I’m not a fan of clean beauty tbh because I buy A LOTS of makeup, and I don’t like the fact that my makeups can go bad within 1 year. I keep eyeshadows and blushes for years, so sad to hear this😞.
Absolutely agree-for one they are an investment and second it really takes me that long to use it! I feel like if it isn’t liquid or mascara that should be fair!!!
If they do not reduce the product amount AND the price for “clean beauty” the hole concept of clean beauty is a lie. This amount of products and plastic casings that is thrown away after 3-6 months because of shelf life and product amount we are used to get for the pice is NOT CLEAN at all 😢 . It is devastating for the environment and consumers money
Yep! I agree! Plus they make the compact larger to store those tiny brushes that are just a nuisance in the way to me! So the extra plastic plus the brush that is a total waste
Looking at them side by side on your eyes, I think the result is not even close. The old formula was perfection, to me: easy, durable, with no effort one would get a sophisticated and impactful look. Now, the look isn't bad, but it isn't "wow", either. There was a price increase in Europe. We went from paying 62 euro, to then around 66, now it's 71 euro (EDIT: it seems it varies from 69 to 71 depending on the country), which is around 76 USD. It's crazy, even more so considering the economic situation in Europe. We started getting the new price with the Summer collection. I really don't like this, and I am a bit sad about it. It's just make up, but still. I watched a couple of other reviews and it seems that the matte is generally patchy. Also, the shimmers swatch better than they perform on the eyes, I think. At least looking at them through the video. I love Dior, but this is just not the right move fo somebody like me. I have to save up to eventually buy a palette, I am not going to save up to buy an "ok" palette.
I totally agree.. i bought the summer edition palette and i didn't like the feeling, it feels like i'm putting a cheap eyeshadow and in order to have the colour pop i have to apply more.. and then because i have hooded eyes it creased....it ruined my love for them..
@@katerinapalai8573 I have hooded yes as well, and the old formula never creased on me. I was afraid this new one would, thanks for confirming that. I liked the look of Eden Roc so I swatched it in store when I got the chance, but didn't buy it, because it felt different, too "powdery" and I had the feeling it wouldn't work for me. At least we can still enjoy the older quints we have!
We're really getting screwed with this clean beauty thing. It has no legal base, they can just remove whatever ingredients they want and say their products are clean. And mostly, that's preservatives that are well-studied and very efficient, like parabens. Those get replaced by less-well studied, most recent preservatives that aren't necessarily as safe/more safe for us, but they are also LESS EFFICIENT. All the expiration dates are getting shorter, so we'll have to replace and repurchase faster, spending more money on something that doesn't do anything more for us.
I had to throw away thousands of dollars of "clean beauty" products after the pandemic. The foundations and concealers, in particular, went bad in just months. I Want preservatives in makeup!. Now I'm actively looking for them. The phrase "clean beauty" drives me away.💚
So true. Preservatives keep us from contracting bacteria and goodness knows what else from our makeup! They are incredibly important. People who don't understand science and how studies are conducted parrot these insane talking points or reference EWG which is a complete and utter con.
Funny that I saw the difference immediately. I don’t always notice. Softer and less contrast with the new. I definitely have concerns about the lack of smoothing. Lots of us older folk care about that. Crepey lids need a smoothing formula.
I immediately clocked the difference. I’m not a fan of the new formula. I’m also not a fan of the “clean” movement because it seems rooted in fear mongering and misinformation. Thank you for the side by side!
Sofia, thanks so much for doing this review! Incredibly helpful. That new dark matte is a travesty honestly, especially at this price point. My takeaway: buy backups of all my favourite quints, and then say good bye to Dior makeup.
Give me all the preservatives, I keep my makeup around for a long time. From a business point of view, if your makeup goes bad faster you are more likely to rebuy it, and the company makes more money. I think that's the main takeaway here.
I respectfully disagree. I love multiple Dior products but if they reformulate and their new formulas or components are not good- then I do have a choice. I’ll no longer spend my money on them. There are plenty of luxury brands to choose from. I really like the idea of clean beauty but not at the cost of performance. My personal experience with Dior reformulating the Forever Skin Glow foundation was not good. It used to be my go-to, # 1 favorite foundation that I repurchased time and time again. Unfortunately, the new formula caused me to break out and didn’t even look nearly as good on my skin as the old formula did. So i have been spending my hard earned $ searching for my new “holy grail” foundation from other brands. Guerlain, Chanel, Haus Labs.
Same experience. I loved the old Dior foundation formula. I tested and reviewed the new cleaner reformulation, both the matte and glow, and they were terrible on me. I’m fine with cleaner beauty if the performance and quality is the same or better.
This happened to me too! The old Forever was my holy grail. I didn’t even care about other foundation releases. They made it “clean” and it then broke me out. I was so disappointed! Ugh!
The big problem with Dior’s marketing claim is that there is no clearcut definition for “clean beauty”; nor is there any industry agreed upon criteria for something to be considered “clean”. Because the label “clean beauty” is unregulated, it is meaningless. Apropos cornstarch. At one time it was used extensively in products for oily skin. In the 60’s very teen had a compact of CornSilk powder because it absorbed oil like crazy-not sure I want to be putting something like that on my über dry skin.
Safflower oil (such a great oil for food and cosmetics) is becoming more expensive and rare. Ukraine was one of the main producers of safflower (sunflower) oil on a global scale. So I'm guessing it's more of an economic choice that Dior has decided to cut it out of the formula.
My prediction given the differences in key colors is that Dior will reformulate yet again as this clearly is not an improvement! That said both old and new look fantastic on you! This color story just really suits you! The fact that the matte is getting hard panned on you, with just routine and careful use, makes this a total shame given what you paid for it!! 😢
The old formula leans more cool/ purplish on your eye. The new one is softer and leans on the warm side. They both look great on you. It depends which formula you like better. Dior quints have always been soft. It is a French brand. “Simplicité fait la beauté.” I have so many quints from Dior, so I don’t believe I will buy anything soon. But, I always need new eyeliner and mascara.
Clean beauty cracks me up. I products really wanted to be clean they would all be fragrance free. Fragrance is the #1 reason people end up in a dermatologist office with a rash. Essential oils are fragrance and only fragrance.
I actually think the idea of becoming ‘clean’ is a way for companies to make even more money. Clean formulas are renowned for literally going bad and mouldy therefore if this happens it forces those of us who used ours for a lot longer than recommended without any problem, to buy new if we want to continue using the product….
Clean is meaningless, unregulated and ticks me off. Other beauty products aren’t “dirty” and clean can be irritating. Everything is a chemical. EVERYTHING. Love your channel. ❤️💄
Thank you Sofia for reviewing the new Soft Cashmere quint (in spite of having recently purchased it in the “old” formulation - bonus: it does make for a perfect comparison). You asked so, I agree that the “old” side looks better - more intense and more pop. (Question: was the difference still visible after 3-4 hours?) My main concern is with corn starch; in addition to being an inexpensive powder-base for pigment, it is an allergen for many people, in addition to having a much shorter shelf life than talc. I wonder if Dior’s (sorry, DIOR’s) reformulation was dictated by new or upcoming EU rules regarding cosmetics.
I don’t think you would know a difference if you never owned it before. And if you did own it, you probably are not buying the exact same thing. I’m curious about the other palettes and new colors
Another Dior product I adored ruined! Blergh! I am so so glad I ordered the 2 quints I wanted 2 days ago before the old formula is gone forever. They definitely made these worse with the formula change. The new one is okay. It’s fine. The old formula was magic. It blended itself and looked special. You can definitely tell the difference on your eye. The old looks much shinier and richer.
Damn, I could almost immediately tell which side was the OG formula. I am so happy to have bought this palette in the old formula. It is my only Dior quint and by the looks of it, it will be the last. This is certainly not an improvement.
Just like I don't buy Chanel blushes in the core line anymore, I now won't be buying Dior eyeshadows. I bit the bullet today & bought a back up of Soft Cashmere in the old formula. Have seen 3 reviews now & the conclusions have been the same. I'll treasure & enjoy the quints I have.
Usually clean beauty is just a marketing tactic. It’s not regulated. Anyone can make up what it means to them, and it mostly relies on fear mongering, when in reality there’s nothing wrong with the ingredients they are removing/demonizing. I simply can’t subscribe to the idea, that in order to sell something, you have to scare women and then make them believe you’re the right choice because your products are “clean” 🫠
I was in my local Dior boutique yesterday & the SA said they are also reformulating the whole Backstage line as well as the blushes, so if there's something you love I'd get it whilst you can.
Preservatives need to be a good match for the formula. A preservative wouldn’t necessarily be removed solely because it’s bad or not clean. Thanks for this review and for being courageous to address ingredients!
Thank you for your honest review. It definitely appears that the new shadows accentuate fine lines. Fine if you are young with firm skin. Super bad for anyone with fine lines and worse for looser skin. Also, I say go green all the way or go home. These are a total pass for me...just like the reformulated Chanel Joues Contour blushes. Ugh.
Thank you for this very helpful comparison review Sofia! I prefer the look of the old formula... more saturated and pigmented shades, more impactful metallic shades and the biggest difference is of course with the matte shade...I also dislike the new packaging/opening and the fact that we no longer get a pointed foam tip applicator, not that I use them often but prefer to get them... not a good move form Dior!
Hi Sofia! Old formula is much better! I saw Lexi Jung video with new Khaki quint and is even worse than this one. I hate the “clean” beauty trend. Is just a way to make people buy things more often and pay a lot for poor quality products that don’t perform well and expire very fast. If Eden Roc is the same formula like new Soft Cashmere I will skip it. Very sad!😟
Hi Sofia 😊 I was correct in my guess of which eye had the old formula. The lid color was much more impactful. My thoughts. I’ve watched a few videos regarding these new pallets. Most reviewers have mentioned that the packaging was difficult to open. For me that’s a major strike. Being older with fingers having a bit of arthritic difficulty, this packaging is a no go. The so called “clean” formula is just nonsense. The clean fad in most case’s definitely means the product will go bad much faster. Last point is the cornstarch. Major no for me. I’ll just enjoy the quints I already own. Change can be good, but change for just the sake of “change” for marketing purposes is not a plus. I’d like to know if you continue to have hard pan issues with the dark shade. Give your Mom a Hug 🤗 for me. ❤️🌺
This comparison makes me think that Eden Roc and Rivage were the newer formula. They were powdery, I didn't like the finish and returned them both. The finish is prettier and more elegant with the old formula. Dior just saved me a lot of money. Also, I hope this is an anomaly, but I have been wearing the new reformulated Chanel polish since Sunday, and I'm getting more chips. I hope this isn't a trend. Thanks for the review!💚
I have Eden Roc in my cart and was about to purchase. Decided to check out this review first because I wasn’t sure if it was old or new formula. I’m guessing I should save my money, huh? 🤔
@@lauraannruocco1876 You can always return it, if you get it at the right store, if you don't like it. I just found it a bit powdery, and I can put together a better eye look with palettes I have. For instance, with a navy liner, I can get a similar look with palettes I have by Natasha Denona (Glam and Mini Nude) and some I have by Viseart. Plus I like the finishes better. But I have a huge makeup collection. If you don't, and you don't have those colors, you may love it. Just get it somewhere that takes returns. Macys even had it on sale. Plus there's a blue, metallic Eden Roc nail color which was so different I kept it. Good luck with whatever you choose.💚
Can U do a Ranking Video of Pat McGrath , Natasha Denona , Viseart or Sydney Grace eyeshadow pallets ? & also witch one Colors in those pallets U like the most ?
Awesome comprehensive review, thank you so much! You’re right the older formula looked more smoothing on your skin in the hand swatches, and the newer formula showed some lines,…which makes me nervous for mature eyes :/ on a side note, that colour palette looks amazing on you!
maybe there's a business opportunity for a brand to go "clean", but there's also a business risk in changing something that was already successful and beloved. hope Dior beauty's not headed down the path that Bite beauty went.
If you care about quality, dont buy the new quint formulation.. it will send the right message to Dior! Influencers also should take a position on this because they are closest to the consumer.
I hate clean beauty . It’s nothing but marketing . Things go bad faster . I had a mini Kosas concealer from sale in April and it has mold. Show me one case when someone got cancer from talc in their eye shadow .
This is so disappointing. I was getting ready to buy my first Dior eyeshadow pallet and had decided on this one. I despise the clean beauty trend. It is a joke.
Wow! Great review of the original versus the new palette! Greatly appreciate all the research you did analyzing the differences. Looking at how they look on your eyes highlights just how badly Dior has done, once again. The older formula looks so rich, while the newer formula looks like it’s already halfway worn off. No comparison! I love my Dior eyeshadow palettes! Looks like I’ll need to gather all the ones I can find!
thank you for the excellent summary and analysis! it’s just too bad, dior fast became a favorite precisely because of their formula. and that silvery taupe in the old formula is also one of my favorites out of all my palettes 😢 so disappointed i immediately ordered a backup of the old soft cashmere. fortunately, we don’t have the new formula yet here in japan.
I am kicking myself for not getting soft cashmere during the last sephora sale. I thought i could get it later in the year during fall sale. i wonder if they even have older formula stocked anymore or if all retailers restocked with new ones. Ugh why do brands ruin already excellent products.
I really hope the move towards a "cleaner" brand means they're going to take out the fragrance from all of their products....if so, it means I can FINALLY buy myself some Dior. I've had to avoid it for decades because of its scent yuk! But I really, really, really want some lol xx
I thought I didn't care for clean beauty, until I tried it and realized it doesn't irritate my skin like regular products 😂 so I do think there's an argument for it but the quality has to be on par.
How can we distinguish new from old when buying from retailers? I assume they would like to sell the 'old' stock first. I wonder if I can still get the old one lol
I don’t know how I feel about this! The new formula looks a bit softer on your eye. I’m not sure that I prefer one over the other. I guess that’s a good thing! 😂 I’m so glad you did this video! Thank you! ❤ I really want to see Khaki!! I love the color story! 😮 🥰🤗😍
I'm interested in general in an old vs new comparison of the palettes that stay in the line but in particular, I'm interested to see how the new Pied de Poule compares to Black Bow, as these are different palettes that seem to be pretty similar in the pan. I think Pied de Poule used to also be a palette in an older formula but I'm not sure if it's the same colour story.
does anyone really stick to the "use by"? I dont.. I have had some eyeshadows for years and I still love and use them.. (I have had Dior Magnify quint for prob 5 years.. Thankfully I just found a replacement on ebay as they dont sell it anymore and I LOVE it)
As always thank you for the in-depth yet concise review Sofia 😊 After this review, I went out and purchased some of the old formula quints (poncho and soft cashmere) before they completely disappear from the market.
I bought the new one recently and it's definitely not the same as the old one. The topper barely shows up and one of the light taupy shades come off as a ghetto silver. I wish I didn't buy it. I don't like the color payoff, shades and quality. Thanks for the honest review..
It's impressive that Dior willingly spends time and cash to reformulate an already super popular and successful line of products to make them better or healthier ..? HOWEVER, I very VERY much wish they'd come up with a new package design for these eye shadow quints. The plastic packaging looks and feels CHEAP, and who needs the mini brushes. Maybe they will, as they have that new cushiony packaging on their bronzers and highlighters that is reminiscent of their handbags....we shall see.
😑😑😑 very disappointing. I don’t think I will be purchasing any quints in the future. I was very much disappointed in their reformulating the Dior forever skin correct concealer as well. That was my holy grail and now it no longer is. It’s basically an entirely new concealer if you compare ingredients. Bleh. Dior is losing.
I don't like this new direction they're taking, they discontinued my beloved Diorshow waterproof blackout mascara for one and I used to purchase more Dior makeup before they started re-doing a bit too much for my liking, I have been buying Christian Dior makeup over twentyfive years, I am disappointed with the brand. As for the swatches and the look, there is a noticeable difference between the palettes. The old one is cooler, smoother and more impactful, I prefer that one.
Old formula leans more Tom ford high shine and depth, new formula seems dry and more subdued and generic. You’d think they’d ask their customers before changing something like this.
It’s a shame that they reformulate the eyeshadow. I originally love the old formula a lot and more worth the money than the new one. Plus the packaging opening is also such a down grade. It make everything look cheaper. And I don’t like that they use corn starch replacement such a cheap ingredient for the very expensive eyeshadow. The dark brown in soft cashmere look like you can get it from any cheaper eyeshadow and look super powdery.
Thank you for this!!!! Did you buy any of the new colors stories like the plum tutu one? Please post reviews if you did, your opinions are much needed!!!
I would love a comparison of the forever foundations as in the matte, glow and the natural one which is sold exclusively on dior website that I have only seen there unlike the other two which I’ve seen at other retailers. Also their new primers that go with them. Especially since the shades they come in I see the number of choices varies between the different formulations…. I think there is also another forever formula that comes in a squeeze tube but not sure if it was still available or just had not been removed from their website. Also would love a video explaining the different dior lip glow products. I see some now are gloss some I think are actual lipsticks and some are plumping but all have very similar packaging and kinda a bit confusing what is what and which do what to know which to buy and would give the results a shopper would be seeking. Thanks. Loving your videos.
Your boyfriend was spot on. I prefer the look of the old formula on you. Dior eye shadows have always been my favorite but I don’t like how the new formula emphasized the lines on your hand more. I really wanted the Eden Roc but now I’m going to pass on it 😞
This makes me so sad. Luckily I have a lot of the old revised formula and I probably won’t be buying future dior pallets. They had a nice run in my book but now my eye is adverting to other brands with formulas I trust and know perform better.
It's a no go for me on the new formula. On one hand the quicker use of the product is great if you use it everyday, but if not it could go bad without the preservative they are leaving out. I don't trust "clean" beauty to last long after seeing Hannah Louise Poston talk about the Tower 28 lipgloss going bad quickly. I'm on a no-buy/no bring in for the whole year and if I can get the old formula at the beginning of next year, great. If not, it's what it is. I don't have to have any Dior palettes, but I sure want a few of the old formula ones. I would use Ulta point on the old formula, but not the new. I rather use my points for something else better instead if the palettes I do want sell out on Ulta's website before January 1st.
Wonderful video Sofia Thanks Yes for someone that doesn’t know could not see the difference but YES the old formula appears much more beautiful on the eyelids 😊
good to know! i ahve the old soft cashmere and wanted to get two more quints. i'll go to the store and see if they have the old versions. i got mine in may and it was the old version, so they might still be around in physical stores. they're sold out everywhere online rn, probably because they are swapping the old ones out for the new ones.
The old version looks so much better on your eye and hand . I am so sad I didn't get this before the reformulation I was gonna get it durning the sale and didn't then all the sudden they reformulated it 😭
Thank you for your honesty. I will skip out on the reformulated quints unfortunately. They both look good on you, but I prefer the old one for sure. I don’t like how the new one accentuates the lines on your hands. Doesn’t bode well for my crinkly eye.
Don't we love when makeup brands fix what is not broken?
Right?!? 🤷♀️🫠
And when it’s broken and they don’t fix it… 😫
Well, they probably save money, find cheaper ingredients
@@annageber4954 this is not what Dior is about, they'll go to the ends of the Earth to find a more expensive ingredient 😆😆
and now the backstage foundation 😩
I’m not a fan of clean beauty tbh because I buy A LOTS of makeup, and I don’t like the fact that my makeups can go bad within 1 year. I keep eyeshadows and blushes for years, so sad to hear this😞.
Absolutely agree-for one they are an investment and second it really takes me that long to use it! I feel like if it isn’t liquid or mascara that should be fair!!!
If they do not reduce the product amount AND the price for “clean beauty” the hole concept of clean beauty is a lie. This amount of products and plastic casings that is thrown away after 3-6 months because of shelf life and product amount we are used to get for the pice is NOT CLEAN at all 😢 . It is devastating for the environment and consumers money
Yep! I agree! Plus they make the compact larger to store those tiny brushes that are just a nuisance in the way to me! So the extra plastic plus the brush that is a total waste
Looking at them side by side on your eyes, I think the result is not even close. The old formula was perfection, to me: easy, durable, with no effort one would get a sophisticated and impactful look. Now, the look isn't bad, but it isn't "wow", either.
There was a price increase in Europe. We went from paying 62 euro, to then around 66, now it's 71 euro (EDIT: it seems it varies from 69 to 71 depending on the country), which is around 76 USD. It's crazy, even more so considering the economic situation in Europe. We started getting the new price with the Summer collection. I really don't like this, and I am a bit sad about it. It's just make up, but still.
I watched a couple of other reviews and it seems that the matte is generally patchy. Also, the shimmers swatch better than they perform on the eyes, I think. At least looking at them through the video. I love Dior, but this is just not the right move fo somebody like me. I have to save up to eventually buy a palette, I am not going to save up to buy an "ok" palette.
I guess Dior needed to find the $20 million for Johnny Depp somewhere...
I totally agree.. i bought the summer edition palette and i didn't like the feeling, it feels like i'm putting a cheap eyeshadow and in order to have the colour pop i have to apply more.. and then because i have hooded eyes it creased....it ruined my love for them..
@@katerinapalai8573 I have hooded yes as well, and the old formula never creased on me. I was afraid this new one would, thanks for confirming that. I liked the look of Eden Roc so I swatched it in store when I got the chance, but didn't buy it, because it felt different, too "powdery" and I had the feeling it wouldn't work for me. At least we can still enjoy the older quints we have!
We're really getting screwed with this clean beauty thing. It has no legal base, they can just remove whatever ingredients they want and say their products are clean. And mostly, that's preservatives that are well-studied and very efficient, like parabens. Those get replaced by less-well studied, most recent preservatives that aren't necessarily as safe/more safe for us, but they are also LESS EFFICIENT. All the expiration dates are getting shorter, so we'll have to replace and repurchase faster, spending more money on something that doesn't do anything more for us.
Yeah so we buy more ... its a con
I had to throw away thousands of dollars of "clean beauty" products after the pandemic. The foundations and concealers, in particular, went bad in just months. I Want preservatives in makeup!. Now I'm actively looking for them. The phrase "clean beauty" drives me away.💚
So true. Preservatives keep us from contracting bacteria and goodness knows what else from our makeup! They are incredibly important. People who don't understand science and how studies are conducted parrot these insane talking points or reference EWG which is a complete and utter con.
Amen! I really hate this trend. You nailed it. It’s a bad deal for consumers.
@@DeborahCarlston I totally agree! Am very annoyed at Dior right now.
Funny that I saw the difference immediately. I don’t always notice. Softer and less contrast with the new. I definitely have concerns about the lack of smoothing. Lots of us older folk care about that. Crepey lids need a smoothing formula.
I immediately clocked the difference. I’m not a fan of the new formula. I’m also not a fan of the “clean” movement because it seems rooted in fear mongering and misinformation. Thank you for the side by side!
Sofia, thanks so much for doing this review! Incredibly helpful. That new dark matte is a travesty honestly, especially at this price point. My takeaway: buy backups of all my favourite quints, and then say good bye to Dior makeup.
Give me all the preservatives, I keep my makeup around for a long time. From a business point of view, if your makeup goes bad faster you are more likely to rebuy it, and the company makes more money. I think that's the main takeaway here.
I respectfully disagree. I love multiple Dior products but if they reformulate and their new formulas or components are not good- then I do have a choice. I’ll no longer spend my money on them. There are plenty of luxury brands to choose from. I really like the idea of clean beauty but not at the cost of performance. My personal experience with Dior reformulating the Forever Skin Glow foundation was not good. It used to be my go-to, # 1 favorite foundation that I repurchased time and time again. Unfortunately, the new formula caused me to break out and didn’t even look nearly as good on my skin as the old formula did. So i have been spending my hard earned $ searching for my new “holy grail” foundation from other brands. Guerlain, Chanel, Haus Labs.
absolutely agree here. had the same experience with reformulated staff. Also corn starch get me break out. Goodbye Dior cosmetics...
Same experience. I loved the old Dior foundation formula. I tested and reviewed the new cleaner reformulation, both the matte and glow, and they were terrible on me. I’m fine with cleaner beauty if the performance and quality is the same or better.
This happened to me too! The old Forever was my holy grail. I didn’t even care about other foundation releases. They made it “clean” and it then broke me out. I was so disappointed! Ugh!
The big problem with Dior’s marketing claim is that there is no clearcut definition for “clean beauty”; nor is there any industry agreed upon criteria for something to be considered “clean”. Because the label “clean beauty” is unregulated, it is meaningless. Apropos cornstarch. At one time it was used extensively in products for oily skin. In the 60’s very teen had a compact of CornSilk powder because it absorbed oil like crazy-not sure I want to be putting something like that on my über dry skin.
Safflower oil (such a great oil for food and cosmetics) is becoming more expensive and rare. Ukraine was one of the main producers of safflower (sunflower) oil on a global scale. So I'm guessing it's more of an economic choice that Dior has decided to cut it out of the formula.
My prediction given the differences in key colors is that Dior will reformulate yet again as this clearly is not an improvement! That said both old and new look fantastic on you! This color story just really suits you! The fact that the matte is getting hard panned on you, with just routine and careful use, makes this a total shame given what you paid for it!! 😢
The old formula leans more cool/ purplish on your eye. The new one is softer and leans on the warm side. They both look great on you. It depends which formula you like better.
Dior quints have always been soft. It is a French brand. “Simplicité fait la beauté.”
I have so many quints from Dior, so I don’t believe I will buy anything soon. But, I always need new eyeliner and mascara.
I like the color of the old formula so much more!! Thanks for this thorough review, Sofia!
Clean beauty cracks me up. I products really wanted to be clean they would all be fragrance free. Fragrance is the #1 reason people end up in a dermatologist office with a rash. Essential oils are fragrance and only fragrance.
I actually think the idea of becoming ‘clean’ is a way for companies to make even more money. Clean formulas are renowned for literally going bad and mouldy therefore if this happens it forces those of us who used ours for a lot longer than recommended without any problem, to buy new if we want to continue using the product….
Clean is meaningless, unregulated and ticks me off. Other beauty products aren’t “dirty” and clean can be irritating. Everything is a chemical. EVERYTHING. Love your channel. ❤️💄
Thank you Sofia for reviewing the new Soft Cashmere quint (in spite of having recently purchased it in the “old” formulation - bonus: it does make for a perfect comparison). You asked so, I agree that the “old” side looks better - more intense and more pop. (Question: was the difference still visible after 3-4 hours?) My main concern is with corn starch; in addition to being an inexpensive powder-base for pigment, it is an allergen for many people, in addition to having a much shorter shelf life than talc. I wonder if Dior’s (sorry, DIOR’s) reformulation was dictated by new or upcoming EU rules regarding cosmetics.
I don’t think you would know a difference if you never owned it before. And if you did own it, you probably are not buying the exact same thing. I’m curious about the other palettes and new colors
Another Dior product I adored ruined! Blergh! I am so so glad I ordered the 2 quints I wanted 2 days ago before the old formula is gone forever. They definitely made these worse with the formula change.
The new one is okay. It’s fine. The old formula was magic. It blended itself and looked special.
You can definitely tell the difference on your eye. The old looks much shinier and richer.
Damn, I could almost immediately tell which side was the OG formula. I am so happy to have bought this palette in the old formula. It is my only Dior quint and by the looks of it, it will be the last. This is certainly not an improvement.
The new color looks more neutral, where the old formula is cooler. Thanks for another great review ❤
Just like I don't buy Chanel blushes in the core line anymore, I now won't be buying Dior eyeshadows. I bit the bullet today & bought a back up of Soft Cashmere in the old formula. Have seen 3 reviews now & the conclusions have been the same. I'll treasure & enjoy the quints I have.
Can you plzz share where did you buy the old formula ?
Thanks Sofia for all your hard work. I really appreciate your comparisons.
Usually clean beauty is just a marketing tactic. It’s not regulated. Anyone can make up what it means to them, and it mostly relies on fear mongering, when in reality there’s nothing wrong with the ingredients they are removing/demonizing. I simply can’t subscribe to the idea, that in order to sell something, you have to scare women and then make them believe you’re the right choice because your products are “clean” 🫠
It's definitely a business tactic for sure :) otherwise they wouldn't pay all this money to reformulate something we like.
I was in my local Dior boutique yesterday & the SA said they are also reformulating the whole Backstage line as well as the blushes, so if there's something you love I'd get it whilst you can.
Preservatives need to be a good match for the formula. A preservative wouldn’t necessarily be removed solely because it’s bad or not clean. Thanks for this review and for being courageous to address ingredients!
Thank you for your honest review. It definitely appears that the new shadows accentuate fine lines. Fine if you are young with firm skin. Super bad for anyone with fine lines and worse for looser skin. Also, I say go green all the way or go home. These are a total pass for me...just like the reformulated Chanel Joues Contour blushes. Ugh.
Thank you for this very helpful comparison review Sofia! I prefer the look of the old formula... more saturated and pigmented shades, more impactful metallic shades and the biggest difference is of course with the matte shade...I also dislike the new packaging/opening and the fact that we no longer get a pointed foam tip applicator, not that I use them often but prefer to get them... not a good move form Dior!
Those pointed foam applicators are great for using with the darker shades as eyeliner I've been doing that for years so will really miss them.
Hi Sofia!
Old formula is much better! I saw Lexi Jung video with new Khaki quint and is even worse than this one. I hate the “clean” beauty trend. Is just a way to make people buy things more often and pay a lot for poor quality products that don’t perform well and expire very fast. If Eden Roc is the same formula like new Soft Cashmere I will skip it. Very sad!😟
I now see others are saying they are not as good as past formula
Hi Sofia 😊
I was correct in my guess of which eye had the old formula. The lid color was much more impactful.
My thoughts. I’ve watched a few videos regarding these new pallets. Most reviewers have mentioned that the packaging was difficult to open. For me that’s a major strike. Being older with fingers having a bit of arthritic difficulty, this packaging is a no go.
The so called “clean” formula is just nonsense. The clean fad in most case’s definitely means the product will go bad much faster.
Last point is the cornstarch. Major no for me.
I’ll just enjoy the quints I already own.
Change can be good, but change for just the sake of “change” for marketing purposes is not a plus.
I’d like to know if you continue to have hard pan issues with the dark shade.
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This comparison makes me think that Eden Roc and Rivage were the newer formula. They were powdery, I didn't like the finish and returned them both. The finish is prettier and more elegant with the old formula. Dior just saved me a lot of money. Also, I hope this is an anomaly, but I have been wearing the new reformulated Chanel polish since Sunday, and I'm getting more chips. I hope this isn't a trend. Thanks for the review!💚
I have Eden Roc in my cart and was about to purchase. Decided to check out this review first because I wasn’t sure if it was old or new formula. I’m guessing I should save my money, huh? 🤔
@@lauraannruocco1876 You can always return it, if you get it at the right store, if you don't like it. I just found it a bit powdery, and I can put together a better eye look with palettes I have. For instance, with a navy liner, I can get a similar look with palettes I have by Natasha Denona (Glam and Mini Nude) and some I have by Viseart. Plus I like the finishes better. But I have a huge makeup collection. If you don't, and you don't have those colors, you may love it. Just get it somewhere that takes returns. Macys even had it on sale. Plus there's a blue, metallic Eden Roc nail color which was so different I kept it. Good luck with whatever you choose.💚
well, sad news for me, i have allergy to corn starch
Can U do a Ranking Video of Pat McGrath , Natasha Denona , Viseart or Sydney Grace eyeshadow pallets ?
& also witch one Colors in those pallets U like the most ?
Awesome comprehensive review, thank you so much! You’re right the older formula looked more smoothing on your skin in the hand swatches, and the newer formula showed some lines,…which makes me nervous for mature eyes :/ on a side note, that colour palette looks amazing on you!
maybe there's a business opportunity for a brand to go "clean", but there's also a business risk in changing something that was already successful and beloved. hope Dior beauty's not headed down the path that Bite beauty went.
Some peoples skin reacts to "clean" beauty, just because its "clean" doesnt mean its good🙄
If you care about quality, dont buy the new quint formulation.. it will send the right message to Dior! Influencers also should take a position on this because they are closest to the consumer.
Yep. I'll just use the boatload of Dior quints I picked up last year and I won't have to worry about getting any of these until my next life.
I hate clean beauty . It’s nothing but marketing . Things go bad faster . I had a mini Kosas concealer from sale in April and it has mold. Show me one case when someone got cancer from talc in their eye shadow .
This is so disappointing. I was getting ready to buy my first Dior eyeshadow pallet and had decided on this one. I despise the clean beauty trend. It is a joke.
Wow! Great review of the original versus the new palette! Greatly appreciate all the research you did analyzing the differences. Looking at how they look on your eyes highlights just how badly Dior has done, once again. The older formula looks so rich, while the newer formula looks like it’s already halfway worn off. No comparison! I love my Dior eyeshadow palettes! Looks like I’ll need to gather all the ones I can find!
thank you for the excellent summary and analysis!
it’s just too bad, dior fast became a favorite precisely because of their formula. and that silvery taupe in the old formula is also one of my favorites out of all my palettes 😢
so disappointed i immediately ordered a backup of the old soft cashmere. fortunately, we don’t have the new formula yet here in japan.
I am kicking myself for not getting soft cashmere during the last sephora sale. I thought i could get it later in the year during fall sale. i wonder if they even have older formula stocked anymore or if all retailers restocked with new ones. Ugh why do brands ruin already excellent products.
I really hope the move towards a "cleaner" brand means they're going to take out the fragrance from all of their products....if so, it means I can FINALLY buy myself some Dior. I've had to avoid it for decades because of its scent yuk! But I really, really, really want some lol xx
I’m so bummed I didn’t pick up the bronze sepia palette when you reviewed it a few weeks ago. I can’t find it anywhere 😭😭🤦🏼♀️
your boyfriend is spot on-shinier and more pigmented with the older formula. Also the lid metallic appears more taupe.
Yes you are right! The color is a little different as well as the shine impact
The old palette is definitely more impactful.
Thank you for the comparison. Just ordered the old soft cashmere. I could definitely tell the difference on your eyelids right away.
I thought I didn't care for clean beauty, until I tried it and realized it doesn't irritate my skin like regular products 😂 so I do think there's an argument for it but the quality has to be on par.
I have one of the limited edition with corn starch and I’d prefer the permanent line better. Plus some shades has dramatically changed in new release😊
which one is that
How can we distinguish new from old when buying from retailers? I assume they would like to sell the 'old' stock first. I wonder if I can still get the old one lol
the old formula has that silver bar in the front when opening. the newer one is black with the logo emblem in the middle.
@@hijennwu thank you! so I will need to open them to confirm. Ordering online might be tricky
I don’t know how I feel about this! The new formula looks a bit softer on your eye. I’m not sure that I prefer one over the other. I guess that’s a good thing! 😂 I’m so glad you did this video! Thank you! ❤ I really want to see Khaki!! I love the color story! 😮 🥰🤗😍
Eyeliner!💖
I agree with you. The old formula is more vibrant and shinier.
I'm interested in general in an old vs new comparison of the palettes that stay in the line but in particular, I'm interested to see how the new Pied de Poule compares to Black Bow, as these are different palettes that seem to be pretty similar in the pan. I think Pied de Poule used to also be a palette in an older formula but I'm not sure if it's the same colour story.
does anyone really stick to the "use by"? I dont.. I have had some eyeshadows for years and I still love and use them.. (I have had Dior Magnify quint for prob 5 years.. Thankfully I just found a replacement on ebay as they dont sell it anymore and I LOVE it)
As always thank you for the in-depth yet concise review Sofia 😊 After this review, I went out and purchased some of the old formula quints (poncho and soft cashmere) before they completely disappear from the market.
This is like when Chanel reformulated their blushes….😢😒
I bought the new one recently and it's definitely not the same as the old one. The topper barely shows up and one of the light taupy shades come off as a ghetto silver. I wish I didn't buy it. I don't like the color payoff, shades and quality. Thanks for the honest review..
Old formula looks better. I just purchased same color old formula
It's impressive that Dior willingly spends time and cash to reformulate an already super popular and successful line of products to make them better or healthier ..? HOWEVER, I very VERY much wish they'd come up with a new package design for these eye shadow quints. The plastic packaging looks and feels CHEAP, and who needs the mini brushes. Maybe they will, as they have that new cushiony packaging on their bronzers and highlighters that is reminiscent of their handbags....we shall see.
Brilliant. The only thing I was buying from Dior was their quint and the backstage foundation. So now I will buy none.
Why corn starch??? I am okay with talc. Why fix something that dos not need fixing. My opinion.XO
😑😑😑 very disappointing. I don’t think I will be purchasing any quints in the future. I was very much disappointed in their reformulating the Dior forever skin correct concealer as well. That was my holy grail and now it no longer is. It’s basically an entirely new concealer if you compare ingredients. Bleh. Dior is losing.
I don't like this new direction they're taking, they discontinued my beloved Diorshow waterproof blackout mascara for one and I used to purchase more Dior makeup before they started re-doing a bit too much for my liking, I have been buying Christian Dior makeup over twentyfive years, I am disappointed with the brand.
As for the swatches and the look, there is a noticeable difference between the palettes. The old one is cooler, smoother and more impactful, I prefer that one.
Old formula leans more Tom ford high shine and depth, new formula seems dry and more subdued and generic. You’d think they’d ask their customers before changing something like this.
I don't like dior's eyeshadows because i feel like sticky. When i use dior eyeshadows i feel my eyelids heavy and sticky..
It’s a shame that they reformulate the eyeshadow. I originally love the old formula a lot and more worth the money than the new one. Plus the packaging opening is also such a down grade. It make everything look cheaper. And I don’t like that they use corn starch replacement such a cheap ingredient for the very expensive eyeshadow. The dark brown in soft cashmere look like you can get it from any cheaper eyeshadow and look super powdery.
Thank you for this!!!! Did you buy any of the new colors stories like the plum tutu one? Please post reviews if you did, your opinions are much needed!!!
Even my old formula of Soft cashmere started to smell. Because of this unpleasant smell I will throw it away. Sadly.
I would like to see Rose Tulle, 429 Toile de Jouy and Amber Pearl. They all look appealing, but I would only choose one.
I would love a comparison of the forever foundations as in the matte, glow and the natural one which is sold exclusively on dior website that I have only seen there unlike the other two which I’ve seen at other retailers. Also their new primers that go with them. Especially since the shades they come in I see the number of choices varies between the different formulations…. I think there is also another forever formula that comes in a squeeze tube but not sure if it was still available or just had not been removed from their website. Also would love a video explaining the different dior lip glow products. I see some now are gloss some I think are actual lipsticks and some are plumping but all have very similar packaging and kinda a bit confusing what is what and which do what to know which to buy and would give the results a shopper would be seeking. Thanks. Loving your videos.
Ditto!!
Your boyfriend was spot on. I prefer the look of the old formula on you. Dior eye shadows have always been my favorite but I don’t like how the new formula emphasized the lines on your hand more. I really wanted the Eden Roc but now I’m going to pass on it 😞
This makes me so sad. Luckily I have a lot of the old revised formula and I probably won’t be buying future dior pallets. They had a nice run in my book but now my eye is adverting to other brands with formulas I trust and know perform better.
OMG, thank you for the review, this is not good news. I won’t buy Dior anymore.
Ok. We need to go on strike with all these re do’s. Please. I heard they are more patchy the mattes. And hello 6 mo? I have had my Mitzah 4 ev 😮😮😮
It's a no go for me on the new formula. On one hand the quicker use of the product is great if you use it everyday, but if not it could go bad without the preservative they are leaving out. I don't trust "clean" beauty to last long after seeing Hannah Louise Poston talk about the Tower 28 lipgloss going bad quickly. I'm on a no-buy/no bring in for the whole year and if I can get the old formula at the beginning of next year, great. If not, it's what it is. I don't have to have any Dior palettes, but I sure want a few of the old formula ones. I would use Ulta point on the old formula, but not the new. I rather use my points for something else better instead if the palettes I do want sell out on Ulta's website before January 1st.
Why do they always mess with perfecrion! If they touch their blush formula im out
got myself 2 more of the previous quints... 😅😅
Wonderful video Sofia
Thanks
Yes for someone that doesn’t know could not see the difference but YES the old formula appears much more beautiful on the eyelids 😊
good to know! i ahve the old soft cashmere and wanted to get two more quints. i'll go to the store and see if they have the old versions. i got mine in may and it was the old version, so they might still be around in physical stores. they're sold out everywhere online rn, probably because they are swapping the old ones out for the new ones.
Soft Cashmere is one I wanted but didn’t get. I’m going to see if my Sephora still has the old formula.
I actually think the new palette looks better. The colors are more blended and not quire as harsh. A little bit classier looking.
Old formula to me looked better as far as pigment. But not enough for me to notice if you never said anything.
The old version looks so much better on your eye and hand . I am so sad I didn't get this before the reformulation I was gonna get it durning the sale and didn't then all the sudden they reformulated it 😭
Thank you for your honesty. I will skip out on the reformulated quints unfortunately. They both look good on you, but I prefer the old one for sure. I don’t like how the new one accentuates the lines on your hands. Doesn’t bode well for my crinkly eye.
Much prefer the “old formula”. The colours are definitely more pigmented 😊
Your boyfriend’s assessment was spot on.
I think the old one is richer in color….especially noticeable in the dark color!
I hate that the dark brown shade is different in the new palette. I much prefer the old shade.
I like the old formula better. More vibrant!! Thank you for this.❤
The old palette is so much better… the difference is noticeable on your eyes, the old formula is more intense/prettier 😢
The old one you get the Look you paid for, the new one we can buy cheaper that is the reality!
This is the third color way I have seen. All the reports are basically the same. 😢 its a sad day.
I thought the new formula had CD logo on the quint 🤔
Wow the new formula sucks
Yes quite a bit different… much better the old
Well now im skipping it