Why Dior's Foundation Stick Is Hailey Bieber's Go-To Base

If there is one person I pay a great deal of attention to when it comes to their beauty routine, it’s Hailey Bieber. Aside from her effortless “no makeup” makeup, her glossy hair and her brilliant beauty brand Rhode, Hailey really knows a great beauty product when she sees one. So, when I spotted her mixing her Rhode Glazing Milk (£32) with a mystery foundation on TikTok, I knew I had to track down what it was and try out this duo for myself. Because if it’s in Hailey Bieber’s makeup routine, I need to be in on it too.

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The secret? Dior’s Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick (£48). After applying her skincare, Hailey swipes this foundation onto the back of her hand before applying a couple of drops of her Glazing Milk to sheer out the foundation and add a dewy glow. She then mixes them with a large fluffy brush before buffing the combo into her skin. The result? Dewy, buttery skin that I want to imitate. In my quest for glowing skin, I got my hands on the Dior foundation stick and tried out Hailey’s routine for myself. Scroll ahead for my honest review.

Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick Review

Dior

Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick

For

Buildable coverage
Works as a foundation and concealer
Buttery, lightweight texture
Natural satin finish
Stick is travel-friendly and ideal for on-the-go touch-ups
Luxurious packaging

Against

Could be more shades across the spectrum
Luxury formula comes with a premium price tag

The Formula

Dior Forever Skin Foundation Stick in shade 2N on marble table

Dior’s foundation comes in a buttery, creamy stick formula that just melts into the skin. It contains iris extract—a signature ingredient in much of Dior’s makeup—that aids with hydration, alongside candelilla and sunflower seed waxes that make the foundation so creamy and melty.

The stick can be used as a foundation all over the skin, or as a concealer to spot-treat certain areas if you want something more targeted. I’d describe it as a medium-coverage foundation that can be built up to full coverage where it’s needed.

As for the finish, it has a blurring effect that glides over fine lines and pores, leaving skin looking naturally matte with just a hint of dewiness. For reference, I chose the shade 2N, a light shade with neutral undertones, which matched my skin tone well.

The Application

When it comes to applying this foundation, it’s as every bit as luxurious as you’d expect. This foundation stick just melts into the skin. You can apply the stick directly onto the skin and blend for more coverage, but, like Hailey, I personally favour applying a little to the back of my hand first and using a fluffy foundation brush to pick up some of the product. This way, you can gradually build coverage in light layers if you want a more natural-looking foundation result.

Inspired by Hailey, I tried mixing it with a couple of drops of the Rhode Glazing Milk with the foundation too, and was amazed by the glow it left me. It sheers out the foundation slightly and adds a dewy finish, so it’s a great way to change up the look of the Dior foundation on days when you want more radiance.

What’s great about this foundation is that it works just as well blended with the warmth of your fingertips with a fluffy makeup brush. It blends out so effortlessly and really becomes one with your skin.

How It Wears

Beauty editor Eleanor wearing Dior Forever Skin Foundation Stick in shade 2N

As someone with an oily T-zone who still likes a dewy glow to my skin, I appreciate that this foundation stick delivers a naturally matte finish that doesn’t look flat or chalky on the skin. It has just a hint of dewiness that makes my skin look glowing, not greasy. All I needed was a touch of powder. It held up well throughout the day, but I did notice it looking slightly cakey around the oily areas of my skin. That being said, it was easy enough to remedy by buffing a little product onto the area with my foundation brush, and it looked freshly applied again.

I will say that if you have dry skin, then you’ll want to ensure you’ve thoroughly exfoliated and used a hydrating moisturiser, as I found it can cling to dry patches slightly. But if you have normal, combination or oily skin, then I think you’ll really like this foundation stick.

On the days I wear it, I find I need a small top-up in the afternoon around my nose and areas of redness, but this is easy enough to do with the stick formula, which is so convenient to just throw in your bag without the risk of it causing a foundation explosion. The oval shape of this foundation stick makes it easy to swipe on and blend, and you can use the rounded edges of the stick for more precision if you want to conceal smaller areas.

The Verdict

Beauty editor Eleanor wearing and holding Dior Forever Skin Foundation Stick in shade 2N

This really is unlike most foundation sticks I’ve tried. While many get a bad rap for being heavy, full coverage and drying, Dior’s proves that a foundation stick can offer natural coverage while bestowing skin with a subtle glow. In fact, it might be one of the best foundations I’ve tried lately. My skin has never looked so buttery soft.

I like that you can tailor the coverage for a subtle veil of colour or build up for a more flawless finish. I’m totally sold on Hailey’s technique of pairing the foundation stick with the glazing milk, which truly took the glow to the next level. While expensive, a little goes a long way, so I think the price is justified for such a great formula. I see why Hailey Bieber has given it her stamp of approval.