Review: Dior Amber Diamond

So I picked up the Dior Amber Diamond highlighter while I was in the states a few month ago. I had heard a lot about this product from many other bloggers and beauty guru's, I was pretty excited to test it out.

The packaging is really great. It is sturdy and you can really feel the quality. Which is good considering it is not a cheap product, RRP is at $50. It even comes with a velour pouch to store the product in.

As with most highlighters, you are supposed to put it on your cheeks, nose, brow bone//forehead and chin, all areas you wish to have more definition in. However this highlighter has a high shimmer to it, so I found that I could not put it on areas where I suffer oily skin because it makes the area too shiny. So this rules out nose, and chin and forehead. However it does look stunning when put in the right areas.

As you can see from the above picture, that the palette is made up of different shimmery bronze colours and even has the Dior name stamped into it. Unfortunately I could not swatch or demo this because the effect is too subtle for a camera to pick up on, but in real life and sunlight, the effect is stunning.

Overall, it is a good product when used correctly. It is a tad expensive but it is important to keep in mind that you only ever use a little bit of this product so it will last pretty much forever. I think that if you are looking for a high end product and you have limited funds, there is probably a product that you will get better value from then this. However if you have already got an established make up collections, the Dior Amber Diamond does make a really nice addition.

Review: YSL Glossy Stain Lipstick

A revolutionary lip product! Glossy Stain combines the texture and shine of a gloss with the long-wear of a stain for a truly innovative lip product. A lightweight texture that immediately melts onto lips. Glossy Stain delivers intense glossy colour for an extremely long lasting new kind of shine. 

These are pretty big claims and I can honestly say i was very impressed by this lip product. I was fairly skeptical at first because most lip products that have the word 'Glossy' in the name, really means "Wears off before leaving the house" safe to say, "long lasting" is not a phrase I would associate. 

The design of the product is very classic and lovely. I think the simplicity shows class and elegance, both of which fit within the brands image. I particularly liked the strip of colour on the front. The amount of times I search through all my lipsticks and grab aimlessly because I can't see or remember what colour they all are, the strip removes that struggle and makes it super easy. I also really like the applicator's unique slanted tip and short soft bristles because it allows for flawless application with perfect precision. 

I was honestly so impressed by the durability of this product, it lasted almost 3+ hours without needing to retouch, not only is it durable. It is also fairly pigmented. However I did decide that if you want a natural shine, apply one coat on the center of the lips and brush towards the outer corners. For a stronger colour, perhaps for a nighttime look, apply two coats using the outer curved side of the applicator, then dab on the formula generously over lips.

I would definitely get your hands on this if you can. It is slightly more pricy but if you are in the market for a more high end lip product, you can rest assured that this one will not disappoint.