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Home » Lips » Lip Gloss » Raving over the Guerlain Essence de Gloss #462 Violine and Guerlain Fall 2010 Collection

Raving over the Guerlain Essence de Gloss #462 Violine and Guerlain Fall 2010 Collection

August 6, 2010 Paris B 25 Comments

Happy Fri-i-day Ladies!

I make no secret of the fact I love expensive lip glosses. Some people think me nuts but hey, it works for me! And Guerlain Kiss Kiss lipglosses are up there on my list of favourite lipglosses. I started my “addiction” with the Divinora lipglosses and moved onto Kiss Kiss when Divinora was discontinued.

guerlain essence de gloss review violine

This year, Guerlain has a new lipgloss to offer – Kiss Kiss Essence de Gloss. What it is is a lipgloss that cares for your lips. psst. Where have we seen this before? 😉

Forming a part of Guerlain’s Fall 2010 collection, the Kiss Kiss Essence de Gloss is (thankfully) a new addition and thus NOT limited edition. Mine is #462 Violine, a deep plum that is calling out to form part of a Fall makeup collection.

The long slim tube of lipgloss comes in the signature Kiss Kiss square gold packaging with a clear strip around the middle. This remains clear until you first remove the cap and then the colour rushes to fill the space. I love this! It also means you’ll never buy an opened lipgloss because you’d KNOW if its been opened before – genius right? 😀 Its actually to make it easier to locate if you have… oh I don’t know… a few of these babies? 😛

The Kiss Kiss Essence de Gloss applies very smooth and the pigment is good. It isn’t as strong as it looks in the tube though, which might be a good thing, and you can sheer it out. The doe foot sponge tip applicator is a departure from regular Kiss Kiss lipglosses that come with a brush.

guerlain essence de gloss 462 violine swatch review

Applied on the lips, it does not feel heavy or sticky which is quite normal for Guerlain Kiss Kiss glosses. It feels light and to my surprise, it lasts quite a while despite being a lipgloss. I can take it all the way to lunch if I don’t go crazy drinking lots of coffee and water in the mornings; but even then, a slight colour remains.

Violine as I have shown you, is a plummy shade I was a little afraid of. Silly me. It looks beautiful on lips!

Guerlain Violine essence de gloss swatch
Eyes: Kat von D Beethoven palette, Cheeks: Benefit Sugarbomb Lips: Guerlain Violine Essence de Gloss

Violine is a little cool toned – the sort of colour I pull off quite readily and there is no sparkle, just glossy shine. As for the lip caring qualities, I’m not quite sure about that. Its supposed to contain mother of pearl and vitamins A and C. The gloss isn’t drying, that’s for sure and my lips do not feel chapped after it wears off. I’ll even forgive them the slight scent.

Guerlain says that the formula contains sapphire to smooth wrinkles and fine lines, but I did not quite notice that. Maybe it’ll help if you wear it every single day? But I’m too fickle for that. I’ll settle for non drying and gorgeous colours in a non sticky goopy gooey formula.

Pros: Not sticky, not drying on lips, Light texture, Good pigment

Cons: Pricey but then its luxury

A 6ml tube of Guerlain Essence de Gloss retails at RM105 at all Guerlain counters (luxury brand remember?). I might pick up one more perhaps in Ambre #460 or Baie Rose #461 both of which are lighter rose-pink shades. I’m on a bit of a hunt for lighter lip shades 🙂

Guerlain Fall 2010 Collection

guerlain champs elysees promo image

Just quickly, I know everyone is drooling over the eyeshadow palettes from the upcoming fall collection from Guerlain. They are named after the 6 Guerlain boutiques in Paris.

I saw them recently, and they are beautiful. High Fashion metal cases that are quite big in size and just all round gorgeousness with the lace cutouts. However, I felt a wee bit let down after seeing the purple one in real life. The colour just looks a bit too muted and matte compared to how vibrant they are in online photos.There are 3 textures in each 6 colour palette – iridescent, matte and satin.

guerlain ecrin 6 couleurs

The one we see most online is the purple palette (68 Champs Elysees) but the one I’m really looking forward to checking out is 2 Place Vendome. The teal shade calls my name and I’m really keen to see how it looks in real life.

Does the Guerlain Fall collection do it for you? I’m really liking the Essence de Gloss so as I said, I might get another (but since its not Limited Edition there’s no rush – whew!) and I will be checking out 2 Place Vendome to see if I really like it in real life. I guess you could say that yes, I’m digging this collection! 😀

Paris B

Guerlain Fall 2010 is available August 2010 at all Guerlain counters – Parkson KLCC, Parkson Pavilion, Sogo, Isetan The Gardens and Tangs Pavilion.

Guerlain Fall 2010 Collection product pricelist

  • Ecrin 6 Couleurs Precious Eyeshadow palette – RM266
  • Kiss Kiss Essence de Gloss – RM105
  • Rouge g de Guerlain – RM161
  • Kiss Kiss Gloss – RM95
  • Blush 4 Eclat – RM158
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  1. xin says

    August 6, 2010 at 9:17 am

    u look so hot i feel like kissing u!!!!

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    • ParisB says

      August 6, 2010 at 11:30 am

      ROFLOL!!! Make sure Chai not reading ah….

      Reply
  2. rinnah says

    August 6, 2010 at 9:32 am

    I like how you’ve paired plummy lips with a bit of a smoky eye! Love the color but it’s a tad on the strong side for my liking. 🙂

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 6, 2010 at 11:31 am

      Thanks! I’m rediscovering the smokey eye look so was experimenting 😀 It comes in 8 colours I believe but they are all pigmented and pretty

      Reply
  3. electronicfly says

    August 6, 2010 at 10:26 am

    2 Place Vendome is my fav too! 😀

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    • ParisB says

      August 6, 2010 at 11:31 am

      Yay! Can’t wait to check it out 😛

      Reply
  4. Monstro says

    August 6, 2010 at 11:26 am

    Oh that is gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! Great look!

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    • ParisB says

      August 6, 2010 at 11:31 am

      Thanks Monstro – tempted yet? 😉

      Reply
  5. Indira says

    August 6, 2010 at 11:26 am

    I know probably it’s out of topic, but I think the model in Guerlain ads is too skinny…

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 6, 2010 at 11:32 am

      I feel the same way too! Sad that they have to use such a skinny model although it could also be attributed to the angle of the shot?

      Reply
  6. Kahani says

    August 6, 2010 at 3:15 pm

    Whoa glamouuurrrr! Stop pimping crazy expensive lippies you evil temptress!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 6, 2010 at 10:00 pm

      Haha! Gotta balance the budget with the luxury 😉

      Reply
  7. Liliana says

    August 6, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    I saw the Guerlain palettes, was attracted to Place Vendome too. I liked the golden taupe shade; the blue one is pretty, but blue saphire, not teal, not dark blue on me. They are luxurious and nice looking, but I will pass.
    I have the impression all HE cosmetics are pretty similar in inspiration and appearance this year…

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 6, 2010 at 10:01 pm

      Hey you’re right 🙂 the Guerlain palettes look very similar to the Estee Lauder Blue Dahlia palette and purple seems to be the theme. Sapphire blue sounds pretty!

      Reply
  8. Hsu Jen says

    August 6, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    Whoa, fab colour!! But gosh, they are expensive indeed.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 6, 2010 at 10:04 pm

      Yep!! Expensive indeedy!

      Reply
  9. gio says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    You look gorgeous! Love this gloss on you!

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    • ParisB says

      August 6, 2010 at 10:06 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  10. lyn says

    August 6, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    Ooh, that’s a very elegant and beautiful look! The gloss suits you well 🙂 I’m eyeing 2 Place Vendome and 29 Rue de Sevres. Have not seen them personally yet. Must go check them out soon.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 7, 2010 at 12:30 pm

      Thanks Lyn! I haven’t seen the other eyeshadow palettes too. Must see it soon! 😀

      Reply
  11. Vicky says

    August 9, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    would appreciate if you could advise whether its safe to buy perfume from strawberry.net.
    thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 9, 2010 at 12:16 pm

      You can read my 101 on buying from strawberrynet here: https://www.mywomenstuff.com/2010/04/16/strawberrynet-com-why-use-it-and-is-it-reliable/ I have not purchased perfumes but my experiences with skincare and makeup have been good

      Reply
  12. Syen says

    August 11, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    I’m lemming Place Vendome 2 as well! The browns and the blue looks gorge! =)

    Reply

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