Guerlain Gloss d'Enfer Maxi Shine - Three More New Beauties Swatched

Guerlain's new Gloss d'Enfer Maxi Shines ($) have been my undoing. Is it wrong to want them all? After I received my first two from the Guerlain Boutique in Las Vegas, I ordered three more, carefully comparing notes with Rhonda Heathcoat to make sure I would love them when they arrived - and I do.
  
The 20 shades of Gloss d’Enfer guarantee our lips a shimmering, radiant, and plumping finish. Maxi Shine’s oil composition creates a moisturizing barrier to ensure an intense softness. The ergonomic applicator allows for easy lip definition, more effectively evoking the hint of a smile. Additionally, each shade presents varying degrees of coverage and pigment intensity. The perfect partner for a desirable, appealing smile, Maxi Shine offers tailor-made effects for beautifully enhanced lips.

Here they are lined up like little gloss pillars. The brown #402, Browny Clap, is shown at left. The bright #440, Coral Wizz, is shown in the middle. On the right, the appropriately named #465, Bubble Gum, glows. I had specifically asked Rhonda to help me select pigmented shades. She did a great job!

I took swatch photos in full, afternoon sun. I applied the glosses to my arm with their own doe-foot applicators.

Browny Clap (where did that name originate?) is a perfect brown. When applied, it looks extremely natural - and shiny. It will give you the "my lips, but better" look. Browny Clap is the shade of lip gloss you'll want to wear to add a bit of polish to your look, but not obvious makeup.

The oh-so-lovely Coral Wizz is a pink-peach blend that is as perfect as it gets for spring and summer. How could you resist sheer, shiny, lusciously colorful?

Bubble Gum is the color of bubble gum - the kind kids love to chew. This warm pink will make a lot of lip gloss lovers very happy. I am.

As advertised, these lip glosses offer a smooth and non-sticky texture and glide onto the lips like a second skin. Guerlain says we'll forget it's even on. I can understand that, now that I'm wearing them. Composed of mineral and vegetal oils, the texture forms a protective barrier on the lips that prevents moisture from evaporating and keeps the lips soft and hydrated. It's love.

Two of these are going in my handbag. I don't want to leave home without them. Now, I'm wondering if I can resist buying all of the rest of the shades - when I win the lottery.

By this point, Guerlain's Gloss d'Enfer Maxi Shines should be at all Guerlain counters. Or you could call Rhonda at the Guerlain Boutique at (702) 732-7008. She would be glad to help you.

Photo at top courtesy of Guerlain; other photos by Best Things in Beauty