SPOILT FOR CHOICE

A girl shouldn’t have to choose, but if you had to, we’ve picked four stunning shades from Dior’s Rouge Dior lipstick range to add to your lippie collection.

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A girl shouldn’t have to choose, but if you had to, we’ve picked four stunning shades from Dior’s Rouge Dior lipstick range to add to your lippie collection.

From left: Rouge Dior #999 Matte, Rouge Dior #047 Miss, Rouge Dior #602 Visionary Matte, Rouge Dior #207 Montaigne Matte, $49 each.
From left: Rouge Dior #999 Matte, Rouge Dior #047 Miss, Rouge Dior #602 Visionary Matte, Rouge Dior #207 Montaigne Matte, $49 each.

We don’t ask for much in a lipstick, just hydration, comfort, long wear, and a high level of pigment so one swipe deposits sufficient colour. Dior Rouge Dior’s new formula satisfles on all counts, and comes in two different finishes – satin or matte – in 40 gorgeous shades. My picks? Dior Rouge #999 Matte, a classic, true red with blue undertones that works well with all skin tones, and is great for date night. Thanks to the long-wearing formula, there’s no need to worry about streaking or lipstick getting onto your teeth. Dior Rouge #047 Miss is a pretty pink shade I’d wear to Sunday brunch with the family. My third pick, #602 Visionary Matte, is perfect for a night out painting the town red with my girlfriends. The deep blue shade makes such an unconventional style statement! Last but not least, #207 Montaigne Matte is an intriguing gray shade that can be layered over brighter colours to tone them down, or to create an interesting ombre effect when paired with a darker lip.