Hello sweethearts,
Dior Amber Diamond is one of those products that i lusted after for months and months but in a way couldnt really justify the £32 price tag, however was thrilled when i received this for my birthday from my wonderful boyfriend (from my recommendation of course, hes not that good!)
Dior is a brand i own very little from make up wise, i do own a couple of pairs of sunglasses but this is my first cosmetic item but i class it is as a luxe, high end brand that is up their with the likes of Chanel.
It is a gorgeous highlighter, that actually markets itself as a all over face powder, although i find that it would be a tad too shimmery for all over the face. It is made up of five shades, from light to dark ranging from off white to peach.
I blogged recently about the Sleek MakeUP Glo which i do think is extremely comparable to the Dior Amber Diamond.
The compact is the standard Dior compact case that is a shiny, navy blue with Dior embossed in silver on the top. It is also housed in a snazzy blue velvet pouch too to keep any scratches at bay. It really does feel luxe and a high quality product. Inside is a huge mirror which and of course the product itself.
Size wise you receive 10g of product for your money which i think is pretty reasonable and to and to put it into context is the same as NARS Laguna Bronzer. As i stated above this highlighter retails for £32 so is pretty pricey in my humble opinion, but it has a gorgeous sheen and does really give a lovely glow.
Having said that, I didn't find it to be too overly pigmented and needed a little building up. The swatches were used with my finger that needed swiping over the compact a couple of times but a brush picks up the product much more easier. I must be honest and say i havent really reached for this highlighter as much as i probably should have and tend to opt more for the MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in perfect topping.
I have heard that they are actually discontinuing Dior Amber Diamond however i am unsure of how true this is.
Mine was actually purchased from Escentual which at £30.50 is a little cheaper than other retailers, and they also offer free shipping over £30 too and it arrived incredibly quickly. Other places you can buy it from are Debenhams and Selfridges.
I really do like this product but i dont think that this is a necessity in your make up bags by any means at all and it is something you can live without or find a cheaper alternative of. However i am a sucker for pretty, expensive products and when i hear the word 'discontinued' i seem to want things a whole lot more. Just me? Didnt think so!
Have you tried Dior Amber Diamond? What do you think of it?
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i got the copper diamond instead (a while back) as it seemed to have a bit more "oomph" than the amber and i think this is why i've barely made a dent in mine despite lots of use! love the dior packaging, so shinyyy x
ReplyDeleteThis is my go to! I have banged on about this to you for ages! I love the seperate shades you get and on holiday I used them as eyeshadows. I don't think it will ever run out though as I have had it well over a year and no sign of a dent yet! xx
ReplyDeleteI got this in the last couple of months andhave used it every day I love this product! X
ReplyDeleteI've never tried it! If you have it, how does it compare to MAC Soft and Gentle as it appears to be a similar colour
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I adore the packaging of Dior products! It makes all the difference I think!x
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I love the look of this its on my wishlist :) x
ReplyDeleteI too am a sucker for anything so sparkly and beautiful looking! It looks divine though I don't think I could pay that price tag! I bet it makes one hell of a highlighter though, the colours are divine
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I bought this recently too and I love it so much. I was talking to the MUA's at my local Dior are discontinuing it unfortunately :( X
ReplyDeleteseriously lovely, I love Dior products - they're so luxurious x
ReplyDeleteAmber Diamond is my fav!!The way it blends is just gorgeous!!
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I have been lusting after it for months :) I wanted to buy it last time I was in Heathrow but they didnt have it. Now you reminded me again :D
ReplyDeleteI keep seeing this everywhere! It's so tempting, just not sure I can justify it on a Uni budget. Not that that has stopped me before... :P
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sooo tempted to get it!! beautiful colours!
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This is absolutely beautiful, I've wanted it for so long! x
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I bought this last week and love it. the lady at the counter told me its already been discontinued. They aren't getting any new ones in, just selling the ones they have in stock.
ReplyDeletei love my amber diamonds i use it all the time and it just has soo much product :) LOVE IT :)
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does look seriously gorgeous, might hint to my boyfriend too ;) xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is so, so pretty! I've been wanting to pick this up for quite a while now. I've very pale so I think this would be a highlighter that I'd only use when I'm tanned or wearing fake tan. It's gorgeous!! x
ReplyDeleteOh god! it is soooo pretty, I've wanted it for a while too but the cost put me off. I will checkout the Sleek one though! We love a bargain! xx
ReplyDeleteI actually just swatched this on my hand the other day when I went into Sephora. It is sooo incredibly gorgeous. I had seen it on other blogs and videos but it really does not compare to how beautiful it looks in person!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you got amber diamond! Its my absolute favourite highlight. I can't live without it
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