tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post5406291940929421335..comments2023-09-21T04:56:01.437-04:00Comments on Best Things in Beauty: Guerlain Météorites Perles du Dragon from the Liu Holiday 2012 CollectionCharlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-85468712398311402302012-10-17T00:11:57.055-04:002012-10-17T00:11:57.055-04:00Hi Becca,
I tend to have larger pores near my nos...Hi Becca,<br /><br />I tend to have larger pores near my nose (oh the fun T zone) so I dust very very lightly in that area as opposed to other areas which don't have a problem. I haven't found that they were emphasized like what I've seen with major highlighters, like MAC's for instance. Try before you buy is always a good idea! :)Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678855271371609373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-62613644220595830452012-10-16T18:10:25.684-04:002012-10-16T18:10:25.684-04:00Eileen:
Thanks for your input! I am rather excited...Eileen:<br />Thanks for your input! I am rather excited now. I spent over an hour last night researching the Meteorites and based on the reviews I've read, I've come to the conclusion that you're absolutely right: they are subtle but they add a noticeable glow. I can't wait to get it!<br /><br />Evelyn:<br />I'm really excited to hear that it works for your oily skin! Do you Becca @ The Beauty Samplehttp://mybeautysample.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-78808949190589834592012-10-16T05:28:47.482-04:002012-10-16T05:28:47.482-04:00Anonymous, they minimize redness for me.Anonymous, they minimize redness for me.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-34069591129271507222012-10-16T05:26:09.546-04:002012-10-16T05:26:09.546-04:00The Meteorites look wonderful. Do you think that ...The Meteorites look wonderful. Do you think that they would have any effect on redness, either exacerbating or minimizing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-45799542569433982812012-10-15T23:23:56.486-04:002012-10-15T23:23:56.486-04:00I can't wait for my Meteorites to come and my ...I can't wait for my Meteorites to come and my polish. I'm debating buying the Lou Ling lipstick and actually I still haven't bought the Liu palette. The lip colors do work for me but the shadows, I'm not quite sure if they favor me but I need to decide before it's gone!<br /><br />Becca - I was surprised with my mostly oily skin to find that the Meteorites (Rose 01 among Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678855271371609373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-62483238285506290242012-10-15T22:22:38.308-04:002012-10-15T22:22:38.308-04:00Hi Becca,
I think you'll be pleasantly surpri...Hi Becca,<br /><br />I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at just how much highlight these Météorites deliver. You probably won't notice it straight on, but when the light hits your cheekbones, browbones, décolletté, etc., you'll see a radiant glow like a spotlight is shining on that particular area. Enjoy them and welcome to the club :-) Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591893495803781535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-26856722543979794722012-10-15T20:43:27.946-04:002012-10-15T20:43:27.946-04:00That is so beautiful. I think this will be my firs...That is so beautiful. I think this will be my first Guerlain Meteorites powder. Honestly, I can't use it as a finishing powder because I have quite oily skin and I think it's a little too subtle to be used as a highlight (well, a noticeable one anyway), but I want it anyway because the color of the balls and the packaging is divine!!! :DBecca @ The Beauty Samplehttp://mybeautysample.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-58598835574139157042012-10-15T20:41:30.931-04:002012-10-15T20:41:30.931-04:00Thank you Eileen!!!!! I really appreciate your tak...Thank you Eileen!!!!! I really appreciate your taking the time, and I guess now I can happily go get my Meteorites without feeling bad about it ;). Thank you so much again!Neonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-55772317765581621142012-10-15T20:14:32.807-04:002012-10-15T20:14:32.807-04:00You're right, Eileen. They are perfect for me....You're right, Eileen. They are perfect for me.<br /><br />Mom got her flu shot. I never get them. They hurt my arm (badly), so I rely on those around me to get their shots. :) I wouldn't recommend it, but it works for me.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-84759707341588195892012-10-15T20:13:05.932-04:002012-10-15T20:13:05.932-04:00Hi Xnyorkr! That's fabulous! I seldom go to th...Hi Xnyorkr! That's fabulous! I seldom go to that store, but I must look them up. Have fun with your new colors!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-88379410850160205642012-10-15T19:29:36.815-04:002012-10-15T19:29:36.815-04:00Hi Gwen,
There are quite a few white pearls in th...Hi Gwen,<br /><br />There are quite a few white pearls in this mix, but not so many that you look like you're wearing a white luminizer like Burberry's or Becca's. Perles du Dragon has a delicate opalescent pink presence that warms it and prevents it from looking mask-like. Although it is the abundance of pealrescent white that brightens the complexion and gives it that smooth glow,Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591893495803781535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-60779380764730770942012-10-15T19:16:24.164-04:002012-10-15T19:16:24.164-04:00Thanks for your fabulous introductions to the best...Thanks for your fabulous introductions to the best in beauty. Based on your reviews, I bought Guerlain Turandot palette and the Perles du Dragon. All the colors in Turnadot work for me. They look browner on my skin than in the palette and remind me of the glorious warm colors that were so prevalent in the 70s. The quality is outstanding. I got to know the SA in Nordstrom/Pentagon City, Sara, whoXnyorkrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383103590149560248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-71867685275164753742012-10-15T19:01:54.027-04:002012-10-15T19:01:54.027-04:00Hi Leila,
Thank you so very much for the kind wor...Hi Leila,<br /><br />Thank you so very much for the kind words. They made me smile with pleasure :-) I've always enjoyed writing about things that interest me, and the transformative nature of makeup is just one of them. Since Charlestongirl features so many of the products that delight me, writing a blog would be redundant, but thank you anyway. I'll leave the blogging to our ever Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591893495803781535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-48716969244106592992012-10-15T17:43:33.531-04:002012-10-15T17:43:33.531-04:00Hi Gwen,
I must look at some of the reviews. I ne...Hi Gwen,<br /><br />I must look at some of the reviews. I never have much time to read others' blogs. Sigh!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-42615035982705932052012-10-15T17:34:14.667-04:002012-10-15T17:34:14.667-04:00Agree with other readers that this is the best swa...Agree with other readers that this is the best swatch of Perles du Dragon. Thanks CG! Like Stacie I've also yet to purchase my first meteorites :)<br /><br />All other reviews that I have read so far have all noted that there were far more white perles than expected compared to the promo pictures and even the displays in store. However I'm glad the finish is still wonderful. Love the Gwennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-58138205352778100422012-10-15T17:28:59.310-04:002012-10-15T17:28:59.310-04:00Hey there, Leila. I offered Eileen a spot writing ...Hey there, Leila. I offered Eileen a spot writing for Best Things in Beauty, but she said she prefers to write comments - here and on other sites. She knows she has a standing invitation. :) It's a great idea!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-6091239332827636672012-10-15T17:24:00.345-04:002012-10-15T17:24:00.345-04:00Oh I am looking forward to these and they come out...Oh I am looking forward to these and they come out this week! (UK) I have to say that this swatch of the Meteorites (any Meteorites) is the best I have ever seen! The effect is so difficult to capture on camera, but I think you've just about done it.<br /><br />This was originally the only item from the winter collection that I wanted, but I've added Lou-Ling lipstick thanks to your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-42119161619197062852012-10-15T16:58:12.500-04:002012-10-15T16:58:12.500-04:00Thanks, Lovethescents. Thanks, Lovethescents. Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-72302922910098920142012-10-15T16:57:56.287-04:002012-10-15T16:57:56.287-04:00Thank you, Eileen! I took Mom to her doc for a che...Thank you, Eileen! I took Mom to her doc for a check-up and flu shot after work and see that you provided responses to everyone. :)Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-83532013888539751542012-10-15T16:56:46.204-04:002012-10-15T16:56:46.204-04:00Hi Anonymous, I would not say it's a bait and ...Hi Anonymous, I would not say it's a bait and switch.<br /><br />I did buy Liu, and it is VERY sparkly. I have swatch photos and will post.<br /><br />At worst, the color differences are a quality control issue. At best? Our photo lighting was completely different. Guerlain has no incentive to pull a switcheroo.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-87488727678795319422012-10-15T16:55:08.559-04:002012-10-15T16:55:08.559-04:00Well, Neo, wonderful Eileen answered. :)Well, Neo, wonderful Eileen answered. :)Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-90731858803753052402012-10-15T16:54:46.583-04:002012-10-15T16:54:46.583-04:00Hi Makeup Obsessed!
As a beauty addict, I'd s...Hi Makeup Obsessed!<br /><br />As a beauty addict, I'd say you are slacking. LOL! Get out there and buy one, Stacie. :)Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-82553078686208776402012-10-15T16:07:50.247-04:002012-10-15T16:07:50.247-04:00What a finish, indeed! Really beautiful, really e...What a finish, indeed! Really beautiful, really elegant. Thank you for sharing this info, C-girl!lovethescentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382961211263766637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-10732217286793718412012-10-15T11:34:26.938-04:002012-10-15T11:34:26.938-04:00Hi Neo,
Like Charlestongirl, I was surprised--ple...Hi Neo,<br /><br />Like Charlestongirl, I was surprised--pleasantly surprised--when I saw these at the counter. Based on the promo, I was expecting something darker and similar to the Perles d'Or from two years ago. Perles du Dragon are much lighter and have an illuminating effect that reminds me of fine Akoya pearls. They can easily be used as an all-over finishing powder by those of us Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591893495803781535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-23037283394784174732012-10-15T10:43:02.151-04:002012-10-15T10:43:02.151-04:00Those perles look more white in your container. In...Those perles look more white in your container. In the promo there was more pink. Do you think CG, this was a deliberate bait and switch? <br />I'm going to pass on these, I still have the Pucci meteorites from this summer and no matter what color you see on the meteorite balls, you always get that amazing subtle airbrushed look. <br />Are you springing for the Liu shimmer powder atomizer? I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com