Design
In store the Dior Star and Dior Forever foundations look almost the same. Unlike their Airflash Spray foundation (which looks like a mini spray-paint can) and their Air Serum (which has a dropper applicator) both the Star and Forever foundations come in matching rectangular glass bottles with a pump top and black lid.
One difference (besides reading the name on the bottle) is that the bottle for the Star foundation is clear while the Forever foundation bottle is more frosted. I feel that they did this because the Star foundation has a dewy finish while the Forever one is matte and they were using the frosted texture to remind you of the matte finish. I like this because when I have both in my makeup drawer it's easy to tell them apart at a glance.
My Favorite
The first one I purchased was the Star foundation and I loved it, but that was when I was living in Ohio and wasn't in a humid climate. Since moving to Florida I discovered the Forever foundation, which helps keep me a lot less oily due to the matte finish and this is the foundation I have currently been using daily.
Coverage
I feel that both provide the same amount of initial coverage, I would say medium-full depending on how much you use. I also like that it didn't go on cakey. The main difference I noticed was the finish and how oily I would look throughout the day.
I have combination skin and get super dry areas (usually around my eyes or upper hairline) but also get pretty oily in my t-zone. When living in a dry climate, I didn't notice that much excess oil when using the Star foundation (which gives the more dewy finish) but after moving to a very humid climate I definitely noticed I was getting a lot more oily with the Star foundation and it wasn't staying on as well in my T-zone due to the excess oil I was producing. I switched to the Forever foundation and noticed an immediate decrease in oiliness the first time I wore it.
Which should you get?
-Dry Skin
My suggestion is that if you have dry skin try the Dior Star foundation since it's described as a brightening foundation and doesn't dry completely matte. It will also help give you that dewy look dry skin can sometimes lack while still giving you a good amount of coverage.
-Oily Skin
If you have oily skin try the Dior Forever foundation since it has a non-oily texture. It dries very matte and the product description claims it has a 16 hour wear (I will say it does stay on for a long time, longest I wore it was 14 hours and it still looked really good)!
-Combination Skin
For those with combination skin I think it depends a lot on the climate you're living in and how your skin reacts to that climate. For those in a humid climate and getting pretty oily I'd try out the Dior Forever foundation first, since it will help keep you matte for a long time while still providing a very even coverage. For those in a dryer climate (and not wanting a super matte finish) try out the Star foundation. I know some people love the matte look but sometimes it can look too matte and it can look more natural to use the Star to get that slightly dewy skin finish while evening your skin tone.
Similarities
- Both foundations cost $50 (which is comparable to other high-end competitors.)
- Lightweight (Star one feels a little lighter) but you can still get a medium-full coverage from both.
- Bottle size is 1 oz.
- Formula stays on for a long time (Forever: 16 hour wear).
- You don't need to use a huge amount of product to get full coverage (I use 1 to 1 and a 1/2 pumps).
- Both foundations come in a range that contains mostly yellow toned shades, so if you're more neutral it's harder to find a perfect match.
Differences
- The Star foundation has SPF 30, the Forever foundation has SPF 35.
- Star foundation is a dewy finish, Forever foundation is matte.
- Star brightens, evens skin tone, and reduces redness.
- Forever evens, corrects skin, and gives a very matte finish.
I would highly recommend this foundation!
Purchased by me!
