In this day and age, everything is so fast paced that we forget the more important things in our lives. We are so preoccupied at the tasks that we have to do that we forget to focus on ourselves. While we tend to our daily activities, we still need to look neat and presentable. If only I could blurt this "Oh, I woke up like <insert name of favorite model/beauty ambassador> today" statement whenever I look in the mirror everyday. But then, I was fortunate to receive this Guerlain beauty stash from Sephora PH. Now there is no excuse for me to look haggard but rather feel fresh and youthful all day.
Guerlain, on the other
hand, is a French beauty house founded in 1828. They boast of perfume, makeup
and skin care items. It is famous for Meteorites, La Petite Robe Noire,
Terracotta and Abeille Royale among others.
Parure Gold Radiance Powder Foundation
You really need to have a good
foundation so as to have a nice base for your face, then you can add some blush
on the cheeks, eye liner and/or eye shadow and so on. Upon opening the box, the
powder foundation is inside a velvet pouch. It is very sleek and sophisticated
with its black color and gold lining. Opening the compact further, you'll see
that the powder is lifted and inclined with the sponge at the lower
compartment. This is a plus point for me that the powder is separated from the
sponge. It is labeled as a powder foundation with its usage: apply as
foundation using the sponge or as powder using a brush. Now talk about
versatility.
A single coat or two is enough to
provide a good coverage, this sounds good to me 'cause I have a combination to
oily skin. The product may appear flaky but applying and gliding it to
the face provides a smooth finish. It has gold pigments for that shimmery
effect and I surely have that certain glow. Putting it to darker areas, my face
has a smooth and flawless appearance. My face brightened up from the first
application. The Amber Pale color is a bit lighter compared to my original
skin tone but I think blending helps even out the powder. It was not that
hard to blend the product at all. And the best thing about this, it
has collagen booster which fights wrinkles and eliminates the signs of stress
to the skin and oil of myrrh which explains its light scent which I
love. And did I say it has SPF 15 formulation, too? The product is
of high quality substances that professional makeup artists use this as well.
La Petite Robe Noire lip line deserves
as much attention as the nail polish and perfume collection. While opening the
box, I noticed that it is a black tube with a casing that looks like a crystal
with a heart shape at the bottom. It is not branded as "delicious"
for nothing because of its floral-fruity scent and flavor. And why
"shiny", the lipstick is infused with natural oils to hydrate the
lips and yes my lippies felt moisturized. Just look at that glossy sheen. It
also has POP pigments that give luster and shine properties to the lips.
It is light to the feel and it is as if
I'm not wearing any lipstick at all. It has a slant, angular tip which makes
application easier. It spreads and glides easily on the lips. I love how the
pigment is workable - a single swipe produces a soft tint; two or more strokes
create a vibrant color. It is very versatile depending on the look that you
would want to go for (ex. subdued during the day and bold at night).
Pink Ballerinas lean towards a light to
medium rosy shade that complements to both ends of the skin color spectrum. You
can use it whether you have either warm (peachy, golden, yellow) or cool
(blue,red, pink) skin tone.
Pink Ballerinas is truly a great choice
for both the girls and the ladies out there and a delightful option which can
be used for various occasions. It screams femininity with its girly shade that
equally matches its dainty packaging and sweet scent. With its staying power
and long-lasting effect, I will always put this in my bag so I could add a pop
of color wherever I go.
Abeille Royale Honey Gel Mask
Abeille Royale is Guerlain's skin care
program using Pure Royal Concentrate that aids in the skin's healing process.
Over time, it helps repair wrinkles and loss of tissue firmness. The line also
contains honey which is known to have natural repairing substances, hence, the
hexagon honeycomb tub and lid. I really need such products at this point in my
life to somehow fight the signs of aging and skin sagging.
I got the Guerlain Abeille Royale Honey
Gel Mask (50ml) that is an intensive recovery treatment for the skin. After
thoroughly cleaning my face, I applied a dollop of the product on my face and
on the neck area and I loved its cooling effect. I don't mind that it has a
floral-powdery scent but others might find it a bit overpowering. As you can
see it is medium-yellow/beige-colored and has a thick, gel-like consistency but
it doesn't feel heavy at all. My overall appearance looked smoother, meaning
more even skin tone, less visible pores and my skin felt nourished. After
putting the mask, it was easily absorbed by the skin without the greasy feel. I
needed to wait 10 minutes more to massage the excess though. After doing so, I
kept on touching my face and I couldn't help but notice that the tiny bumps on
my cheeks and jawline were gone. I do felt refreshed and revived. Can I say I
just witnessed a miracle? This is meant to be used once or twice a week so I'll
keep you posted on how it will work on some fine lines under my eyes and on my
forehead. It has a leaflet providing the users pertinent details and
instructions on how to use the mask, and it comes with a small spatula so you
are assured of hygiene and cleanliness in each use.
I will surely put this in my nightly
routine (note that it can be used during day time but I prefer to put it at
night before going to bed). However for its price, I know that there are also
promising items out there that cost less.
My Overall Verdict
If you were to select and buy
cosmetics, I strongly suggest getting a foundation as a base, a lipstick to add
color on the face and to highlight the lips and a repairing mask to take care
of your skin. Fret not, Guerlain products are now made available
in the country through Sephora PH, They are a tad pricey but knowing
what they can do to our skin make the extra bucks worth it. Invest in yourself
as they say. What do you think?
*Photos
were taken by me
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