Dior Addict: A Packaging Ramble

Hopefully you've 'oohed and aahed' over the cute box within a box, the embossing, the ribbon and other classic examples of over the top high end packaging. Now, when it came to the actual product I was slightly disappointed at how small the bottle was--I know it is meant to be a small version and if you don't pay for full size you won't get full size. But the box just had me waay too hyped up, and the product itself became a let down.

As for the scent, it is very sweet! Not in the Britney Spears perfume way, much more refined and sophisticated-this is Dior after all! 

Haha, just kidding, I have no idea how to describe scents (said by nearly every girl with a blog or youtube channel). But I do know it smells sweet and for most places I go work/school/volunteer this is too strong for me to wear.

This is the frustration that takes the form of a mounting shoe box pile and no place to store them except the corner of my bedroom. I just don't want to throw them out, suggestions?

Review: Dior Hydra Life BB Cream

BB Cream or Beauty Balm seems to be making it's way into markets throughout North America. In lieu of this (and a currentcustom haul by Lorraine Stanick) I had to purchase one!

After scouring my local Sephora I settled on Dior's version of the popular asian beauty product-although it burned a hole through my wallet (ouch!) it seemed worth trying out.


First of all I want to say that it only came in one shade and being very fair the orangey tint to this cream scared me. However, if blended correctly it looks pretty nice on my skin. A little goes a long way and it lasts all day. The formula is more thin and watery but it stayed in place on my hand long enough to take a few snaps! ;)


The packaging is fine-nothing too cutesy but the pump is extremely practical. It allows you to control how much you want while keeping everything clean and simple. 
Those words seem to be recurring when it comes to this BB Cream. The finish isn't mattifying however there isn't any shimmer. Once the product settles into the skin it seems to just become a slightly 'better' version of your skin. Sounds cheesy but it's true.


My only words of caution is to watch for acne, dark spots, scarring etc. It doesn't provide amazing coverage and concealer would probably be a better option for hiding anything of importance.
Have you tried any BB Creams or have experience with this product?


Let me know! xx Veronica