Dior | Beige Sunrise Lip Maximizer, Milky Plum & Milky Pop for Summer 2016

For Summer 2016, the Dior Milky Dots Collection has not only brought whimsy and fun to the table, but has also introduced a new lip gloss formula: Dior Addict Milky Tint (available in six shades) meant to provide lips with a ‘refreshing wet effect‘ along with a soft wash of colour. Loaded with shine and filled with moisturizing ingredients, these glosses are said to give a ‘just-been-dipped-in-a-milkshake‘ kind of vibe … sounds like gloriously messy fun, doesn’t it? As a swipe-and-go gloss girl, I can tell you that the reality is a lot neater i.e.: no drips, and the perfect gloss to play with.

For the past few seasons, I have become somewhat obsessed with Dior’s Lip Maximizers and have actually wrung out every last luscious drop of each (a minor miracle when you factor in the amount of products I currently own), which speaks volumes about how amazing this formula is. The latest, Beige Sunrise, is no exception and is presently in constant rotation. Now if I can only convince Dior to take it off the limited edition list …

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Dior | Beige Sunrise Lip Maximizer, Milky Plum & Milky Pop Summer 2016

Dior | Beige Sunrise Lip Maximizer, Milky Plum & Milky Pop Summer 2016 swatches

006 Beige Sunrise Lip Maximizer, limited edition (CAN $41.00) | Enriched with collagen that also contains a blend of hyaluronic acid and marine-based fillers, this formula not only gives off some high-wattage shine, but also serves to provide a slight ‘plumping effect’ to leave lips feeling totally moisturized both throughout and after wearing. The minty-vanilla scent is soothing and just my speed without being either obnoxious or overpowering, while the refined shimmer seen in the tube is of the subtle variety, although it still manages to provide an added overall depth of tone. This is not a product created for colour longevity, but it will give lips a long-lasting hydration boost while also serving to prep them for anything else you want to layer on top.

Dior | 006 Beige Sunrise Lip Maximizer

Dior | 006 Beige Sunrise Lip Maximizer swatch

Dior | Milky Tint Summer 2016

286 Milky Plum (CAN $43.00) | A soft pastel mauve hue that gives a subtle touch of cool-leaning colour to lips, although those with warmer-complexions can also wear this with ease. There’s an initial light ‘cooling’ effect that does dissipate fairly quickly, leaving behind a soft glassy shine. You can intensify the brilliance with multiple layers (wait a couple of minutes between each to make application easier), or even deepen the colour by using a lip liner all over lips first. Staying power is on par for a light shade, about 3-4 hours (excluding eating and/or drinking).

Dior | 286 Milky Plum

Dior | 286 Milky Plum swatch

376 Milky Pop (CAN $43.00) | A soft coral with a peachy-pink undertone and slightly deeper pigmentation than that of Milky Plum, giving this shade an edge re: colour staying power (also leaves a slight tint behind to lips). Luscious, juicy and the perfect accessory against a light tan, wouldn’t you agree? Not to mention how this is a totally goof-proof colour to apply.

Dior | 376 Milky Pop

Dior | 376 Milky Pop swatch

Second to balms, glosses are the lip products I tend to reach for the most and lucky for me (not to mention zillions of fans worldwide), Dior happens to make some of the best there are in both categories. As stated above, the Lip Maximizer formula is unbeatable for both care benefits with a hint of subtle colour (magically makes lips look incredible with every swipe) and Beige Sunrise is definitely on my Holy Grail list. The Dior Addict gloss formula is one that continues to reinvent itself, and this Summer’s Milky Pop version certainly earns a thumbs up as well, making it a gloss worth your time to investigate … and not only because I love saying “Milky Pop” which makes me think of lazy, heat-filled days #bringonglossysummer

Available at counters now – more info via www.dior.com