Dior | Eye Reviver Palette 001 | ommorphia beauty bar

Press sample provided for my unbiased consideration

The House of Dior has hopped on the nude eyeshadow palette trend that’s so on point right now, with the release of the Eye Reviver Illuminating Neutrals Eye Palette (CAN $63.00). Admittedly, when I first heard what this was called, a part of me was hoping for some miracle product that would peel back time, but I’m certainly happy to take the brightening effect that this palette can provide. We first saw a glimpse of this beauty, when it was used by Peter Philips (Creative and Image Director, Christian Dior Beauty) backstage during the Spring 2015 show (see below) and thus, the buzz began …

Peter Philips using the Eye Reviver Palette

Backstage Spring 2015 looks using the Eye Reviver Palette

The Eye Reviver Palette is more of a warm-leaning group of colours, and includes 6 shades: 1 primer hue, 4 eye shadow shades that have been created using Glow-Mimetics™ technology for an instant radiance-boosting effect as well as colour luminosity, and 1 gel-liner to complete your look. The slim profile and totally travel-friendly compact has a transparent body and a mirrored lid embossed with the brand’s logo, a full sized mirror on the inner lid and 2 mini brushes (one is dual ended with a sponge applicator on one side and an angled brush on the other, while the second brush has a slim tapered head for use with the eyeliner). With the exception of the liner shade, the other five hues all display the Dior name in raised lettering – such a pretty touch.

All four eyeshadow shades display shimmer of the ultra finely-milled & complex variety – the type that is definitely not overt when applied, but just somehow seems to add a beautiful depth of tone and dimension, while attracting light to the area. The primer shade is relatively matte, but the texture is silky-soft which means it will not appear flat when applied and while not exactly a ‘primer’ in the conventional sense (do not expect it to set/hold your makeup – especially if you have oily lids like I do – the way an eyeshadow primer is meant to do), this shade is a great base for layering any of the others on top or even wearing on its own with a light swipe of mascara on the lashes, for a super-easy yet polished daytime look.

The eyeshadow shades have excellent pigmentation – albeit of a softer nature – with zero dust kicked up in the pan upon swirling my brushes through any of them. The primer and lightest eyeshadow colour are both very close to my natural skin tone and don’t show up as well, although they are great for evening out the eyelid tone. Of them all, the rosewood shade (#4) seems to show a stronger shimmer than the others, which makes this an excellent crease shade to provide depth and dimension. The eyeliner is a soft black that is very smoothly applying without any signs of patchiness or crumbling, and can easily be built up for a stronger intensity; once it dries down, it’s set for the duration without any fading or creasing. As far as staying power goes, the lighter hues will obviously last a little less than the darker ones – although by first layering my go-to primer underneath (I prefer the NARS Smudge-Proof Eyeshadow Base), I’m able to wear either/all without any signs of significant fading, until removed at the end of the day.

shade #1 – primer or all over base, bone coloured (no shimmer)
shade #2 – eyeshadow, pale tan (slight peachy tint in the base)
shade #3 – eyeshadow, warm taupe
shade #4 – eyeshadow, rosewood (light plum undertones)
shade #5 – eyeshadow, blackened brown
shade #6 – eyeliner, soft black (no shimmer)

Dior Eye Reviver Palette swatches

Dior Eye Reviver Palette swatches, alternate lighting

Even with the variety of neutral palettes available today – from mass market to luxury – there’s still something special about Dior’s Eye Reviver Palette that makes it a welcome addition to anyone’s collection. For starters, you have every shade you need to create a myriad of looks, from super easy (read: lazy), workplace-friendly, all the way up to evenings out. In fact, this palette with its amazing quality and shade selection, is everything I wanted the Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 (reviewed) to be (and while I do like this palette, it also happens to fall short beside the Dior), and I find myself reaching for it all the time. None of the information I have says it’s a limited edition item (insert huge sigh of relief here), although I did hear that it’s not going to be released in certain countries: you have my heartfelt sympathies, because this is probably one of the best Dior palettes I’ve ever worked with … and so worth hunting down.