Dior Grege 1947, Rose Caprice, Darling Rouge Diors

Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick

Dior Grege 1947 (169) Rouge Dior Lipstick ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a soft, light-medium coral with warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had semi-opaque color payoff that went on evenly. The consistency was soft, lightly creamy, lightweight, and emollient, so there was a lot of slip, which made it comfortable to wear and more balm-like on. The downside was that it moved around more, and the wear time only came in at three and a half hours for me. It was very hydrating, though. MAC Shy Shine (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Coral Bliss (P, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Bare Hug (LE, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C302 (P, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Colour Pop Crunch (DC, $5.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Sheer Liar (DC, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Kidman's Kiss (P, $32.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Memento (P, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Guerlain Fancy Kiss (LE, $37.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (80% similar). YSL Corail Urbain (51) (P, $36.00) is darker, less glossy (80% similar). Urban Decay Streak (P, $17.00) is darker, brighter (80% similar). Estee Lauder Charmed (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Givenchy Corail Decollete (206) (P, $36.00) is darker, less glossy (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dior Rose Caprice (475) Rouge Dior Lipstick ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bright, medium fuchsia pink with cooler, violet pearl. It had semi-sheer color coverage, which applied well enough, but it could have been a bit more even overall. The consistency was thin, balmy, and comfortable to wear as it glided right on and didn’t cling to the lips. It lasted for three and a half hours on me and was hydrating. YSL Mauve Nihiliste (58) (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Too Faced Metallic Violet (P, $21.00) is darker (80% similar). Kat Von D Wonderchilde (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dior Darling (775) Rouge Dior Lipstick ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark fuchsia-red with subtle, warm undertones and a luminous finish. The consistency was smooth, lightly emollient, and applied easily and did not tug on my lips. It had good pigmentation, though not fully opaque, that went on evenly. This shade lasted for six hours and left a stain behind, and the formula was moisturizing over time. Guerlain Gourmandise (P, $49.50) is warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C306 (P, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Guerlain Girly (P, $55.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Catfight (DC, $22.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Speak Louder (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Chanel Emilienne (452) (P, $37.00) is warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Formula Overview

Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is supposed to “highly pigmented” with “lasting comfort” and no “colour streaking” for 16 hours. It’s a solid lipstick formula–fairly pigmented, applies without tugging, wears four to six hours, and is comfortable to wear, but it just is nowhere near 16-hour wear. The satin shades are more hydrating, while the mattes are slightly hydrating to non-drying. The formula has a floral scent but no discernible taste to me. The formula has a strong, floral scent in the tube, and I don’t really notice the scent once it’s on the lips.