Dior Celeste, Fantasie, Mirage Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Dior Celeste (121) Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadow
As I mentioned in my review for Nocturne and Rosee, Dior released four shades under the Fusion Mono Matte formula for spring. According to Dior, the new formula is “soft” (presumably sheer) when applied with fingertips and then “bold” (presumably pigmented) when using an applicator “to reveal pure matte color.” It’s an interesting formula; it has a much drier feel once applied, but it’s not actually dry. The consistency isn’t quite as emollient as the regular range, but it’s not stiff or difficult to work with. They do not sheer out as readily as the more shimmery shades, though. It almost seems like putty in the jar–you could just shape it however you’d like. If you have any natural dryness on your lid or around your eye area, the texture can be unforgiving and will catch onto some of that dryness. All three wore well for nine hours and had minor fading after ten hours of wear.
Dior Celeste (121) Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadow ($30.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a cool-toned, lavender-pink with a matte finish. It had mostly opaque color coverage, and it could be sheered out to semi-sheer color if desired. This shade seemed to be the least forgiving if you have any dryness on the lid (I have a little). bareMinerals Velvet Lavender (LE, $14.00) is cooler-toned. MAC Digit (P, $15.00) is lighter. Inglot #346 (P, $6.00) is darker. See comparison swatches.
Fantasie (641) Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadow ($30.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a soft, light-medium pinky-peach with a matte finish. It had mostly opaque color coverage. Of the three, this one didn’t sheer out as easily, though I didn’t have any trouble blending the edges out. Disney by Sephora Sebastian (LE) is very similar but is a powder. MAC Perky (LE, $18.00) is warmer, less pink. MAC Frisco (LE, $15.00) is slightly more beige and a powder. MAC Dear Cupcake (LE, $15.00) is darker, pinker, powder. Inglot #341 (P, $6.00) is more beige, powder. See comparison swatches.
Mirage (761) Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadow ($30.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a neutral-to-warm-toned taupe brown with a matte finish. It had nice, opaque pigmentation and applied evenly. It was able to be sheered out to semi-opaque color coverage. If you’re looking for a cooler-toned version, might I suggest MAC Tailor Grey? (not a dupe!) bareMinerals Head Over Heels (LE) is darker, powder. MAC Smoked Cocoa #2 (LE, $15.00) is slightly grayer, powder. Urban Decay Naked 2 (P, $18.00) is similar, powder. MAC Brains & Brawn (LE, $15.00) is a touch cooler-toned, powder. Bobbi Brown Pale Rose (LE, $29.00) has a pink tinge to it, powder. Bobbi Brown Slate (P, $29.00) is powder. See comparison swatches.
Celeste (121)
LELimited Edition. $30.00.
Fantasie (641)
PPermanent. $30.00.
Mirage (761)
PPermanent. $30.00.
Dior Celeste (121) Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadow
Dior Celeste (121) Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadow
Dior Celeste (121) Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadow
Dior Celeste (121) Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadow
Dior Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadows: Celeste, Fantasie, Mirage
Dior Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadows: Celeste, Fantasie, Mirage
Dior Fantasie (641) Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadow
Dior Fantasie (641) Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadow
Dior Fantasie (641) Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadow
Dior Fantasie (641) Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadow
Dior Mirage (761) Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadow
Dior Mirage (761) Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadow
Dior Mirage (761) Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadow
Dior Mirage (761) Fusion Mono Matte Eyeshadow
Oh man I’m a sucker for a taupe shadow and this is a really lovely subtle one. Mirage reminds me a bit of Bobbi Brown Slate.
I thought of you when I was working with it!
I got Rosee and Fantasie. I adore Rosee, especially when layered over Fantasie. May I ask, are you going to review the YSL spring collection? I would love to know your opinion on the eyeshadow palette.
I’ll have to try layering them!
Sorry, I don’t have the YSL eyeshadow palette!
Ooh, love that there are matte versions available now! The original line was stunning, but not so much work-appropriate. These look great! xo
Oh, yeah, these are super work-appropriate!
Fantasie and Mirage look amazing!! They are such unique shades 🙂
They are more unique than not!
All of these look great, but Fantasie is my favorite!
Hope you get a chance to check it out in person, Danielle!
I like the colour of the last one.
Mirage works really nicely to contour on light/medium skin tones.
I like the colors but I don’t know how I feel about the swatches. They look meh. Mirage would make a nice crease color though
Maybe it’s that flat matte finish?
These aren’t colors eye would wear. Although maybe I’d try Mirage. Maybe.
Mirage would be nice in the crease to contour!
Anyone know how the last shade, Songe, compares to any of the Mac paint pots? Haven’t got Mac available here to compare, myself.
Hi!
Unfortunately, Songe doesn’t seem to be available here in the U.S., so I don’t have it and couldn’t tell you how it compares!
I’m in love with the color of the second one… do you happen to know of any blushes with a similar color?
Illamasqua Naked Rose!
Mirage looks so soft and beautiful! It looks like a very forgiving (and useful) shade for the crease – something even I couldn’t screw up, hah! 😀
Oh, yeah, it would be great for the crease area @Sylirael! I think it could be nice for a contoured look that isn’t too heavy for light/medium skin tones.
I was just swatching these this week. They are so soft! It’s nice to see them on the eye though, they are very pretty.
They have such an interesting texture!
Celeste reminds me so much of a color in an old (old!) Estée Lauder set from Spring 2001. It was the first year I worked for Lauder and I was so excited to get that set, which I believe was a trio. I will definitely go see it in person.
How fun! You’ll have to let me know how it compares in person!
I would really like to use Mirage for an everyday smokey eye!
That would be a nice addition for a smoky eye!
Thanks for the great review! Just wondering, do you know if these colors are permanent or limited edition?
Celeste is limited edition, but the others should be permanent based on the info that’s being put on Sephora, Nordstrom, etc.!
wow, those look pretty on you! i’m not sure how they wold look on me, tho. pale colors tend to look chalky on me.
Thanks, Kelly! I don’t think Celeste works well on me, personally!
It seems Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tough As Taupe may be a more budget-friendly alternative to Mirage… Still, I’m such a sucker for matte taupe shades to contour the eye, so I am very tempted!
Tough as Taupe is soooo much darker and cooler-toned, I wouldn’t call them dupes other than they’re both “taupe.”
It’s been a couple of months since I wore it, but it was the first thing that came to mind. I don’t remember it being very dark, though. Now I want ! Irage, LOL!
I just swatched TAT, and it’s also much grayer. Matte Brown is much closer, but that was LE, so not an alternative at this point.
It’s still a great shade and a great option for a budget-friendly taupe! Possibly more suitable for really cool skin tones over Mirage.
Kinda surprised me.. I love these! I’m a big fan of the originals though… But I’d love to have non-budging pastels!
I’m on the fence! I don’t know if I love them personally, lol! I love the sparkly ones but not so sure about these. I think the colors just aren’t up my alley, other than Mirage.
Nice eyeshadows!
Which is your favorite?
That lilac colour is BEAUTIFUL. Will definitely have to go check that out in store to see if it suits my super pale skin, hopefully it doesn’t wash me out
Fingers crossed it looks beautiful on you, Lydia!
Thanks, Christine, you have successfully separated me from $60 (Nocturne and Celeste)! 🙂
Ooooops!
Oooooh, these look super exciting!