One of the items I was keen to try from Guerlain’s Summer 2008 collection was the Meteorites Illuminating Pressed Powder. I already have and love the classic signature Guerlain Meteorites powder in the loose balls form. The pressed version of the Meteorites was intriguing besides sending goosebumps up and down the spine.
First off, the packaging. The one on the left is the new Guerlain Illuminating Pressed Powder in Mythic Parfait 01. The one on the right is the Guerlain Meteorites loose powder balls. I like the packaging of the new pressed Meteorites. I prefer plastic packaging over cardboard and it does look classier rather than gaudy.
That said, the plastic feel very light and brittle so I’m very careful with it. The cover closes with a noticable “click” feel so you know that the cover is closed properly. This actually makes it easier to travel with but I don’t know how the pressed powder will hold up to travel.
Here’s the comparison of the old and new Meteorites with the cover open.
You can see that the balls version of Mythic has quite a number of red and lilac powder balls. The pressed version has a turquoise colour right in the centre with light pink and beige radiating outwards in a mixture of matt and pearly tones. From Nordstrom:-
The latest member of the Meteorites family draws its inspiration from the classic pearl. This high-tech powder accentuates light, conceals blemishes and brings out radiance—without shine. Each compact contains an array of four complementary shades that create a luminous glow; the correcting color in the center can be used to conceal redness, cover blemishes or tone down dark undereye circles. Swirl on the corresponding matte and pearlescent hues to touch up your look with a subtle iridescence.
If there’s one thing I can say off hand about the Guerlain Meteorites Summer 2008 collection? Its gorgeous! You just can’t stop staring at it because it looks so beautiful! The bumpy effect doesn’t give me the goosebumps in person as they do in the pictures, which is a good thing!
The big question of course, is “How does it fare?”
I have to say, I love it.
If you read my previous review on the Guerlain Meteorites powder in the loose balls version, you’ll know I’m a fan of the Meteorites as a subtle highlighter. The pressed version is no different.
I use a large fluffy brush and swirl over the surface of the pressed powder. You’ll just see a hint of whitish powder on the brush, and then I brush it all over my face. When you look in the mirror, you won’t notice much difference. I’ve read many instances where people write this illuminating powder off, because it doesn’t show up.
Well, its not supposed to show up! What it does is give your skin a glow. I like dusting it lightly over my face after doing my makeup and it somehow masks any imperfections I might have, with its reflective qualities, and makes my skin glow and look perfect, even when it isn’t. It doesn’t conceal blemishes per se, as the promotional blurb says, but it makes it less noticeable. My sister calls it my “magic powder” because it has this way of instantly brightening up the complexion that is quite “magical”.
I’m happy to report that the pressed Meteorites Illuminating powder works just as well as the loose balls version and in fact, I prefer the pressed version because its easier to pick up the powder. With the loose version, I find that sometimes, my brush hardly picks up anything and I have to swirl over the balls a few times. With the pressed powder version, its one swirl and I’m good to go!
So, yes I love the Guerlain Meteorites loose powder balls and I’m loving the new Guerlain Meteorites pressed powder just as much if not more. (Edit: There is some fragrance to this product, but you know I love a product when there’s a fragrance and I don’t even notice it or remember to mention it 😉 )
The Guerlain Meteorites pressed powder comes in 3 shades – Mythic Parfait (illuminating – no colour), Pink Frais 02 (pink toned) and Beige Lumineux 03 (beige-tan toned). I like my Meteorites in the original Mythic version because there’s no colour to it.
A tub of the Guerlain Meteorites Illuminating Pressed Powder retails for RM200 or US$65 at all Guerlain counters. One tub should last you forever so I wouldn’t say its terribly expensive.
Pros: Lovely illuminating effect, Pretty to look at, “magical”
Cons: Quite expensive at first
[rating:4.5/5]
Tine says
Aww it’s pretty. RM200?! Maaaaannnnnn … 🙁
rinnah says
It’s very pretty to look at and hearing you rave about it… but the price! *gulp*
Monstro says
I tested this at the counter–and I think the SA piled on WAYYYY too much. My enlarged pores were magnified to no end. So I have to go back and test it out myself, applying a gentle magical layer. Cos I love magic powders, I need a magic powder!!
Nikki says
You said the “magic” word…”MAGIC POWDER!!!” no matter how goosebumpsy it looks..I want it!!! Gosh, I have to check it out myself at the counter! thanks for the review PB
Cyndi says
Pretty stuff but really too expensive for me. XD
a.min says
i luv it! And i want it! But rm200…. i have to consider it. I’m always wanted to try out Guerlain Meteorites series, but due to its price, I have to consider again and again. Hope my brain storm this time come out something good!
jojoba says
Guerlain’s Meteorites (regular balls) didn’t work for me. and this palette wasn’t very interesting when I saw it so I didn’t give it a try at all. Maybe I should go back to the counter and give it a serious test since you rave so much about it. thanks for the rec. there aren’t many things i like from this brand but it looks like something i should consider again.
p: after i stopped using MUFE MU Base #2, now i want it back coz i think it was the reason why I like my fav. FOTD. so you see… if i didn’t like it that much at first, i might still like it the 2nd go! 😛
mxodarap says
this has got to be the most prettiest powder/s that i own. i have both mythic parfait (01) and beige lumineux (03) the two i’ve got, specially the mythic parfait, is exactly what it is: perfect! i bought these two without trying it on first and so at the first swirl of my brush i was thinking mythic parfait would look too obvious and make-uppy as i am tanned and that it would show up more on my complexion but it just gives me this lovely glow which i preferred than the beige lumineux (which i use everyday and carry with me at all times).
highly recommended. such pretty powders and it makes one feel (and look) just like that.
Nina says
Hi Beautiful 🙂
thank u so much ur reviews are extreemly helpful i very much appreciate it ,
i am from Algeria by the way:)
Yesterday i bought the PARURE GOLD liquid fondation (beige claire 02),and i want to get the meteorites,and i am hesitating between Mythic and beige3
my skin color is similar to urs,and i’m warm skin tone with yellow undertones,brown eyes dark hair,
i thought the mythic would look bad on me and on the gold fondation 🙁
should i go for the beige ?
thank ^_^
ParisB says
Thank you Nina. I feel that Mythic meteorites are “translucent” so they work on almost any skintone. That’s the reason I don’t buy the other colours. I’m not buying the Meteorites for colour but for highlight. Mythic doesn’t show up as colour 🙂 Can you try it in stores? I haven’t tried the Guerlain foundations but I’ve heard a lot of good things about them
Shay says
I bought this powder based on your reviews and I absolutely love it!!!
I came back from Italy a couple of weeks ago with a tan on my face. None of my foundations fit my colour now. The good thing was that I was using Cellinique’s Derma Brightening Complex and that gave me very even skin tone. So, I’m now not using any foundation on my face. Its now blush over bare skin (well, not entirely if you count skin care and sunblock) and finish with dusting the powder all over.
dadaaaa says
I adore this powder!!!
it is every girls dream…atleast the mythic parfait 01!!!
in my oppinion its cheep….?
but i highly recomend the powder to anyone!