Guerlain discussion

[Shypo]

I'm so excited to get mine! They should be here today - thanks for the pics Monsy!! Glad to hear you love them! I got the highlight powder as well - just couldn't resist. It came yesterday, so I haven't tried it yet, but hope I get the same 'pink' effect that Karla got.

I'm hoping to check the lipsticks out this weekend - I love the Rouge Automatiques! Both of the new colors sound appealing.......

 

[Bonitinha]

Moonsy -- Glad you are liking them! I haven't tried any of the meteorites before, but I love the idea that they even out skin tone. I have some redness that I cover up on a daily basis. I think I read that the Teint Rose is great for cooler skin tones.

Cheryl -- let us know how you like everything! Have you tried any of the Rouge G lipsticks? It looks heavy, but I love the style of the packaging!

 

[Shypo]

^^ I have not - the packaging is a bit heavy, but no more so than Chanel RAs, at least to me. I've been tempted though - I have a couple of colors picked out. Just haven't taken the plunge yet.

 

[Miss QQ]

I got it! I also got the shimmer spray and meteorites and love them all! I posted picture on the UK thread http://www.specktra.net/t/174828/uk-release-dates-discussion-all-brands-welcome/2310 if you scroll down you will see the pictures

Just saw them! Everything is so pretty! You got the 3 items that I'm eyeing on! So what are your thoughts about them? Is the shimmery perfume spray good? Is the scent strong?

 

[User38]

I love all my meteorites and duly sniff them before I apply..

passed on the highliter too.. it did not meet my expectations and so I will stick with my meteorites and my EL Mercury

highliter.

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ lol. I sniff my chanel JCs. Now you make me more determine to get the meteorites.

Anyone heard of Noir G, the new refillable mascara? It is like Rouge G, has a mirror casing, but it is refillable. I passed Rouge G because it is pricey, heavy and not refillable. Now Noir G looks interesting, but it has a scent. I don't like scented eye products and scented mascara may prove too much for my sensitive eyes. Whats up with Guerlain perfuming all their products?

http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2011/10/noir-g-de-guerlain.html

I love the promo pic! Her lips are gorgoues, wonder what she is wearing.

 

[Winthrop44]

I love the lips too. Chanel Magnolia looks similar to that on me.

 

[Miss QQ]

I love Magnolia! I wear it so much that the "Chanel" engraving is gone. Will be so sad when I finish the tube, so I need to find a replacement quickly!

 

[Winthrop44]

I love it too...it is the *only* Chanel l/s I've ever bought a backup of!

 

[Bonitinha]

Yes to Magnolia -- one of the best pinks Chanel has made

Now I am afraid to try a lot of the Guerlain products due to the violet scent. Are all of them heavily scented??

 

[Miss QQ]

I'm so angry with myself for not getting a backup of Magnolia!

Michelle - The new es quads are not scented. I'm not sure about others as I don't own a lot of Guerlain. I don't like the kisskiss lipsticks and glosses scent though. I got a sample of Parure Gold foundation recently and have used it for a few days. The light floral scent is all right - it isn't strong and dissipates quickly.

 

[Shypo]

ITA on the scent of the KissKiss - I have 2, and while I love the color, the scent puts me off. I wear them every now and then, and the scent dissipates, but they're not my faves.

Michelle, you can't go wrong with the quads - as MissQQ said, no scent at all. And they're like butta.

My Magnolia has seen some good use too - but I did not back it up. Hoping the spring summer collections offer something that will be a suitable substitute.....one can hope, right?

Oh, and MissQQ, I have not heard of that mascara - I can't imagine a scented mascara - yuck.

 

[Monsy]

i cant decide should i get teint rose or teing beige meteorites? i am warmer, nc20

help

 

[Shypo]

^^ I would probably not be much help - the Teint Rose appeals to me, but I am cooler - NW20-25.

I'm going to the mall tomorrow and will see if I can get a better idea, if that will help? I would think that you couldn't go wrong with either - as I feel that they are meant for any skin tone, having colors that are flattering to both warm and cool......

 

[Monsy]

thanks shypo

 

[Alisha1]

I love all my meteorites and duly sniff them before I apply..

passed on the highliter too.. it did not meet my expectations and so I will stick with my meteorites and my EL Mercury

highliter.

Me too! Lol although the Meteorites in this collection is the only one I own..

 

[Shypo]

Hi Monsy - the Beige Meteorites are a nice, neutral golden color - the SA told me they're to warm up the complexion, and suitable for either warm or cool skin tones. The Teint Rose is more like a 'candlelight' glow - and helps correct sallowness. Both are very pretty, and I am actually considering getting the Beige color - great for a bit of color in the wintertime without using a full-on bronzer.

HTH!!

I also did a pre-sale at Nordie's for the 2 Rouge Automatiques - they are soooo pretty, especially the deep plum berry color (Nuit d'Amour)!

 

[Haven]

I purchased the perles de nuit from Nordstroms. I seem to be on a highlighter/powder kick right now. Anyway, they do give the skin an amazing glowy sheen when applied. I am not a fan of the smell though. It will take some getting used to. I don't own any other Guerlain products except some lipsticks.

 

[Monsy]

thanks shypo!

 

[katred]

Hm... I've seen the Guerlain holiday collection and I'm really getting seduced by a couple of items. The "bird feather" highlighter/ blush is lovely and I'm actually really tempted by "Gardner" Rouge G. Supposedly, that one was only available in Europe, but it's cropped up in Canada as well. I'm sort of hesitant on the Rouge G, because I'm wondering how it will compare to the lipstick coming out with NARS' holiday collection. I prefer the Rouge G formula, but the price difference is still about $20... Kinda hard to justify if the colours are really similar. Has anyone seen Gardner? Any comparisons come to mind? I have Chanel's RAL in "Mandarin" which I thought might be close as well.