Dior Stand Out (649) Rouge Blush Review & Swatches

Christine — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Stand Out (649)

Dior Stand Out (649) Rouge Blush ($44.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a bright, medium tangerine orange with strong, warm yellow undertones and a golden pearl sheen. It had rich color coverage that applied evenly and smoothly on bare skin. The powder was smooth to the touch, dense but not stiff, and remained blendable on my skin, even when applied more intensely. The finish was luminous but didn’t emphasize my skin’s texture or appear overtly shimmery. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours on me before it faded a bit.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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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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