Guerlain has added quite a few new things to their makeup lineup and I have a review KissKiss Bee Glow Oil, Terracotta Powder Blush and Terracotta concealer.
Terracotta concealer
Guerlain started them Terracotta Le Teint Foundation last year (review here). This year they added one Terracotta concealer ($47) in the lineup and has a beautiful formula. It’s what I would call a classic concealer formula – not too creamy, not too thick, not too matte, not too shiny. The formula is correct.
I used their shade chart to order Shade 3N since I use 3N and 3.5N in the foundation. Fits well but I wish I had bought 2.5N for more under eye glow. There is added fragrance and it is quite strong like a foundation but it doesn’t irritate my skin and it seemed to wear fine without any issues.
Under the 3N Le Teint foundation combined with the 3N Concealer
Concealer 3N Terracotta mixed with Hourglass Vanish Concealer Brush
The only downside is that the applicator is hard to pull out of the container. On the one hand, the design seems to ensure that the product will not leak. But it’s hard to pull out and it takes a bit of tugging (I have to be careful or the product flies everywhere).
I shared a quick look on my Instagram stories and had a number of questions about it and how it compares to other formulas. This is a classic formula with a satin finish and very good coverage and blendability. It doesn’t crease or crease. A little goes a long way and it’s easy to work with. The formula is VERY good in my opinion, but I still prefer it Natasha Denona concealer formula that is creamier, has better packaging and is better for multi-tasking. It also has a scent but I don’t see it.
Comparison swatches below which I know are all over the place color wise. I’m still in my winter skin tone so most of my matches look orange on my skin, but in a few weeks I’ll have my tan and most of these will match better:
Terracotta Powder Blush
Guerlain also launched a new cheek product called the Terracotta Powder Blush ($55). These are soft silky satin blushes in beautiful colors. They have a soft texture with a little shine. I picked two to try 01 Rose Clair/Light pink which is a soft pink and 02 Coral Clair/Light Coral a soft peach. Both look good even on my medium skin tone.
They don’t look the best on the arm or hand, so I didn’t include arm swatches, but they fit nicely on the skin. They blend beautifully into the skin, last a long time. Colors are easy to build up from pigment without looking cakey or powdery. If you like their bronzers, I think you’ll like them.
They have a lot of fragrance and while the colors are beautiful and very wearable (at least for the 2 I bought) I think they can easily be outdone by other brands like Gucci or Armani. That said, I think the lasting power of these Guerlain ones is better.
KissKiss Bee Glow Oil
Guerlain has launched lip oils and I am 100% in love with them. The KissKiss Bee Glow Oil ($40) comes in six shades and has a color revitalizing formula. They are sheer, but once on the lips they transform into a soft shade.
These are heavily flavored with a strong honey scent but it’s pleasant for me and I love them. They are thick and smooth and give the lips a beautiful polished look. On me they feel slightly plumping and feel very hydrating.
The colors will probably look a little different to everyone as they react to your pH. Lasting power is quite good. They feel thick for an oil, but it’s comfortable and adheres well to the lips.
The question so many of you have been asking is how Guerlain KissKiss Bee Oil is compared to Dior Lip Glow Oil and I have to say I wasn’t really a HUGE Dior fan. I think the Dior Lip Oil is a nice formula, but in my experience all the colors look identical on my lips (clear). For me they just didn’t live up to the hype and the Dior formula feels like something that will slide off my lips (even though they are thick) and feel sticky.
Guerlain oils feel thicker and softer but the texture is not sticky feeling. They also don’t feel like they’re sliding off my lips – they’re like a glossy moisturizing cushion that stays put. The color revitalization quality is stronger, so more tint shows up on my lips with Guerlain oils.
Love bottom line.
Swatches of each shade on the lips, also wearing:
258 Rose Glow KissKiss Bee Oil + 01 Rose Clair Terracotta Blush
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458 Pop Rose Glow KissKiss Bee Oil + 01 Rose Clair Terracotta Blush
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809 Lavender Glow KissKiss Bee Oil + 01 Rose Clair Terracotta Blush
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319 Peach Glow KissKiss Bee Oil + 02 Corail Clair Terracotta Blush
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309 Honey Glow KissKiss Bee Oil + 02 Corail Clair Terracotta Blush
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775 Poppy Glow KissKiss Bee Oil + 02 Corail Clair Blush Terracotta
KissKiss Bee Glow
Lately I’ve been taking a quick look at KissKiss Bee Glow Lip Balms ($40 each). These are color revitalizing balms with a sheer wash of color but transform on your lips. I did quick swatches of these on my arm as the way they will look on my lips probably won’t be the same for everyone. These are very degraded. I think so Guerlain KissKiss Be Glow balms compete with it Dior Addict Lip Glow in formulas for hydration and color. I love both formulas. If you want to try something new, I highly recommend checking these out Guerlain for better hydration (I think Honey Glow is my favorite).
I think the balm + oils layered in coordinating colors make for a really beautiful combo!
This completes my Guerlain collection! I am absolutely obsessed with the new Lip Oils and will keep one of the balms in my purse at all times. Concealer and blush are nice but not necessary. I think the types and colors are great, I’m just not sure I’d call them game changers or super unique.
Available now at Guerlain.
KissKiss Bee Oil and Balms gifted for review. All other items purchased by me.
