Dior Addict Lipstick

Last month, Dior re-launched their entire Addict lipstick line that now includes a whopping 56 shades. The shades range from semi-sheer to semi-opaque with a high-shine finish, and its ultra-hydrating formula is meant to keep lips soft and smooth while looking full and plump. Like Chanel's Rouge Coco Shines, the Dior Addicts feel like lip balm. They go on smooth and make lips feel super-soft. I would say, however, that the Dior Addicts do offer more colour than the Rouge Coco Shines. I found that because of this, they lasted longer on the lip and looked more like a stain the day wore on. They don't last as long as some more opaque or long-wear lipsticks out there, though; I would say maybe three to four hours. They feel very comfortable on the lips, though, and are not drying at all. This lipstick formula would appeal to the same audience as the Rouge Coco Shines. Each tube contains approximately 3.4 grams of product, and retails for $31 a pop.

I picked up two shades of Dior Addict to try. The first one is 353 Blush, which is a semi-sheer light peachy pink. This shade does lean warm, but it suit all skintones and undertones. Darker skintones will find this shade looks more like a clear gloss, though. This is great for those who want a more natural, fresh look. The second shade is 864 Couture, which is a semi-sheer, bright cherry red with pink undertones. This looks like a hot pink in the tube, but it definitely comes out more red, like you've just had a cherry popsicle. This is great for those who want to try the red lip trend but don't want to go full-out red (e.g. MAC Russian Red), because it offers a pop of colour without going too in-your-face bright.

353 Blush and 864 Couture

Like the Rouge Coco Shines, I found that these were featherlight and super-smooth, almost like a second skin on the lips, and very comfortable to wear while giving a nice shine. I do find that they offer some more hydration than the Rouge Coco Shines, however, and lips definitely feel more moisturized. Overall, a great lipstick formula and definitely worth checking out, 'cause with 56 shades, there's at least one (or eight) for everyone.