You might notice my hair is almost like a black-brown in these photos. I contacted my old hair stylist in Canada, asking what she used on my hair in the past so I ordered all the products off Amazon, and dyed my hair on Sunday. What I failed to ask my stylist was how long to leave the product on my hair (since everyone’s hair is different, the directions aren’t always what you should follow). I applied the colour to the roots then directly on my ends hence the darkness, where as next time I am to not apply it to my ends until the last 5 minutes. And next time I won’t get this stark black-brown hair colour. Live and learn!
Since many expressed their liking to the style of photos I did for the last Beauty Talk Tuesday, I have decided to keep it up. Dior has a new collection out called Kingdom Of Colors, so using one of the palettes out of the collection, I thought I’d create a ‘look’ for you, and as always I prefer the more natural look. This one palette I am using from the collection is an all-in-one sort of deal. I used it for blush, eye shadow, eyeliner, and even lip color. Let’s get right into it!
1. Dior Capture Total Le Serum: Applying a serum to my face to keep my skin hydrated all day long.
2. Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair: I finally finished my bottle of philosophy eye cream, and now onto another favourite by Bobbi Brown. This one is fantastic for sensitive/dry under eyes.
3. Philosophy Hope In A Jar (Original): Love the whipped consistency of this face cream.
1. Diorskin Nude Air foundation (shade: 020): A brand new foundation by Dior that helps create a healthy glow. It’s a liquidy product so you have to be careful not to let it run off your hands (if you apply it to the back of your hand before dabbing your brush into it like me). It blends into the skin seamlessly creating a natural everyday look. I would say it offers light-medium coverage and feels lightweight on the skin. Not heavy like other foundations.
2. Cle de Peau concealer (shade: beige): One of my most expensive makeup purchases to date. But I will continue to repurchase this concealer. As always, I apply in a triangle shape to brighten the under eye.
3. Diorskin Nude Air Powder: I’m not entirely sure what this did to my skin, but I applied it anyway. Supposedly its a healthy glow invisible powder.
1. Diorskin Nude Air Tan Powder: This bronzer is well loved, but you need to use a light hand otherwise it can leave an orange cast onto the skin. With any makeup, you should blend out any harsh lines after applying.
2. Dior Kingdom Of Colors palette (blush): See the asterisk * for which product I used. A coral blush is always something I gravitate towards, and this palette definitely has it.
3. Dior Backstage Eye Prime (shade: 002): Priming my eyelids for eye shadow.
1. Dior Kingdom Of Colors palette (eye shadow): Take the purple shadow and apply all over the eyelid. Then use the bronzer to add depth to the crease of the eye. Finally brighten up the eye using one of the whiter shades in the palette and apply to the tear duct ara.
2. Dior Kingdom Of Colors palette (eyeliner): To make lashes look fuller, I used the Dior cream eyeliner in the palette.
3. Clinique High Impact Mascara & Tweezerman Eyelash Curler: Curl the lashes, and apply generous coats of mascara.
1. Dior Kingdom Of Colors palette (lipstick): Using the only shade of lipstick in the palette, use the brush to apply the berry pink shade to the lips.
2. Dior Kingdom Of Colors palette (lipgloss): I went for the clear gloss to add some shine to my lips without adding extra colour.
3. Dior Vernis (shade: Lady): To finish off the look, I added a polish from the Dior Spring collection.
The final look:
Disclaimer: Dior products were sent for review. I never receive paid compensation for a blog post. Opinions are my own.Â
40 Comments
Love the look, Nancy :)
Must try that serum under my moisturizer, although my facial skin is the least dry of all for me…thank goodness!
Love the Dior palette…it would be great for travel!
You look beautiful! I’ll have to give this a try. Your pictures sold me, for sure!
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Your hair color is beautiful. I love your beauty choices as well. I’ve been trying to find a good facial serum.
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That makeup looks very natural on you. I hear good things about that brand :)
Your foundation looks completely flawless! I may just have to pick up a few things from Dior :)
Great look! If I wore makeup more, I might be more apt to spend extra money here and there on it, but I just don’t wear it much. I am a big fan of concealer though because my under eyes are always so dark :(
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I love seeing people’s step-by-step make-up process! Nice mixture of products too, Dior is a great brand
Looks great Nancy! I’ve never dyed mine so I personally would be timid doing it at home! That eye shadow kit is awesome too!
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I love these types of posts, Nancy!
Stunning! (As usual!)
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@Leanne: Thanks buddy!! <3
Nancy recently posted..Dior Kingdom Of Colors
What an absolutely gorgeous look! I am definitely adding these products to my wish list.
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I don’t wear much makeup but that looks so natural. I could definitely see me using that. thank you for sharing.
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I really like this look. It’s super clean and natural! You’ve really found a perfect combination of products!
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I like the whole step by step process of pictures, it is really nice!
@celebbabylaundry: Thanks, glad you enjoyed it :)
Nancy recently posted..Dior Kingdom Of Colors
I really like your hair color! It’s almost ombre-like :)
Love this tutorial, reminds me that I need to refill my Bobbi Brown eye cream!!
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@Lauren: Ombre?! :( It’s supposed to be one colour Lauren LOLOL
Nancy recently posted..Dior Kingdom Of Colors
Your makeup looks beautiful. The foundation looks so great, I wish mine looked that glowy and perfect!
Your makeup is aweome and on point thanks for sharing how you do your makeup love the nail colour too
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This is such a great step by step. I don’t wear make-up often, but maybe I could do it better with guides like this!
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So first of all, I actually really love your new hair! And second on all, I’m loving this palette! The colors are nice and cheery (I also love corals) and it’s one of the nicer palettes I’ve seen in a while.
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Beautiful look! I have been looking for something to use for my eyes, I’ll check out the Bobbi Brown.
What an awesome tutorial! I need help in the make up area.
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I love the colors! It looks great on you!
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I truly want to try that Hope in a Jar. It sounds just like what I need and the consistency too.
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I certainly love the color of your hair. I think it complements your skin and your facial features. And, I also love this new product line from Dior. Imma check it out when I go to the mall today.
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Very nice Nancy! And you have that Spring time glow! Love it! :)
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You look so pretty. I don’t wear makeup much and I love how it’s not a lot of makeup and looks natural. I’ll have to check out these products.
Very nice products and I love the colours. They look great on you and your complexion.
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I love the pictorial presentation of the process. The moisturizing serum sounds like something I could really use.
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Oh, I have seen so many products here that I wish to try! Amazing look!
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Beautiful tutorial. I am always wondering which foundation people use, and this one looks fantastic on you. So beautiful.
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I really love the darker color on you! Who knew that putting it on the ends later is a good idea – such a good tip!
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I love this look. It looks so healthy and natural! These products look amazing.
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First off i would like to say that you do not even need make up, you are absolutely perfect. I love your hair like that, I think that it suits you nicely.
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Looks like great product. Not really up my alley but with a daughter rapidly approaching her teens, I’m sure it’s in my future.
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Your skin is glowing and I love that your makeup is light and natural looking. The lipstick color is really nice too.
This is awesome Nancy. You have me wanting to pull out my makeup now. Thanks.
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This is not about the post but you have the prettiest eyes!! :D also that Hope in a Jar is my favorite!
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Great tutorial and tips. I am trying it next week.