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Home » Face » Powder » A very pretty Guerlain Meteorites Pressed Powder Compact : Does it live up to its Illuminating and Mattifying claims?

A very pretty Guerlain Meteorites Pressed Powder Compact : Does it live up to its Illuminating and Mattifying claims?

May 2, 2012 Paris B 26 Comments

I’m a huge huge fan of Guerlain Meteorites powders as regular readers will know, and I have a soft spot for the loose perles as well as the Pressed Illuminating Powders (Rose Frais, Mythic and Nacres des Mers) that both impart a beautiful ethereal glow to the skin unlike any other powder I have used.

guerlain meteorites compact

I believe its been more than a year since Guerlain discontinued the Illuminating Pressed powders (with the bumpy surface) and replaced them with these – the Guerlain Meteorites Compact Illuminating and Mattifying Pressed Powder. Unlike the Pressed Illuminating Powders that come with different colours in the pan, these new compacts all have just 1 shade of powder although it comes in 3 different shades for different effects – 01 Teint Rose, 02 Teint Beige and 03 Teint Dore. Its sort of pre-mixed now where it was separate before.

I don’t know how long I’ve had this compact but its taken me a while to form an opinion on this. Funny eh? I thought I’d love it right off the bat!

I must remark first on the packaging. Visually, its a feast for the eyes. The compact is quite small, as you can tell, and sits very prettily in the palm of my hand. It is also very slim and very compact with a beautiful gardenia design on the cover, that mimics that of the cover of the tin of loose pearls. I like how they are standardizing their packaging. The packaging of the previous pressed powder was quite a let down, being brittle plastic and all. Unfortunately, they packaged the breathtakingly gorgeous Cruel Gardenia Meteorites powder in that packaging – sigh…

This time, it looks like a gunmetal metal case but is I believe coated because its too light to be metal. The case is super slim and fits a puff for touch ups inside so you can carry this around for touch ups on the go.

guerlain meteorites compact powder

The powder is also embossed with the same design as that on the cover and I will tell you that although I’ve used mine quite regularly, the etching has not faded very much 🙂

But you want to know how I find it right? Well, I do like this powder. I use it as a finishing powder after I’ve put on my base makeup. In place of my loose Meteorites, I take a powder brush, dust it over the surface of the powder and then just dust it on my skin. It helps me set my makeup quite well without looking heavy.

However, I can’t say that I love it, because I feel that it makes my skin look too matte. I’d gotten to used to the idea of Meteorites giving me that “glow from within” that not seeing it makes me feel a bit let down. It isn’t chalky or pasty, but I just don’t see that sort of glow.

guerlain meteorites compact case

Teint Rose is the lightest shade meant for those who are fair skinned with pink tones. I feel personally, that it gives a whitish cast to the skin if I’m not careful. Once it sets into my skin (give it 15 minutes or so) its fine, but that initial application does give a white cast. There is also minimal oil control properties, which is bearable for me, because I am not prone to getting oily skin but if you have oily skin and are thinking of getting this one because it says “mattifying” then don’t.

Since I have it, I will use it up. I can get it to work as I’ve worked out just how heavy handed I should be with my brush, and how much powder I should pick up and deposit. However, I’d say that as a replacement for the Pressed Illuminating Powder, I’m a little disappointed. Those gave me a lovely glow – like the loose Meteorites but in pressed form. This one does not quite hit that mark.

In a nutshell

The Guerlain Meteorites Compact Illuminating and Mattifying Pressed Powder is a replacement for the Pressed Illuminating Powder that was previously in the Guerlain stable. This one comes in 3 shades and is meant to be used to set makeup although you could use it on its own if you have good skin, I guess. It is velvety soft and light on the skin but I feel that it looks too matte on my skin. I do not get the glow I associate with using Meteorites. Personally, I feel that even as a mattifying powder, it does not perform that well in our heat and humidity. Its a good powder, but perhaps not quite deserving of the Meteorites name.

Pros: Light textured smooth powder, Pretty and compact packaging, Helps set liquid foundation well

Cons: Pricey, Teint Rose gave me a slight white cast to my skin, Leaves my skin looking a bit too matte

I believe the Illuminating Pressed Powders were actually improved upon when they were reformulated, and I must say that in terms of texture, there is marked improvement. The powders feels so much finer and more velvety. But in the process, the illuminating effect that makes a Meteorites is lost, for me. One of those times, I wish that they could have just repackaged the pressed powder and be done with it.

If you are in the capacity to compare, which pressed Meteorites compact powder do you prefer – the older version or this newer compact? Have you used either before and have thoughts to share on them? If you’re in the market for a mattifying powder that gives a glow (sort of) I prefer the RMK Pressed Powder N for this purpose. It really works very well and although not as pretty to look at, at least its refillable.

Paris B

Guerlain Meteorites Compact Illuminating & Mattifying Pressed Powder comes in 3 shades Price: RM185 Availability: All Guerlain counters

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  1. Jyoan says

    May 2, 2012 at 9:14 am

    I really like the packaging of this one, and almost wanted to get it. Then I stopped myself when I saw what is inside (beige powder), because I know I wouldn’t use a beige pressed powder.

    But on a side note, I want the Summer Meteorites! Looks so warm and lovely. haha.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      May 3, 2012 at 11:03 am

      The powder looks beige in pan, but actually doesn’t apply as it looks 🙂 I want the Summer Meteorites too! 😀

      Reply
  2. Issa says

    May 2, 2012 at 9:57 am

    The packaging is soooo cute!

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    • Paris B says

      May 3, 2012 at 11:08 am

      I wish it was refillable though. Its too pretty to toss right?

      Reply
  3. Stacey says

    May 2, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Love the packaging! but I don’t see any meteorite’s association with the powder.. maybe it’s just lost on me.

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    • Paris B says

      May 3, 2012 at 11:11 am

      I think we’re so used to the colourful attributes of the Meteorites that this flat coloured powder just doesn’t do it right? I found the previous one with the bumpy surface better actually. You see pretty colours and it works 🙂

      Reply
  4. Fiona Loh says

    May 2, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    I’m a sucker for packaging. But if this doesn’t “matte”, then there’s no point for me to get as I’m combination skin. I’ll just stick to loose perles 🙂

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    • Paris B says

      May 3, 2012 at 11:12 am

      Nope, I found it didn’t mattify much but since I’m not into the matte look, I’m good with it. Just that since it says it mattifies, one expects it to right?

      Reply
      • Fiona says

        May 3, 2012 at 6:01 pm

        Is Pucci Meteorites here yet Paris?

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        • Paris B says

          May 4, 2012 at 3:46 pm

          It’s due in Mid May around the 20th 😉

          Reply
  5. Sze Ling says

    May 2, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Matte looks are not my thing (for base makeup). I’d stick with the Meteorites. 😀 <3

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    • Paris B says

      May 3, 2012 at 11:15 am

      Not mine too – but I can imagine the oily skinned gals will disagree with us whole heartedly hehe… I love the original Meteorites too.

      Reply
  6. Stephanie/Yukaeshi says

    May 2, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    I do quite love the design of the compact- it’s still very luxurious and pretty even if it’s plastic, quite light and not hefty. The design on the powder makes it even prettier too! 😛 I have this one as well, in Teint Beige because Teint Rose is too pink for me (And my skin is too pink already), but unfortunately it broke me out. Oh well, it’s pretty enough to be collected! 😛

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    • Paris B says

      May 3, 2012 at 11:18 am

      Aww sorry to hear it broke you out 🙁 Hopefully the other versions don’t. I personally think the other ones perform better 🙂

      Reply
  7. gio says

    May 2, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Love the packaging, it looks so pretty! But I prefer powders that provides a subtle glow instead than a matte finish so I think I’ll pass. Thanks for the review.

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    • Paris B says

      May 3, 2012 at 11:19 am

      This one does give a bit of a glow, just not as pretty as that found in the other loose or pressed Meteorites powders. Its those who expect it to mattify who will be most disappointed.

      Reply
  8. Sunny says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    I don’t think I’ve ever tried any of the Guerlain powder, and it’s mostly because I don’t really know how to handle the little pearls (silly I know)! Too bad this is too matte for you. It might work better for those with combo/oily skin though. I am more into powder that mattifies a little, because I’m too lazy to blot my T-zone more than once a day!

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    • Paris B says

      May 3, 2012 at 11:31 am

      For a really good mattifying powder (considering I don’t get oily very much) is TheBalm. I also find that the YSL semi loose powder and RMK pressed powder N does a very good job at mattifying too. And you have to try the perles some day! They are awesome 😀

      Reply
  9. juan says

    May 2, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    guerlain stuff are all so expensive! i would really want to try their meteorites powder all because of you. will probably get it once i finish up my current stash.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      May 3, 2012 at 11:41 am

      Luxury brand ma 😉 I’d put Meteorites (pearles) in a separate category. No need to use up any stash to get a tub 😛

      Reply
  10. S. says

    May 3, 2012 at 12:01 am

    I love Guerlain’s loose pearls, they’re absolutely amazing.
    However, i don’t think I’d buy this, I have way too powders that give a matte effect!
    The packaging it’s breathtaking anyway. x

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    • Paris B says

      May 3, 2012 at 11:47 am

      Yay for loving Guerlain loose pearls! They are my bestest investment ever 😀

      Reply
  11. Shija says

    May 3, 2012 at 12:52 am

    Lovely packaging.. I’m gonna check it out.. I love matte finish..

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      May 3, 2012 at 11:48 am

      The matte effect doesn’t last though, but do try to get the SA to let you test on skin, walk around for a bit then decide if you like it 🙂

      Reply
  12. makeupmag says

    May 3, 2012 at 2:00 am

    Can I just say I love your row of Guerlain posts under ‘You may enjoy these too!’? 🙂

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      May 3, 2012 at 11:48 am

      Aww, thanks Mag – feast for the eyes 😉

      Reply

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