Dior Rose Baiser (361) Rouge Blush Review & Swatches
Rose Baiser (361)
Dior Rose Baiser (361) Rouge Blush ($44.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The consistency was soft, a smidgen powdery in the pan, but it was easy to apply and blend out for even, diffused color on my cheeks. It had excellent pigmentation that was easy to work with whether I wanted sheerer coverage (using a lighter hand) or intense coverage (using a moderate hand). The blush blended out well along the edges and yielded a natural sheen–skin-like but not actually shimmery–that stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
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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
How does formula compare to MAC Extra Dimension Blushes?
They aren’t similar to me… Extra Dimension have a hybrid texture where they seem like a baked product, and this is a traditional powder in comparison. Not to mention, this has barely any shimmer and Extra Dimension blushes are very shimmery!
Such a lovely blush. This blush line is so well done!
I’m not usually a “pink” person, but this blush looks so fresh and alive! Might even have just enough warmth for my skin, too. ?
Saw bella bamba as a dupe, and instantly became interested!! BUT. It doesnt have the same glow and shimmer that I loved about bella bamba, so I’m not going to get this.
I finished a full size of bella bamba, and I had a heavily panned sample size of it, until last month when my brother dropped it and it shattered :(!!! RIP.
That’s a beautiful shade of pink, and I love the finish.