Guerlain discussion

lunadestella

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Ingenue -- Sounds like you had a good haul :) Hope you enjoy it! What do you think of the Inca powder? I'm tied between getting that or the cream eyeshadows. Everything looks TOO good lol
 

UrbanState

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If you want a lighter shade of Guerlain foundations you have to get the Asia versions. I believe StrawberryNet usually carries them?


I also own the Asia Pearly White foundation in the lightest shade possible, and for me it's still to dark :/ And Parure Aqua in 01 as well. I am somewhere around NC 5-10.
 

katred

Specktra Bestie
I finally went and picked a couple up!!!! Rouge Automatique, I mean. I swear, I could have bought eight, but I made myself stick to two, since I didn't know how the formula was going to work...

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I am seriously in love here. I got Cherry Blossom, which is quite possibly the prettiest light pink I have ever seen, and L'Heure Bleue, because it's just such a gorgeous deep red-berry shade... As I suspected, there is a bit of a scent to the "fresh" ones (as opposed to the testers), but it's not strong enough that it should be off-putting IMO. The formula feels wonderful and I love that they've managed to make the shades quite nuanced- Cherry Blossom is light pink, but there's a slight sheen to it that makes it stand out from other colours. You can see this both in the tube and on the lips.

I already want to go back for: Nahema (stunning peachy-pink), Rose Bengale (deeper and slightly warmer pink than Cherry Blossom), Liu (very pinkish red), Vega (deep cool red) and Guet d'Apens (deep plum-violet)... and maybe more. I'll try one out tomorrow to see how they wear but, yes ladies, this is love.

Shontay... the Guerlain lippies smell like the same violet scent as all of their products... but the scent is VERY light and it fades quickly. Chanel lippies have a distinct rose scent to them which tends to stick around... so if you can deal with that, Guerlain should be no problem at all.

On another note:

MY TERRA INCA AND TERRA INDIGO STUFF CAME!
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IT'S FABULOUS! I'm scared to use them. I might have to get another just to use it... damned shame.
I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts. So far, I think I want the shadow "quad" and the wonderful Inca powder, but the glosses and the cream shadows look tempting as well (and this from a lady who generally hates cream shadows).
 

Miss QQ

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I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts. So far, I think I want the shadow "quad" and the wonderful Inca powder, but the glosses and the cream shadows look tempting as well (and this from a lady who generally hates cream shadows).

So you bought 7? They sound gorgeous! Thanks for your review!
 

Ingenue

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I LOVE the powder! It goes a distinct bronzey rose on me. I can use it as a blush or a highlighter, or even a shimmer eyeshadow! I love love love it!
 

lunadestella

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Okay you sold me! The Inca powder it is. Now I just have to wait for Sephora to post it online (hopefully). Just hope I can wait another week ...
 

katred

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So you bought 7? They sound gorgeous! Thanks for your review!

Oh no- I wish! I just got the two. The other five I want to go back for!!

But this must be my Guerlain week, because I was out today and what appeared in my path but the Terra Inca collection. It is all lovely stuff and it was hard to resist. In the end, I just had to cave to the beautiful bronzing/ highlight powder because...
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It is seriously gorgeous, even if you discount the work-of-art packaging. And the jasmine scent is heavenly- not strong, but you can certainly smell it if it's close to your nose... A really nice extra touch of luxuriousness.
And, because it wasn't tempting enough already, it would appear that, for the summer collection, Guerlain has made the Canadian prices equal to the US ones!!
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(In fact, I'm pretty sure from the cost with tax that the powder was $65 instead of $70. The shadow quad is $60.) Nice to see that at least one company figured out that whole currency thing, even if the Rouge Automatique line is still a bit more expensive here.
 

lunadestella

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Katred, oooh my goodness if you love the powder then it'll more than likely work for me too. We're pretty close in paleness :). I'd love to see pictures! Gees, the more I hear about the powder the more I want to go out and get it. Did you test out the cream eyeshadows by chance? I read a few reviews that they were gorgeous and then I read 1 review on Nordstrom's site that they didn't work well when applied. I'm hoping that's not the case because they look so beautiful. Might just get the powder and a cream eyeshadow anyway. Goodness, this isn't looking good for my wallet lol.
 

mrslid

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Oh no- I wish! I just got the two. The other five I want to go back for!!

But this must be my Guerlain week, because I was out today and what appeared in my path but the Terra Inca collection. It is all lovely stuff and it was hard to resist. In the end, I just had to cave to the beautiful bronzing/ highlight powder because...
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It is seriously gorgeous, even if you discount the work-of-art packaging. And the jasmine scent is heavenly- not strong, but you can certainly smell it if it's close to your nose... A really nice extra touch of luxuriousness.
And, because it wasn't tempting enough already, it would appear that, for the summer collection, Guerlain has made the Canadian prices equal to the US ones!!
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(In fact, I'm pretty sure from the cost with tax that the powder was $65 instead of $70. The shadow quad is $60.) Nice to see that at least one company figured out that whole currency thing, even if the Rouge Automatique line is still a bit more expensive here.
I wish more companies would figure this out!! Dior is actually good too. My Aurore bronzer was only $1 more I believe. Come on Chanel!! Maybe then I would buy you in Canada!
 

mrslid

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I'm not even considering this powder so don't you gals get me changing my mind!!! I saw how frosty it looked on Sabrina's swatches on TheBeautyLookBook and said no way! Gosh it's so pretty to look at though. But I don't have anywhere pretty to display my makeup so that would be silly reasoning to get it LOL
 

Miss QQ

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Katred - great that they didn't jack up the prices. Is the bronzer very shimmery? I'm pleased to hear you like it. I keep going back and forth but I haven't seen it in person. The Rouge automatique though will be out first, they are launched next Friday.
 

Shypo

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I am very late to the party here......but after all of your fabulous reviews and links, I've ordered the Inca powder......
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. I also own 2 of the new Rouge Automatiques - in Shalimar and 100 (I forgot its name) - they are awesome.

I now have to go back and finish reading all of these posts!!
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lunadestella

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How do you like the Shalimar? How do the Rouge Automatiques compare to Chanel's Rouge Cocos? *listening* :)
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I also own 2 of the new Rouge Automatiques - in Shalimar and 100 (I forgot its name) - they are awesome.
 

shontay07108

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I just ordered a Rouge Automatique from Sephora! I got Fleur de Feu #142. It's in the coral family, so I had to have it. I hope I love it because I really hate returns. I'll post pictures when I get it.
 

Shadowy Lady

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I tested a buncha the Rouge Automatiques at Shoppers yesterday but haven't got any yet. I'm still pondering on which ones to buy. Right now my top pick is Rose Bengal, just coz I have nothing like it and I think it'll be a lovely shade for the summer. I probably will pick it up next week in Quebec City (I'm there on business for one week)
 

katred

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Katred - great that they didn't jack up the prices. Is the bronzer very shimmery? I'm pleased to hear you like it. I keep going back and forth but I haven't seen it in person. The Rouge automatique though will be out first, they are launched next Friday.
It's funny, because it looked very shimmery swatched on my hand, but the shimmer was far more subdued- quite subtle, really- on my cheeks. I think that smoothing the product out tones down the shimmer a lot. I find it's a really nice product for a someone like me who's a little shy of going "full-on" with the bronzer, but I also think that this is a powder that would look lovely on everyone. Here's a couple of pics I took for my blog review of me wearing the powder and the two different Rouge Automatique shades:

 

lunadestella

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... Katred, you look gorgeous! The Inca powder looks amazing on you, very sophisticated and sexy. Looks like it's perfect for going on a special date :) Also, I'm so glad to hear that it works if you're bronzer shy. This convinces me more than ever that I have to get it. Thank you so much for posting these pictures!
 

Shypo

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Katred!!
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You look amazing!! Thanks for taking these pics - I'm so looking forward to getting my Inca powder tomorrow! The lips look awesome on you - I love how Cherry Blossom looks on you! It looked very 'old lady' on me......maybe I'll give it another try. I love these!

Stunning, Katred!

I pick up my Inca powder tomorrow.....I have a feeling another Rouge Automatique will jump into my bag......

Luna, Shalimar is a beautiful bright clear pink - I can't use it full-on, I have to sheer it down or I look clownish, but I'm quite a bit older than all (?) of you on this thread.......but the color is gorgeous, and it leaves a great, even stain on my lips. LOVE!!
 

mrslid

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It's funny, because it looked very shimmery swatched on my hand, but the shimmer was far more subdued- quite subtle, really- on my cheeks. I think that smoothing the product out tones down the shimmer a lot. I find it's a really nice product for a someone like me who's a little shy of going "full-on" with the bronzer, but I also think that this is a powder that would look lovely on everyone. Here's a couple of pics I took for my blog review of me wearing the powder and the two different Rouge Automatique shades:
Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous!! You lemming creator!! I just checked out your 30 days of lipsticks on your blog. What a great idea!
 

Miss QQ

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Cheryl - very exciting! Look forward to hearing about terra inca and perhaps another rouge automatique.
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katred - beautiful, both lip colours! You have naturally beautiful lips! cherry blossom looks like a gorgeous rose pink that I can just put on without thinking. If it looks like this on me I'll get it. Terra inca doesn't look too shimmery on and that's great!

I thought I'll be getting the rouge automatiques this friday but I'm wrong. Getting them only at the end of May, and who knows when I'll get the summer collection. Probably end of june.
 
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