Guerlain discussion

mkoparanova

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Quick question ladies. Is the scent of the Joli Teint Duos the same as the rest of the Terracotta line? I don't mind fragrance, but I cannot stand the smell of this powder. I returned mine already, but am still potentially interested in the other Terracottas. I'm also super interested in the Oro compact from 2013... Same scent as well?
If you're referring to Terra ora, yes, the scent is similar and quite strong but it gets much more subtle with time. The powder is extremely rare and really gorgeous, so if you've found it, I'd say go for it! Keep the compact away from your face when you're applying the product during the first few months and you won't have problems.
 

Medgal07

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Really?? I have tons of Meteorites and the Duo didn't smell anything like them. It was this heavy, slightly spicy, powdery scent.
Likewise---I love using the Duo because it smells like the Météorites to me---I took some out along w/the powders to verify them before responding!!!
 

Medgal07

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If you're referring to Terra ora, yes, the scent is similar and quite strong but it gets much more subtle with time. The powder is extremely rare and really gorgeous, so if you've found it, I'd say go for it! Keep the compact away from your face when you're applying the product during the first few months and you won't have problems.
I agree---the scent probably does dissipate over time but my Joli Teint Powder Duo is still pretty strong....but I happen to like it.
 

mkoparanova

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I agree---the scent probably does dissipate over time but my Joli Teint Powder Duo is still pretty strong....but I happen to like it.
Oh I'm talking about more time
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I just smelled mine - I can barely detect a scent in Terra Azzurra from 2012, Terra ora is ok, and Sun Celebration is still very fragranced.
 

awickedshape

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I really dislike bulky packaging (and I'm not a huge fan of single e/s anyway), so these were a non-starter. I like cases to be as minimal as possible to just appropriately house the product without mini-brushes and the like that I will never use.  Still waiting on the Rainbow balls!
I like the look of this packaging.
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I'm in no hurry, hopefully there are more reviews to come.
 

Shars

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The 2 bronzers from the summer collection are up on Sephora!!
It's so ridiculous how they only have them listed by colour and not by the actual shade. Anyone just meandering around the site will be clueless as to which shade to buy. On a positive note though, Sephora FINALLY has the Ebony four seasons bronzer. I have wanted that for ages but always stumbled at the price. I would get it with 20% off though
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Vineetha

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It's so ridiculous how they only have them listed by colour and not by the actual shade. Anyone just meandering around the site will be clueless as to which shade to buy. On a positive note though, Sephora FINALLY has the Ebony four seasons bronzer. I have wanted that for ages but always stumbled at the price. I would get it with 20% off though :haha: .
:haha: lmao turquoise and coral!! Yay glad that they are updating the shades!! There are like 8 shades?? And sephora is at 5 now :amused:
 

katred

Specktra Bestie
I like the look of this packaging. I'm in no hurry, hopefully there are more reviews to come.
The packaging is too bulky, I think, but I don't agree with T's thoughts on the formula. Taupe Secret works very well for me, with no fallout, no creasing and minimal fading. I use a primer, which might be the difference, but I'm very happy with this unique colour.
 

awickedshape

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The packaging is too bulky, I think, but I don't agree with T's thoughts on the formula. Taupe Secret works very well for me, with no fallout, no creasing and minimal fading. I use a primer, which might be the difference, but I'm very happy with this unique colour.
It's a nice shade
 

laurennnxox

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The packaging is too bulky, I think, but I don't agree with T's thoughts on the formula. Taupe Secret works very well for me, with no fallout, no creasing and minimal fading. I use a primer, which might be the difference, but I'm very happy with this unique colour.
I'm glad you like Taupe Secret! I find that I have to ignore what she says about eyeshadows sometimes, since I use an eyeshadow primer every day. It takes two seconds in my routine and I use it with *all* my shadows regardless of how HE they are. It's just something that is necessary in the hot & humid florida weather. I'm happy as long as products work well with a primer, as I'd never be without it.
 

Ernie

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The packaging is too bulky, I think, but I don't agree with T's thoughts on the formula. Taupe Secret works very well for me, with no fallout, no creasing and minimal fading. I use a primer, which might be the difference, but I'm very happy with this unique colour.
I concur, I really like Taupe Secret as well.
 

Audrey C

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If you're referring to Terra ora, yes, the scent is similar and quite strong but it gets much more subtle with time. The powder is extremely rare and really gorgeous, so if you've found it, I'd say go for it! Keep the compact away from your face when you're applying the product during the first few months and you won't have problems.
I'm wearing Terra Ora today - the outer ring as bronzer and the inner ring as a highlighter. It's a beautiful product. It's a bit tricky to isolate the outer ring with my biggish bronzer brush, but since I prefer matte bronzers I always wear it that way.

Blended together the shades would be lovely on décolleté, shoulders, etc.
 

mkoparanova

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I'm wearing Terra Ora today - the outer ring as bronzer and the inner ring as a highlighter. It's a beautiful product. It's a bit tricky to isolate the outer ring with my biggish bronzer brush, but since I prefer matte bronzers I always wear it that way.

Blended together the shades would be lovely on décolleté, shoulders, etc.
I wear it like that too! It's one of the most beautiful compacts I own and it's different from their typical bronzer+orange and bronzer+dark pink terracottas.
 

Shars

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I'm glad you like Taupe Secret! I find that I have to ignore what she says about eyeshadows sometimes, since I use an eyeshadow primer every day. It takes two seconds in my routine and I use it with *all* my shadows regardless of how HE they are. It's just something that is necessary in the hot & humid florida weather. I'm happy as long as products work well with a primer, as I'd never be without it.
So do I. It's like second nature to me now.
 

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