Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Serum Foundation Review

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I couldn’t resist picking up the new Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Serum Foundation because I am a big fan of Dior foundations, plus the serum itself in the range is lovely. I have been testing it out and here are my thoughts.

What is Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Serum Foundation?

• Serum foundation designed to target firmness, wrinkles, dark spots and radiance using bio cellular technology
• Boasts a soft, luminous texture
• Aims to immediately smooth the skin and promote suppleness & radiance
• Revives skin energy which naturally diminishes over time
• Designed to stay in place all day
• Provides comfort, hydration and a long lasting plumping effect
• Hydrates the skin for 24 hours
• Formulated to hug the facial contours
• Enriched with longoza, a flower from the Dior gardens that is known for its revitalising properties and vectorised hyaluronic acid
• Uses corrective mineral pigments to perfect and blend seamlessly with the skin
• Its technology is reinforced by two structural agents: one provides flexibility and a firming effect, the other is sebum- and water-resistant for adhesion
• spf 20 pa++
• Available in 13 shades

Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Serum Foundation Swatch

I have this foundation in shade 2N which is my usual shade in Dior foundations. Here is the swatch:

My Review

I have to say, I am a huge fan of this foundation. I am very partial to a serum foundation, and absolutely love the Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation.

I think this new Dior one is fairly similar to this, however, it is slightly more on the dewy side than the Clinique

How does it compare to other Dior foundations?

I really love Dior foundations. I think Dior do the skin and complexion category exceptionally well. I’d say the texture and feel of this foundation is quite close to the Dior Forever Natural Nude foundation, which was my favourite from my Dior collection.

It has a more luminous, translucent finish than Nude, yet still delivers flawlessness. Keep reading for more comparisons between the two.

What skin types is it suitable for?

With all the anti-ageing benefits of the serum technology in the foundation, I’d say this is very well suited to more mature skin types like mine.

It is also super hydrating so it will be great for dry skins. I am combination – oily-ish t-zone with dehydration elsewhere – and it works really well on me. When the weather has been warmer, I have lightly set it with powder, but I don’t think I will find this always necessary.

As Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Serum Foundation has SPF20, I think this could become a staple for the colder months, particularly as it is so hydrating.

How to apply it?

I have been loving using a buffing brush to apply the Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Serum Foundation. In particular, I love using it the It Cosmetics Love Is The Foundation* brush with it.

What coverage does the Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Serum Foundation give?

This foundation gives a very natural looking medium coverage that is very skin perfecting, without looking like have anything on your skin at all. To me, it is even more invisible on the skin than Forever Nude.

Does Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Serum Foundation have a fragrance?

I find that this formula doesn’t have a distinct fragrance at all. I compared it to the fragrance of Forever Nude, which does have a noticeable fragrance, and the new Capture Totale smells of nothing in comparison.

What is the finish?

It has a beautiful dewy, almost translucent finish that is still very skin perfecting. As I said earlier, it just doesn’t look like I have anything on my skin.

Compared side by side with Forever Nude, it is glossier (in a good way) and more luminous, and it stays that way as it dries down. The Nude settles into more of a radiant matte finish within the same time period.

Once set, the Capture Totale is super light to the touch, just like skincare, whereas the Nude feels thicker, (although not heavy) on the skin. When I rub the Nude swatch it feels like foundation, but when I rub the Capture Totale swatch, it feels like skincare. I hope that’s a helpful observation!

It is really hydrating and plumping, and I find it super flattering on my skin type. And as I keep saying, it looks like I have nothing on.

Is it long lasting?

Considering how light and luminous the Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Serum Foundation formula is, it is impressively long-lasting. When I take my makeup off at the end of the day, I find my complexion is still pretty flawless.

Does it oxidise?

I have found that my shade 2N stays very true on my skin.

What is the texture like?

It has a lovely creamy yet light, almost bouncy texture that blends seamlessly into the skin, much like the Forever Natural Nude.

Is it transfer proof?

I have worn a mask with this foundation quite a few times and I have found the transfer to be minimal.

Before & After Photos