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Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017

Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017
Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017

Peter Philips’ new makeup collection for Dior Beauty, “Colour Gradation,” is an inspired take on the perpetual movement of nature, fueled by the ephemeral colors that blossom in spring. Philips’ carefully selected color palette features many playful shade variations—from fresh blues to juicy pinks—which can be worn alone or layered to softly structure the face.

The rich history of the House of Dior is apparent throughout the spring 2017 “Colour Gradation” collection. From the iconic plissé pattern featured in the new blush and eye palettes, to the avant-garde shades of crisp lemon, deep turquoise, and intense pink of the new nail shades, each product is decidedly Dior. Cheeks glow with a soft flush, while eyes build in shade and color. Intense hues mix with subtle highlights for a perfect balance. The shades and textures seem to move across the face with the grace of a couture gown.

January 2017

The Details

Colour Gradation Eyeshadow Palette, $63.00 (Limited Edition)

Each Colour Gradation Palette features an infinite amount of color possibilities in both pastel and intense shades, as well as matte and satin finishes.

  • Blue Gradation (001) Harmony of sky and ocean blues
  • Coral Gradation (002) Pinks, corals, and rosy browns

Diorskin Nude Air Colour Gradation Soft Glow Powder, $61.50 (Limited Edition)


This must-have powder enhances the natural radiance of the complexion with a veil of soft color that creates a “halo” effect on the skin, blurring away imperfections.

  • Radiant Nude (001) Gold
  • Rising Pink (002) Pink

Diorblush Colour Gradation, $45.50 (Limited Edition)

This new, limited edition Diorblush features a delicate gradation pattern imagined by Peter Philips. Featuring a second-skin texture, each shade envelops the skin in soft, gradiated color, transforming the cheeks with a fresh coral that moves seamless from light to intense, or a classic pink, which shifts from soft blush to wild rose.

  • Coral Twist (001) Coral
  • Pink Shift (002) Pink

Vernis, $27.00 (Limited Edition)

  • Maybe (340) Energizing peach
  • Early (505) Lime green
  • Now (800) Deep teal
  • Sudden (873) Fuchsia

Rouge Gradient Lip Shadow Duo, $35.00 (Limited Edition)

This spring, the ombré lip trend takes center stage with Dior’s new Rouge Gradient Lip Shadow Duo, an ingenious product that creates ombré lips in two simple steps.

  • Purple (975) Ombre, coral to purple

Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017
Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017

Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017
Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017

Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017
Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017

Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017
Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017

Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017
Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017

Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017
Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017

Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017
Dior Color Gradation Collection for Spring 2017

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Anime Avatar

Oh, my goodness. Dior has been killing it lately! They finally made the Nude Air Luminizers permanent and released some GORGEOUS shades, and this upcoming collection is beautiful as well! I know their eyeshadows are more hit/miss but these are just such a pretty pattern and color selection.

Kelly Franklin Avatar

This collection is so beautiful! Can’t wait to get my hands on all of these items! The eyeshadow palettes and nail polishes are available for purchase now on Dior’s website. I’m eagerly stalking other websites to locate the other items! Thanks so much for posting these. Can’t wait to see your review.

Angela Avatar

Hmm. For some reason I thought there were two Mono eyeshadows that matched the nail polish now and early? I believe the teal one is 391. Maybe it’s not an US release?

maria Avatar

Hi Christine I can’t wait for your reviews on the Peach eye shadow quad and the Coral twist blush. I don’t know what the soft glow powder is really for if it is just a all over the face camouflage powder?

Anne Avatar

I’m predicting they’re a finishing powder, Dior’s equivalent to Guerlain’s Meteorites. Dior has done some truly incredible powders like this in the past. The fact that they’re coming out with with both a warm and a cool version makes me happy, like someone at Dior gets it. I only hope no glitter is involved. I’m exited for Christine’s review.

Wendy Avatar

Once again I make a sigh……there are images all over Instagram for this collection and, once again there are really nice products that are “missing” from this collection….sigh….I assume, again that the products I’ve been eagerly awaiting are only available overseas.

Adriana Avatar

The Dior 2017 Spring/Summer collection is certainly beautiful. Layout of eyeshadow palettes & embossing of the Dior name, chic & elegant. Let’s hope they perform as good as they look??? Having worked for 2 couture cosmetic companies, Dior & Chanel for over 10 years, I became frustrated with the fact that they spent millions of dollars on packing, advertising and some celebrity spokesperson and the product quality is less than stellar. This is why lines like Urban Decay & many others have found a huge section in the beauty market. They’re products are for the most part very good and some even excellent, plus the price point reasonable. Beauty blogs like these, as well as blogs on food & health make us an informed & smart consumer. Bravo!!!

Em Avatar

Does anyone know when the Soft Glow powders will be available in the US? I’m going nuts checking for them and it seems like every other Spring collection has been released. Plus, you can already buy part of this collection on the Dior website, just not those powders yet…

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