Dior Bal (250) Rouge Blush Review & Swatches

Christine — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Bal (250)

Dior Bal (250) Rouge Blush ($44.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a soft, medium pink with warm undertones and flecks of gold micro-glitter over a more matte finish. There were some of the glittery bits that translated onto my skin when I applied the blush on my cheeks, but they weren’t too noticeable and didn’t seem to migrate much over time. The blush had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, slightly powedery texture that was a little messy in the pan but did not look dry or chalky applied to my skin. It applied evenly, blended out easily, and lasted for eight hours before fading noticeably on me.

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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Ingredients

Bal (250)

PPermanent. $48.00.

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

84%

Total

Dior Bal (250) Rouge Blush

Temptalia

Dior Bal (250) Rouge Blush Review & Swatches

Bal (250)

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Formula Overview

Ingredients

Bal (250)

PPermanent. $48.00.

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