Dior Reviews~*

Holy moly..after years of searching for the perfect skincare products, spending tons of money, going through disappointment after disappointment, I finally found an amazing duo! You may remember my Dior Capture Totale and Dior Hydra Life haul about a month ago, yes folks - they work! This is my first review on the skin care products so feel free to ask if I miss something worth mentioning. However skincare products are tricky to review, what works for me may not work for you. With that said, you may not see the same results.

Before I go on rambling and raving, I should give you a brief condition of my skin so people with similar skin type can fully benefit from my two cents. Dry all year round and worse during winter, mild to medium rosecea on my cheeks, sensitive, large pores, fine lines around mouth area.

As previously mentioned, I searched high and low for a moisturizer that can keep my skin well hydrated. These are some of the brands I tried in the past ranging form drugstore to high end: Olay, Eucerine, Aveeno, Burt's Bee, Ponds, Kose, Skin Food, Boscia, Pangea Organic, Origins, Lancome, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Boscia and the list go on. Quite a list, huh? Nothing worked. (Have yet to try the famous Creme de la Mer though, it is on my Christmas list - hope Santa will bring it to me).

My plan was going to use one product at a time to see which one works and which one doesn't but my intention failed because each of these two offer different benefits. Dior Capture Totale aims to correct visible signs of aging but it doesn't have that extra moisture which I need so I have to use Dior Hydra Life to keep my dry and flaky skin at bay.

The odds: After using both products for a week, skin irritation occured on my forehead and cheeks. I spotted a few rashes. My rosecea flared up and I had to stop using them. My skin gets that way once in a while so I was not sure if that's from these products or not. However, I took a break for few days and tried them again. I haven't had any problem since then, wired but true!

Hydra Life - $56

Product description: The Hydra Life formulas feature a trio of plant extracts straight from Dior's gardens. Jisten, black rose, and centella help hydrate and fight oxidation. The fresh combination of ingredients builds collagen for a radiant, youthful appearance.

Formula: There are two different formulas. One for normal and oily skin, and one for dry skin. I happened to grab a wrong one (for normal and oily skin) but it works just fine.

When I use it: Morning under my sunscreen

Absorption: Medium to Fast

Scent: Mild to medium

Texture: Smooth, cool and soooooooo refreshing. Not greasy at all. (same with eyecream)

Results: Skin becomes hydrated, radiant and velvetly smooth (seriously I can't stop touching my face these days). The result can be seen in the 3rd week for me personally.

Verdict: I will buy it again.

Capture Totale -$125

Product description: Capture Totale perfects the skin by correcting all visible signs of aging. The specialized formulas treat wrinkles, loss of firmness, dark spots, and lackluster skin. Its powerful, patented Alpha-Longoza™ complex helps prevent the breakdown of 20 biological components, such as elastic fibers and collagen, that define youthful skin. Simultaneously, Centuline™ preserves the skin's vitality and youthful appearance. Within 30 days, skin will appear smoother, firmer, and more radiant.

Formula: For all skin type

When I use it: Bedtime

Absorption: Fast (for me because I have dry skin). Cream is quite thick but absorbs really well. Skin feels instantly smooth.

Scent: Medium but quickly disappear after applied on skin (based on the reviews on Sephora, it seems to bother a lot of people but to me it is not that strong. I have used a product that has much stronger odor than this one like Estee Lauder Resilence)

Texture: Thick but feels light on skin (depending on how much you apply)

Results: Radiant, smooth and firmer skin. I cant' really tell whether it corrects dark spots or not as well as fine lines.

Verdict: I will buy it again

Do you know how smooth your skin becomes after applying a primer? That's exactly how my skin is after using these two products. It is incredibly soft and velvetly smooth, makes it easy to apply makeup without using a primer. My skin is glowing and looks healthy.

I wish I could use one product at a time to tell you which one does what though but I hope it helps in some ways if you are looking into trying something new.

Disclaimer: I purchased all products with my own money and am not affiliated with Dior. My reviews are based on my personal experience.