Dior Romantic Voyage Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Romantic Voyage (749)
Dior Romantic Voyage (749) 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette ($62.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new(er), pink and taupe color story that included a mix of finishes that ranged from matte to shimmer. The first two shades were less consistent and sheerer, and they would be easier and better-performing for someone who always uses a primer or tacky base with their eyeshadows. The remaining three shades were pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing with a little powderiness overall.
Ingredients
Romantic Voyage (749)
PPermanent. $62.00.
Romantic Voyage #1
Romantic Voyage #1 is a light pink with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had semi-opaque color payoff paired with a soft, somewhat powdery texture that worked better over a primer, as it was a little uneven and dusty-appearing when applied on bare skin. It lasted for seven hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Sparkling (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Amethyst #8 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Petalette #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Daytrippin' (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Fantasyland (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel City Lights #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel Au Fil de L'Eau #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Faithfully (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Know Better (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Nectar (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
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The formula is supposed to have a "creamy and comfortable texture" that is long-wearing and has "intense color" (or "high-pigment"). There are five finishes that can be found within various palettes: matte, satin, shimmer, metallic, highlighter, and glitter, though there aren't specific descriptions by finish, unfortunately.
There were a few shades that seemed more sparkly and were sheerer, more like layering shades, while the other finishes tended to be pigmented. In general, the texture was moderately dense with the matte shades being slightly thinner and a smidgen powdery in the pan compared to the satin, shimmer, and metallic shades.
Aside from those more sparkly shades, the formula was blendable, pigmented, easy to work with, and lasted an average of eight hours on me (without a primer).
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Romantic Voyage #1
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Romantic Voyage #2
Romantic Voyage #2 has more of a transparent base chocked full of pale champagne sparkle that gave it an almost wet-like finish. The texture was fairly smooth, lightly creamy, and seemed to have a good amount of binder in it as the product applied well to bare skin with minimal fallout, though using a fingertip or a dampened brush would be ideal to work with. It had medium color coverage, which was buildable to semi-opaque coverage with a second layer. This shade had light fallout after seven and a half hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Dune #3 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Dior Electrify #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel No 5 #2 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Stila Follow the Sun (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Honey Drip (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Blurred Lines (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Ranavalona (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Viseart Nuance #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Early Bird (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Dazzle the Night Away (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
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The formula is supposed to have a "creamy and comfortable texture" that is long-wearing and has "intense color" (or "high-pigment"). There are five finishes that can be found within various palettes: matte, satin, shimmer, metallic, highlighter, and glitter, though there aren't specific descriptions by finish, unfortunately.
There were a few shades that seemed more sparkly and were sheerer, more like layering shades, while the other finishes tended to be pigmented. In general, the texture was moderately dense with the matte shades being slightly thinner and a smidgen powdery in the pan compared to the satin, shimmer, and metallic shades.
Aside from those more sparkly shades, the formula was blendable, pigmented, easy to work with, and lasted an average of eight hours on me (without a primer).
Browse all of our Dior High Colour Eyeshadow swatches.
Romantic Voyage #2
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Romantic Voyage #3
Romantic Voyage #3 is a light, plummy taupe with cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had rich color coverage with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that wasn’t too firmly nor too loosely-pressed into the pan, so fallout wasn’t an issue but the product picked up well with a dry brush. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Troops (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- YSL Golden Glow #5 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC Satin Taupe (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Hourglass Plum Taupe (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Too Faced Silent Night (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Chantecaille Triton (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Stila Boheme (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
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The formula is supposed to have a "creamy and comfortable texture" that is long-wearing and has "intense color" (or "high-pigment"). There are five finishes that can be found within various palettes: matte, satin, shimmer, metallic, highlighter, and glitter, though there aren't specific descriptions by finish, unfortunately.
There were a few shades that seemed more sparkly and were sheerer, more like layering shades, while the other finishes tended to be pigmented. In general, the texture was moderately dense with the matte shades being slightly thinner and a smidgen powdery in the pan compared to the satin, shimmer, and metallic shades.
Aside from those more sparkly shades, the formula was blendable, pigmented, easy to work with, and lasted an average of eight hours on me (without a primer).
Browse all of our Dior High Colour Eyeshadow swatches.
Romantic Voyage #3
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Romantic Voyage #4
Romantic Voyage #4 is a darker taupe-brown with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. The eyeshadow had a soft, lightly powdery texture that was blendable and not prone to fallout, so I’d just take care to tap off any excess or go in with a lighter hand initially. It had opaque pigmentation that stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Pecan Pie (LE, $5.25) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Cocktail Black (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Ciate Mecha (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior Grand Bal #3 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Gettin' Toasty (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sad Girl (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Wild Horses (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Quai des Brumes (Right) (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Espresso (Deep) (PiP, $5.25) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Glaminatrix Bittersweet (P, $7.30) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
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The formula is supposed to have a "creamy and comfortable texture" that is long-wearing and has "intense color" (or "high-pigment"). There are five finishes that can be found within various palettes: matte, satin, shimmer, metallic, highlighter, and glitter, though there aren't specific descriptions by finish, unfortunately.
There were a few shades that seemed more sparkly and were sheerer, more like layering shades, while the other finishes tended to be pigmented. In general, the texture was moderately dense with the matte shades being slightly thinner and a smidgen powdery in the pan compared to the satin, shimmer, and metallic shades.
Aside from those more sparkly shades, the formula was blendable, pigmented, easy to work with, and lasted an average of eight hours on me (without a primer).
Browse all of our Dior High Colour Eyeshadow swatches.
Romantic Voyage #4
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Romantic Voyage #5
Romantic Voyage #5 is a soft burgundy with warm, brown undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, silky, and finely-milled but proved lightly powdery with a little fallout during the initial laydown of product. It had mostly opaque, buildable color payoff that lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Riviera #5 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC I'm Into It (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Everyone's Darling (PiP, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Indes Galantes (Right) (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Shade (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Hell in Heels (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Mind Games (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Drama (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Mink Noir (LE, $25.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Baie (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
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The formula is supposed to have a "creamy and comfortable texture" that is long-wearing and has "intense color" (or "high-pigment"). There are five finishes that can be found within various palettes: matte, satin, shimmer, metallic, highlighter, and glitter, though there aren't specific descriptions by finish, unfortunately.
There were a few shades that seemed more sparkly and were sheerer, more like layering shades, while the other finishes tended to be pigmented. In general, the texture was moderately dense with the matte shades being slightly thinner and a smidgen powdery in the pan compared to the satin, shimmer, and metallic shades.
Aside from those more sparkly shades, the formula was blendable, pigmented, easy to work with, and lasted an average of eight hours on me (without a primer).
Browse all of our Dior High Colour Eyeshadow swatches.
This is a green-ish eyed girl’s friend colorwise. I always use primer, so I doubt that I’d have any real issues. But, I’d really love to see it in person before committing to buying it.
Although I am not ‘into’ these colours, I would be quite disappointed by some of the shades being so lacklustre with such poor pigmentation. Thank you for the review Christine.
What a pretty color story. I was hoping for a better review. The other Dior quints have been so great. I wonder if those two light shades are underperforming because they’re meant to be used with finger (which you mentioned for one of them)? They look like they’re meant to be sheer, perhaps.