I didn’t shop much while in Singapore. Well, “not much” being relative but while at Changi airport, to take my mind off certain other things I was eyeing, I splurged on the new Guerlain Meteorites Perles in Teint Rose .
All I needed to know at the counter was “Is this the new packaging?” and once the SA said yes, I was off like a shot to the counter. At S$71 its not cheap but it was a tiny bit cheaper than the retail price of RM185 in Malaysia.
I opened it yesterday and to my surprise (and delight) the new tub is metal! Not metal covered cardboard (as they did before) but a nice light thin embossed metal case. None of that baroque looking gold edged cardboard thankyewverymuch! This is a sleek embossed brushed metal tin with plastic tub insert.
The cover is now literally like that of a flat tin cover instead of the high cardboard cap. I don’t know why but I have visions of Milo every time I open the cover 😛
Teint Rose is pretty much Mythic renamed. It all looks the same – little balls of lilac, gold, rose and blue tones to be swirled together to give you that luminous glow. The same luminous glow that Mythic gives me.
Except in prettier sleeker more modern packaging.
Love!
I somehow thought that the Teint Rose pearls looked a little lighter compared to my old Mythic Meteorites. Placed side by side, I got the same feeling too. The colour of the Mythic balls seemed a little deeper than Rose Teint.
But when I placed the balls side by side, there is no discernible difference. My guess is that the Mythic Meteorites I own are already quite old so perhaps the sheen that covers the balls are now lost. Or perhaps there is a difference in the formula which makes it look that way. After all, the new Meteorites are supposed to have an improved formula.
On the skin, there is no difference. Or perhaps there is. Teint Rose seems to diffuse the light better so faking flawless glowy skin is even easier than before!
If you already have the previous Meteorites perles, you don’t have to get this one in the same colours – for me, Mythic and Teint Rose are one and the same. But if you don’t already own Meteorites and want to cut your teeth on these little magical powder balls, I think you’ll love the new packaging too! 😀
Paris B
My love for the Guerlain Meteorites know no bounds 🙂 Here are some previous posts on some other ones I own.
- Nacre des Mers Illuminating Pressed Powder
- Meteorites are a makeup must have
- Mythic Parfait Illuminating Pressed Powder
Guerlain Meteorites Perles Loose Pearls Illuminating powder pearls retail at Guerlain counters for RM185 and come in 3 shades. Guerlain counters in Malaysia are at Parkson KLCC, Parkson Pavilion, Sogo, Isetan The Gardens, Tangs Pavilion
Jenn says
June 9, 2010 at 9:12 amSo bright, so beayootiful, my preciousssss…
Hahaha!! I’m loving the new improved packaging!! I’m glad to read that the quality is still the same (if not better)! More often than not cosmetic companies take this chance to either reduce the quantity or change the formulation thats more cost effective (read: make the product crap).
I must resist getting this… at least for now!! I’m dead broke!! >.<
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 9:32 amThey are permanent so no hurry Jenn! 😀
domncroxd says
June 9, 2010 at 9:17 amWonder if the new packaging is out here already. I’m tempted to try this out too!
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 9:33 amYes they are according to a reader who bought hers already. Head down to your nearest Guerlain counter and see 🙂
rinnah says
June 9, 2010 at 9:21 amThe new packaging certainly is tempting! But I’ll take forever to finish up even the tiny travel sized meteorites I got, so lemmings begone! 😛
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 9:33 amYup! They never ever seem to finish! But that makes it a most worthwhile buy 😀
CY says
June 9, 2010 at 9:45 amBut , somehow i felt the old packaging looks more classiz and elegent. still prefer the old packaging.
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 9:54 amAh you can still get that online so no worries! 🙂 I never quite liked the old packaging mostly because it was cardboard and we all know how horrid cardboard can be after a while. 🙂
Lee says
June 9, 2010 at 9:46 amBonjour Paris.
You finally bought it, well done 😀 *gonging and drumming*
I love the packaging but I already have one LE (the one with purple butterfly)…plus, this is not my HG loose powder…I’ll give it a pass until it comes out with something better, or LE…
Btw, just a random request…since this website is called “mywomenstuff”…would you be reviewing your Dior bag anytime soon? 😀 I am curious!
xxx
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 9:59 amBonjour Lee! Just started using the bag – will try to share soon but I believe the one I have is no longer available in stores. Its from a past collection and since it was marked down so much when I got it, I think its probably quite quite old!
catherine says
June 9, 2010 at 9:51 amHi, I had one long time ago almost like 6yrs. But i never seem to be able to finish it. What about yours? Any chance of finishing the old box? I just wondering whether i should invest in the new one when i can never finish the old one 🙂
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 10:00 amNope, no chances of finishing the old box. I might crush up some of the old balls because I like it used as a loose powder 🙂
Hanny says
June 9, 2010 at 10:11 amOOOOO…. So pretty! Oh yeah, am I right in understanding that these little balls of heaven for you are similar to MAC’s MSFs in the way that they’re a little shimmery, can be used as highlighter and all over the face as well??
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 10:15 amIn a manner of speaking, yes except they aren’t very shimmery so I wouldn’t call it a highlighter per se – for me, they illuminate the skin and diffuse the light so its easy to fake flawless skin. MSF tend to be too shimmery for this purpose and to be used all over (for me that is) because if its too shimmery you risk the disco ball look or just looking oily.
Hanny says
June 9, 2010 at 10:32 amThanks for clearing it up! I finally got the picture, haha~
Michelle says
June 9, 2010 at 10:17 amThey look like candies!! The new packaging is less Datin isn’t it 🙂
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 10:19 amROFLOL! Yes definitely waayyy less Datin 😀
xin says
June 9, 2010 at 11:09 amahh the new packaging is pretty! have been lemming for it ..but now i seriously think i should get one. the old packaging is selling for $49.50 on strawberry net…hmm new or old?
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 12:13 pmPerformance wise, new or old is more or less the same. So it comes down to packaging and whether you can get really good discounts at strawberrynet! 😉
jojoba (My Makeup Reviews) says
June 9, 2010 at 12:01 pmlooks really lush. hey, could you please do a post of how they work for you as i couldn’t get these balls to work for me. thanks
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 12:18 pmI’ve posted about how I use it and what to expect in a previous post. Basically, I just use a fluffy brush, swipe over the balls or the whole pan (if its the pressed version) and dust all over my face. To me, you can’t really see any outstanding difference (some might say there is no difference) but it does make a diff to how my skin looks because it looks flawless and glowy in person and just looks better overall. I’ve also used it in most of my FOTD 🙂
AnT says
June 9, 2010 at 12:46 pmOhh Paris!!
Thanks for posting this up! finally they got a new packaging to compliment their meteorites Voyage pressed powder! LOL really a Summer’s must haves item (evil grin) i dislike the old packaging too!! 😛
xoxo
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 2:08 pmYes! I always just stare at the Meteorites Voyage pressed powder. Sorry la that one is waaaay beyond budget! But this will do 😀
Synaesthesia says
June 9, 2010 at 1:03 pmYes, Meteorites is a must have makeup item for me! I’m been using it for the past 4 years and still loving it to bits ! Is kinda hard for me to get it at my local department stores as Guerlain has closed down their counters here few years ago. So sad…
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 2:09 pmAww… at least you have one! It would appear that Guerlain is now solely found in KL at very selected stores.
Sugar says
June 9, 2010 at 1:31 pmi KNEW it! when u said i’ll hate u tmr yesterdya i KNEW it was because of this! aaaa! i JUST bought my old guerlain packaging less than a month ago! grrrrrr
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 2:09 pmArgh! I did tell you to wait 😛
hill says
June 9, 2010 at 1:44 pmThat look is so nice and summery.Love your blog 🙂
fertyna says
June 9, 2010 at 2:44 pmi so wish if they can remain the old datin design but in metal form. improved the cardbord material instead….
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 2:48 pmThat might have been nice too. Proper gold metal edges embossed with the colorful swirls of colour. But I think gold tends to discolour after a while – that might be the reason they didn’t use gold. Or perhaps its just to fit in with the new image of Guerlain – their new palettes are all using this deep grey metal
monstro says
June 9, 2010 at 3:00 pmThis is fab! I love the new packaging. I always thought the cardboard boxes were too flimsy for something so expensive. Finally the packaging is up to par! I don’t own a meteorites….maybe it’s time huh???
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 5:56 pmYay join the outer space club! 😉
stellarvixen says
June 9, 2010 at 4:02 pmwoohoo!! i’ve joined you for the occult of possessing the new improved Guerlain Meteorites Teint Rose! haha luvv the faking flawless part you depict 😀
showed my loot at facebook – about to blog this weekend!
i hav the guerlain mini cardboard box!
now i can top up the finished perles and carry with me..
good for touch-up during office hours & right before dinner XD freshen up
vanity at its best lolx
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 5:57 pmWah you thought of everything! But that’s a great idea to reuse your mini meteorites case as a travel friendly case
Jean says
June 9, 2010 at 4:04 pmso beautiful! The casing and the pearls!
How to use this?
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 5:58 pmI’ve shared in my reply to jojoba. Just quickly I just use a fluffy brush and brush it all over my face. Nothing obvious as the effects are subtle
jojoba (My Makeup Reviews) says
June 9, 2010 at 5:12 pmhey, thanks for the quick reply. i guess i overlooked what you used in those pictures. hmm, i guess i want something more severe. lol. i won’t be trying more balls then. i recently tried a guerlain item and regretted again. some brands aren’t just friends. but you know what? i amy dying to see the new palettes in person. have you read about those? i saw the pictures and i was like, OMG!!! i want those!
ParisB says
June 9, 2010 at 6:00 pmYa I saw the pics and they are gorgeous! I can’t wait to see them in real life. The price is very high here though.
Natalie says
June 9, 2010 at 11:55 pmThis looks great! Would you prefer this or pressed version of it?
ParisB says
June 10, 2010 at 12:18 amI can’t afford the Meteorites Voyage but I do like the Pressed Illuminating powder which isn’t quite the same thing but is more affordable. The effect of the pressed illuminating powder is a little different though.
Natalie says
June 10, 2010 at 8:32 pmThank you! I was reading up the reviews and some people were saying the Pressed Illuminating powder works ‘better’ than the balls, so I am just not sure which one to get! BTW, subscribed to your blog and love reading it everyday!! 🙂
ParisB says
June 10, 2010 at 10:32 pmThank you Natalie! 🙂 the pressed powder that I’ve heard works better is the one that’s multicoloured hexagon shapes. If its the one with a bumpy surface then I personally feel the balls work better 😉