Guerlain Terracotta Collection Review

Preet — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:30:16 +0000

Guerlain has launched new products for summer 2019 to cover on-the-go healthy glow. This means apart from my favorite regular Guerlain Terracotta range from the house, we have now more options to choose from – to get the same quality and uniqueness in our makeup which not only gives a healthy natural-looking finish but also gives skincare benefits keeping the skin comfortable all the time.

The new launches include Terracotta Skin Foundation Stick, Terracotta Skin Highlighting Stick, Terracotta Touch – the Terracotta Loose Powder, and I have a Terracotta powder which has been a staple in my makeup and stash for almost a decade.

Left – Highlighter Stick, Right – Foundation Stick

Guerlain Terracotta Skin Foundation Stick

Guerlain Terracotta Skin Foundation Stick brings together Terracotta’s healthy glow expertise with a new, ultra-practical on-the-go format to slip into the bag. The formula refines the skin’s texture for an even complexion enhanced with a sun-kissed glow, while waxes and coated pigments ensure comfort and buildable coverage. I like how lightweight and creamy it is, blends seamlessly into the skin.

The formula is mentioned as waterproof and offers 12-hour wear – I have tested it in sweaty conditions for over 10 overs and still looks great. For the real waterproof test and my travel companion – I will be taking it with me for my beach vacation next month. It makes the complexion looks fresh and alive like healthy skin throughout the day. The foundation stick is available in 6 shades.

Left – Highlighter Stick, Right – Foundation Stick

Any Terracotta product is not complete without the signature scent of it, the fragrance of Terracotta Skin Foundation Stick awakens the senses. ‘The top notes reveal a joyful and sparkling accord of orange blossom and exotic fruits. The heart takes over with the sunny, feminine notes of jasmine and ylang-ylang, which play off the lightness of tiaré flower. In the dry-down, vanilla, blended with woody notes, gives this legendary scent all of its character and mystery. ‘

For me, the shade deep is dark for my skin tone and perfect for me to use as a contour. Although it can be used as a foundation or as a contour. I draw a 3 on each side of the face with the shade ‘deep' which is a slightly darker shade than my skin tone, by applying the stick at the edge of the forehead, then under the cheekbones and along the jawline. The formula blends nicely with a flat top foundation brush and also with fingers.

Guerlain Terracotta Skin Highlighting Stick

Guerlain Terracotta Skin Highlighting Stick is a concentrate of sun-kissed radiance to slip into the bag for an ultra-easy application in any situation. The formula illuminates and warms up the complexion to the desired intensity. It is hydrating and very comfortable on the skin. I tested this during the past weekend I went to the beach. For over 7 hours, it still looked fresh at the end of the day. The skin looks luminous and the stick is very easy to apply and carry on the go.

The highlighting stick is available in 4 shades for all skin tones, to use alone or in combination. It can be used alone over sunscreen or moisturizer or over makeup. It applies nicely straight from the stick to the high points of the face. Or first, apply it on the finger then to the face, and then blend with fingers. I have swatched the shade ‘Gold'. It is perfect for use during the day and even during the night. And I can't wait to use it for the upcoming evening event coming up for me. The highlighting stick has the same fragrance as the foundation stick.

Guerlain Terracotta Touch

Guerlain Terracotta Touch – the Terracotta Loose Powder is a combination of corrective mattifying beads and radiance-revealing flakes that lie at the heart of this lightweight powder to offer the ideal velvety complexion. It is perfect for touch-ups. Its on-the-go format can easily be slipped into any bag to enjoy a mattified healthy glow all day long. The formula brings softness and comfort all day long. Also, the integrated applicator delivers the ideal dose of product which is a really nice and unique design to avoid spilling and at the same time getting the right amount to apply.

This tinted loose powder is very finely milled. It has a velvety texture. In addition, it provides a mattifying effect while giving a healthy glow to the skin. There is a blurring effect on the skin, making it look healthier and fresh. The powder is available in three shades ranging from light to medium. It has the same signature scent as the products mentioned above. To apply, ‘Gently dab the applicator onto the back of the hand to begin using the powder during the first use. Then, repeat this step with touches all over the face to apply the product. Finally, smooth the powder with fingers or with the applicator to set it. ‘

Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder – 03 Natural Brunettes

And now sharing my love for the Terracotta bronzer again because it is definitely the best I have tried. The Terracotta powder by Guerlain is the authority in bronzing powders. It naturally reproduces varying shades of the sun, offering an instant natural glow in one quick, easy motion. The formula is enriched with moisturizing active ingredients and does not dry out the skin. It never looks orangey or chalky, but the perfect kind of shades for the skin tone.

Aqua Allegoria Flora Cherrysia

Last but not least, coming to the summer scent I am wearing a lot. Aqua Allegoria is a continuously renewed collection that pays homage to the wonders of nature and beautiful raw materials. Delicate and cheerful fragrances that represent sweet and happy moments. Each spring, a new limited-edition Aqua Allegoria joins the four legendary permanent creations.

Flora Cherrysia belongs to the Aqua Allegoria collection, the first collection of intensely fresh fragrances in perfumery created in 1999. The range is based on the strength of Guerlain Perfumer’s expertise. The expertise dates back to the legendary Eau de Cologne Impériale in 1853. Each Aqua Allegoria is created with the freshness of a Cologne and the hold of a Guerlain perfume. The guiding thread of the collection is bergamot. The precious citrus fruit, “Calabrian green gold”, a key ingredient in the Guerlinade.

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Cherrysia evokes an escape along the sakura river shaded by blossoming cherry trees. A nap on the banks of a stream strewn with pink petals. Flora Cherrysia, the spirit of cherry blossom sprinkled with water. This is a floral citrus blooming, delicate, and fresh scent. It is housed in a bottle with golden mesh which is a tribute to the famous Bee bottle.

The new launches are definitely worth checking out, I am so happy to have these on rotation.

Guerlain Terracotta launches for 2018 were also much loved by me. My skincare staple these days is the Guerlain Double R Serum. It is so gentle and makes my skin so smooth and radiant.

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