Dior Rouge 200 Nude Touch Velvet Refillable Lipstick

I bough the shade 999 in the velvet finish while searching for the perfect universal red. The color is beautiful and I get many compliments on it. I was initially worried about the price point since I bought it online and many colors don't work on my skin tone. The "true red" was a bit warmer than I expected but it looked beautiful on me with some dark brown lipliner. Unlike the universal red for Fenty Beauty's lip paint, this one didn't require a ton of lip prep since the lipstick is already infused with lip-care ingredients. I carry it with me and I love that it's not only a refillable lipstick case but that the packaging feels so luxurious. I took off a star for longevity. This lipstick doesn't last as long on the lips as the Bite Soft Matte bullet lipsticks ... MoreI bough the shade 999 in the velvet finish while searching for the perfect universal red. The color is beautiful and I get many compliments on it. I was initially worried about the price point since I bought it online and many colors don't work on my skin tone. The "true red" was a bit warmer than I expected but it looked beautiful on me with some dark brown lipliner. Unlike the universal red for Fenty Beauty's lip paint, this one didn't require a ton of lip prep since the lipstick is already infused with lip-care ingredients. I carry it with me and I love that it's not only a refillable lipstick case but that the packaging feels so luxurious. I took off a star for longevity. This lipstick doesn't last as long on the lips as the Bite Soft Matte bullet lipsticks (which are half the price), but it DOES fade away more elegantly. Over the day as you eat, drink, and talk, the shade will fade evenly--leaving a pretty wash of color behind. I still wish it lasted longer on the lips. To remedy this, I just carry a compact around with me for reapplication throughout the day. I love the feeling of pulling out the sleek black lipstick tube. So glamorous!

Another great lip product from Dior

As someone who worked at sephora for a few years, I always loved Dior's lip products and was a big fan of the shades and different finishes. Of course, it being Dior, it is pricey for a lipstick so I would definitely consider it a splurge. The new velvet matte formula feels so velvety soft without feeling dry or powdery. It's a very creamy formula and feels super comfy on the lips and I feel like it didn't exaggerate any dryness I had despite it being a matte lipstick. It doesn't last super long, if you eat or drink you'll definitely want to reapply, but it lasts longer than I anticipated for it being pretty creamy. I normally gravitate towards peachy nude shades, but I really loved the shade 100 despite it being more of a mauve nude. It's such a beautiful nude ... MoreAs someone who worked at sephora for a few years, I always loved Dior's lip products and was a big fan of the shades and different finishes. Of course, it being Dior, it is pricey for a lipstick so I would definitely consider it a splurge. The new velvet matte formula feels so velvety soft without feeling dry or powdery. It's a very creamy formula and feels super comfy on the lips and I feel like it didn't exaggerate any dryness I had despite it being a matte lipstick. It doesn't last super long, if you eat or drink you'll definitely want to reapply, but it lasts longer than I anticipated for it being pretty creamy. I normally gravitate towards peachy nude shades, but I really loved the shade 100 despite it being more of a mauve nude. It's such a beautiful nude shade and I actually really love it on and can definitely see it being a great shade for all year round. I'm also obsessed with the packaging of this lipstick, it just feels so luxurious and makes me feel so boujee. I highly recommend splurging on this lipstick and treating yourself if you're on the market for a soft creamy matte lipstick! This formula feels like no other lipstick I've tried and I've probably tried nearly most brands lipsticks. The lip-caring ingredients in it are great for keeping your lips soft and hydrated and I really love how Dior went in a more eco-friendly route with making this lipstick refillable, I adore that idea so much! *I recieved from Influenster for my review.

Beware of colors & not very hydrating for a balm

Overall this was a letdown for me and mine is going back.It’s frustrating that you can’t see these in store because this Cherie color is NOTHING like pictured. I had to double check that I wasn’t accidentally sent the wrong color. Pictures show a soft nude pink, but this is DARK red. I tried it on hoping that it applied much lighter and looked somewhat like the picture but nope, it’s just red. I was also disappointed that it didn’t feel more hydrating. This is just less pigmented lipstick in my opinion and not the color OR formula I thought I was getting. I also felt like it faded away to nothing rather quickly and my lips felt dryer after.The pluses are the luxurious case and nice dior smell.

Dior Difference

I received this Rouge Dior lipstick in 300 Nude Style Velvet to try out complementary in exchange for my honest review from Influenster. The actual casing of the lipstick is durable, heavyweight, and the container doesn?t open without intent. Velvet is definitely a perfect word to describe how this feels on my lips! The lipstick is pretty lightweight not overly thick and feels like a velvet powdery soft texture, when I rub my lips together. The finish is definitely matte, but it doesn?t feel as drying as some other brands I have used with a matte finish. I love the color and it is just a few shades darker than my natural lip, but makes me feel less washed out as pale as I am from winter. I always feel like nude colors look orangey when I apply them, but this is ... MoreI received this Rouge Dior lipstick in 300 Nude Style Velvet to try out complementary in exchange for my honest review from Influenster. The actual casing of the lipstick is durable, heavyweight, and the container doesn?t open without intent. Velvet is definitely a perfect word to describe how this feels on my lips! The lipstick is pretty lightweight not overly thick and feels like a velvet powdery soft texture, when I rub my lips together. The finish is definitely matte, but it doesn?t feel as drying as some other brands I have used with a matte finish. I love the color and it is just a few shades darker than my natural lip, but makes me feel less washed out as pale as I am from winter. I always feel like nude colors look orangey when I apply them, but this is definitely more of a burgundy/brown and one of the few nudes I?ve loved. I am usually someone who is habitually reapplying lipstick every 45 mins, because I am afraid of it moving out of place or wearing off, but I didn?t need to reapply that often. Even if the lipstick did rub off, it didn?t look terrible, because it blended with my natural lip. This is my first Dior lipstick, and the thing that took the most getting used to, is that the lipstick is fragranced. If you smell the lipstick itself, it is perfumed and when you apply it, you can continue to smell the perfume throughout the day from your lips. I didn?t find the perfume to be a turnoff, just rather something I wasn?t used to. Overall, I really love the color, wearability, texture, and everything about this lipstick and shade. I will repurchase when I run out of this one!

J'adore the Velvety Texture!

*pants and fans self in "Dior"Listen y'all, the Rouge Dior lipstick formula, finish, and shade hit all the marks for me. The only update I will make when wearing again is to add a lip liner to refine the edges of my lips.Thank you Dior and Influenster for sending such a knockout product complimentary for testing purposes. I was gifted the Rouge Dior shade "Nude Line" Velvet, and it's slightly browner than it's pulling in my photos (I LOVE the brownish tone). It's reminiscent of the 90s grunge crop top, elastic black choker, and low rise wide leg jeans vibe. Yes to all of those!BUT it's sneaky, as it's also luxe and elevated, wearing beautifully and comfortably for hours. The feathering that is slightly visible in photos is due to me choosing to start with bare ... More*pants and fans self in "Dior"Listen y'all, the Rouge Dior lipstick formula, finish, and shade hit all the marks for me. The only update I will make when wearing again is to add a lip liner to refine the edges of my lips.Thank you Dior and Influenster for sending such a knockout product complimentary for testing purposes. I was gifted the Rouge Dior shade "Nude Line" Velvet, and it's slightly browner than it's pulling in my photos (I LOVE the brownish tone). It's reminiscent of the 90s grunge crop top, elastic black choker, and low rise wide leg jeans vibe. Yes to all of those!BUT it's sneaky, as it's also luxe and elevated, wearing beautifully and comfortably for hours. The feathering that is slightly visible in photos is due to me choosing to start with bare lips. I wanted to see how the formula applied and performed straight out of the tube, without anything underneath, for times when I'm rushing out the door.They weren't exaggerating; the texture is legitimately velvety AF, and the pigment level is excellent. While it is not transfer-proof, not only does it smoothly apply like a dream, it holds well without being drying. When the color eventually faded, it softened into a diffused stain but my lips still felt and looked hydrated. The hybrid of shea butter, almond & jojoba oils, and waxes contribute to the long-lasting moisture. Sodium Hyaluronate & peony extract are also present but they are towards the bottom of the ingredient list.Its subtle floral aroma instantly took me back to early 2000s Dior beauty trainings, where we explored notes in their meticulously layered fragrances. Dior doesn't do "good enough to get out the door/on shelves". Each addition to their line is special, and fine-tuned.There's a section on the Dior website about their methods and progress in becoming more eco-friendly. I'm glad to see an iconic luxury fashion house (known not only for their high quality products but also for their covetable packaging), making efforts to become more sustainable and reduce their environmental footprint.

Lightweight Formula Delivers on Performance

My initial feeling using this formula was, Wow! How can such a lightweight formula deliver on comfort, color, longevity and hydration?! I love that it feels like velvet on the lips and is so lightweight. I used NYX liner in Natural to line my lips. For me, this is definitely a formula you need liner with so it doesn't appear patchy or muddied - I hate when wearing lipstick it appears like you don't have clear definition between your lips and your face. I also appreciate that this formula wears through drinking and eating! I barely had anything come off on my glass. It's not a formula you have to worry about reapplying right away after you eat. So its great for events! It does have a soft powdery floral smell, which I don't mind but some people might. The formula ... MoreMy initial feeling using this formula was, Wow! How can such a lightweight formula deliver on comfort, color, longevity and hydration?! I love that it feels like velvet on the lips and is so lightweight. I used NYX liner in Natural to line my lips. For me, this is definitely a formula you need liner with so it doesn't appear patchy or muddied - I hate when wearing lipstick it appears like you don't have clear definition between your lips and your face. I also appreciate that this formula wears through drinking and eating! I barely had anything come off on my glass. It's not a formula you have to worry about reapplying right away after you eat. So its great for events! It does have a soft powdery floral smell, which I don't mind but some people might. The formula doesn't leave your lips dry and has nice movement. I also love that you can pop out the tube and refill with a replacement, a nice sustainable upgrade. And the product itself looks beautiful! I have no idea how they got the velvet finish on the lipstick, but it's gorgeous. My only complaint is that without lip liner, this doesn't look as luxurious as you'd hope. I also am not crazy about the lid fitting a certain way - because it's more rectangular, you can't just pop it on and go, you have to make sure you align it properly. Overall, this is a great formula, worth the price and a staple for my makeup bag! I'm looking forward to adding another shade and formula to my collection.

Luxurious Velvety Long Wearing Lush Lipstick!

Beautiful, smooth, soft, moisturizing, rich rouge.I had never tried a Dior lipstick before this one. To be even more honest, I always got lip color in the MAC price range and never thought there would be a real difference moving into a slightly higher price range for lipstick but I have officially been proven 100% wrong. In every way.There is no comparison, it?s a league of its own.I received this complimentary in exchange for my honest opinion from VoxBox and I have never been so grateful to receive something and have it actually change my lip life haha!My favorite noticeable differences between this lipstick and how others wear -1.) Smooth and velvety: the texture is unlike anything I?ve ever felt. Once it dries on the lips it?s almost this powdery softness. ... MoreBeautiful, smooth, soft, moisturizing, rich rouge.I had never tried a Dior lipstick before this one. To be even more honest, I always got lip color in the MAC price range and never thought there would be a real difference moving into a slightly higher price range for lipstick but I have officially been proven 100% wrong. In every way.There is no comparison, it?s a league of its own.I received this complimentary in exchange for my honest opinion from VoxBox and I have never been so grateful to receive something and have it actually change my lip life haha!My favorite noticeable differences between this lipstick and how others wear -1.) Smooth and velvety: the texture is unlike anything I?ve ever felt. Once it dries on the lips it?s almost this powdery softness. It?s lush and actually feels expensive.2.) Doesn?t bleed: it stays put, once it?s dry the color stays. It lasts - doesn?t wear off on a weird patchy way like a lot of matte lipsticks I?ve tried.3.) Luxurious Application: the shape of the lipstick works perfectly with my lip shape, I didn?t feel like I needed a liner it made a nice cut line right on the border4.) Moisturizing: this sort of falls in line with my point of its velvety feel but it just doesn?t dry out my lips at all. I?m basically addicted to chapstick because I naturally have dry skin and lips & I love lipstick especially matte - but it messes with my lip moisture but this actually felt like I was wearing chapstick.All in all - if you need a beautiful soft long wearing moisturizing lipstick - look no further. Perfection has arrived & I believe it?s worth every penny. I?m sold. I?m converted - the end!

Paying for the name

This product was sent to test for free from Influenster. As with most of my product reviews, I’ll try to give both the pros and the cons!I’ll start off with the pros: it’s a beautiful color, the lasting lower is pretty decent for a bullet lipstick, I like the closure of the component. I did wear this lipstick for about 5 hours and once dried down it really doesn’t transfer much, and it layered well when I had to do touch ups!Unfortunately that’s really all of the pros. The fact that this lipstick is $40 is insane to me. While I like the magnetic-like closure of the component, gosh it feels so cheap and lightweight. I was expecting more of a luxurious feel for an expensive lipstick, but it feels like something I’d get from the drugstore. The actual lipstick ... MoreThis product was sent to test for free from Influenster. As with most of my product reviews, I’ll try to give both the pros and the cons!I’ll start off with the pros: it’s a beautiful color, the lasting lower is pretty decent for a bullet lipstick, I like the closure of the component. I did wear this lipstick for about 5 hours and once dried down it really doesn’t transfer much, and it layered well when I had to do touch ups!Unfortunately that’s really all of the pros. The fact that this lipstick is $40 is insane to me. While I like the magnetic-like closure of the component, gosh it feels so cheap and lightweight. I was expecting more of a luxurious feel for an expensive lipstick, but it feels like something I’d get from the drugstore. The actual lipstick bullet is pretty, and has a velvety texture, but its fairly drying. My lips are pretty dry to start with, and when I tried it on my first day I couldn’t wear it very long. So I made sure to really prep them the next day with a lip mask, and only then was it bearable for me. It’s not dry to the point where there’s no ‘slip’, but it’s dry enough to where the prep work doesn’t make me want to wear it on a normal basis.If you don’t have dry lips this is probably fine for you, but even then I don’t think I could recommend this product for $40. Maybe on sale, though!

Soft & Moisturizing

I received this complimentary in exchange for my honest review. I had low expectations trying this lipstick as the “velvet” finish is classified as matte, and matte lipsticks tend to dry out my lips (which is something I already struggle with).The packaging (which is also refillable) is a sleek black tube that clicks shut, and it features silver accents. The inside of the lid is red for some subtle unexpected drama. My next surprise was the lipstick itself. It has a distinct “Dior” printed on the side, but it also has a velvet-textured appearance! Although it’s difficult to see it in the pictures online, it’s absolutely lovely and unique.The “velvet” name continues to be well-earned during application and wear. It applied so smoothly, and my lips felt *softer* ... MoreI received this complimentary in exchange for my honest review. I had low expectations trying this lipstick as the “velvet” finish is classified as matte, and matte lipsticks tend to dry out my lips (which is something I already struggle with).The packaging (which is also refillable) is a sleek black tube that clicks shut, and it features silver accents. The inside of the lid is red for some subtle unexpected drama. My next surprise was the lipstick itself. It has a distinct “Dior” printed on the side, but it also has a velvet-textured appearance! Although it’s difficult to see it in the pictures online, it’s absolutely lovely and unique.The “velvet” name continues to be well-earned during application and wear. It applied so smoothly, and my lips felt *softer* after using it. When I touched them, they felt powdery soft. It almost did not feel like I had lipstick on at all, and there was also minimal color transfer.I’m quite fair, so this 300 shade was a little bit darker and more dramatic than a true nude, but I still really liked it!The price tag is steep, but I think it’s honestly the best lipstick I’ve tried. With dry lips, I struggle to find a lipstick that isn’t drying and doesn’t transfer onto everything my mouth touches, but this one is pretty perfect for me! I don’t understand how it manages to give a mostly matte look and still be moisturizing, but somehow it does!

Velvet, luxe lipstick

I recieved this lipstick complimentary from Influenster. First let's start with the presentation and packaging. I must admit, it is very very gorgeous. The bullet looks so velvety, I dont think I've ever owned a lipstick with the bullet like that, and it makes it feel very high end. Although personally, I do think it could have been slightly heavier and a magnetized cap would have brought it all home. As for the formula, I was actually very pleasantly surprised. The shade I received was Nude Line Velvet 400, which is a deep chocolate brown. I'll start with the color, as I'm usually a light nude person and on my skintone this is a deep, vampy shade when applied full on. It's a beautiful color that does compliment my lighter skin tone so I like that. I'm actually sad ... MoreI recieved this lipstick complimentary from Influenster. First let's start with the presentation and packaging. I must admit, it is very very gorgeous. The bullet looks so velvety, I dont think I've ever owned a lipstick with the bullet like that, and it makes it feel very high end. Although personally, I do think it could have been slightly heavier and a magnetized cap would have brought it all home. As for the formula, I was actually very pleasantly surprised. The shade I received was Nude Line Velvet 400, which is a deep chocolate brown. I'll start with the color, as I'm usually a light nude person and on my skintone this is a deep, vampy shade when applied full on. It's a beautiful color that does compliment my lighter skin tone so I like that. I'm actually sad I received this color when spring is just around the corner as the only time I'd wear this is in the fall and winter. That said, the product was VERY comfortable on the lips. I'm quite surprised as I don't think I've ever felt anything like it, it literally feels like nothing is on the lips. Not sucking the moisture, not giving moisture, just nothing. To me this is a plus, as even the more comfy matte finishes alway feels even a little bit drying, but with this one I even forget that I'm wearing it. I did not test it out for 16hrs because realistically I don't wear lipsticks that long, but the color stayed saturated and in place for about a good 7 hours. As I said, I'm more of a nude lip person, so I probably wouldn't wear this deep color very much. However, I did try sheering it out on the lips and it gives this really cool 90s midtone brown lip color that's more my everyday speed and I've been enjoying it like that once I was done testing it out full coverage. I typcially I wouldn't buy a lipstick this expensive, but if the formula and color is special, I don't mind paying. Given the comfy formula and the tones of nudes in this finish, I really feel like one of the middle shades of the line would be my perfect "nude." So I'd consider paying for the shade 200 or 300 refill once I'm done with the current nude I'm using from another brand.