Dior Universal (001) Backstage Glow Face Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Universal (001)

Dior Universal (001) Backstage Glow Face Palette ($45.00 for 0.35 oz.) contains two highlighters (first row) and two blushes (bottom row) with all four shades having a shimmery finish that’s supposed to be “easy-to-blend” and “highly-concentrated” that can be “worn alone or blended together.”

Universal (001)

PPermanent. $45.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Strobe White

Strobe White is a bright white with very subtle, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, soft texture that was dense and firm but not stiff to work with (more in the vein of not being powdery). I expected a stronger finish on my cheekbones, but it seemed to get a bit lost as I blended out the edges, so it needed to be layered to get more noticeable shine. The highlighter blended out easily and wore well for eight hours on me.

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

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Makeup Geek Lit (P, $20.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Chanel Camelia de Plumes (LE, $76.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Catrice Icy Glaze (P, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
The Estee Edit Snowlit (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Anastasia Snow (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Makeup Revolution Ice Kiss (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Champagne Pink (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Makeup Revolution Holographic Lights (P, $6.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
Milk Makeup White (LE, $30.00) is warmer (95% similar).
LORAC Fortune (LE, $23.00) is warmer (95% similar).

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Formula Overview

The formula is described as buildable from "a natural healthy glow to an intense luminosity." The brand goes on to list a slew of finishes--metallic, intense, shimmery, and glittery--though on the actual product, a few shades listed as "intense" online were listed as "sheer" on the label.

A lot of the "buildable" characteristic is tied to the glow/finish, which is common with the gel-powder hybrid formula that the brand is using, but the brand isn't as clear with respect to actual pigmentation. The brand's online promotional images show fully opaque "swatches." Worse, the actual pigmentation varied from shade to shade quite a bit, though they tended to be more medium to opaque, often buildable if they weren't fully opaque.

The texture was more of a smooth, slightly firmer formula that wasn't stiff to work with, but they did work better with a more moderately-dense brush or something with a larger surface area (to pick up product more evenly) when patted into the pan.

Browse all of our Dior Backstage Glow Face Strobe Powder swatches.

Strobe White

PiPPermanent in Palette.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Strobe Gold

Strobe Gold is a soft, light gold with warm, yellow undertones and a metallic sheen. It had opaque pigmentation with a smooth, moderately dense texture that didn’t have any powderiness but was still easy to pick up with a highlighting brush. It had a moderate shine on my skin, which didn’t emphasize my skin’s natural texture, but the shine could be intensified by layering the color. The highlighter lasted for eight hours on me.

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

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Tarte Authentic (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Urban Decay Bliss (LE, $26.00) is warmer (95% similar).
MAC Some Kind of Wonderful (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Becca Moonstone (DC, $38.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Selfie (P, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Tarte Frosty (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Goody Two Shu (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Too Faced Blessed (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Tarte Gator Wings (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Chisme (LE, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

Browse all of our Dior Backstage Glow Face Strobe Powder swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, Squalane, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicalcium Phosphate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tocopherol. May Contain (+/-): Ci 15850 (Red 6, Red 7, Red 7 Lake), Ci 15985 (Yellow 6, Yellow 6 Lake), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 45410 (Red 27, Red 27 Lake, Red 28 Lake), Ci 73360 (Red 30, Red 30 Lake), Ci 77007 (Ultramarines), Ci 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride), Ci 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), Ci 77289 (Chromium Hydroxide Green), Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide, Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide), Ci 77742 (Manganese Violet), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), .

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Strobe Gold

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Blush Pink

Blush Pink is a muted, medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a moderately dense, smooth consistency. It looked a little dry in my arm swatch, but I didn’t notice any application issues in practice, as the blush applied evenly, built up well, and blended out well along the edges. This shade stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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Natasha Denona Love Glow (Diamond Powder) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Forget Me Not (LE, $8.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
Surratt Beauty Barbe a Papa (P, $32.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Giorgio Armani Euphoric (50) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Dior Pink Gold (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Rayo (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Don't Flutter Yourself (LE, $4.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Gumdrop Pass (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
NARS Undress Me (LE, $39.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Bite Beauty Watermelon Marg (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).

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Blush Pink

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

87%

Total

Blush Bronze

Blush Bronze is a medium-dark brown with subtle, warm rosy undertones and a metallic sheen. The more I blended out the color, the rosier and more “burnt” it became (in a good way, I swear!). The texture was smooth, dense and not at all powdery, but it was easy to pick up with a typical blush brush. It applied evenly and blended out with little effort, though there was slight emphasis of my skin’s natural texture. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me.

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ColourPop Do Not Disturb (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
NARS Takeover (LE, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Santos (LE, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Seductive Beauty (Bronze) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Cognac (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Glow With It (P, $42.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Urban Decay Sesso (Bronzer) (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
MAC Cloudy Copper (LE, $31.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Becca Sunset Waves (P, $38.00) is lighter (85% similar).
MAC Exotic Ember (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).

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Blush Bronze

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

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Dior Universal (001) Backstage Glow Face Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

Universal (001)

Universal (001)

PPermanent. $45.00.

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Strobe White

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Strobe White

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Strobe Gold

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Ingredients

Strobe Gold

LELimited Edition.

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Blush Pink

Top Dupes

Blush Pink

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Blush Bronze

Top Dupes

Blush Bronze

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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