Dior Pink Champagne Collection Twinset Eyeshadow Duo - Exclusive to Neiman Marcus

When Dior introduced two Twinset Eyeshadow Duos ($30) with the Chérie Bow Collection for spring, I was less than enthusiastic. The colors - pink and grey - didn't move me, so I didn't purchase them. When I found the Pink Champagne Collection at Neiman Marcus, I almost overlooked the exclusive, limited-edition Twinset Eyeshadow, and that would have been a mistake.

Let's address the collection name, Pink Champagne, for a minute. There's nothing rose gold about it. The collection includes colors that are either champagne or pink. There's nothing in the collection that's the shade of pink champagne.

The Twinset Eyeshadow Duo from this collection offers a subtle champagne sparkle for the eyes. The duo eye shadow pens create the perfect flirty eye. On one end, there is a creamy pencil that can be used as a shadow or eyeliner, and on the other there's a blending tip to apply the shimmering eye shadow housed inside the cap. It's a pretty cool two-in-one idea, as long as you like the colors. I like the two golden "Pink Champagne" colors.

I took swatch photos under a milky sky, but there was enough light to get a few that are reasonably representative. At the top of my arm, I applied a swatch of the crayon alone. Below that, I applied the powder shadow alone. At the bottom, I applied the crayon first and then topped it with the powder.

As you can see, these are very subtle golds, with the crayon offering more yellow gold and the powder much like a champagne gold. They enhance, but it don't shout - one reason I'm very pleased with this Twinset. It shimmers, but the sheer color allows the overall effect to be quiet and elegant.

Because of the pen-like housing, the Twinset Eyeshadow Duo is ideal for applying or refreshing your eye shadow on the go. I'm thinking of putting it in my handbag for those days when I need a lift around 3:00. In office or not, the Pink Champagne (champagne gold) will supply it. It's a nice little extra to have at the ready.

This collection is available online at NeimanMarcus.com. If you would like to work with a Dior representative, call (703) 761-1600 and ask for the Dior counter (extension 3787), then ask for Ewa McDonald (pronounced Eva). Or you could call a fantabulous sales associate, Marilyn Schubert at the same phone number, requesting extension 3286. I'll be back before too long with one Dior Vernis from the collection.

Photo at top courtesy of Neiman Marcus; other photos by Best Things in Beauty