Review/FOTD/Comparison: Dior Bronze Harmonie de Blush Nuancier Solaire (Sunshine Tones) 001 Rose Brazilia

I have had this palette for some time. I got it ever since it was just launched. I have not reviewed it because I wanted to know if I could use it as an eye shadow palette too. It took me many moons to test it and now I finally can work on the review properly. Please read on!

Dior Bronze Harmonie de Blush Nuancier Solaire (Sunshine Tones)

001 Rose Brazilia - Not sure if it's limited edition.

Product Description:

What it is:
A blush featuring complementary shades that contour and highlight.

What it does:
Dior Bronze Harmonie de Blush contains cannage-quilted palette of shades expertly coordinated for a perfect sweep of color every time. Brush them on together for an easy glow, or use the shades individually to contour and highlight. In two harmonies, each in a portable compact complete with brush. - Sephora





This is the other variation - Coral Riviera 002. I didn't get this because this collection is not available in Malaysia yet. I had to ask my makeup buddy in the US to do the shopping for me without trying it out first. If the center colour was a peach or coral, I'd get it too! I didn't think the dirty brown center colour would work for my skin tone judging from this Dior stock picture on the right.


I finally saw fuzkittie's picture of Coral Rivera 002 (posted on BoA "Eien" Inspired Look + Moto Jewelry.) It looks quite different (less muddy) from the stock picture. I think I might just need it!


Colour/Texture:

Close-up of the brand new palette

Unfortunately, the gorgeous golden dotted lines are only overspray. They came off on my first try. I decided to just wipe off all the golden shimmers before using the palette. When discounting the golden overspray, the entire palette is matte finish.

Close-up of the palette without the golden shimmers & swatches

I couldn't make the mixed colour show properly so I will leave that for my cheeks instead! :)

FOTD

I realised that I made a mistake on listing the items used in the pictures. It was Urban Decay Prime Potion Sin (UDPP Sin) not UDPP Original!


As I did quite a few experiments in this FOTD, I'll debrief it for you.


1. I used UDPP Sin on top of foundation and powder because the colours on the palette are all matte. I wanted to have a bit of shimmers. :)


2. I used all colours except the center peach on the eyes. All these colours are very small and so I had to use very small pointy eye shadow brushes for the job in case I accidentally mixed up the colours. It's a painstaking, time-consuming process! I used Maybelline Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner on top of the eye shadows (and winged out slightly) instead of tightlining as the colours of the palette aren't as deep and vivid as real eye shadows. I have never spent so much time on applying eye makeup!


3. I also used the brown on my brows. As you can see, the brown looks reddish against my black brows!!! It's way off! I removed it afterwards but I took these pictures before reapplying the brow makeup so you can see the mistake! If you have brows similar to that brown, it will be most handy. But apparently, that brown is not for me at all. Just what was I thinking???!!!

(Please don't mind my brows, I have a problem with shaping brows all the time. I dare not to trim them too thin so they are often unruly!)


4. I swirled the whole palette with this Laura Mercier Finishing Brush because it's loosely tapered so it would not pick up too much pigments since there are so many brown .


5. Lastly, (though not related to this palette) I used Shiseido The Makeup Smoothing Lip Pencil RS303 on my entire lips and finished with Make Up For Ever Fascinating Lip Gloss 1. The result was equally as good as using a lipstick with brilliant sparkles!

Laura Mercier Finishing Brush









I applied about 3 coats on my cheeks. It's all matte but I like it on my cheeks!









This shows how the colours work as eye shadows and how wrong that brown is for my brows!

So, the colours have decent pigmentation and work pretty well as a blush and eye shadows for me. But what about the texture? Well, it's soft and fine but slightly powdery. I really don't think anyone can dig up the colours separately without messing up the entire palette unless you use a tiny brush or cotton swabs. I tried both and some powder still flew onto adjacent colours. I'd suggest just swirling up the whole palette for convenience and a more natural result.


One more thing, this palette has a rather strong fragrance. It smells kind of like rose. I'd rather it's scentless. Oh, well... If you have a problem with scented blushes, this palette may not be the wright item for you as the scent does linger for some time.



Comparison:

These are my very old Dior Bronze Harmonie de Blush 001 Sunrise Party & 002 Sunset Fiesta. They were the pioneers of Dior Bronze Harmonie De Blushes.


I initially liked them because I got 4 colours from each palette and the colour stripes are big enough to be used individually. However, I soon realized that not all colours suited my skin tone. And when mixed together, they weren't exactly the most complimenting colours on my cheeks. These were limited edition in Malaysia but I believe they were not so in the States. They are still available on some e-tailers till today.


I know that Dior later released couple more Bronze Harmonie de Blushes of the same stripy design in the following years. There were at least 2 more palettes, if not mistaken. (Please correct me if I am wrong.) I didn't bother with those when they were released as my poor experiences with the first 2 palettes.

Dior Bronze Harmonie de Blush

001 Sunrise Party & 002 Sunset Fiesta, 2006

I prefer the new Dior Bronze Harmonie de Blush a lot more even thought it's not possible to utilize small parts by themselves as highlighters and shading colours. (Where on earth can you get a cheek brush that tiny for such purposes anyway?) The new Dior Bronze Harmonie de Blush is better for me because:


1. I can wear the mixed warm pink well;


2. I am not wasting specific colours as all of them will used as a whole.


With the older version, I'd single out certain colours on each palette and only use those but wasted the rest.



Packaging/Price:

This palette followed the same design and size of other Dior palettes (i.e. the 5-Colour Eye Shadow Palettes.) But instead of blue, it is now a bronze (to match its bronze theme I guess.) It also has a mirror and a brush. This time, I think the brush is quite useful because it's small!


It is 6.5 g./0.22 oz. and retailed for $42USD. I think it's reasonable for the quality product.



My Verdict:

This is a pretty blush for sure. It's definitely not the right palette as a highlighter or contouring unless you are super patient and skillful. Its individual colours can certainly be duped as eye shadows if you aren't too tanned. However, since this a blush and it doesn't state on the palette whether or not it's eye safe, Use it as eye shadows at your own risk! It's also scented so that's something to consider about. I personally like this palette and don't mind the scent. And I think it's an All-In-One palette on the go for a no-fail simple pink nude look.


Having said this, I am still interested in its sister palette... :)



Ingredients:

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My Colouring:

MUFE Full Cover Extreme Camouflage Cream #4, Lift Concealer #3, Duo Mat Powder Foundation #202, Face & Body #20, High Definition Foundation #125, Liquid Lift Foundation #2, Clarins Instant Smooth Foundation #1.5, Pupa Professionals Triple Action Powder Foundation #02 (when tanned)

Light Asian skin (obvious brown spots on cheekbones, slightly dry & doesn't break out easily), dark brown eyes, jet black hair, medium pigmented lips.

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