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Home » Face » Blush » Guerlain Fall 2009 – Slavic Beauty – Russian Doll Liquid Blush

Guerlain Fall 2009 – Slavic Beauty – Russian Doll Liquid Blush

July 15, 2009 Paris B 23 Comments

I’m seeing a lot of strong looks this Fall/Winter of 2009, first with Lancome Declaring Indigo and then with YSL Cosmetics. Guerlain too seems to have taken the same road as has Dior I read. Guerlain’s theme is Beauté Slave or Slavic Beauty – beauty inspired by the Russians… not by slaves ok? 😛

Guerlain Russian Doll liquid blush
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A new item in this collection is a liquid blush named aptly, Russian Doll. Russian Doll comes in a slim cylinder with a pump. The cylinder has these beautiful filigree artwork on it that’s really pretty.

The colour is a bright rose red when pumped out. This is where I have a little grouse. The pump is really hard to control so I always end up pumping out too much. You only really need very very little for this color to show up, especially if you are fair.

Guerlain Russian Doll Swatch
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However, what you tend to get every single time is a dollop as what you see in the picture above. Quite a bit of wastage there since I use so little.

The colour looks scary pink but if you use very little of it and blend it into your skin properly, it gives a most gorgeous just in from the cold flush. I squirt it on the back of my hand and use the Lumiere Skunk brush to apply.

In terms of staying power, I find that it stays on my not very oily skin, but it does fade a little by the end of the day, unlike Benetint that stays on and on. If you like, layer a pink powder blush over Russian Doll and it’ll look really pretty.

There is a signature Guerlain fragrance added and I believe this might be limited edition. Here’s an approximation of how it’ll look when applied on the cheeks:-

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I stipple it on with a skunk brush and then swirl to blend. It does not set as quickly as Benetint and thus is easier to work with for me. I keep it light so all you really see is a slight pink flush which is how blushing should be eh? 🙂 (I hope it shows on your monitor. If it doesn’t sorry!)

Available at Guerlain counters in August 2009 and will retail for RM130.

Do you have tips to work liquid blush?

I don’t know. Liquid blushes really fly under my radar despite all my love for blush. I am always so afraid of making mistakes and ending up looking like Mr. Bozo the clown. Its a phobia I should surmount I think.

I’ve been experimenting with I Nuovi cream/liquid blush and Benefit Benetint and so far, its been quite a positive experience. Russian Doll is my 3rd liquid blush. I like the barely there blushing from within look it gives but I’m still quite ambivalent about whether I’d keep liquid blushes as a staple in my lineup.

How are you for liquid blushes? What’s your fave?

Stay beautiful,

Paris B

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  1. Jenn says

    July 15, 2009 at 10:41 am

    OMG this one looks so pretty on you Paris!! 😀

    I only have the Benetint and the TBS Lip & Cheek Stain liquid blushes. I love Benetint, but i always travel with the TBS one since it’s more sturdy! 😀

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    • ParisB says

      July 15, 2009 at 2:18 pm

      Thank you Jenn! 🙂

      I have a sample sized Benetint – its the BEST size ever! They should make it for sale 😛

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  2. Connie says

    July 15, 2009 at 10:53 am

    The packaging is too cute! (LOL! Slaves…) And it looks great on you 😀 Yet another rare FOTD ;p

    I’m all for I Nuovi Cheekblush. It blends so easily, goes over powder, smells good, not sticky and forgiving if I apply too much. I usually just tone down with some powder over it

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    • ParisB says

      July 15, 2009 at 2:19 pm

      Hiya Connie

      Coming from the maestro – thank you! 😉 I haven’t been using the I Nuovi one enough to form much of an opinion. Most of the time, I look at liquid blushes and decide to forgo it in the mornings just in case I make a mistake 🙁

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  3. Tine says

    July 15, 2009 at 11:24 am

    I like to rub my hands warm first before applying liquid/cream blush. For liquid, just to make sure I don’t get awful streaks, i swipe the blush on the back of my hand, swirl my middle finger on it, and then quickly apply on the cheeks. The third finger gives me the best control 😉

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    • ParisB says

      July 15, 2009 at 2:19 pm

      Hi Tine

      Thanks for the tips! Thus far, for Benetint, I’m doing the 3 stripe and pat to blend thing. For creamier textures, I use a skunk brush. I dare not trust my fingers just in case I don’t spread it out nicely

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  4. KS says

    July 15, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    I am a big fan of liquid blush! After trying Benetint, I went on a liquid/gel blush obsession and bought Sephora Red Wine Lip and Cheek Stain and theBalm Stainiac Lip and Cheek Tint. I tried iNuovi yesterday and I quite like it too! My favourite is still Benetint, but I found a cheap alternative in this brand called MeMeMe which does a perfect dupe of Benetint. 🙂

    I find them easier to work than cream blushes actually. I still have not figured out how best to use my Laneige cream blush.

    Btw, would like ur advise on the iNuovi blush, do u apply it b4 or after foundation and/or loose powder? Benetint works well both before and after foundation and loose powder, but I am not sure for other cream/gel/liquid blushes.

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    • ParisB says

      July 15, 2009 at 2:21 pm

      Hi KS

      For most liquid or cream blushes, I put them on before or after foundation but always before loose powder. I use loose powder to “set” all the cream/liquid on my face. Comparing liquid and cream pan blushes, I think I prefer liquid too – its easier to work with than a pan of cream blush.

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  5. Nikki says

    July 15, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    Would you believe I never own any liquid blush? But I’ve tried them though!!!! This blush looks too dark on your hand but wonderfully natural on your cheeks!

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    • ParisB says

      July 15, 2009 at 2:22 pm

      Nikki! No! :O

      LOL… time to get a liquid blush? 😉 How would you recommend to apply it?

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  6. Synaesthesia says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    I’ve tried Red Earth liquid blush many years ago and find it very pretty. My only problem is I have no idea how to apply liquid blush properly without being uneven and patchy…

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    • ParisB says

      July 15, 2009 at 2:23 pm

      Hi Synaesthesia

      For me, the skunk brush is my friend. Pat on cheeks or on the back of the hand and blend with the skunk brush. It gives it a lovely diffused look I can’t match with my fingers. 🙂

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  7. Renee says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    Hey Paris, the blush looks great on you, looks really natural! A little off topic, but I have a question. I love the look of liquid, stains and cream blushes but I’m so paranoid of breakouts because I am prone to them.

    Have you ever experienced any breakouts, reactions, etc when using these types of blushes?

    Thanks! 🙂
    Renee

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    • ParisB says

      July 15, 2009 at 2:24 pm

      Hey Renee

      Thank you! As with everything, the ingredients could play havoc with our skins. I’ve never experienced anything untoward with cream or liquid blushes *touch wood* but that’s not to say I never will. If you know you are sensitive to certain ingredients and they are present in the liquid/cream blush then you will risk a breakout.

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  8. Vonvon says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    Haven’t really tried liquid blush, except when testing out Benetint at the counters. I have the Bobbi Brown cream blush but haven’t used it yet. 😉

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    • ParisB says

      July 15, 2009 at 2:25 pm

      Hi Vonvon

      Isn’t Benetint pretty? I had a Bobbi Brown cream blush in a stick once. I decided I don’t quite like those kinds of texture as I find it hard to work with. Liquid or creamy-liquid blushes are easier to work with for me 🙂

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  9. Shorty says

    July 15, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    You look so fresh and radiant here! 🙂

    Me luv Benetint … smells yummy looks pweeetty … criss cross and pat pat pat away! But so expensive … hoping someone will come up with a more economical version of Benetint 🙁

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    • ParisB says

      July 16, 2009 at 9:26 am

      Hiya Shorty

      Thank you! I have to agree with you about Benetint – it gives a lovely flush but it already lasts practically forever doesn’t it? 🙂

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  10. jojoba says

    July 15, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    cream or liquid blushes are my enemies. i have spots on cheeks and they just don’t agree with concealer. if i use it, i have to show my spots. so i don’t….

    looks very fresh on you and i like to see your face!

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    • ParisB says

      July 16, 2009 at 9:27 am

      Hi Jojoba

      Erm… I have spots too but doesn’t stop me LOL… Thanks!

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  11. Shanghainese Dumpling says

    July 15, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    Wow this look so natural and pretty on you, I don’t have any liquid blush, because I really don’t know how to work it, but I do own Laura Mercier’s Cream Blush, a little bit easier to control I guess and pick up the right amount of product with fingers.

    I wouldn’t mind trying that at the store 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      July 16, 2009 at 9:28 am

      Hi Shanghainese Dumpling

      Thank you! I find cream blushes that come in a tube easier to work with than cream blushes in a pan. Perhaps wait till Russian Doll comes out at a Guerlain counter near you and test it out. I think it’ll look pretty on almost anyone.

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  12. Marina says

    July 17, 2009 at 12:57 am

    thank you for review! such a pretty blush and it looks awesome on you! so cool that Guerlain was inspired by Slavic Women beauty. and so nice to be one of them 😛

    Reply

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