There is a new Dior Addict lip product for summer. The new Dior Addict Lip Tattoo [$36 CAD] is a long-wear coloured lip tint. A lip ink. The light, fluid formula tints lips with a pigmented, yet transparent colour that sinks into lips for transfer proof and comfortable wear.
The formula is 50% water. This water evaporates leaving behind emollient colour with no feeling of product on the lips. The formula also happens to smell absolutely delicious.
There are five shades available. Shown are:
- 761 Natural Cherry
- 491 Natural Rosewood
- 771 Natural Berry
Also available are:
- 881 Natural Pink
- 451 Natural Coral [Nordstrom exclusive]
The Dior Addict Lip Tattoo formula is promoted as providing up to 10 hours of wear. I don’t find they last anywhere near that long but they feel and smell incredible so I’ve been enjoying them nonetheless.
*** The source of Glycerin is not specified by the manufacturer and could be from Coconut Derivatives [does NOT exclude all fragrances] or Soy or Zea Mays [Corn]
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Product Description
Be prepared: this kiss-proof lip stain may change your makeup habits forever with its 10-hour "tattoo" tint*. Your lips but better: The shades boost the natural color of the lips with a subtle luminosity. Long wear tint with extreme weightless feel: Dior color technology blends stains and pigments to create no-transfer shades with a weightless, comfortable, bare-skin sensation.
Everyone has a favourite lip colour. One flattering shade that is guaranteed to light up your face, brighten your smile and always suits you.
I’ve had two great lip shade loves from both ends of the money spectrum, both long discontinued. The luxurious Chanel Rouge Hydrabase Creme Lipstick Escapade aka Desert Rose and budget buy L’Oreal Glam Shine Cherry Sorbet Lip Gloss. I’m still working my way through various Chanel lipsticks in the hope that Escapade makes a ‘comeback’ as another shade.
In the meantime, any shade labelled ‘cherry’ is always going to get my attention and I’ve bought quite a few with varying degrees of success.
DIOR ADDICT LIP TATTOO, 761, NATURAL CHERRY
The first long wear lip tint by Dior, is about to shake up your makeup routine. With its 10-hour hold [nope] comfortable formula and weightless ‘no transfer’ finish, the colour fuses to the lips like a tattoo just seconds after application.
It’s such a great product why did they over-promise and label it ‘tattoo’ which implies it’s long-lasting and won’t fade? Why not call it something cool like Lip Ink [ooh, that’s good] or Lip Smack or Lip Stamp? I’m on a roll here.
I bought the Natural Cherry based on the case colour which I now take with me everywhere because it’s the exact shade I’m forever looking for. Also, the assistant said it would dry lighter when I first swatched it. The colour starts out as a vivid ‘in your face’ cherry red. Yes, it did change, but unfortunately, it dries down to a much lighter raspberry shade which is not at all flattering on me.
Swatching shades on your hand is not ideal, although we need to for hygiene reasons. The problem is it’s very deceptive because the stain really takes hold when applied to the skin. I put a dot on this morning and 7 hours later it’s still there, only water and cleanser will remove it. It just doesn’t last on lips.
Why don’t companies, especially the high-end ones, because we’re paying enough already for the product and marketing, produce individual swatch cards divided into warm and cool tones?
Charlotte Tilbury does something similar with individual lip shades instead of full palettes, although even those are becoming rarer.
In fact, now we can’t physically swatch makeup at counters anymore, this is an ideal solution – am suddenly a marketing genius!
REVIEW
The tint is liquid, but it’s not dripping wet. I wouldn’t fancy your chance if some got on your clothes though. It has a clean, minty fragrance which was a surprise.
Applied straight to lips, the strong pigment looks very dark and a little patchy. You should always begin with a thin coat as it’s very intense. It doesn’t glide on particularly smoothly either. But it is comfortable to wear, it’s not drying unlike a lot of matt lip stains.
The tint would have a more natural-looking sheer finish if the shade didn’t alter so much. The blue tone in cherry is very different from raspberry which makes my lips look very thin and mean.
HOW I APPLY TATTOO LIP TINT
All this seems very negative, but then I discovered a new way to wear lip tattoo. * I blend it with another lip colour, which can be in gloss, solid or liquid form before applying it with a lip brush. I have a tiny ceramic palette to mix it in and I’ve tried all sorts of combinations.
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Lips in shade Too Bad, I’m Bad [a light rosy pink] works particularly well, the colour just pops and looks rich and polished and the lightness of the pink is dialled up a few notches with the cherry. You need very little of the lip tint, we’re talking tiny dabs here, you should also give it a few minutes to dry. The best part, of course, is that the colour is locked in, properly this time. Wear is even instead of that telltale rim of colour around your mouth.
I bought another tube of Natural Cherry as a back up because I’m worried it will be pulled because of all the poor reviews.
There’s a good range of 8 shades. I’m toying with the idea of buying 421 Natural Beige or 351 Natural Nude next. I can’t wear a true nude lip, it washes me out, but I could mix it with another shade and see what happens.
Golden skin would suit 451 Natural Coral. Olive and dark skin tones will love 491 Natural Rosewood, 661 Natural Red and the vibrant 881 Natural Pink will really pop. The range of shades is so good, it’s disappointing that the lip tint itself is a bit of a fail – unless you mix it of course.
How long does Dior addict lip tattoo last?
Benefits. The Dior Addict Lip Tint formula fuses with the lips for 12h* wear with no transfer. Infused with Cherry Oil, it hydrates lips for 24h** and provides long-lasting comfort.
Is Dior lip worth the hype?
So is the Dior Lip Glow Oil really worth it? If you're asking me, it's a hell yes. It's safe to say that I'm a Dior Lip Glow Oil convert. Not only is the formula beautiful, but I love the subtle tint and hydration that it gives my dry lips.
Is Dior lip tint worth it?
This is my favorite lip tint. It gives a gorgeous color and hydrates my lips beautifully! This color goes great with every makeup look.
How long does Dior Addict Lip Glow last?
About the Product What it is: An iconic Dior lip balm with 97 percent natural-origin ingredients that awakens the natural color of lips with a custom glow and up to 24 hours of hydration.