For this particular post, from the title of it you already know what foundation i'm writing about. It's the Dior Backstage face and body foundation. I have with me the foundations in shade 0W and 1.5N.
To start off, you must be wondering why on earth does she need two different shades? Well...at first i saw this launch in Sephora Malaysia online and was afraid that it would sell out before i could get my hands on it. So i went on short google frenzy and thought the 1W was a bit dark from swatches, as were the N shades. So i thought it looks to be somewhat light coverage..maybe i could get away with 0W. When it came in the post..i was like "yikes..this is way off. ". Surprisingly enough, if i were to wear it lightly i could pull it off. But if i wanted more coverage, it would look too stark white on me.
A week later, went to Sunway Pyramid and chanced upon a Dior Store( as if i didnt intend on entering). Walked in, asked around and the SA was kind enough to mix and match me with 0W and 1.5N. Which worked out great. But i must be consistent on the portions of the two shade mixed together. I still wish i had 1 that is my perfecr match. But because i had already bought the 0W, there was no other way about it.
So lets get on to the review shall we?
Shade:
I have it in two shades as mentioned above 0W and 1.5N. When mixed in the right proportions creates the right color for me.
Scent:
Has a very slight floral fresh scent whih does not bother me. It smells very high-end and pleasing.
Texture:
This formula has to be shaken (if i am not mistaken). Its not too runny or thick. A good in between. Its fluid and not creamy. Spreads well.
Application:
It spreads well but this foundations sets fast and must work it in, in sections. As i use my hands to apply the foundation i have no problem with it setting to fast. I have yet to try it with a brush or sponge.
Finish:
Its a demi matte in my opinion. It does not look flat. But it sets to a surprisingly confortable matte where i feel i dont necessarily need to powder...But i do any way as per usual. As it claims, it is buildable to full and it builds well too even with finger application. It does not sit my my super large pores and fine lines..which is a bonus if you ask me. Oh and it looks better as the day goes on as to when i first applied it.
Longevity:
It claims to be waterproof & sweat-resistant and to my surprise, i could vouch for it. It lasted superbly well in the humid hot Malaysian weather. I wore it way longer than i should which would be past the 10 hour mark and it looked great and didnt fadr on my oily combination skin. I did blot once or twice but did not add more powder. I didnt get oily. But i read that alcohol was high in the ingredient list and as an oily combi skinned person, its fine but i cant say the same for dry skinned people. As for blush highlight applied on top, well it too lasted well throughout the day.
Price:
I was pleasantly surprised that this foundation is priced at RM155 for a 50ml bottle which works out to be great in terms of moneys worth! There are others much more expensive than this and being highend its mind boggling that its priced as it is.
Verdict:
I give the Dior Backstage face and body foundation a 4.8/5 as i find i cant use it every single day as the alcohol made my skin a little tight feeling. But overall i love this foundation! And if i need a foundation to last me the whole day, i would definitely reach for this again.
Shout out to Jeralynn Lee of Dior Beauty Boutique for entertaining me and signing me up to a membership! Did you know that you can be a member and collect points with any amount of purchase?? Would love to know what are the perks of being a member as this is my first Dior purchase.
Thanks again for reading peeps! See u in another post real soon ❤
