Dior just quietly swapped the formula on its Forever Foundation — and the internet is already taking sides. I’ve been testing it for three weeks, and here’s the thing nobody’s saying: it’s not the same foundation. That’s not automatically bad. But you deserve to know before you repurchase blind.
The real plot twist? The old version felt like a second skin. This one feels like *skin that’s been photoshopped*. That’s a trade-off — not an upgrade.
📜 **What Actually Changed**
It’s still $57 for 1 oz. Still that sleek glass bottle. Still promises 24-hour wear and SPF 20. But the texture? Completely different. They swapped the old oil-gel base for a water-silicone hybrid. Makes it lighter. Also makes it… slippery.
1. **Water-Silicone Blend** — Spreads like a dream, but takes 90 seconds to set. Not 10.
2. **New Flexi-Powder Tech** — Sounds like marketing fluff. Actually reduces creasing around my nose.
3. **Shade Range** — Still 40 shades. Still warm-leaning. NC35s beware — check in-store first.
⚖️ **Ingredients That Actually Matter**
They swapped hyaluronic acid for a peptide complex and added iris extract. The peptides plump short-term. The iris extract is a mild antioxidant — nice, not life-changing. Biggest miss? No niacinamide. For a foundation that claims “skin care benefits,” that’s a weird omission.
– **Peptide Complex**: Temporary plumping, wears off by hour 6
– **Iris Extract**: Antioxidant, but concentration is low
– **Glycerin**: Main humectant — decent, not special
– **Dimethicone Crosspolymer**: That slippery feel — blurs pores, can pill
🆚 **Texture & Wear Test**
First pump felt like liquid silk. Too much silk. It glides, but it doesn’t *grip*. I have combo skin — this slid off my T-zone by lunch. Set with powder? Fixed it. But I shouldn’t have to.
Week 2 update: I stopped setting it. Let it dry down fully (90 seconds, I timed it). That helped. Also learned the hard way — no silicone-based primer underneath. It pills like crazy. Use a water-based one or nothing.
💡 **One Thing**
Press it in with a damp sponge, don’t swipe. Swiping moves the product around instead of locking it in. Changed everything for me.
💬 **Real Results**
My pores look smaller. That’s real. My redness? Same coverage as before — medium, buildable to full. But it transfers more. If you wear masks or hug people, prepare to leave a mark.
✅ **Buy if** You have normal-to-dry skin and want that blurred, “I just used a filter” finish
⏭️ **Skip if** You’re oily, live in humidity, or hate touching up during the day
💰 **Worth it?** At $57, it’s a solid foundation with a learning curve. The old one was easier. This one looks better — when you get it right.
✅ **Final Call**
It’s better for the right skin type. Worse for everyone else. Dior took a risk — and honestly, I respect the pivot. But I’m not repurchasing.
**6.5/10** — Good foundation, bad replacement
🛍️ **Where to Buy**
Sephora or Dior.com — grab a sample first. Don’t blind buy this one.