Dior Vernis – Nuit 1947 #970

From the four new lacquer shades that have just been released with Dior’s recent revamp of their Rouge Dior lipstick range, ‘Nuit 1947’ is the one that caught my eye. I really have a thing for these dark & moody kind of hues – simply cannot resist them, in fact, and Nuit 1947 #970 does not disappoint.

Nuit 1947 #970 (CAD $25.00) – a deep oxblood hue in a hybrid crème/jelly formula, with a touch of almost hidden shimmer, and grape/purple undertones; I had no idea the shimmer was even there, until I uploaded my photos. Due to a medium-sheer application, I found that 2 coats – which still gives pretty decent coverage – did not provide the same jewel-like richness that an added third coat did. Self-levelling, intense colour saturation, a glassy finish (almost doesn’t need top coat), and über-vampy, there was no staining left behind upon removal. Coats applied: 3 (thin), plus top coat

EDIT: You can find some comparison shades to Nuit 1947 #970 on Sabrina’s post (The Beauty Look Book) here

Dior – Nuit 1947 #970

This may not be a unique lacquer in terms of colour, but it stands out nonetheless – mainly due to its stellar formula and ridiculously easy application. If you have a passion for shades such as this (like I do), then you’ll definitely want to check it out; otherwise, shopping your own stash may possibly yield a few clones (CHANEL’s Rouge Noir comes to mind). Available now and spot-on trend for the season, this is definitely a shade that packs major sexiness … and who wouldn’t want that, am I right?!