I fell in love with the Dior Summer Dune Collection 2021 before the launch ! The reason is, the Summer Dune Collection inspiration comes from sunny summer skies over desert sand dunes. In fact, the shades reflect the play of light on the desert sand dunes. To begin with, the collection includes two limited edition 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palettes. One palette (699) is Summer Dune. The other palette (759) is Mirage. Both palette shades look similar. That makes a lot of sense. This is because both palettes play with the the warm and golden shimmers of the sun. Although, Summer Dune leans more towards Bronze and Gold shimmering shades.. On the other hand, Mirage is more bronze and gold shimmering shades. Also included in the Dior Summer Dune Collection are two Rouge Graphist Lipstick Pencils. Both shades reflect hues you’d see during sunset over the desert.
You can find the Dior Summer Dune Collection 2021 at Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and on the Dior Website. Also, the 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palettes (0.14 oz. / 4g) each cost $63. Additionally, the Rouge Graphist Lip Pencils (0.05 oz. / 1.4g) each cost $36.
The Dior Summer Dune Collection Packaging
First, the Summer Dune Collection Packaging is also signature Dior Cosmetics packaging. Hence, the shiny dark blue boxes, all have silver writing. 
Next, the eyeshadow palette plastic compact is also signature Dior Blue, with silver writing, and. 
Also, the compact is an easy to work, push the skinny silver bar down, and the compact will open. To close, simply push down on the lid of the compact until you hear the click. Once you hear that click, the compact is closed, and secure.
Inside, the compact includes nice, big mirror underneath the compact lid. Opposite the mirror are five eyeshadow pans, and two dual-ended applicators.
The shades have an ombre effect. In fact, the effect is supposed to represent the waves of desert sand dunes, with the hues of the summer sun hitting the waves of sand.
One last thought, the 5 Couleurs Couture Palettes are signature Dior. There are two shades at the top, one highlighter in the middle, and two shades on the bottom. Also important, these palettes are designed to create multiple looks. However, two looks are laid out for you. Top shades left and right , plus the center shade, create your soft look. Then, the left and right bottom shades, plus the shade in the center of the palette, create your intense look!
Furthermore, The Rouge Graphist comes in a Dior Blue crayon, with a Dior blue lid.
Last, twist the bottom of the crayon for more of the crayon to come up and out!
The Dior Summer Collection Formulas
First, the Summer Dune Collection 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadows Formula, in the Summer Dune and Mirage Palettes, is comfortable to wear. The reason is, the shadows are made with a fine powder that feels cream to the touch. As a result, the texture of all the shadows is creamy.
First, the shadows are easy to apply. Next, they are blendable and buildable. Also, the shades blend easily. And, the shades are easy to layer. Therefore, if the shadows are too light, you will be able to layer the shade, and adjust the color intensity. Finally, the shadows are long-wearing!
Second, the Rouge Graphist Summer Dune Collection Formula has rich pigments that give you an intense , one-stroke result,color payoff. Also, the formula feels creamy on the lips, and is comfortable to wear. Also, the lipstick, in pencil form, allows a precision application. Additionally, the lipstick is long-wearing. Finally, you can wear the lipstick as a base, with another lipstick on top, for a bolder look. In fact, that is exactly how we wore our lipsticks in the 1980s.
The Dior Summer Dune Collection Rouge Graphist Shades
There are two shades of Rouge Graphist in the Summer Dune Collection.
Both shades reflect the intense hues of a sunset over the desert. First, 734 Voyage , an orange-red shade, has a luminous matte finish. Second, 748 Creplescule, a dark red shade, has a luminous matte finish.
The Dior Summer Dune Collection 5 Couleurs Couture 699 Summer Dune Shades
First, Top Left, an apricot shade, has a shimmering finish. Second, Top Right, an oyster nude shade, has a shimmering finish.
Third, Middle, an ecru shade, has a shimmering finish.
Fourth Bottom Right, a browned mauve shade, has a shimmery finish. Bottom Left, a rose nude shade, has a shimmering finish.
How To Create A Natural Look W/ The Summer Dune Eyeshadow Palette
First,, the top left apricot shade is your dark shade. Next the Medium Shade is the top right oyster shade. Then, the middle shade Ecru, is the highlighter. Apply the medium shade, oyster nude, all over your eyelids. Next, add definition along the lash lines with top left apricot shade. Rinally, wear the middle shade, ecru, as your highlighter. Therefore, put the ecru shade under the arch of your brow, and on the inner corners of your eyes.
How To Create An Intense Look W/ The Summer Dune Eyeshadow Palette
First, apply the medium shade on the bottom left, the apricot shade, all over your eyelids. Next, apply the darker shade, on the bottom right, the browned mauve shade, on your lash lines to add definition. Last, use the Middle shade, ecru, as your highlighter, on your brow bones, and on the inner corners of your eyes.
The Dior Summer Dune Collection Mirage Eyeshadow Palette Shades
First, top left, a soft peach nude shade, has a shimmering finish. Second, Top Right, a light nude shade, has a sparkling finish.
Third, Middle, a champagne shade, has a shimmering finish.
Fourth, a light mauve shade, has a shimmering finish. Fifth, Bottom Left, a rose nude shade, has a shimmering finish.
How to Create A Natural Look W/ The Mirage Palette
First, the top left shade is your dark shade. Next, the Medium shade is the top right nude shade. Then, the Middle shade, Champagne, is your highlighter. Apply the medium shade, nude, all over your eyelids. Next, add definition with the dark shade, soft peach nude, to define your lower lash lines, outer corners of your eyes, and your crease. Then wear the highlighter, champagne, on your brow bones, and on the inner corners of your eyes.
How To Create An Intense Look W/ The Mirage Palette
First, apply the medium shade, rose mauve, all over your eyelids. Next apply the bottom right shade, rose nude, to line and define your eyes. last, wear the middle shade, champagne, as your highlighter, on your brow bones, and on the inner corners of your eyes.
My Final thoughts On The Dior Summer Dune Collection 2021…….
First of all, this is Dior, not Pat McGrath and Natasha Denona. Hey, it’s not even Nars. Instead, the Dior look for summer 2021 is more in the lines of Bobbi Brown’s New Jones Road Makeup! Dior has a refined look. In fact, it is more glow, and less show. The thing I love most is the two eyeshadow palettes, in the Summer Dune Collection, is more about the shimmer, and less about the shade. For example, the shades are muted. In fact, you are never going to achieve a great color payoff with these palette. However, whatever color you do get, matched with the ultra-refined shimmering finish, will give you the most beautiful radiance. The key word here is refined! So, if you want a refined, shimmering, radiance this summer, then go for one of these palettes.
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If you are looking for a subtle, elegant look, then go for these. I prefer the Summer Dune Palette. This is because it seems to be more pigmented than the Mirage palette. I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Also, the Lip Crayon Lipsticks are the opposite of the eyeshadows. For one thing, the intense lipsticks are vibrant. They are gorgeous. Don’t misunderstand, I do love this collection. I think that the desert dunes, meet sunshine skies, works for me! I wore the Summer Dune Palette today, and got a lot of compliments on my “makeup!”
