DIOR Cherie Bow Collection Product Review

Sweet-Bittersweet-Not Sweet

The Dior Cherie Bow Collection is Bittersweet

Happy Friday Everybody! I purchased a couple of items from the Dior Cherie Bow Collection a couple of weeks ago and wanted to share my thoughts with you regarding the collection. I'm rating it Bittersweet. Let me explain why. Although it's a very expensive & pretty collection (especially if you like the color pink), there's nothing unique about any of the color palettes or the quality that you would expect by paying so much for it. You can easily find dupes (copies) of everything you see here at a much cheaper price. The quality is ok (and that includes the packaging), but for me it just doesn't warrant the exorbitant prices. I purchased this collection for two reasons: (1) I plan on wearing lots of pink this summer (2) this is my first Dior Cosmetic Collection and I really wanted to try and review their products. I've used Dior's nail lacquer before, but nothing else. 

Rosy Bow Nail Lacquer

The nail lacquer was the best item out of the entire collection. I would describe it as a petal pink with a hint of lilac in it when applied. Once it dries, it turns into a pretty bubblegum pink. It's very thick, so you only need 1 coat. It dries fast. The brush shape is rectangular & flat (not too crazy about that) and it holds lots of polish. You really have to be careful not to apply too much.

Pink Happiness Blush

My second favorite item was the pink happiness blush. The name of this blush is definitely befitting, because it does put a smile on your face when you apply it. The cost not so much! HaHaHa. This is a two-toned pink blush. Blended together it gives you a very subtle hint of pink on your cheeks. It's very soft. Again, nice but nothing special.

Dior Addict Espiegle Lipstick

No matter how I photographed this lipstick, it always came out darker. Weird, but the true color is the gif which was taken outside. None of the other products did that, but oh well. LOL I don't think I'll buy this again. The color goes on light, is very sheer, but buildable. I had to go over my lips several times to get the color you see in the pic. To me it's very streaky and your lips have to be really moisturized or it will show every single line in your lip. It's just not a winner in my book.

Dior Rose Charmeuse Eyeshadow

Let me tell you what threw me for a loop with this palette! The hot pink shade (it should've been a lip color, instead of an eyeshadow)! It's pretty in the palette. It's pretty when you swatch it on your arm. However, no matter how I applied it to my eyelid (lid, middle,>), it either looked like I was going to an 80's party or had pink eye. LOL So I ended up only using the light pink, champagne color and black as an eyeliner. The CD shadow in the middle has specks of glitter in it. I didn't like that either. Pink eyeshadow is already difficult to wear, so if you're not a pro at applying it don't buy this. I would buy the Rose Ballerine eyeshadow palette instead (see below). It's much softer. Plus I have that cover eyelid thing like most Asians (I'm African American), so eyeshadows always puzzle me. I can work the hell out of a lipstick, blush and nail polish, but eyeshadow's MESS me UP (especially if there's more than 2 colors to apply)! HaHaHa

My facial expression is priceless huh? HaHaHa So what I'm saying is I can achieve this same look with less expensive brands and without the crazy Dior prices. The complete Dior Cherie Bow Collection is below. You can find it on Dior's website, Nordstrom, and Macy's. I've seen swatches of the Grey Sigh eyeshadow Twin Set and it's gorgeous. Hope this review helped you guys. Stop by Monday, because Shabby Apple wants to give one of my readers a $50 gift card. Have a Great Weekend!

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