Jen's Experience: A review of this product was requested by one of our lovely DeLush readers, who wanted to get our opinion on the new airbrush foundations, and she was particularly interested in this one from Dior. I had never tried any of this new genre of foundations, but I was eager to give it a try as well, and I have been extremely pleased with the outcome, with a few caveats here and there.

To apply this foundation, you have two options, both of which require a foundation brush. If you're not already using one, that's a must if you choose to use a foundation like this. The primary means of applying is to spray it directly on the face using a Z-like motion, and then evening it out with a brush. This does get by far the best results, but I found it to be very messy and difficult to keep out of my hair, so I use this only when I have my wet hair wrapped in a towel away from my face. The other means is to spray it directly on the brush and apply. I sometimes use a combination of the two: I apply to my entire face, and then if I want to cover up something more, I use the brush alone.

The coverage is medium to heavy. A couple of good sprays and you might look like a Barbie doll. I thought the color was a bit on the orange-y side until I got some sun last week, and now it's just right. But keep that in mind when choosing a shade. I went with the same shade I had bought it other Dior foundations, and it really was a little too dark for me at the time. On the other hand, I learned that it was very easy to blend in the process, so even if they're limited range of shades isn't quite right for you, you can probably make it work.

The coverage is so good, that I really don't even need to wear concealer anymore. I do sometimes get a little of the leftover foundation from the nozzle (so it's a bit thicker) and apply it to the corners of my eyes with a concealer brush to fully even out the area.

This foundation is definitely right up there with my favorites. Although it's much more expensive than other foundations I've tried, I will be keeping this on hand, maybe not for every day use (due to price more than anything), but for times when I really want my skin to look great.

Retail Price: $60.00 (Sephora.com or your local department store)

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Jen's Experience: As one of the most expensive concealers I've ever shelled out for, I would have expected to be more satisfied with this one. There's a chance that I just got a color that was too light for my skin tone, but I really feel that it's the thick texture that makes it look so obvious that, well, it's not concealing anything at all. To top it all off, it's very shiny. It does do a reasonably good job hydrating the area. I think it works okay under my foundation as a corrector, but when it all comes down to it, why go to all the trouble? This product truly disappoints.

Retail Price: $27.00 (Sephora)

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What it is:
An extremely flexible lengthening and curling mascara.

What it is formulated to do:
Flash your lashes! Unlimited Mascara's ultra-stretch texture lengthens and curves as the extra-fix formula adds suppleness and staying power. The double-sided brush provides professional application for glamorous, backstage effects that are - unlimited.

Jen's Experience: As many of you know, I've been looking for the perfect mascara for a long time. So far, I've only found two that I wear on a regular basis: Blinc Kiss Me Mascara and Shu Uemura Fiber Extension Mascara. And now with this new Dior Mascara, I'm going to have to extend it to three.

While this mascara is not perfect, it's one of the most dramatic mascaras that I've ever tried that does a reasonable job of staying on my lashes. It does a good job of bulking up my lashes and lengthening them. I can put on layer after layer without any flaking, but the lashes do seem to clump a little, which is easily remedied by running a lash comb through them when I'm done. The curling action isn't as pronounced as it is with the Estee Lauder mascara I tried last month, but it is there; you can see it especially at the corners of my eyes. I do find that I get a small amount of color under my eyes when I wear this, but it's so minimal that I feel comfortable wearing it to work.

For those of you looking for a dramatic mascara like BeneFit Bad Gal or Urban Decay Skyscraper but that doesn't end up all under your eyes at the end of the night, this is definitely a good choice!

Tip: If you already use Kiss Me Mascara but would like something a little more dramatic for night, try putting this on underneath the Kiss Me Mascara. You'll get fantastically long lashes that stay looking great all night long.

Retail Price: $23.00 (Sephora or your local department store)

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What They Say: "These high-tech brush on shadow crèmes glide on smooth, and stay on all day, thanks to the budge-free, smudge-free waterproof formula, and powdery, velvet finish."

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: I love this shade, Violet Showroom. The applicator is nice; you twist the end several clicks to get the cream shadow to come up to the applicator brush. What I did notice, however, was that once you've brushed the formula onto your lids, it is necessary to use your fingertip to smooth the shadow anyway. Unfortunately, once you apply one coat of the color it is quite difficult to get a second swipe to blend well; it smears a bit into unneven areas. Overall, the best method for applying is to brush on the entire lid with the brush applicator, then use your fingertip to TAP the color evenly.

Aside from this application issue, once the color is on your eyes and dries to a silky powder formula, it stays on beautifully and lasts with no smudging. In the pic (click it to enlarge) you can see that I used the color not only on the lid, but also to lightly trace my lower lashline. This is where that applicator really is a bonus.

Bottom Line: If you can get the hang of the application, it's definitely worth it for long wear in very pretty shades (see here). If you want something that is less fuss (and if this is out of your budget), don't bother.

Retail Price: $30.00 (sephora.com or go here to find out where you can purchase Dior products elsewhere in the U.S. and internationally.)

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