Just two weeks away , and you’re still looking for the gift for that special person in your life! It has to be fashionable, sophisticated and elegant. It has to be the perfect gift! If I were the recipient of such a gift, I would love to have the new Dior Holiday 2022 Ecrin Couture Iconic Makeup Couture Case filled with shades for the face, eyes and lips! This year, the colors in this Collection are not only gorgeous, they are perfect for both day and night looks. And the case that holds the makeup is so beautiful, you could carry it as a nighttime clutch!
The Dior Ecrin Couture Iconic Makeup Case with Colors for the Face, Eyes and LIps, can be found at Neiman Marcus, Harrods, Selfridges, Mercari, and on the Dior Website. The Dior Ecrin Couture Iconic Makeup Case All IN ONE Makeup Palette (25.9g/0.84 oz.) costs $115.
The outer box, recyclable cardboard. is signature Dior Dark Blue, decorated wit gold stars,flowers and constellations.
The back of the box shows the case closed and opened, in dark outer-space.
Inside, the case comes in a dark velvet black dust bag, with a pocket in the front, center, that holds a small blush brush.
The black velvet case has a beautiful gold clasp, engraved with constellations, and CD is carved out in the center of the clasp. 
To open the case, simply and gently push the clasp downward. Then pull the lid of the case upwards to open. 
Inside, underneath the lid is a large mirror. 
ON the other side of the palette, there are two double ended applicators, to apply the eyeshadows and lipsticks. The palette includes one illuminating powder, a 5 Color Couture Eyeshadow Palette, two blushes, and four lipsticks.
The Illuminating Powder
The illuminating Powder, a highlighter powder, gives your skin an instant boost of radiance and comfort all day long. The formula includes concentrated, shimmering pearlescent pigments, that blend seamlessly for a radiant complexion. The highlighter can be used to highlight the upper cheekbones, down the center of the nose, the brow bone, and the Cupid’s bow. Wear it wearever you want to highlight (bring light).
The shade is light gold, with tiny gold reflects, and it has a luminous finish.
5 Color Couture Eyeshadow Palette
The palette has neutral , universal shades that can be worn by anyone. The eyeshadow formula is a fine, creamy powder. You can create natural or intense looks. It is a pigmented formula, that feels comfortable on the eyes, and doesn’t migrate into the crease. There are so many ways you can wear the shades to create both day and night looks. I love that the shades are shimmery and luminous, perfect for the holiday season. Also, the shades are embossed with a compass of stars and flowers, with the center shade acting as the sun, with rays that resonates outwards from the center CD, to the four outer quadrant shades.
The center shade, a light gold, has a metallic finish. Wear this light gold metallic as a base shade all over the eyelid and into the crease. Also,wear all over the eyelid as your eyelid shade..
The top left, a mauvey pink shade, has a luminous finish. I love this shade all over the eyelid, up and into the crease.
The top right, a white creamy shade, has a luminous finish. Wear this white creamy shade in the inner corners of your eyes, and on your brow bone.
The bottom left, a bronze shade, has a luminous finish. USe this shade on the outer corners of your eyes, and the outer V. Also, wear this shade in your crease. You can wear this on your eyelids for a nighttime look.
The bottom right, a deep brownish dark plum shade, has a luminous finish.Wear this deep brownish plum shade to line your upper and lower lash lines. Also, you can wear this shade to add definition to your outer corners, and outer V, Also this can be worn in your crease.
2 Blush
The blush is a powder that has a luminous effect. Also, the blush is ultra-pigmented, can be layered, is buildable, and the texture blends easily, and seamlessly.
The shades are a barely there hint of pink with pink reflects which make it appear almost wet, and has a luminescent finish. Wear it on your upper cheek bones for a sheer pink luminous highlight. Wear it alone, or mix it with the beautiful red shade to create a new look.
The red shade has a luminous finish. This shade is gorgeous, and you can add a touch of pink to the apples of your cheeks, mix the two shades, or wear alone. The blush is easy to blend, and is long-wearing.
4 Lipsticks
The lipsticks have the same texture as the Dior lipsticks that come in a tube.
The formula, enriched with natural origin botanicals includes the protective properties of red peony extract, a flower beloved by Christian Dior, help preserve the lips’ natural hydration to bring out their radiance and enhance the vibrancy of the lipstick shades. Also includes, Pomegranate flower extract works in depth and helps improve overall lip quality for suppleness and softness. Fine lines and grooves appear faded, color appears bolder than ever. Shea butter complements the floral extracts’ protective action and provides intense nourishment. Lips are smooth, guaranteeing even lipstick application.They go on smoothly, and are relatively long-wearing. 
The shades are from right to left, a light pink shade, a deeper pink shade that is brighter on the lips than it looks in the pan, a true, clear red shade, and a deeper wine shade. All of the lipsticks are creamy,easy to apply and they have a satin luminous finish.
Why is this the perfect gift? First, the case doubles as a clutch purse. The palette can be removed to transform the makeup case into a small purse. 
Next, The makeup palette includes a highlighter, 5 color couture eyeshadow palette, two gorgeous blushes, and four Dior Satin Lipsticks.
All you need to provide is mascara, maybe an eyeliner,and a foundation, maybe a bronzer. Plus , the palette includes a blush/powder brush, and two dual-sided applicators for the eyeshadows and the lipstick. The palette, therefore, is above and beyond travel worthy. I bet you’ll purchase one as a gift, and change your mind, and end up keeping it for yourself. It is that good!!! So, if you can, buy one for that special person, you know the one who is difficult to buy for, because you can not go wrong with this gift. And, get one for yourself. You are special and should have a special “for me from me gift for the holidays too!” You deserve it!
