Christian Dior • Bronze Harmonie de Blush in Coral Riviera • Blush

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*TOP REVIEWER* remychic on 12/15/2011 4:53:00 PM more reviews by remychic

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Red, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Had the exact opposite problem from the last reviewer. I have fair skin and this was way too dark. No matter how much I blended and played with it I still ended up with clown cheeks. I really wanted this to work but it wasn't to be....

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indoorkitty on 12/15/2011 3:57:00 PM more reviews by indoorkitty

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Okay, this might be amazing if you're lighter than me (I'm NC 40 by MAC's standard) but dude, it took forever to get this to show on me. When it did, it was just another rosy peach. I got waaay too frustrated working on the layers to make this show up. The color is between Mac's Pinch Me and BeneFIT's Coralista. The gold overspray goes away really fast, so it's not a glitterbomb, has a nice golden sheen but unfortunately that's the only thing that shows up on me in a hurry.

And the packaging is questionable (had to swap in as the original one I got was smashed). I'm choked, I had high hopes for this one. Avoid if you are tan.

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racmal01 on 10/7/2011 7:41:00 AM more reviews by racmal01

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Wow! This is one of my most used blushes. I just wish it wasn't limited edition *sobs*
The colour is a subtle bronzed coral pink which just gives you that natural flushed look. When I put it on it looks so natural, not at all like you have put a pigment on your cheeks.
The gold that you see on the new product is swept away on first use and underneath the blush itself is almost matte - not a shimmer blush.
I am so hoping that CD bring out another blush/bronzer like this again. A+++

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Kiki91768 on 4/17/2011 7:44:00 PM more reviews by Kiki91768

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Olive   Hair: Brunette, Curly   Eyes: Brown    

I've never liked blushes. It always reminded me of a little girl playing with moms make up until I found this. The coral color is amazing and it gives u a healthy glow without the excessive shimmer. It does great anytime of the year and it does stay on the whole day. Now this is my only blush that I have keeped because I do like this color im still not a fan of the pink blushes but this works great with my olive skin.

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skiingkatrin on 2/19/2011 5:05:00 PM more reviews by skiingkatrin

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

i absolutely love this blush/bronzer...
i use it more as a blush and eventhough i usually dont like blushes with shimmer this is not bothering me at all.. it is so finely milled and smooth ... it is an incredible texture.
the colour is wonderful in my opinion... it gives me that really great summery "glow" very natural and i think this shade works for fair complexions just as good as for medium. for darker skintones it might be a little too light as a blush but would still look great as a highlighter!
yes, it is expensive, but it is a wonderful shade which is very versatile!

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*TOP REVIEWER* ValentinaRUS on 1/8/2011 7:46:00 AM more reviews by ValentinaRUS

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

Wow! I'm so glad I've read all the reviews here and decided to buy it. I love everything about this product including the brush that I actually use. Sometimes I would mix all the shades together to get a healthy radiant look, all I'd go all the way and use different shades for different purposes (the bright coral one on the apples of my cheeks, the lightest shade to highlight, the darkest shade to contour, and the center shade on my cheekbones). It can look unnatural if I use too much, but now that I've mastered it, I don't do that mistake anymore. Anyway you can just take a clean brush and tone the color down. It looks more natural than a cream blush

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wanos on 10/11/2010 3:07:00 PM more reviews by wanos

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Nice colour, it makes my face so fresh. Texture is silky, soft and it lasts really long. I would repurchase definitely, nothing wrong with it, it's just simply a HG.

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joshquinto on 7/9/2010 11:09:00 AM more reviews by joshquinto

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This blush is very nice. The only powder blush I use. It's coral-ly and pinky flushed look. A little goes a long way. I just swipe my bruch once and the color will show right away. It stay put.

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*TOP REVIEWER* sallysellsseashells on 6/28/2010 12:15:00 PM more reviews by sallysellsseashells

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

What the heck is this lovely cosmetic? Is it a blush, bronzer, highlighter....I found it to be an extremely beautiful highlighter that imparts a glow MAC would be jealous over! As a blush, it's a beautiful color but doesn't show up on me for a blush and it will get too shimmery if you concentrate this. As a bronzer, it's warm subtle and great to apply all over. I enjoy using this all over for a warm highlighted glow. I love that this just makes my face appear flawless! The gold outlines on the powder is just an overspray and will vanish the first time you use it. I personally prefer it without the gold overspray.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Hothead on 2/23/2010 5:26:00 PM more reviews by Hothead

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm   Hair: Red, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

Because of the great reviews and because I have had such a great and happy experience with this blush, I have bought no. 2 for stashing purposes.

Nuff said... I lubbs this product.

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*TOP REVIEWER* tijanarm on 1/18/2010 10:21:00 AM more reviews by tijanarm

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

I must 100% agree with the reviewers below who said that this blush is HG! It truly is! If I could only have one blush, or if I could only use one makeup product - this would be it.
In my mind, this is a perfect "bronzer starter" for those who are afraid to use bronzers because of oompa-loompa effect. It is also for thos who love bronzers. It is seriously THE SINGLE best makeup product I have ever owned and I hope it is never discontinued (and in the meantime, I will stock up). I have not tried the other colour, but since I have yellow undertones, I think this one works better anyhow.
The product is small in size, but interestingly enough, it does not pulverize a lot so you will have it for a while even with daily use. I use it every day, liberally, and after a month, I can barely see a slight dip in it.
The best part about this product is that it is literally foolrpoof. It is hard to overdo this one, because the colour is subtle, but still noticeable. It imparts a beautiful glow and healthiness to your face. It actually has a good staying power, most days I do not need to reapply, and when I do, it's usually not until 6 or 7 hours later - on days when I am going out after work and need to refresh my makeup. A must-have staple in my collection and highly recommended!

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Miissoni on 12/29/2009 11:08:00 AM more reviews by Miissoni

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

The reason I tried this blush was because It was used on Jessica Stam at the Met ball, and it gave her a really beautiful apricot-y glow. It's a very pretty color that works whether I'm tanned or not, and I wear it often since it works with all looks. I do wish the blush itself was larger - the compact could do without the baby blush brush. I swirl the colors together to apply, and it provides a very summery fresh look, I tend to apply it the same way I use contour blushes - cheeks, temples, down the nose. Super pretty.

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lvh75 on 9/1/2009 3:15:00 AM more reviews by lvh75

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

All I can say is, I am SOOO GLAD I decided to try this due to the reviews. This blush is so perfect for me, especially for the summer. It gives me the perfect glowy, subtle bronzey skin without looking like I am obviously wearing blush. It is the perfect 'nude' blush for me to use during the summer because it is extremely flattering to my C30 skintone, especially with a slight tan. I have been using this every day for 2-3 months now, and I either wear it alone, or sometimes apply a little pink or champagne highlighter on top of my cheekbones, for nightime. For me, it is most similar to Chanel's Fandango JC, which I also have and like very much. But Coral Riviera seems just a little brighter, lighter, a touch more corally, if that makes sense. Fandango is just a little more bronzey, subdued tone, more opaque/pigmented. I am really enjoying this blush a lot, and I will most definitely buy again if I run out. If you are on the fence about this, just go for it and try it, I am sure you won't regret it!

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CrazyCat15 on 6/29/2009 3:33:00 PM more reviews by CrazyCat15

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown, Curly   Eyes: Brown    

This Blush Is Gorgeous!!!! Especially in the summer, or when i prefer a more apricot colour rather than pink (usually when i have a tan) all the colours can be worn together- or used individually, a blusher, bronzer and highlighter, so great for travel too!!! i haven't tried the other colour variety, but this one is brilliant!!! i use this over or alongside my By Terry Liquid Blush and Its Fab! 5/5.

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BeautyDiva2006 on 6/11/2009 4:17:00 PM more reviews by BeautyDiva2006

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I wanted this blush/bronzer for the artwork alone! It is soooo beautiful. It reminds me of something on a scarf I would wear or the pattern of a high end purse. I don't know if that makes sense! Much to my surprise, it is not only beautiful in the pan but beautiful on me!!! I love the effect of this. This is a corally blush and bronzer in one and the top layer had gold glitter but wipes away the first time you swipe your brush on it. I thought the glowy effect would wear off after the initial application because of the glitter being swiped off (honestly though, I never saw glitter on my cheeks, just a golden sheen, a very very pretty golden sheen at that, not tacky at all) but it doesn't. It looks like it is swiped off but for some reason after the initial application, I still see the golden glow but not so much as the first time. This is what makes this stand apart from my other bronzers and blushes. It is seriously a blush, bronzer and highlighter all in one. I swipe it all over like I would a bronzer. Applying it to my cheeks, forehead, chin, nose and forehead. I apply more to my cheeks to get the glowy effect and more color. I am finding, I don't need a separate blush or highlighter when I use this. I apply my foundation, then loose setting powder, then apply coral riviera all over and viola, instant georgousnessssss! You have to get this!!!!! Seriously you won't regret it!! I am an AAA NC35 for reference. Also thank you to that special international swapper for cp'ing this for me!! Many thanks!! ♥

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cetati on 6/6/2009 1:25:00 AM more reviews by cetati

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Olive   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I love this and the Rose Riviera one equally. This one has more of the bronze mentioned in the name though, and gives a lovely natural glow, whereas the other one gives a lovely natural flush. I actually like to use both of them together... this one for an overall flush and that one for a pop of color on the apples of my cheeks.

Worth every penny, and will probably last me forever. It makes me look so healthy and awake even after studying nearly all night for finals!

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mszjackiechu on 6/1/2009 11:35:00 PM more reviews by mszjackiechu

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

So I wasnt so sure about this, but this blush is just TOO PRETTY. I hate Dior compacts, they really need to think of some more attractive packaging but once the SA put some on my cheeks there was no way I could resist =] At 45 bucks w/tax its a bit pricey but I think its worth it<3

and the glitter does come off eventually. If you look at the display ones they dont have that pretty gold decoration anymore =/

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*TOP REVIEWER* lilmisssunshine on 5/8/2009 11:57:00 AM more reviews by lilmisssunshine

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

HELL YES!! Finally I found my HG BLUSH!!!!
Coral Riviera has a bit golden sparkles laying on the surface of the blush, but they will go away once you dab your brush in it for 2-3 times, you wont look like a disco ball i promise!!

I can't stop staring at this blush once I got it in my hands, it's so exquisite, so classy, so gorgeous!! I was a bit worried at the browns and tans in the blush, but they don't make me bronze lol Instead, I have a glowy sheen coral in color on my cheeks!! It is very pigmented I would say, you will need a light hand to apply it. It stays on for hours (7 hours now when i am writing this). The color is so warm and makes me look healthy and *alive*!!! This color is compatible with all skintones I would say? I am NW25, not sure if it's warm or cool. But man! THAT GLOWY EFFECT/SHEEN I have been looking for, it's all in this cute little box!!

Compact a little bit heavy, blush is smaller than I thought, but this is exquisite. I am going to get the one in Rose Brazilia soon!!! I'm so excited I have found my HG blush!!! I have like over 40 blushes and this one is the best so far!!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* USCgirlie on 4/1/2009 10:11:00 PM more reviews by USCgirlie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight   Eyes: Brown    

After seeing several swatches and pictures of beauty bloggers wearing Coral Riviera, I knew I had to try it for myself! When I swatched it on my hand at the store, it looked quite orangey. I had doubts so I bought the other blush released in the Dior Summer Collection, Rose Brazilia. After seeing more pictures online though, I knew I had to try Coral Riviera. I am so glad I did! I can confidently say that Coral Riviera is the most beautiful blush I've ever purchased. (I'm quite a fan of blushes so I have many.) On me, the color imparts a beautiful bronzey, peachy-pink glow/gleam to my cheeks. I can't stop staring at my cheeks when I wear this as the glow really perks up my skin. It almost looks like I put a subtle highlighter on top of my blush. Also, I'm really pleased with its staying power on my extremely oily skin. It's still on at the end of a long work day -- not something I can say for many blushes out there. For reference, I'm NC35/MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium Plus.

Several other things to note: this is definitely expensive at $42 each. I was uncomfortable paying so much for a blush but this works wonderfully as a blush and a bronzer (double duty!). Also, I was a bit shocked at the size of the product. The actual amount of blush is much smaller than blushes from other brands such as NARS and MAC. I didn't realize this until I got to the store to see it in person, as I thought the size of the blush would match the compact that it's in. However, the compact is divided into equal parts blush and brush. Wish it had more as it is an expensive product. Finally, there is a shimmer overlay on the product, but most of the shimmer from the product has come off with use -- which is great because I don't like heavy shimmer on my cheeks.

This is the perfect blush/bronzer for spring and summer -- don't be scared if it swatches orange on your hand, it did for me but on my cheeks it's perfect! Good luck!

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