Dior Rose Glow (005) Diorskin Nude Luminizer Review & Swatches
Rose Glow (005)
Dior Rose Glow (005) DiorSkin Nude Luminizer ($48.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a medium pink with warmer undertones and a metallic sheen. Of the six shades that released, this had the strongest finish–definitely metallic–and while I didn’t feel it emphasized my skin’s natural texture, this would be the one I’d be wary of if you find highlighters are prone to that on your skin. The powder had a soft, smooth consistency that was dense without being stiff to work with, so I had no trouble picking product and getting opaque coverage in one layer, if I wanted, but the denser texture meant I could simply use a lighter touch and build up coverage if that was more desirable. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me before fading a touch.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Ciate Moondust (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Opal Glow (LE, $48.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Sunset Glow (P, $48.00) is less pigmented, cooler (90% similar).
- Looxi Beauty Venom (P, $7.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Rose on Ice (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Dior Rosewood Glow (05) (P, $50.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Made Me Do It (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Hourglass Rose Gold Flash (P, $42.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Allegro (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Starlight (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$50.00/0.21 oz. - $238.10 Per Ounce
It's a new line of powder highlighters that are supposed to give the "face a multidimensional glow" with a "high concentration of shimmering pigments." It's an update on their previous Luminizers but with lighter-weight packaging (and no included brush, which wasn't anything to write home about anyway!) and a lower price.
The ingredient list seemed to be the same, and by touch, they seemed to be nearly the same--I felt like the updated version seemed a smidgen drier/more firmly pressed but it was barely noticeable and a couple were a little lighter/darker swatched but may simply have reflected more or less light in the particular shot as there was little difference on my skin. They had medium to opaque color coverage that applied well, lasted for eight hours, and blended out easily. The texture was denser, smooth to the touch, but firmer (so no powderiness) but require a moderately dense brush and/or medium hand to pick up product.
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Ingredients
Not a colour for me, I think, but still so gorgeous and, as someone commented the other day, Dior is SO good at getting these highlighters/luminizers “right” but they have a struggle with eyeshadows (I can count on the fingers of 1 hand, the e/s quints they’ve got “right” and still have a finger or 2 left over!)
When they use a similar type of formula for their eyeshadows as they have in these highlighters (like MAC’s Extra Dimension eyeshadows), their eye palettes work well. It’s when they go back to traditional powder that things go sideways!
“I don’t need another highlighter, I don’t need another highlighter, I don’t need another highlighter”
Well, that didn’t work! This shade is a perfect “pinky, rosy” shade for us darker medium, tan, and caramel depths of skin color! I really love this one a lot!
Might Be is kind of close ;P
I think the whole range is beautiful and this one would suit lots of complexions.
They have some good shades! I’d love to see some deeper hues, though.
This looks absolutely stunning on you!
I’m a sucker for a highlighting blush. I don’t need it though. OR that’s what I keep telling myself.
His company seemed so high end in my seventeen magazines during the 90’s. And a favorite. I look forward to seeing them move forward.
Happy to hear it, Nikole!