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Elle
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Playful Blush And Juicy Lip Oils: Dior Unveils New Backstage Make-Up Collection
It's no secret that the backstage of a fashion show has long been the birthplace of novel make-up techniques and soon-to-be-viral beauty trends. Whether make-up artists are flexing their creativity or teasing new product launches, this is where experts come together to dictate the make-up trends that will soon monopolise our feeds, and the behind-the-scenes tip and tricks we'll soon want to emulate in our own daily routines. This was the driving force behind Christian Dior's Backstage Collection which launched to great fanfare in 2018, giving us a taste of backstage beauty favourites and the formulas that not only withstand the runway but speak to the beauty zeitgeist, whether that's glossy, high-shine textures or bold, forward-thinking trends. The first was a face and body foundation that withstood bright lights and maintained a luminous glow that centred upon skin health rather than the concealing, caking and covering that was monopolising at the time. Years later and Dior has unveiled a new make-up collection that speaks to a growing trend for playful, juicy textures. Fronted by Jenna Ortega - who is the new face of the new collection - the latest make-up spans a glossy lip oil, an innovative powder blush, and a unique glow-enhancing stick, which all feature in a series of fun, ebullient colours. 'The concept of the Backstage Collection was to apply the expertise that you find backstage to make-up – think of it as a professional make-up artist giving you all the tools to apply your make-up at home.' shares Peter Philips, Christian Dior's Creative and Image Director. 'This new collection is far more delicious, and playful than anything we've built before,' he adds. The three-part collection is a nod to social media's fascination with glossy, glass skin textures and a resurgence of vibrant colour within make-up. The first is a Rosy Glow Stick which Philips explains reacts to the natural pH in your skin (resulting in either cool pink or warm coral undertones) and creates a beautiful wash of bespoke colour and a luminous glow. Dior has also expanded its lip range with a millennial-friendly Lip Glow Butter – this isn't the sticky, high-shine gloss of old, however; it's infused with skin-boosting peptides and nourishing squalane for long-lasting hydration. Finally - and already a firm favourite among the ELLE UK beauty team - Backstage Rosy Glow leaves a soft matte finish to skin, but unlike its counterparts, the formula adds a wash of colour that's hydrating and smooth. 'The Lip Glow Butters and blushers all react to your own pH; the aim here is to have a collection that's truly yours and a unique and personal formula for everyone,' shares Philips. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Amelia Bell is the Multiplatform Beauty Director for ELLE UK and Harper's Bazaar, developing beauty strategy, writing, editing, and commissioning, and leading beauty content across both sites. Amelia has a particular interest in wellness and longevity, exploring the skin-mind connection, and decoding the latest treatments, tweakments and runway trends. She also has bylines for Women's Health, Refinery29, British Vogue, Harrods Magazine, and more.
Cosmopolitan
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Cosmo Editors Review the New Dior Rosy Blushes & Lip Glow Butter
Dior has the viral makeup thing all figured out. The brand's beloved Lip Glow Oil and buzzy Forever Skin Foundation Stick are internet favorites, and their latest drops—two blushes and the cutest lip gloss, all a part of the brand's Backstage Collection—are about to be the same. Team Cosmo got an early preview of the new launches and has been busy testing them for the past month, and now that they're available to shop, we can finally share our reviews. Keep scrolling for a full rundown of the new Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter, Backstage Rosy Glow Powder Blush, and Backstage Rosy Glow Stick Blush—including what we love about them, how we've been using them, notes on the shade ranges, and more. I first learned about the collection via a Zoom call with Peter Philips, Christian Dior Makeup's creative and image director. He described it as 'cute, playful, and yummy,' which are three words I don't typically associate with Dior as a brand, but he is totally right in using them here. Visually, the blushes and lip balm have a joyfulness about them, and the shade range feels candy-inspired, so yummy vibes are happening as well. The Lip Glow Butter and Rosy Glow Blushes are intended to 'seduce a new Dior customer' and definitely cater to Gen Z (maybe even Gen Alpha?) but don't feel so young that my 33-year-old self isn't excited to use them. As for the specific products, the Lip Glow Butter—a new addition to the beloved Lip Glow franchise—is my favorite for sure. You know how everyone who was anyone was toting around a Lancôme Juicy Tube in the early 2000s? I predict that's what happens with charm-adorned Lip Glow Butter. It's not just makeup; it's an accessory that will come to define an era, along with baggy jeans, white t-shirts, sleek buns, and colorful Sambas. I also really like the Rosy Glow Blush Stick for the convenience factor. I'm all about makeup that requires little to no effort to look good, and the Rosy Glow Blush Stick is so easy to dab on and blend out with fingers for a quick flush. I'm wearing the shade 'Candy' on my cheeks in the pics above, which is honestly the most flattering peachy pink with a hint of shimmer for a subtle highlighting effect. At this point in my career, I've tested every single designer beauty brand, and Dior is my favorite. Everything I've tried, I've genuinely liked—and this summer collection is no exception. The blush sticks are my favorite. I tested a mix of shades: The lilac I'm holding in the selfie above—called Pink Lilac—didn't seem like it would be right for my medium complexion at first glance, but it actually blends out into a gorgeous bright purplish pink that leaves my skin so fresh looking. But my faves are definitely Rosewood and Cherry, which look great on their own but pair beautifully together for an ombré blush effect (see it in action above). I really love the original Backstage Rosy Glow Blushes because they are somewhat sheer upon first application but can be built up for a lot stronger pigment. And same goes for these—just with a hella dewy finish. These aren't shimmery though. Instead, they offer up a healthy-looking sheen that doesn't highlight any rough or uneven skin texture. Dior also reimagined their classic Addict Lip Glow Lip Balm into this extremely buttery version. It's similar to all the other tube lip balms we love (see: Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm or Laneige Lip Glowy Balm)—just in a hyper-luxe tube with a 'Dior' charm hanging from it. I couldn't look chicer when I pull this out of my bag. And the product inside the tube is fantastic. It's got the same minty, vanilla-esque scent of the Lip Glow Balm but with a much glossier finish. It's a lot more hydrating too. I've been wearing Glazed Lavender (with a lip liner for some dimension) nonstop. Ever since I tried the Lip Glow Oil and baby-pink powder blush that went viral on TikTok during the pandemic, I've been a Dior makeup convert. So I was so stoked to see this new and upgraded line. The first thing that struck me about the new launches is the packaging. The keychain with the Dior logo on the Lip Butter is SO cute and feels like a mini luxury accessory. It's been clipped to my coin wallet ever since I got it, and it's just so convenient to always have my lip product, keys, and cards in one place. And I also love the upgraded packaging on the powder blush and the chicness of the cream blushes. As for the actual formula, the Lip Glow Butter is truly the most pigmented lip balm that I've used in a looong time. It's so glassy and packed with color that you don't need to layer a bunch of products just to get the lip you want—it's all in this formula. And I have not stopped using the cream blush for the last month, specifically the pink shade. It gives me dewy cheeks and that coveted Sabrina Carpenter 'babydoll' glam. And I love layering the cream blush with the pink powder blush for a full glam moment or super-flushed look. Even though it's luxury makeup, it still feels accessible, modern, and the formulas have amazing color payoff. I can't tell you how many $50 blushes I've tried that don't even transfer onto the brush I'm using. Lauren Balsamo is the beauty director at Cosmopolitan where she writes, edits, and produces all types of beauty content—from product reviews to personal essays and trend reports. She has covered beauty for more than a decade at Cosmopolitan. Follow her on Instagram.
