Seriously, what do I want to highlight? Highlight my flaws?
Highlighters are mysterious. A swipe can bring out the glow (if I have any) and hide the dullness of my face. But even as subtle and translucent as Dior Rose Diamond, it seems inevitable that highlighters do enlarge my pores when you look closely. But hey, this is life, more fun, more flaws. When you want to be perfect, you lose the point.
I have to admit that Rose Diamond is not my first choice (Why has Amber Diamond been discontinued in Hong Kong?) but it's very finely milled. It contains the finest powder, and I wouldn't call it shimmery. It's a truly translucent, pearly highlighter that brings glow, not glitter to my face. When swirled, I get a delicate sheer cool-toned pink glow on my light medium skin (NC 20-25), and one swipe can brightens up the whole face. Highlighters may also be seen as discretionary in makeup, but I would definitely reach for it especially when I am using a matte blush that might look dull. And I am surprised that it lasts for a decent 6-7 hours!
It does enlarge my pores, but only when look closely. Well, maybe my pores are big to start with, so who am I blaming?
Texture: 5/5 A true highlighter that's not shimmery, but translucent. very finely milled.
Function: 4.5/5 one swipe can brighten up the face, but enlarge pores
Longevity: 4.5/5 lasts for a decent 6-7 hours
Packaging: 5/5 luxurious, comes with a velvet case
Price: 3/5 €36 for 10g, and you only get to apply it on certain parts of your face
Overall: 4.4/5
Can you see the subtle difference? I am wearing Chanel Joues Contraste blush (44 Narcisse) and Nars Laguna Bronzer. Both of the textures are sheen, and adding the Dior highlighter completes the look.
Any suggestions for warm-toned highlighters to wear for beach parties? (Ahhhh, I still cannot get over Amber Diamond!!!!)
42 COMMENTS:
I have the Dior Amber Diamond one and I like it, I am sorry that it has been dicontinued in Hong Kong!
As for pores, I struggle with those in the winter, not so much in the summer! Maybe more sports/face sweating in the winter would help, in the summer my pores are smaller because I sweat out all the dirt without doing anything! :-D
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I can't believe Amber Diamond has been discontinued in HK because it seems like such a popular product! This one does look great on your skin even if it does enlarge your pores slightly. xx
lovely Highlighter....dior is always one of the best...
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This highlighter looks a lovely colour and I actually think it looks really nice on you :) If your concerned about your pores have you ever tried Benefit POREfessional? It's an amazing product for pores :) xx
Looks beautiful in the pan and on your skin :) xx
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I can definitely see the difference. So beautiful either way!
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such a pretty combo!
This is a gorgeous hilight! I have the Amber Diamond Version and it's by far my favorite :)
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love this Dior blush
Beautiful!
nice! the Dior blush looks beautiful! :)
You have such a lovely blog dear, definitely following!!;) And I love the Dior blush/highlight, such a pretty color. Thank you for dropping such sweet comment on my blog:)
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Adorei o blog, muito lindo, amei tudo. Parabéns mesmo, vou sempre estar aqui (;
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that look so nice!
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This looks gorgeous on you! I have a problem with VERY large pores and oily skin, so when I wear highlighter, I try to always limit it to the tops of my cheekbones, from about the middle of my iris swept out towards my temple.
This looks so fresh and pretty! And I agree, the enlarging effect on the pores is so secondary to the beautiful glow this product gives :)
As for other highlighters, I've been really loving MAC Light Year MSF (from the recent Heavenly Creatures collection)- it's a gorgeous pinky-peach!
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whoa what a big difference with highlighter...well in both I like the hue but with the highlighter there's a little bit of shimmer...it's nice!
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Lovely!! The shades are gorgeous!
whoaaa! love it love it!
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This highlighter is beautiful! <3 <3 <3333
What flaws????Your skin is perfection, I have the Dior powder and I have terrble skin complexion but it somehow helping me to improve it :-)
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cute blog!
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Nice blog!!
i really love dior , make up is fantastic!
have a nice day!
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Love the Dior blush, thanks for stooping by, just followed you back on GFC and bloglovin:)
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it looks lovely! i have the Dior Amber Diamond but now i want to try this, too!
It looks so good, I've to try it! :) Thanks for your good advices, best wishes! :)
That's so pretty,
Just started following you and I'm addicted to your blog
You have a lovely blog! I am your newest follower.
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I really like the finished glow it gives your skin.
Would love you to check out my latest outfit post!
Have a fab weekend Hun xoxo
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Woww, you always have amazing make-up tips! I'm so impressed by it all, since I can pretty much only do the simple make-up techniques. And I do those less than competently. XD
That Dior blush does look absolutely beautiful - I wish I knew how to do this better to put that to use!
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This makeup looks gorgeous!
love this sunglasses and also your blog! It's so nice!!! I follow you!
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Loving those sunnies!
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This is probably one of my favourite highlighters that has been my go-to for the last three years. Unfortunately, I just dropped mine on the floor and have yet to repair it...
Fun and easy, love it!
Oh wow! I own the light beige Amber diamonds and it's one of my favorite powder highlighters but this pink one is stunning. I NEED it!
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