Vineetha
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WORSHIP THE BALLS- A thread for Guerlain meteorites and the women who love them
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Audrey C
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I just received both Terra Ora and the white pearls. I absolutely LOATHE the pearls. My package is about 1/3 powder (it's not the USPS - they were well packaged and it's pretty clear to me they were already like that) and they're way too glittery for me.
I think I'm going to bin them. Seriously. Or maybe my 12 year old would like them, although it seems obscene to give Guerlain to a child. Regardless, I don't like them at all and will never wear them. My first Guerlain pearl fail.
I should have listened to my first instincts; whenever I buy simply because others love a product it turns out to be a mistake. I don't like glitter at all, and these just are nowhere near as subtle as the others I have. It might be because they're so powdery, but in the end it doesn't matter. They're not for me.
Glad the rest of you are loving them though.
Update: I just flushed all the loose powder down the toilet and blew the rest of the dust off the remaining pearls. It looks like someone was trying to dodge a coke bust in my ensuite.
Even after I got rid of the powder, I still don't like them. They are glittery. Fine glitter, to be sure. But glitter.
A quick swatch of Terra Ora reveals that it's shimmery. Not glittery at all, but it does leave a sheen. It's definitely a summer shade, and would be nice for highlighting shoulders/decollete as well. I will use it lightly with a matte blush (similar to what I do with Bobbi Brown Antigua).
I think I'm going to bin them. Seriously. Or maybe my 12 year old would like them, although it seems obscene to give Guerlain to a child. Regardless, I don't like them at all and will never wear them. My first Guerlain pearl fail.
Glad the rest of you are loving them though.
Update: I just flushed all the loose powder down the toilet and blew the rest of the dust off the remaining pearls. It looks like someone was trying to dodge a coke bust in my ensuite.
Even after I got rid of the powder, I still don't like them. They are glittery. Fine glitter, to be sure. But glitter.
A quick swatch of Terra Ora reveals that it's shimmery. Not glittery at all, but it does leave a sheen. It's definitely a summer shade, and would be nice for highlighting shoulders/decollete as well. I will use it lightly with a matte blush (similar to what I do with Bobbi Brown Antigua).
charismafulltv
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Haha, this is funny!
Prettypackages
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Can you sell them to someone in CB? Are you talking about the blanc meteroirtes? I did notice the powder and glitter. I'm sorry you don't like them.I just received both Terra Ora and the white pearls. I absolutely LOATHE the pearls. My package is about 1/3 powder (it's not the USPS - they were well packaged and it's pretty clear to me they were already like that) and they're way too glittery for me.
I think I'm going to bin them. Seriously. Or maybe my 12 year old would like them, although it seems obscene to give Guerlain to a child. Regardless, I don't like them at all and will never wear them. My first Guerlain pearl fail.I should have listened to my first instincts; whenever I buy simply because others love a product it turns out to be a mistake. I don't like glitter at all, and these just are nowhere near as subtle as the others I have. It might be because they're so powdery, but in the end it doesn't matter. They're not for me.
Glad the rest of you are loving them though.
Update: I just flushed all the loose powder down the toilet and blew the rest of the dust off the remaining pearls. It looks like someone was trying to dodge a coke bust in my ensuite.
Even after I got rid of the powder, I still don't like them. They are glittery. Fine glitter, to be sure. But glitter.
A quick swatch of Terra Ora reveals that it's shimmery. Not glittery at all, but it does leave a sheen. It's definitely a summer shade, and would be nice for highlighting shoulders/decollete as well. I will use it lightly with a matte blush (similar to what I do with Bobbi Brown Antigua).
Mazi
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i know exactly what you mean. i can not stand glitter particles on my face so i havent touched the white balls after i tried them on. these were my first balls and its put me off getting the holiday balls in case i have the same glitter experience with them.I just received both Terra Ora and the white pearls. I absolutely LOATHE the pearls. My package is about 1/3 powder (it's not the USPS - they were well packaged and it's pretty clear to me they were already like that) and they're way too glittery for me.
I think I'm going to bin them. Seriously. Or maybe my 12 year old would like them, although it seems obscene to give Guerlain to a child. Regardless, I don't like them at all and will never wear them. My first Guerlain pearl fail.I should have listened to my first instincts; whenever I buy simply because others love a product it turns out to be a mistake. I don't like glitter at all, and these just are nowhere near as subtle as the others I have. It might be because they're so powdery, but in the end it doesn't matter. They're not for me.
Glad the rest of you are loving them though.
Update: I just flushed all the loose powder down the toilet and blew the rest of the dust off the remaining pearls. It looks like someone was trying to dodge a coke bust in my ensuite.
Even after I got rid of the powder, I still don't like them. They are glittery. Fine glitter, to be sure. But glitter.
A quick swatch of Terra Ora reveals that it's shimmery. Not glittery at all, but it does leave a sheen. It's definitely a summer shade, and would be nice for highlighting shoulders/decollete as well. I will use it lightly with a matte blush (similar to what I do with Bobbi Brown Antigua).
Audrey C
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Yes, Perles de Blanc. They're very different from the other three sets I have and love. I was expecting more of a NARS Illuminating Powder experience; these don't give me the airbrushed look that my loose NARS powder does and I can't add more because even a light application leaves too much glitter for me.
I suppose I could try to sell them, but they've now decreased in quantity quite a bit because I tossed out the loose powder. Not sure I can be bothered; I confess I don't love packaging things up (particularly something this fragile) and heading to the post office.
NaomiH
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I don't have glitter on my face when I use the holiday balls and I've used them pretty much everyday for about a month now. I'm sorry you don't like the white balls.
Audrey C
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Mine were wrapped in at least five or six layers of bubble paper and then carefully placed into a sturdy box. The Guerlain box looked flawless. I don't think it was shipping; I bet they left Singapore this way. I'm not in any way suggesting that it's the vendor's fault, because everything else I've received from her has been pristine. I suspect they came to her that way.i know exactly what you mean. i can not stand glitter particles on my face so i havent touched the white balls after i tried them on. these were my first balls and its put me off getting the holiday balls in case i have the same glitter experience with them.
The holiday pearls are nothing like the white ones; I wear either the medium or holiday pearls every day and don't see any glitter.
Many others love them; I've wasted more money than this in the past and I will again. Oh well.I don't have glitter on my face when I use the holiday balls and I've used them pretty much everyday for about a month now. I'm sorry you don't like the white balls.
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I'm now kinda scared that not only will my Snow balls be nothing but dust in a tin by the time I get them, but that I'll look like a disco ball when I put them on.
I hope you like them better than I do. I tried them twice yesterday, with a clean brush each time. I disliked them so much I washed my face after both applications.
NaomiH
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Well that really stinks about them being dust from the get go. :sigh: I'm sorry you don't like them, it's always such a let down when you get something and feel like you wasted money on it. I hope you're able to find someone who does love them so you're not stuck with them.
elegant-one
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I feel bad that you guys found yours to be so glittery. Mine are not at all on my face
& really gives me a flawless appearance. I don't get it. Mine did not come powdery at all, like almost no powder. Maybe they are different manufacturing lots?
Vineetha
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I quite like mine too!! It is definitely shimmery in the swatch but it buffs pretty welll with a fluffy brush and I do not see any obvious shimmers! Infact I am using it today!I feel bad that you guys found yours to be so glittery. Mine are not at all on my face& really gives me a flawless appearance. I don't get it. Mine did not come powdery at all, like almost no powder. Maybe they are different manufacturing lots?
Personally I find it quite subtle as a highighter but it can probably work that way if it feels too shimmery!!!
Audrey C
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Nothing to feel bad about - it's not your fault I don't like them.I feel bad that you guys found yours to be so glittery. Mine are not at all on my face& really gives me a flawless appearance. I don't get it. Mine did not come powdery at all, like almost no powder. Maybe they are different manufacturing lots?
I do wonder if there are batch issues - I can't imagine anyone not finding the ones I have to be glittery. They're not subtle.
elegant-one
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Nothing to feel bad about - it's not your fault I don't like them.
I HATE glitter...anything glittery so I can understand that if yours is so glittery, I would hate it too. When I first used a bit on my hand I could see shimmer, but it doesn't show on my face at all. So Weird
IdreamofMAC
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Lol, that is too funny!!!
Prettypackages
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I definitely had powder on the bottom of mine. I did't think it was the vendors fault, but I did wonder if it was b/c they might have been shaken during the shipping process. I was disappointed b/c there already aren't a lot of balls in the tin, BUT I didn't blame the shipper. Just thought it was one of those things.
Medgal07
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Oh NO. Smashed balls are unacceptable! That's just wrong. Was the outside of the packaging visibly damaged?
I have to say, mine were triple wrapped in bubble wrap and short of running them over with a truck, I don't think
anything could have destroyed them.
Medgal07
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Mine emitted a huge puff of powder when first opened but were fine there after.
beautycool
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Hi ladies I have no problem with either the holiday or the white metoerites mine arrived abit crushed both pots so I put the powder in a seperate small heart bowls as haven't got a make up pots. I love them both I think the white ones are a bit sparkly but once I dust them over my face they seem ok my first two sets came on the same day I was so made up One set from USA the other from Singapore
Medgal07
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That's good. Glad you're enjoying both.One set from USA the other from Singapore
