For the love of all things Guerlain

[buggirl]

There is a line that has buried itself in my heart (and my pocketbook), and it is Guerlain.  I know Im not the only one out there.  I thought I would start this thread for the discussion of all things Guerlain, skin care, makeup, perfume, places to get good gwp or good samples.  Experiences people have had, looks people have created with the products.  

For me it all started with a makeover by Guerlain's own Marie Line at my local Neiman Marcus.  She spent an hour with me and I left feeling calm and happy.  

As a mother of 4 year old twins and as a doctor I spend my live rushing through the day, often without enough sleep, more often without enough water, taking care of everyone else.  It shows on my face, in the fatigue in my eyes, in the puffiness and dark circles under them.  While I have been blessed with good skin it can be confused, aging (I bought my guerlain the day prior to my 40th birthday), but still with an oily t zone, and with patchy dry spots on my cheeks likely from the dry air in my medical work environment.  One of the things she said to me was- make it about a ritual for you, and dont leave it until your going to fall asleep.  I walked out with the orchidee imperiele gel cream, eye and lip cream and white/brightenining serum.  It was a birthday gift to myself.  And now every night I sit down for 15 minutes and wash my face and slowly carry through the ritual.  a ritual of energy expended and renewed.  Breathing in the soft smell of the orchids.  Im still using a cleanser and exfoliator from another line given how much I spent, but I have seen substantial change in my face in the 3 weeks since.  

so thats my story, and I would love to share a discussion with other lovers of Guerlain, especially as we eagerly anticipate the 2015 holiday collection.

[niki172]

OK so question - read the review and saw the swatches. I'm a little concerned that these meteorites won't show up very well on porcelain skin. Anyone care to weigh in? They are absolutely gorgeous, but it didn't even seem to show up very well on  Christine's skin so now I'm reticent to purchase.....

[sister13]

Just echoing what everyone else has said.  In general, I've found that these really don't "look like" anything. No one will say "ooh, look at your highlight" but I think my pictures and skin in real life just looks better when I wear them.  But it's relatively indefinable as to what they actually "do".  All that being said, I have 3 different ones and plan to keep purchasing them because I love them.    

[niki172]

That helps and I would appreciate a product that does that greatly- thanks!

[lachaton]

I'm not sure what you mean by them "showing up"... Can you explain what effect you're hoping these will have? Just so I can better understand your question 🙂 

Have you you used any of the other meteorites before? 

[niki172]

My bad - not obviously like glitter sparkly highlighter, but you can tell there's a highlight. Something noticeable and pretty if that makes sense. I'm sorry I've been up since 3 am with a sick kitty and my HVAC unit quit (not even 4 years old).

[kbmatthews]

Meteorites are more of a finishing powder, not a highlight like Becca's. It's more of a softer, overall glow.

[lachaton]

Oh no! So sorry to hear. That must be very tiring. I just wanted to make sure I understood your question so I could best answer it. 

I don't think of the Meteorites as a highlighter at all. They're more like a translucent powder to me. So no, I don't find they really show up like a traditional highlighter. I either use them on a few spots on my face or usually all over my face as a finishing powder. I find it just adds this subtle glow to my face, and gives my skin a nice even, luminous appearance. So the effect is very subtle. 

and they don't have much colour for the most part. They can sort of tint my face in a way, but again, very subtle! 

[niki172]

OK that's what I'm looking for - just a nice luminous look. Massive brain f@rt on my end! I don't want disco ball - like what you and KB described is perfect. Just a touch of "isn't that lovely" if that makes any sense. I've never purchased meteorites so I didn't know exactly what I'm getting into product wise (I've always just purchased the Chanel holiday illuminator each year). I've admired them from afar. I promise I'll be more coherent on here tomorrow once I get a good night's sleep - sounds like my kitty is feeling better and actually ate for my husband so yeah! Thank you ladies for your input - its greatly appreciated 🙂

[buggirl]

I have very pale skin and have been using the 02 clair, i don't find that i look like a disco ball or have too much color, more like a softening and glow, kind of like someone used a photoshop editor on my skin. I wouldn't worry that the effect will be too drastic.

[lachaton]

I also find you can't get the full effect of the pearls from Christine's reviews. It's hard to really see until you apply them yourself. Even then, some people won't see much or any of a difference. 

[niki172]

But do you see a difference? From the picture that you posted yesterday of the YSL black red (thank you again) we're pretty similar in skin tone. So I'm going to assume that they work well for you then. I think you should just write out a list of stuff you love and I'm going to copy off of it  😄

Thanks for all your help!

[lachaton]

I see a difference on myself when I use them 🙂 I can use some of the darker pearls for a more "bronzed" glow. But I use the regular Meteorites in Clair and they don't show up as lighter on my skin. 

Definitely worth getting, IMO. I use my Meteorites every day. 

Also, I didn't post the YSL Black Red photo - you must be thinking of someone else! I think I posted Kevyn Aucoin Bloodrose yesterday 🙂 

[niki172]

I am so sorry! I just need to go home and go to bed! So mortified - you've been extremely helpful - I apologize for my stupidity. OK well with that I'm going to try my darnedest to grab one if I can - I have a call into Saks, but I'm not 100% sure they'll pull thru.

[buggirl]

asking questions is no reason to be sorry!!!!

[lachaton]

There's no reason for you to be sorry, niki! I don't think anything you've said here is stupid at all. I'm glad the responses here were helpful for you, though 🙂 

But I do hope you are able to rest well!

I think earlier (towards the beginning?) of this thread, another one of the posters shared that she likes to purchase from the Guerlain boutique in Vegas, I think...? I know some stores ship, so that may be worth keeping in mind too. That and these should be available online at other retailers so just keep your eyes peeled!

[JazaChai]

I think most people use Meteorites as an all-over finishing powder, that just sort of adds a general glow. I don't think it's designed to be a highlighter necessarily, though some people do use it for that.

[lachaton]

Haha oh dear... good thing I've already told my SAs that they need to let me know ASAP so I can preorder 😉 

These are so lovely!

[flyte]

I need to mention it to my SAs too! I just know they're gonna get sold out super fast T_T!

[blackkitty2014]

🙂 What are you going to pick up? I've thinking to skip the palette so I can dodge the bullet and get the Voyage compact and Rouge G instead. Oh boy, I'll be broke 😉

[lachaton]

Haha I think I'm going to end up with nearly all of it... Still a little undecided though!

I'm definitely getting the Meteorites, Rouge G, Maxi Velvet lip colour, the new nail polish, and the palette... 

Definitely passing on the bronzer. It's too dark for me. I keep going back and forth on the Voyage compact, but I think I'll pass. I'm planning on getting the permanent Voyage Mythic compact, which basically looks the same except for the powder inside. And THIS powder reminds me of the Voilettes powder, so I think I'm set... It is pretty though. And I do love Guerlain powders. Hence my indecision haha!

[buggirl]

So Ive already posted my entire birthday month haul on the september splurges page but I thought I would post just the Guerlain pics so I could share the gloriousness with my fellow Guerlain loving Gals. 

Im in heaven.....