A Makeup Artist’s DIOR Routine Including Three Exciting New Glow-Getting Products

I surely can’t be the only one who’s obsessed with all things DIOR beauty?!

From the stunning packaging to the high-performance products, I am well and truly hooked on this bougie beauty train.

With this in mind, when I heard that DIOR had released three new and improved products that aim to achieve the ultimate glow, I knew that I was the perfect person to road-test them.

Scroll on for my honest thoughts and if I'd add these radiant DIOR beauties to my professional makeup artistry kit.

DIOR Forever Star Glow Filter.

Introducing DIOR’s latest base product, the DIOR Forever Star Glow Filter.

This multitasking hero is a super lightweight complexion enhancer that will work to blur, smooth and brighten whilst hydrating the skin for 24H*. *Instrumental test on 30 subjects.

Here are some quick facts:

• Light coverage that works to even out skin tone and add a luminous glow to the skin.

• Infused with Iris Extract, Dior Forever Face makeup’s signature skincare ingredient which helps deliver hydration* . *Instrumental test on 30 subjects.

• Can be used as a standalone complexion product, as a primer, mixed into foundation, applied before foundation or applied to high points of the face after foundation.

• Dewy, sun-kissed finish that feels undetectable on the skin .

• Sturdy glass packaging with a pump applicator.

• Perfect for a glowy ‘no-makeup’ makeup look .

• Available in 10 shades that retail for $99 each.

My DIOR Forever Star Glow Filter review:

Having tried A LOT of glowy complexion products over the years, I can genuinely say I haven’t tried a product that is an exact match to this.

It offers the lightweight glow that a primer would, however, I really enjoyed wearing this as my standalone base (in lieu of foundation).

It blends super easily into the skin and the most amazing thing that I found was that as the day progressed, I fell more in love with how the Star Glow Filter looked.

The skin-like texture seemed to settle effortlessly onto my skin, leaving my face with the perfect natural glow which is super rare for a lightweight complexion product that would usually end up looking patchy or worn off after hours of wear.

Best way to apply DIOR Forever Star Glow Filter?

I trialled using a flat buffing brush, a paddle foundation brush as well as plain old fingers and all three methods allowed the Star Glow Filter to glide effortlessly onto the skin.

This product would be perfect for anyone who is after a multipurpose complexion hero that ramps up the glow in their skin.

I personally love wearing this as a standalone foundation, however, I do have to put in a disclaimer that this is a SUPER lightweight and low-coverage product.

With this in mind, if you’re after a medium-full coverage look, I would recommend using DIOR Star Glow Filter as a skin prep step and then go in with DIOR Forever Skin Glow Foundation over the top.

DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer.

Now that our base is done, it’s time for cheeks.

That's where the DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer comes into play.

This product has been described as a true concentration of light in a bottle, working to brighten and enhance your complexion whilst leaving an instant yet long-lasting glow on the skin.

Fast facts:

• Multipurpose Glow Maximisers that can be used as a bronzer, blush, highlighter and or liquid shadow.

• Infused with iris extract which works to hydrate skin for 24 hours.

• Available in six shades that retail for $79 each.

My DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer review:

This highlighter is infused with ultra-fine luminous pearly pigments, with the liquid formula making it super easy to blend into the skin, without disrupting makeup underneath.

You can wear these highlighters as a standalone product on bare skin, or, as a glowy finishing product to your makeup look.

The DIOR Forever Glow Maximizers are super multipurpose, offering the ability to be applied as a highlighter, bronzer, blush or liquid shadow over the lid.

One of my favourite things about these liquid maximisers is the doe foot applicator!

Having the ability to gently place the product onto my face is something that I really enjoy, but I will say that a little bit goes a long way with these highlighters, so start small and build up where needed.

I like to apply a pea-sized dot of product to each cheek and then lightly buff this into the skin using a flat-top complexion blending brush.

If you find that applying liquid blushes/bronzers straight from the product applicator tends to move your makeup underneath, I do have an artist tip for you.

Simply decant some of the product onto the back of your hand, and then pick up the product on a blending brush and buff the Glow Maximiser into your skin for a seamless look.

DIOR Forever Natural Bronze Glow.

Once I’d gone in with my liquid products, I set my cheeks in place using the DIOR Forever Natural Bronze Glow

This is a bronzer that combines a satin bronzing powder, a matte sculpting powder, a vibrant blush and an illuminating powder all in one.

Here are some quick facts:

• Limited-edition case features an embroidered cannage pattern exalted by the "Christian Dior" band.

• Ultra-fine powder that blends effortlessly into the skin with a barely-there feel.

• Leaves a radiance to the skin that works to mimic a sun-kissed glow.

• Formula infused with iris extract to help hydrate skin.

• Available in four shades that retail for $97 each.

My DIOR Forever Natural Bronze Glow review:

Before we get stuck into the performance of this powder, we first need to touch on the limited edition couture-like packaging.

Embossed with the iconic Christian Dior cannage pattern, this powder not only looks good when applied on the skin but elevates your bathroom vanity just by sitting on it!

We have established that this bronzer looks pretty, but how does it perform?!

I can honestly say that I was blown away by how much this bronzer can elevate a makeup look.

The multilayered amalgamation of matte and satin powders along with illuminators and blushes makes it a one-stop shop.

After applying a sweep of this across my cheeks, I was left with an airbrushed, ethereal glow to my skin, paired with a gentle touch of sun-kissed radiance.

If you’re on a time crunch or love a multi-tasking product, I can also recommend applying some of the bronzer to your lids as well, as the finely milled powder blends seamlessly into the delicate eye area.

Whilst this bronzer is definitely on the higher end of the price spectrum, I would definitely say that it is an investment that you won’t regret.

And due to its multi-tone pairing, it’s really like having a bronzer, blush and illuminator all in one.

Final Verdict.

These products would be PERFECT for anyone looking to invest in the perfect glowy items to add to their makeup kit.

All three are extremely versatile, being able to be used on multiple different areas on the face as well as in various ways.

A little bit goes a long way and whilst the price tag is on the higher end, these products are extremely considered and really deliver what they say they will.

If you want products that deliver an effortless glow AND look amazing on your bathroom vanity (or in your professional kit) I can’t recommend these highly enough!

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