shows but the durable pigments are also perfect for modern woman tackling their hectic schedules with style.

This new generation of ink provides an ephemeral lip tattoo in a variety of trendy colors ranging from pale nude, universal cherry and bubbly gum pink with luminous finishes. Once applied the formula (which is 50% water) evaporates leaving behind vibrant color and a nourishing dose of emollients that provide light moisture, softness and a refreshing hint of menthol. The texture is so weightless that it doesn’t feel like lipstick at all and the tinted ink transparently fuses with the lips to boost their natural color.

Because of the moisturizing blend of water and oil, the liquid glides on cool and soothing with a juicy wash of color. The more you apply, the longer it takes to dry, but once it does the effect is similar to a pretty stain. The red is most vivid but all of the shades start out quite sheer and can be slightly enhanced for more saturation. Although they aren’t full-coverage, the tints accentuate the lips and provide brightness and comfort with little transfer. I don’t quite get a full 10 hours of wear but they do hold up well and fade nicely. The Lip Tattoos retail for $36.00 each and are available exclusively at Nordstrom.

The Dior 5 Color Eye Shadow Palettes are classic and the new color collections have been reinvented to deliver stronger pigment and richer effects. 357 Electrify has a unique intermingling of color designed to play up the eyes with silky summer hues. The shimmery pink with peachy undertones contrasts beautifully with the range of glistening blues while the silver adds a sheer wash of glittery sparkle to the areas you’d like to enhance. Although I still recommend a good primer to amp-up the pigment, I definitely notice an improvement in color pay-off and the texture is incredibly smooth, lightweight and satiny with no creasing. The palette retails for $72.00 available at Sephora and all other Dior retailers.

I love glamorous lashes but I don’t usually have the time or patience to glue on flasies. When it comes to mascara, it seems like there is a new product launched every week so it takes a lot to impress me and most of the time I don’t even review them. That being said, the Diordshow Pump’N’ Volume Mascara is fabulous! Instead of a traditional brush (which all seem to do the same thing), this one has short, spindly bristles that grab each hair to effectively lengthen and thicken. Squeezing the flexible outer tube makes the high-density formula ideally fluid so the brush receives a load of product to generously coat the hairs without clumping. The effect is thick, voluminous lashes that look stunning! The mascara retails for $37.00