I've been on the hunt for the perfect foundation, aiming to achieve a fresh and dewy look while avoiding a cakey appearance, especially now that I'm in my 40s. After extensive research and reading reviews from beauty gurus and experts, I came across the Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation. Initially, I hesitated due to the price, but I was curious to see if it lived up to the hype.
Product Feature (from dior.com)
According to the product description on dior.com, this foundation is hailed as the secret weapon of Dior makeup artists, promising an instantly flawless complexion with customizable coverage, ranging from a natural nude glow to high-coverage perfection.
The Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation is tested and approved by 100% of Dior professional makeup artists.* With its fluid texture and second skin finish, this ultra-buildable foundation offers custom-made intensity.**
Packaging :
The packaging of the Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation is sleek and well-designed, featuring a plastic bottle that allows for easy application. The texture of the foundation is light and watery, effortlessly gliding across the skin when applied with hands, a brush, or a beauty blender.
My Skin Type :
As for my skin type, I have a combination of mature and dry skin. This foundation has been a game-changer for me. Its lightweight formula gives my skin a flawlessly dewy finish, making it appear healthier and more radiant. I absolutely love it, and I believe the investment is worth it.
Texture :
Light and watery, so easy to slide with your hands, brush or beauty blender.
Ingredients:
“THE INGREDIENTS THAT ENTER IN THE COMPOSITION OF THE PARFUMS CHRISTIAN DIOR PRODUCTS ARE REGULARLY UPDATED. BEFORE USING A PARFUMS CHRISTIAN DIOR PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THE INGREDIENT LIST ON ITS PACKAGING TO ENSURE THAT THE INGREDIENTS ARE SUITABLE FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE.”
#12756/A CYCLOPENTASILOXANE ● AQUA (WATER) ● ALCOHOL ● TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE ● POLYURETHANE-35 ● PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE ● PHENYL TRIMETHICONE ● GLYCERIN ● SILICA ● DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE ● SODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE ● GLYCERYL UNDECYL DIMETHICONE ● PHENOXYETHANOL ● PROPYLENE CARBONATE ● VP/VA COPOLYMER ● TETRASODIUM EDTA ● PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) ● ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE ● LINALOOL ● LIMONENE ● CITRONELLOL ● BHT ● TOCOPHEROL ● [+/- :CI 19140 (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE) ● CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) ● CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) ● CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) ● CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) ● CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE)].
Apllications and Direction :
From www.dior.com
Light nude coverage:
Use your fingers to gently dab 1 layer of foundation and massage onto face.
Medium coverage:
Apply 2 layers with Light Coverage Foundation Brush N 11 from the center of the face outwards.
Full perfection coverage:
Apply up to 3 layers of foundation in circular motions.
Regarding the application and directions, dior.com suggests the following techniques: for light nude coverage, gently dab one layer of foundation with your fingers and massage it onto the face. For medium coverage, apply two layers using the Light Coverage Foundation Brush N 11, starting from the center of the face and blending outwards. For full perfection coverage, you can apply up to three layers of foundation in circular motions.
Rating:
10/10
Personal Notes:
I find that applying the foundation with my hands gives me a more natural and soft finish when I don't want a heavy foundation look.
In summary, this foundation has exceeded my expectations. Its lightweight formula and dewy finish give my skin a healthy glow while providing the coverage I desire. Despite the higher price point, I highly recommend the Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation for anyone looking to achieve a flawless and radiant complexion.