Guerlain discussion - Page 44

Ugh! I like naked feeling skin

I agree about givenchy. Such a amazing brand and is huge in europe but so underrated in usa. I have no idea why only sephora sells it. so stupid

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Originally Posted by shontay07108 

YSL makes nice highlighters. I thought about buying the one from last year, but didn't go through with it. I swatched it everytime I passed a YSL counter, though.
Givenchy is an underrated brand, for sure. I suggest their new Noir Couture mascara. Really, really nice.

i am not crazy about meteorites primer. it does not do anything for me. it is very lightweight, more gel like. 

dragon pearls remind me of last years holiday pearls thar are also more glittery than 01, 02 and pucci ones.

I really like the primer! But I agree, it feels silicon-y, like it's sitting on the skin. (not as bad as Smashbox, which to me feels like putting glue on my skin ) But I dislike most face products, also skin care products, because of that. I only use natural organic skin care, so I'm very sensitive to that anyway.

I wouldn't want to wear the primer every single day, but for special occasions it's nice. Makes the skin feel smooth and I love the scent. It's the same as the balls. 

Can anyone tell me how the finish compares between using the Meteorites in the compact powder form versus the loose ballz form?  Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Ikram 

I think the Pucci ones are sort of glittery. When I use the Pucci ones and look at my face up close I see the particles.

These had even more glittery particles than Pucci ones.

 

It might also depends how do you want to use it, If you use glowy base, glowy foundation and the pearls it might be too much, but if your base is matte it might be totally great.

I use glowy foundation (Burberry) of glowy BB ream most of the days so I think the Pucci ones for me are little overboard. If I use more matte BB cream the pearls make beautiful skin.

 

My SA recommened to wait until they come out with something I really love. She didnt think they were that great either, she only recommended itto wear for parties or nights. She said they bring new pearls several times per year and a reasonable person doesnt need more than 2 or 3 boxes (even 1 for most regular people).  I am not crazy for that black packaging either, so plain. Hope next ones will be pink or something colorful.

 

Sorry if I am being too critical, but I can not keep buying things at the rate I was last year, I have only 1 face.

Don't worry- being critical is good! I'll check them out when they launch and see if they're suitable over my foundation. Right now, I have a couple in rotation, one of which- Clarins Everlasting foundation- is quite matte. If it is more of a "party" look, though, I might wait and get another set of balls. 

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Originally Posted by shontay07108 

YSL makes nice highlighters. I thought about buying the one from last year, but didn't go through with it. I swatched it everytime I passed a YSL counter, though.
Givenchy is an underrated brand, for sure. I suggest their new Noir Couture mascara. Really, really nice.

Totally agree on this. Noir Couture is a really lovely mascara that gives lots of length and works really well on the lower lashes- defining without making them look heavy. I also find their highlighters in general to be quite finely milled. They also released my favourite orange lipstick ever- a limited one called Candide Tangerine. They don't get the attention they deserve.

I actually really like the Meteorites primer and I don't think it's silicon-y at all. I've tried a Smashbox one that was just hideously slippery, ugh.

I have to be honest, I don't buy the Meteorites just to use, I collect them because they're pretty, I know it's crazy, lol. I think most of them are glittery to some extent, but if I use them with a mattifying powder underneath, they're fine.

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Originally Posted by elegant-one 

 

Well count me in on the glittering balls or Dragon Balls...it all makes me laugh

 

I wonder why the SA didn't say they were glittery?

 

And April - you love them right? Maybe you're also a fan of glittering balls...hmmm

I have to disagree. I HATED the Pucci meteorites because they were so glittery and I got rid of them. I find the Dragon ones more soft focus. 

Yikes, I've just seen the price of the Wulong powder!!!  £110 is waaaay to expensive!

I've read that the pressed meteorites like these:

http://www.sephora.com/meteorites-compact-powder-P280415?skuId=1304955

are less glittery than the loose balls. Can't vouch for this personally as I haven't tried either - they both contain bismuth oxychloride and pentylene glycol one of which makes my skin itch like crazy and the other turns me red. :( - but probably others on here can agree or disagree based on personal experience.

For those of you who have purchased and own Guerlain Meteorites, have you ever opened your brand new box to find dusty fingerprints on the outside of the tin? I bought my first Meteorites today in Du Dragon and saw this on the outside of my tin. I went to the Guerlain counter and the SA said that happens sometimes because everything is hand packed.

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Originally Posted by Neicy 

Hi all.

I bought the Wulong compact too, it is gorgeous and leaves a nice finish.

Gorgeous compact too.

I will take pics soon, I didn't have the compact for my vid. But happy I have it all. :)

I read T's review on these and yes the price is beyond crazy. She makes this sound like the best thing since sliced bread.

So what it is the difference between the "Wulong" and the "Voyage" pressed powder compact? They are both the same price but I'm wondering as far as color and/or finish.

Love to see some pics and hear your thoughts of your newly arrived goody.

UK ladies, the Turandot quad is available at Escentual.com for 10% less if anyone's still after it! I've given up on waiting for HoF and Debenhams to put it up. Free 1st class delivery too! And the Wulong Voyage Powder is "just" £99. ;)

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Originally Posted by CartoonChic 

For those of you who have purchased and own Guerlain Meteorites, have you ever opened your brand new box to find dusty fingerprints on the outside of the tin? I bought my first Meteorites today in Du Dragon and saw this on the outside of my tin. I went to the Guerlain counter and the SA said that happens sometimes because everything is hand packed.

I've never had that happen with any of the Guerlain products that I've purchased, ever. Even if they're hand-packed, the people packing them should be wearing gloves. 

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Originally Posted by Anitacska 

UK ladies, the Turandot quad is available at Escentual.com for 10% less if anyone's still after it! I've given up on waiting for HoF and Debenhams to put it up. Free 1st class delivery too! And the Wulong Voyage Powder is "just" £99. ;)

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Originally Posted by rockin 

 

 

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Originally Posted by katred 

 

I've never had that happen with any of the Guerlain products that I've purchased, ever. Even if they're hand-packed, the people packing them should be wearing gloves. 

Thanks for responding to my post. I've decided to return it. Have you experienced any type of powder being on the outside of the container, not just finger prints?

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Originally Posted by CartoonChic 

Thanks for responding to my post. I've decided to return it. Have you experienced any type of powder being on the outside of the container, not just finger prints?

I have never had finger prints or powder on the outside of my new containers. I have ordered the meteorites thru Nordstrom, Saks and sephora store before and never had that issue before.

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Originally Posted by Dreaming Dancer 

I have never had finger prints or powder on the outside of my new containers. I have ordered the meteorites thru Nordstrom, Saks and sephora store before and never had that issue before.

Thanks for the info. Then it's really weird how the container I got and the one the Guerlain SA showed me to explain that it's a "normal" occurrence both had prints and powder on them. This purchase was ordered online through Nordstrom, but I selected to pick it up in the store instead of having it delivered. I wont let this experience sour me to Guerlain products in general, but I think I'll opt to just have my things from this brand delivered.

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Originally Posted by elegant-one 

The Dragon Meteorites are glittery???

Honestly, not as much as past releases. More than the Pucci, but the Pucci were kinda matte.

I find the Butterfly the most shimmery, these are very subtle on your skin, remember you are using a large brush and it is diffusing and not settling in one spot.

IMO , these are not as shimmery as others, sadly.

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Originally Posted by CartoonChic 

Thanks for responding to my post. I've decided to return it. Have you experienced any type of powder being on the outside of the container, not just finger prints?

Never. Not from Guerlain or anybody else. It's possible that these were packed late and some procedures were skipped in order to speed things up, but they should be wiped clean and packed with gloved hands for hygiene purposes at least. Sounds like the store might have received a questionable batch, or that they had to be repacked- carelessly. Perhaps the originals had been damaged in shipment and the meteorites were transferred into replacement containers. Regardless, you shouldn't have fingerprints on your product.

Just a thought: maybe it was taken out of the box at the counter to show a customer who changed their mind and didn't end up purchasing it.

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Originally Posted by Elana 

Just a thought: maybe it was taken out of the box at the counter to show a customer who changed their mind and didn't end up purchasing it.

That's feasible, but they have testers at the counter for people to try. The powder was also on the outside of my container and on the outside of a 2nd container that the SA pulled out to show me. She opened the other box right in front of me and there was powder residue on it as soon as she removed it from the box. She didn't open the container at all. I also hadn't opened my container yet when I first saw the residue on mine.

In any event, I just don't feel comfortable keeping it with the question lingering in my mind that someone could've opened it/messed with it before me. I'd feel this way if the item cost only $2 (like picked over NYX lip pencils at Ulta), but I feel even more strongly about it for a nearly $60 item.

I've never bought any Guerlain before, and I'm thinking about possibly getting meteorites, but I'm not sure which ones to go for.  I'm maybe NW10 (N1 seems to be my closest match for foundation) and often have redness in my cheeks.  I am 47 years old, so not young skin, and have fairly obvious pores on my upper cheeks.  I don't want anything glittery.  Which meteorites would anyone recommend?

rockin you need 01 they are the best if you have any redness

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Originally Posted by CartoonChic 

Thanks for the info. Then it's really weird how the container I got and the one the Guerlain SA showed me to explain that it's a "normal" occurrence both had prints and powder on them. This purchase was ordered online through Nordstrom, but I selected to pick it up in the store instead of having it delivered. I wont let this experience sour me to Guerlain products in general, but I think I'll opt to just have my things from this brand delivered.

yeah, and what she said could very well be true, but i have not had that happen. I would trust your instincts above all about returning it. i think you will love the meteorites, though. I am hooked. :)

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Originally Posted by rockin 

I've never bought any Guerlain before, and I'm thinking about possibly getting meteorites, but I'm not sure which ones to go for.  I'm maybe NW10 (N1 seems to be my closest match for foundation) and often have redness in my cheeks.  I am 47 years old, so not young skin, and have fairly obvious pores on my upper cheeks.  I don't want anything glittery.  Which meteorites would anyone recommend?

I love the Meteorites Tient Rose. I use it in the pressed version also. I am about nw10/15 as well also with some natural redness and it gives me a wonderful radiance and glow.

Yes, I would say Teint Rose too, it's the lightest, would suit a light skin colour best.
 

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Originally Posted by Monsy 

rockin you need 01 they are the best if you have any redness

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Originally Posted by Dreaming Dancer 

I love the Meteorites Tient Rose. I use it in the pressed version also. I am about nw10/15 as well also with some natural redness and it gives me a wonderful radiance and glow.

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Originally Posted by Anitacska 

Yes, I would say Teint Rose too, it's the lightest, would suit a light skin colour best.
 

That's the one I thought might be best for me.  Thank you for confirming my thoughts :)

Is there any real difference between the balls and the pressed version?