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Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette
Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette ($63.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette for spring. The eyeshadow formula feels different than their standard, permanent eyeshadow formula but similar to the formula used in the limited edition holiday palettes–more in the vein of MAC Extra Dimension and NARS Dual Intensity–but I couldn’t find anything from Dior that indicated these are actually wet/dry, though for your perusal, I swatched them both dry (left) and damp (right), so this review only covers dry application. I think that the eyeshadows perform much better damp, though, or with primer, as they run crumbly and/or powdery, so they tended to look a little dry or uneven applied to the lid as-is.

Rose Garden #1 is a light, chartreuse green with warm, yellow undertones and a pearly sheen. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a soft but dusty consistency that tended to sheer out on the lid. It lasted for seven hours on me. Make Up For Ever D316 Crystalline Pinky Green (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I318 Linen Khaki (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Need Receipts (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Pixie Dust (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I330 Linden Green (DC, $21.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Cleopatra (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Aurum (P, $8.00) is darker (90% similar). Huda Beauty Emerald #9 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Acid Rain (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Makeup Geek Showgirl (Formerly Bubbly) (LE, $9.99) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Cle de Peau Champagne Supernova #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Viseart Absinthe #4 (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Makeup Geek Leafing So Soon (DC, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Dior Emerald #4 (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Dominique Cosmetics Cucumber (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). Dior Peacock (434) Eyeshadow #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Floridazzle (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). Anastasia C2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Viseart Sage (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). Aveda Lemongrass (LE, $14.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Rose Garden #2 is a light-medium, sunny yellow with strong, warm undertones and a frosted finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a lightly dusty texture that applied decently but could have used help from a primer to maintain intensity and evenness. This shade started to fade after six and a half hours of wear. Dior Emerald #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). theBalm #12 (P, $6.50) is darker (90% similar). Huda Beauty Neon Orange #9 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Dior Mellow Shade #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Double Feature #1 #1 (LE, $17.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Sunburst (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever S404 Straw Yellow (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Hello Kitty Mimmy (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). theBalm Snobby (P, $16.00) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Island Designer (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). LORAC Enchanting (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). NARS Reborn (DC, $25.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Lemon Tart (PiP, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Natasha Denona Limoncello (LE, $29.00) is lighter (85% similar). Smashbox Bellini Bling (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Comfort Zone #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (80% similar). MAC Bright Sunshine (DC, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (80% similar). Fyrinnae Banana Mochi (P, $6.75) is darker, brighter (80% similar). ColourPop Shine Bright (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). ColourPop Twin Star (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Rose Garden #3 is a light-medium, icy pink with cool undertones and a metallic sheen. It had semi-opaque color coverage dry, which was also on the dusty side with a tendency to sheer out when applied. The color wore well for seven hours on me. Too Faced Sugar Coated (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I872 Pearly Pink (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Lily (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Chanel Tisse Rhapsodie #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Sephora Rose Quartz (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Pink Pearl (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Makeup Geek Illusion (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Young Venus (LE, $20.00) is darker (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Petalette #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). MAC Ready to Party (P, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath Astral Ghost Orchid (PiP, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Ciate Baby (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Dior Devilish #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Lilac Dream #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Seductive Rose #1 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Soft Pearl (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Poodle (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Huda Beauty Gemstone #8 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Milani Bella Pink (13) (P, $4.49) is darker (85% similar). MAC Sunphoria (Feminine Wiles) (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Rose Garden #4 is a light, muted beige with warm undertones and a satiny sheen. It had decent pigmentation and wasn’t too dusty or too firm. The color lasted for six and a half hours on me. MAC Pretty (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Chantilly Lace (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Smokeluxe #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Sephora Desert Rose (DC, $10.00) is warmer (90% similar). YSL Saharienne #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). IT Cosmetics Transforming Pearl (P, ) is cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever S522 Pinky Nude (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Puppy Love (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). NARS Topless (LE, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay 5050 (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Rose Garden #5 is a slightly muted, dark purple-taupe with cooler undertones and a soft, frosted finish. It appeared a little browner and less purple when applied dry, and it appears warmer as it is blended out. The texture was soft, lightly dusty, but blendable and still applied smoothly, even if not opaque or particularly buildable. The color started to fade after seven hours of wear. MAC Ebony Blend #3 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever S556 Taupe Gray (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Meow (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Better Together (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Twilight (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Milani Bella Taupe (05) (P, $4.49) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I550 Olive Gray (DC, $21.00) is warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Cherie (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). NARS Lhasa (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Eclipse Eagle (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Zoeva Wrapped in Silk (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Darkside (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Stolen Moment (P, $20.00) is darker (85% similar). IT Cosmetics Fate (P, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Maybelline Black Orchid (130) (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Mirror (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Mixed Tape (P, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar). Chanel Tisse Gabrielle #3 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Stroke My Ego (DC, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Giorgio Armani #4 (DC, $33.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette
Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette
Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette
Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette
Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette
Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette
Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Rose Garden #1 Eyeshadow
Dior Rose Garden #1 Eyeshadow

Dior Rose Garden #1 Eyeshadow
Dior Rose Garden #1 Eyeshadow

Dior Rose Garden #2 Eyeshadow
Dior Rose Garden #2 Eyeshadow

Dior Rose Garden #2 Eyeshadow
Dior Rose Garden #2 Eyeshadow

Dior Rose Garden #3 Eyeshadow
Dior Rose Garden #3 Eyeshadow

Dior Rose Garden #3 Eyeshadow
Dior Rose Garden #3 Eyeshadow

Dior Rose Garden #4 Eyeshadow
Dior Rose Garden #4 Eyeshadow

Dior Rose Garden #4 Eyeshadow
Dior Rose Garden #4 Eyeshadow

Dior Rose Garden #5 Eyeshadow
Dior Rose Garden #5 Eyeshadow

Dior Rose Garden #5 Eyeshadow
Dior Rose Garden #5 Eyeshadow

Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette
Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette with Marc Jacobs Peridot Eyeliner

Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette
Dior Rose Garden (451) Eyeshadow Palette with Marc Jacobs Peridot Eyeliner

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Katherine T. Avatar

Oh no, for $ 63, I was hoping for a higher score. Not a dud but could be better. It’s so pretty in the pan, but drier dustier formulas tend to do really bad on my oily lids, even with primer, and that light beige shade probably won’t show up well on my skintone 🙁 I think the real star here is the Marc Jacobs Peridot eye liner –it looks very fresh for spring, might go for that instead

Nancy T Avatar

Despite this scoring just a B-, I really love this color combo! It screams SPRING! And green/hazel eye friendly, too. Not 100% certain I could get it to work even with primer and using it damp, though. I just don’t know?

Speaking of ColourPop Meow being a dupe, I actually posted a plea on a ColourPop Facebook post for Puppy Love asking them to rel-release Meow with all proceeds going to cat rescue! My comment has gotten a lot of “likes” so far, so I hope they do it!

Katherine T. Avatar

Right??? I’m so heartbroken looking at this spring palette -if only Dior could’ve come through on the formula, I would do a neutral eye with a pretty pops of chartreuse green and yellow for spring. Instead, I will have to dig through my stash to get the look. Oh, I love your idea about Colour Pop Meow, and hope they put a sparkly cat paw print on the cover.

BonnieBBon Avatar

I like #5 but wow this quint is some serious crapola IMO. It could have been so beautiful. It’s like they don’t even care about quality control. Actually, they obviously don’t care at all. It makes me mad. Luxury is supposed to be all about care. Quality, attention to detail, excellence. That’s the reason for the price tag not the name. Ugh!! Rant over. I think that was just one poor quality high end offering over my line lol I’ll reset now.

Alison Avatar

It’s so odd that Dior makes such pretty looking palettes but with clear formulation issues. They must have heard all the feedback on this– I guess they feel they will just sucker the next folks in that have not been through the experience. I have the older garden palette from a few years back and no problem, but not risking it again– nope. Thanks for testing it, Christine.

Helene Avatar

One of the better reviews and grades for a LE Dior palette, I think, still not good enough (for me) to buy as it is rather expensive. I do like the colours in this one, I think it’s fun and summery with the yellows, but at the same time I can see a lot of people backing away when it comes to yellow eyeshadows, maybe just my imagination.

Kimberly Avatar

The palette itself is beautiful. Etched flowers in the powder are way too cute. What is it with these Dior palettes though. They look so beautiful in the palettes but constantly fall short on the eyes. Other than #5, it is safe to say I am not impressed with any of these. I had high hopes for that yellow, too.

Zoe Avatar

Dior has told me before all their eyeshadows are wet/dry. When you open the case you can ease it open until the mirror ‘clicks’ giving you a place to put a drop or two of water to use with the eyeshadows in the palette. It definitely works to give more intensity to shades when you want it. The wet/dry swatches here are great and i love the look you created!

Zoe Avatar

Yeah their Canadian PR let me know but it really should be clearly stated on everything because like you showed, you can get some gorgeous results wet! I am definitely finding their new eyeshadow formula better though and although I haven’t tried this yet I love the cranberry quint from holiday and I want to see more shades like that!

Kate Avatar

I wish Dior’s eyeshadows were more pigmented, because they release a lot of really pretty and somewhat unique palettes. I’ve been tempted by so, so many, but the only one to meet my expectations in recent years was Bonne Etoile.

monica Avatar

The look is so pretty! I like how Dior put unexpected colors together in a palette.
I have similar colors, so I’ll have to try recreating this look once spring is around corner.

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