In August 2025, Dior released the Glow Maximizer Palette as part of their autumn collection. One of the most notable shades is 002 Frosted Opal Glow, a trendy bluish tone that stands out from previous releases.

I personally use this palette for both work and personal makeup. Its fine texture and beautiful glow make it look flawless even up close, without emphasizing pores. It’s versatile enough to be used as an eye base, highlighter, or on the décolleté, making it a very convenient addition to any makeup kit.

About the DIOR BACKSTAGE Series

Dior BACKSTAGE is a professional-level makeup line that brings runway-quality performance to everyday use. Its simple design makes it very practical, without the heaviness or overly decorative details of other palettes.

Glow Maximizer Palette – Key Features

• Fine, silky particles for a natural, radiant glow
• Smooth finish that minimizes the appearance of pores and uneven skin
• Multi-purpose: perfect for use as an eye base, highlighter, or on the décolleté
• Flash-friendly for photography
• Long-lasting, highly adherent formula
• Compact square design, easy to store and use on set

Glow Maximizer Palette – New Collection (5 Shades)

001 Universal Glow
002 Frosted Opal Glow
003 Pearly Peach Glow
004 Rose Gold Glow
005 Sunlit Amber Glow

Comparison with the old collection:
Glow Face Palette

001 Universal
002 Glitz
003 Pure Gold
004 Rose Gold
005 Copper Gold (Limited)
006 Celestial Glow (Limited)

• Both old and new palettes are multi-purpose face palettes
• Texture is very similar across editions
• Some shades show different pigmentation between old and new

Shade Review – New & Old Mix

🌟 indicates the new palette shades.

• 001 Universal
  Neutral shades. A versatile 4-color combination for highlighting, eyeshadow, and blush.

• 002 Frosted Opal Glow 🌟
  Light, whitish tone with focus on glow rather than color. Slight differences appear under lighting, but the natural finish is subtle. Recommended for cool undertones and trendy looks.

• 003 Pure Gold
  Yellow and gold tones are strong. Especially flattering for warm undertones.

• 004 Rose Gold
  Soft, gentle shades. Reviews highlight noticeable differences in pigmentation between old and new editions.

• 005 Sunlit Amber Glow 🌟
  Rich pigmentation. Works well as eyeshadow for depth, and softly as a highlighter for a natural glow.

Key Points:

• Glow-focused: 002 Frosted Opal Glow
• Color-focused: 003 Pure Gold, 005 Sunlit Amber Glow
• Versatile neutral: 001 Universal
• Soft & sweet: 004 Rose Gold

Comparison with Other Brands

From the moment of its release, I felt that Dior #002 Frosted Opal Glow had similarities with SNIDEL Face Stylist #EX08 and ADDICTION The Blush #005N Aurora Veil, so I decided to compare them.

• Dior #002 Frosted Opal Glow: Focused on glow (shimmer and pearl)
• SNIDEL #008: Strong color payoff
• ADDICTION #005N Aurora Veil: Excellent in both glow and pigmentation

While SNIDEL delivers noticeable color, Dior emphasizes glow with a more subtle color. ADDICTION offers a perfect balance of glow and pigmentation, giving an overall radiant finish.

I also compared the blue shades from SNIDEL Face Stylist #EX08 with Dior.

In both cases, the blue element is not very visible once applied, but they are designed to create a translucent, luminous effect.

• Dior #002 Frosted Opal Glow: Purple and pink shimmer
• SNIDEL #008: Yellow and green shimmer

Conclusion

The Dior Glow Maximizer Palette remains a must-have palette.

• 001 Universal Glow: Classic neutral
• 002 Frosted Opal Glow: Glow-focused for cool undertones
• 003 Pearly Peach Glow: Warm undertones
• 004 Rose Gold Glow: Soft, sweet finish
• 005 Sunlit Amber Glow: Deep, rich shades

Among the five, 003 Pearly Peach Glow and 005 Sunlit Amber Glow are the most pigmented. Its multi-purpose design makes it ideal for autumn and winter makeup.