Dior Amber (002) Diorskin Nude Shimmer Instant Illuminating Powder ($56.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a gold-shimmered, light-medium peach-orange with warm undertones and a satiny sheen. MAC Alpine Bronze (LE, $25.00) is darker, browner. MAC Fairly Precious (LE, $30.00) is lighter. Givenchy In Vogue Orange (P, $44.00) is less shimmery, darker. Clarins Graphic Expression (LE, $35.00) is lighter. NARS Puerto Vallarta (LE, $39.00) is a cream product, darker, brighter. NARS Luster (P, $29.00) is darker, more shimmery. MAC Trace Gold (P, $21.00) is browner. MAC Blazing Haute (LE, $25.00) is a touch darker. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Much like in my review for Rose (001), I regret to pass along that Amber (002) is no replacement for Amber Diamond. They share a similarity in terms of tone, and even in the pan, but applied, they’re very different, as Amber (002) is much darker, more pigmented, and way, way less shimmery. The texture is soft, finely-milled, a little powdery, and easy to blend and apply to the skin. This shade had more noticeable shimmer applied to the skin than Rose (001), though it didn’t emphasize pores too much, there was a very, very slight emphasis that must be noted. It had good color payoff that’s buildable and blendable, so the intensity can be controlled. When worn, the color lasted for eight hours before it started to fade.

Dior Amber (002) Diorskin Nude Shimmer Instant Illuminating Powder

Dior Amber (002) Diorskin Nude Shimmer Instant Illuminating Powder

Dior Amber (002) Diorskin Nude Shimmer Instant Illuminating Powder

Dior Amber (002) Diorskin Nude Shimmer Instant Illuminating Powder

Dior Amber (002) Diorskin Nude Shimmer Instant Illuminating Powder

Dior Amber (002) Diorskin Nude Shimmer Instant Illuminating Powder

Dior Amber (002) Diorskin Nude Shimmer Instant Illuminating Powder

Dior Amber (002) Diorskin Nude Shimmer Instant Illuminating Powder vs. Amber Diamond