Dior Miss (047) Rouge Blush Review & Swatches
Miss (047)
Dior Miss (047) Rouge Blush ($44.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a medium pink with warmer undertones and a mostly matte finish. There were faint micro-sparkles strewn throughout, but they did not seem to be visible on my skin. The texture was velvety, slightly denser and firmer in the pan, but then applied in a way that felt somewhat powdery on my skin. It had good pigmentation that was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer, but the denser texture made it easier to pick up less on a brush, too, so sheerer coverage could be achieved by using a lighter hand. The blush applied unevenly to my skin, and it took more effort to diffuse and blend out the color so it was mostly even. On me, it lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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Formula Overview
$48.00/0.22 oz. - $218.18 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a "silky" and "lightweight" texture that's long-wearing and have "buildable" intensity. The blushes had a smooth, lightweight consistency that was finely-milled, though not as silky as I would have expected, without being too powdery nor too firmly-pressed into the pan.
The majority of the shades I tested had medium, buildable pigmentation that was hard to over-do but could definitely be intensified for higher coverage if desired. They applied evenly and blended out without issue, and they seemed to sit well on my skin with a semi-matte finish or higher. The more shimmery shades were still more low-level and had a sheen rather than overt shimmer that yielded a more metallic finish.
On my skin, most of the hues I trialed lasted eight hours before showing signs of fading. There was a soft, floral scent to the powders.
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That it is difficult to blend out and diffuse the edges is a serious deal-breaker for me. Especially with such a vibrant pink like this! At $44 I expect better, too.
I am surprised about this shade as I don’t really like it and not sure why? It looks like a little girl play makeup shade, the kind you find in drugstore toy sections. The quality isn’t there either so an easy pass for me.