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.

[MvLL]

Merci beaucoup, @Titian06 , @Sunnysmom , @blackkitty2014 for the reassurance!  I recall reading of a disappointing experience with Dior-direct, posted here in BIC, fairly recently?    So now a 10ml flaçon of the new Cherrysia and Rouge G Roi are on order. But I'm 'agonizing' about which 3 Perfume samples to choose.

[QueenMarceline]

Not sure if anyone had mentioned this product yet because Guerlain is usually a brand that has a tendency to make us gravitate towards the flashy packaging and unique aesthetic. But this product is both beautiful and effective, but as per usual very pricey. There’s a reason it’s currently sold out. I need a back up lol! 

 

[Lovenglish9]

That and GUERLAIN Abeille Royale Advanced Youth Watery Oil 1 oz/ 30 mL  have saved my skin from dry weather! It’s amazing and I can’t run out!!!

[Sunnysmom]

It is so pretty @QueenMarceline ! 

[QueenMarceline]

It really is,  I'd consider this a low-key product.

[makeitup305]

Look at these reds! I haven’t tried any of their lipsticks but these are calling me. Those velvety looking shades, yes please!

[blackkitty2014]

Oh man, I said no more lipsticks but 1830 and 1870 do look good  @makeitup305 @Sunnysmom @curlychiquita 

[Sunnysmom]

Sooo good @blackkitty2014 ! It. Never. Ends. And as you said, science.  🤓💋💄

[blackkitty2014]

@Sunnysmom I know. I’m such a sucker for a deep mate red. Ugh.

[Sunnysmom]

These are on the site now but 1870 satin already OOS. I was told it will restock. I asked if at any other retailers but she said only theirs right now. So pretty! @makeitup305 

[makeitup305]

@Sunnysmom I completely missed it. I'll keep an eye on the restock, wallet willing! 😉

[itsfi]

I’m pretty content with my small-ish collection of red lippies but a couple of these are really making me rethink that @makeitup305. 😂 These are gorgeous reds. 😍

[makeitup305]

@itsfi I’ve got quite a few reds that need my attention but these are just stunning, I agree @itsfi 

[curlychiquita]

I really like the look of 1830. But my lips are so dry, I doubt these would look good on me. @makeitup305 

[makeitup305]

@curlychiquita Have you tried Lanolin? It’s one of the few things that will bring my lips back from being completely chapped.

[curlychiquita]

@makeitup305 yes, I have! It does work well! 

[Ispend2much6]

@curlychiquita   I like that one also.  And 1870.

[Samtian]

Oh my lanta my jaw dropped! 1870 and 1925 wowza!

[MvLL]

Yes!  #1925 velvet-matte *is* absolutely gorg! Looks like a quite neutral red in that photo; similar to 'Gala' from a few years ago.  But that tendency to repeatedly gravitate to the same shade(s) makes me pause & re-assess. Until the reviews are in!

[Samtian]

@MvLL I might just get it without waiting for reviews haha. 

[Sunnysmom]

How’s that jingle go- “waa waa woo woo” @makeitup305 @Titian06 ?!! 1870 yes puleeez! 😍