Above: Flip flops by Tory Burch, Sunglasses L Rayban, Sunglasses R Marc by Marc Jacobs, Pouch Fauré Le Page
I spotted a new nail summer polish in Paris at Sephora from Dior called Sundown #464. It’s a shade we didn’t get in the US but was released in other countries. It’s a bright summer pink with a hint of coral (no shimmer). I had this applied on the last week of our vacation – the manicurists used Deborah Lippmann for the base and top coat and my manicure lasted a full week after before tip wear started to occur. (For more swatches you may want to check out Color Me Loud.)
I took it with me to the beach in Mykonos to take photos. Below it’s swatched with two coats:
As soon as I got back home to California, I pulled some other shades to see if I could dupe it. My first instinct was to compare it to other Dior colors. I looked at all my Chanel Le Vernis nail colors as well to see what would be the closest. Dior Sundown is almost an exact dupe for Pasteque from many years ago (now discontinued). I ran out of fingers to swatch them on so I don’t have it shown below.
Chanel Tutti Frutti (swatches here)
Dior Aventure (reviewed here)
Dior Wonderland (swatched here)
Dior Glory (discontinued, review here)
Chanel Le Top Coat (new for fall, review soon)
Swatch-wise, Dior Sundown is a 99% dupe for Chanel Tutti Frutti. The Dior is just the tiniest bit brighter in color, but the base and overall look from arms length is almost identical. Dior Wonderland is the next closest color but several shades lighter and more pink. Dior Aventure has a lot more orange and warmth making Sundown look almost pink next to it. Dior Glory by comparison looks red.
I’m a huge fan of Dior nail polishes. The application is flawless and smooth – once you try one you’ll be impressed with the brush shape and fluid texture. It’s really quite amazing. Lasting power is usually around 5-7 days without tip wear when I use either the regular Chanel Laque Brilliance Extreme, Rescue Beauty Lounge or Dior Gel Top Coat.
Have you seen Dior Sundown? What did you think?
WOW that's gorgeous….and Dior too! perfect! x
Thanks Joanne 🙂 Yes Dior is always perfect!
I saw this on release in Selfridges (UK) but I didn't buy it as it was too like Tutti Frutti for my liking. I love the Dior brush…..it applies beautifully but even with my Rehydrating Base coat & Dior Gel Top Coat I can't get Dior to hold on my nails as well as Chanel or Louboutin. It has to be a really novel polish from Dior to tempt me…..(560) Bklyn Pink Was the last Dior I bought. Sundown looks really pretty on your hands Sabrina, really works with your light tan.
On a slightly different note……how's the Chanel Fraichêur (767) review coming along? Also my Chanel SA at Harrods rang me today to let me know that Chanel Fall / Autumn release is 14th August in UK. I'm not massively struck with anything at first impression. I will of course get the three polish, that's a given but there's not an awful lot 'new' and too much peach / coral for me. Tom Ford Face Collection launches on August 3rd so I shall throw all my energy and pennies into that I think…..plus the Tom Ford Fall / Autumn in September. I have bought a couple more Burberry Lip & Cheek Bloom and the new eye Colour ranges are heavenly. Well worth a try and soooo elegant in their divine little pots. Much love. XX
Yes the Dior is very close to the Chanel Tutti Frutti so you don't need both. Thanks for the kind comments.
I bought Chanel Fraicheur but can't bring myself to put it on my nails yet because it's so green!! And it's very trendy – I'm not sure I can wear it comfortably. I'm excited for Tom Ford Fall.
One last thing I meant to mention have you heard about the new Secret Foundation from Charlotte Tilbury which is due soon. Promises to be full coverage apparently. Also a FilmStar Bronze & Glow in a darker shade too? Have you bought and pieces from the Norman Parkinson collection? I bought a few pieces…..the cream Bronze & Glow, the Dreamy Glow highlighter and the two lipsticks. Xxx
The new foundation sounds dreamy!!!!
Definitely trying Dior Glory next!
Lots of love, xx
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