New Guerlain displays always leave me gasping. It's a wonder I could speak coherently when I saw Guerlain Terracotta Sun in the City at Neiman Marcus. I did manage to blurt out the pieces I wanted to take home with me. Golden Glimmer Powder "A Sweep of Sunlight" ($70) was my first selection.
See your tan in a new light, Terracotta LightThe colors on the new display - some new and some repromoted - will make you a bronzed goddess for summer. I wanted to show you the Golden Glimmer Powder first because I suspect it will sell out quickly.
The first thing you should know about this amazing golden highlighter is that it's huge. Four inches in diameter, this compact provides plenty of golden powder to make your face and décolleté glow.
It's almost too pretty to use, with the beautiful ribbon pattern and dual textures. If you look at my photo above carefully, you'll see that there is also a wave in the surface of the powder. This compact is close to kinetic.
Naturally, I swatched A Sweep of Sunlight. It wasn't as easy as I thought it might be. I applied the powder heavily at the top of my arm with a sponge-tipped applicator, and I used a dense blush brush for the larger application below. Because Golden Glimmer Powder is intended to be a highlighter, I had to apply many layers to get enough color for photos.
A Sweep of Sunlight is gold, but on my skin, the gold shows me different tones in daylight and evening light. In full sun, the gold has an antique look. In this evening's indoor light, it picks up the colors of its surroundings. What a way to shine! It's an elegant shine. For some reason, it reminds me of old money. If I buff it down, it develops a gleam, but the shine never disappears. Hello sunshine!
Wear this powder as a highlighter, blend it with your bronzer, use it on the high points of your face. Draw attention to your neckline. Be prepared to dazzle.
I tried to get a photo that would show you a light application - read that as normal. I had to back off my arm to get two large swatches in the frame. The top swatch is the one you saw above, and the bottom swatch is applied with a brush, approximately the way I'd apply A Sweep of Sunlight "in real life." If you see the glow at the bottom of my arm, I succeeded.
I've had my eyes on the red carpet as I wrote this feature, and the show is about to start. I'm wondering if any of the celebrities who look so glamorous tonight are wearing A Sweep of Sunlight. It would be the perfect occasion.
I purchased mine at Neiman Marcus. If your favorite Guerlain counter doesn't have the Terracotta Sun in the City Collection, it will soon.
Photos by Best Things in Beauty
The first thing you should know about this amazing golden highlighter is that it's huge. Four inches in diameter, this compact provides plenty of golden powder to make your face and décolleté glow.It's almost too pretty to use, with the beautiful ribbon pattern and dual textures. If you look at my photo above carefully, you'll see that there is also a wave in the surface of the powder. This compact is close to kinetic.
Naturally, I swatched A Sweep of Sunlight. It wasn't as easy as I thought it might be. I applied the powder heavily at the top of my arm with a sponge-tipped applicator, and I used a dense blush brush for the larger application below. Because Golden Glimmer Powder is intended to be a highlighter, I had to apply many layers to get enough color for photos.
A Sweep of Sunlight is gold, but on my skin, the gold shows me different tones in daylight and evening light. In full sun, the gold has an antique look. In this evening's indoor light, it picks up the colors of its surroundings. What a way to shine! It's an elegant shine. For some reason, it reminds me of old money. If I buff it down, it develops a gleam, but the shine never disappears. Hello sunshine!Wear this powder as a highlighter, blend it with your bronzer, use it on the high points of your face. Draw attention to your neckline. Be prepared to dazzle.
I tried to get a photo that would show you a light application - read that as normal. I had to back off my arm to get two large swatches in the frame. The top swatch is the one you saw above, and the bottom swatch is applied with a brush, approximately the way I'd apply A Sweep of Sunlight "in real life." If you see the glow at the bottom of my arm, I succeeded.
I've had my eyes on the red carpet as I wrote this feature, and the show is about to start. I'm wondering if any of the celebrities who look so glamorous tonight are wearing A Sweep of Sunlight. It would be the perfect occasion.
I purchased mine at Neiman Marcus. If your favorite Guerlain counter doesn't have the Terracotta Sun in the City Collection, it will soon.
Photos by Best Things in Beauty
It is Gorgeous!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Resham - truly!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, it is so pretty! I agree, it IS almost too pretty to use. $70 is a lot though, but it seems like a hefty amount of product and I bet worth every penny!
ReplyDeleteI have one word: Exquisite!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gilded highlighter! This bit of gorgeousness is going to fly off the shelves. Pricey, yes, but it will last all through the summer and beyond. I can hardly wait for this beauty to arrive at the counter. I'm also eagerly awaiting the Terra Azzurra bronzer/blusher. Guerlain's summer collection is a beautiful sun kissed collection of gold, coral, and pink. Love it!
ReplyDeleteEvery time I read/see an stunning piece of makeup I have trained myself to repeat 'nothing looks as good on me as being credit card debt free.' So far it seems to be working but I don't know how long it will last.
ReplyDeleteThe patterning of the pan is simply gorgeous! I'm not sure Guerlain can be outdone in that aspect :)
ReplyDeleteHi Natalie!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking it was a bargain. It's so big, I was surprised when I checked the price. I was sure it would have cost $90.
That works, Leigh!
ReplyDeleteEileen, I will try to post the blush from this collection tonight. It is to-die-for.
ReplyDeleteLiz, I know how you feel. Honestly? As long as you have that debt-free feeling, hang onto it. It's the best feeling on earth...far better than the glow of golden makeup.
ReplyDeleteHey there, Dovey!
ReplyDeleteThat pattern is a sight! How could it fail to grab a passerby? Guerlain knows how to create an enticing display.
Is this Sweep of Sunlight by Guealain up for a contest? I would love to try this highlighter. Cynderma@aol.com
ReplyDeleteHow does this compare to the Chanel lucky stripes??? LOL I just ordered it and it is pricy!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I went the NM for Michael and I called like 3 times, couldn't get a hold of him.... I think I gave up on the Cherry Blossom :(
Incredibly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt really is amazing, Lovethescents. I didn't even "need" another gold illuminator, but it called my name.
ReplyDeleteYin, Michael doesn't work seven days/week, and he's not usually there on Sunday or Monday. Try Sunny Choi Noble at (202) 966-9700. Ask for the Bobbi Brown counter and tell her I asked her to get you on the Cherry Blossom list.
ReplyDeleteYou encouraged me! LOL I just called again... no Michael but Sherry (I think, I am horrible with names) helped me. I just ordered the Cherry Blossom and Northern Lights Kaleidoscope, gonna pick it up they say around 3/17. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I started to follow you on Twitter! ^.^
Gorgeous!!! I must have this!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Cynthia!
ReplyDeleteNope. This one is mine and not going anywhere. :)
Charlestonegirl, do you think this highlighter will be office appropriate?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your reviewing, I was waiting for your review before purchasing this piece. How can you compare this to Nars Albatross ?? Thanks alot <3
ReplyDeleteI stopped by the counter today and it was sold out. Mun Gee took down my name and number when the next shipment comes in. We'll see.
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