You will doubtless have seen numerous blog posts or photos on Instagram of the absolutely breathtaking piece of art that is the Guerlain Meteorites Flocons Enchantes or in English, the Guerlain Enchanted Snowflake Meteorites. Guerlain truly outdid themselves this year, with one of the prettiest powders I ever did see.
But despite the anticipation and social media-driven hype, I stayed away. For some reason, despite my Meteorites collecting habits, I couldn’t bring myself to drop almost RM300 on a tub. Prices sure have gone up since I started my collection. Instead, I picked up the Rouge G lipstick, which I happen to love.
But as providence will have it, I was gifted with a tub of what is confusingly known as the Meteorites Flocons Enchantes or Enchanted Snowflake Meteorites or by some people, called the Perles des Neiges Meteorites. The former is what’s printed on the box. I’m not sure where some sources got the latter name from.
Call it what you want, isn’t this a thing of beauty? 🙂
I do have a bit of an axe to grind with Guerlain though. They call this the Enchanted Snowflake Meteorites, and in the press release, it says that it has snowflakes amidst the regular pearls. Yet, what they put in there were…. stars.
Come on guys, aren’t those stars in there? No one in their right mind would say “Ooh, snowflakes!” Instead, everyone and their aunty are going “Ooh, such pretty stars!” Note to Guerlain – work on your presentation LOL!
Since this has been done to death, let me just show you some photos and some quick thoughts I have about this. As to whether you should buy it, I think you can answer that for yourself… though I’ll offer some pointers 🙂
First off, the US$80 and RM269 pricetag is a high one. If you managed to get this in Sephora during their 20% members sale, good on ya! It’s still pretty pricey though, so it’s not for everyone. I know we’re all feeling the pinch with the economic slowdown and rising prices, so this is 100% luxury, not a need. Balance your budgets accordingly 🙂
It does however, come in a nice 30g tub, which is what Meteorites used to be before they were reduced to the 25g versions that you get in the permanent range. It shows, in that the tub looks fuller, instead of just a few balls rattling around the tub.
Unlike previous years and in view of the limited edition packaging, Guerlain has made this a sturdy plastic tub, with a nice heft. The plastic isn’t a cheap plastic, but it is plastic. It also comes with a puff to hold the pearls in place so you don’t end up with a tub of powder, and the whole tub is fashioned after a snowglobe.
The screw-off cover has a gradational translucency, to allow you to view an intricate golden design embedded into the cover, if you view it from the top. Let me show you.
See how it looks like you’re viewing it through a snowglobe? I actually really liked it, and I appreciated the thought and design that went into it. Viewed from the side, you don’t really see the design. It’s only visible when viewed from the top. I loved that!
But you all know I’m a Meteorites collector right? I’ve championed Guerlain’s Meteorites for so many years, they really should be paying me a commission LOL! But the long and short of it, is that I love the Meteorites, and I think it does wonders for the complexion. It’s a finishing powder, not a setting powder, so I can’t really say just how it’s supposed to look on you. All I can say is that Meteorites are the one product that pulls my makeup together, giving my skin an imperceptible glow that is unmatched by any other powder I’ve ever used. I’m a huge huge fan and can talk all day about it 😛
But today, it’s about the Enchanted Snowflake Meteorites, and I must say that these are a wee bit more shimmery than the regular permanent ones. The powders are a mix of champagne, white and gold pearls and stars, that is a little shimmery to the touch.
In fact, I was a little put off initially. However, when I apply it to the skin, it isn’t shimmery at all.
The combination of powders and pearly shimmer gives skin a bit of a boost and a glow that isn’t bang in your face. If you use a dense brush, and layer it on, you might actually be able to use it as a highlighter. But I just swirled it all over my face with a fluffy brush (you can use the Real Techniques Blush Brush, as I sometimes do) and what it does is make my makeup look just that touch more ethereal. I actually really like this!
Being a true blue fan of Meteorites, I must say that I enjoyed this. They are up there with my other favourite, the Meteorites Perles de Nuit which gives skin the most AMAZING glow like nothing I’ve ever used. I find that this is a touch brighter while Perles de Nuit has a more champagne tint but they’re both impressive in quality.
To buy or not to buy? It’s a question only you can answer. Get it, if the price doesn’t make you blanch, and you are a fan of the Meteorites, or want a more champagne toned Meteorites (the permanent range doesn’t have a champagne toned powder). Don’t, if you won’t use it. Makeup is best appreciated when it’s used 🙂
IN A NUTSHELL
The Guerlain Meteorites Flocons Enchantes or Enchanted Snowflake Meteorites are limited edition Meteorites powders from Guerlain that come in a limited edition packaging like that of a snow globe. The pearls are a mix of regular round pearls and stars (which are supposed to be snowflakes, but who are they kidding?) The powder swatches a little shimmery, but isn’t so when you brush it on the skin. It gives a bit of a bright, champagne glow to your skin that makes it look that much more impressive. Beautiful in the evenings under candlelight or evening lighting, but use a lighter hand for the day to avoid looking too shiny. There is the signature Guerlain scent but isn’t overpowering. One for the Meteorites collectors!
PROS: Prettily designed packaging, Unique design of the powders, Lovely glowy effect of powder on skin
CONS: Pricey, Limited Edition
WHO WILL LIKE THIS: Anyone who missed out on Perles de Nuit, Anyone who wants a more champagne toned Meteorites powder for evening use in particular, Makeup collectors
I thought you might like to see this alongside some of the Meteorites from previous years.
Clockwise from Top Left: Meteorites Flocons Enchantes (2015), Meteorites Perles d’Etoiles (2014), Perles de Nuit (2011), Perles du Dragon (2012)
I skipped the Crazy Paris Meteorites Perles (2013) although I picked up the rest of the collection, because I hated the packaging. And yes, I use them all 🙂
I’m not much of a makeup collector, but Meteorites are my weakness. It’s getting hard to continue though, because the prices are going up and up, and I’m starting to balk. So hopefully Guerlain slows down on the new releases of the “bebolas” or I’d just have to call a halt! 😛
Did you get the Enchanted Snowflake Meteorites? Do you get what the hype of Meteorites is all about?
I’ve been preaching about these balls since I started blogging, so that’s a long time LOL! I never quite understood them until I picked up my first tub (in the lurid, gaudy colourful cardboard tub of the days of yore) and then, I was drawn in, hook line and sinker! These days, these balls are my precioussssss….. 😀
Paris B
Guerlain Meteorites Flocons Enchantes or Enchanted Snowflake Meteorites Price: RM269 | US$80 for 30g Availability: Guerlain counters and Sephora Limited Edition: Yes, Christmas 2015
Thank you for this. And thanks for the earlier text messages 🙂 A massive yes from me please. (Also, phone is ded, soz, reminder here again)
I did want to ask, though, do you find the use of finishing powder exacerbates the dry skin? I find that the case certain times of the month.
Got it, and it’s in the basket! 😉 I don’t find that Meteorites dries my skin any further, but if I use loose powder too often, then it can. I think it’s just the nature of powder that’s a little more drying, hence my not using powder foundation anymore. However, it does hold my face on better, so it’s always that dilemma 😛
this is toooooooooo pretty! if it weren’t for the high price, i would have bought it much earlier.
True! I tried to pick it up during the Sephora 20% off sale, but even then I couldn’t bring myself to. I mean, I never had this problem before! Maybe I’m growing up 😛
yippie!! initially i was reluctant to buy as well as i saw the price is “quite” too much…but i couldn’t resist because the packaging is so pretty!..LOL… function wise..nothing much other than highlighter or setting powder. But afterall, i’m a happy girl 🙂
Haha as long as you’re happy with it that’s all that matters! 😀 It is terribly pricey though, so I do hope you use it well! I find it’s not so much a setting powder than a finishing powder i.e. it pulls makeup together, but doesn’t really set it
It’s so pretty! Your photos are wonderful. I recently bought the Original Rainbow pearls. But haven’t used it much. I need to start using it instead of thinking its too pretty to use!
Thank you Mel! 😀 It was a delight taking these photos because the subject matter is already so beautiful to begin with! Ah you got the Rainbow pearls! You know, I think that’s actually a good one to start with because it’s got a nice blend of shades in there without being too shiny. It isn’t permanent though so it’s a good thing you got it! Oh and definitely use it! It’s very pretty to look at but I can assure you that you’d be 80 before you actually finish it haha! 😀
This is definitely gorgeous, Paris. I only have 1 tub which is the Teint Rose, and the sad thing is, I hardly reach for it. I would get this JUST for the pretties, but I think I’ve moved beyond that. Your collection is drool worthy though 🙂
Lucky for you not to be obsessed over these balls like I am! LOL Thankfully Guerlain isn’t putting out anything new in Spring 2016 but with the increasing prices, it’s getting increasingly hard to collect >.< On the other hand, these are my only one true vice so maybe I should keep it up LOL
Is there any expiry date for these meteorites? I have a tub since few years ago and it’s still looking good.
Hey Cece, I honestly don’t think so because it is a powder, and powders don’t harbour bacteria as they’re a dry medium. That said, to be perfectly honest, I’ve been using mine from years and years ago without any problems! 😀
Your collection is AMAZING!!! I love mine too! This stuff is so glowy! And I love using it on top of blush especially to give that extra glow. Well worth it I think!
Haha thanks Tracy 😀 This excludes the regular ones and other LE so erm… yeah I have quite a lot of balls LOL!!! You were right about using it on top of blush. It just adds a glow to EVERYTHING!
I like the look of this! It’s definitely a luxury, I think everyone would agree with that. If only someone would gift this to me too hehe
Drop LOTS and LOTS of hints, Hani! haha! But yes, it’s truly a luxury item – almost RM300 for a pretty powder is well… unnecessary! haha
I went for the lipstick, saw the oh so pretty snow globe then almost fainted at the price. Lol. I do love the lipstick to bits, am super happy they decided on a more wearable color for day rather than the usual red a’la Christmas.
Yay for the lipstick! I love it too, after I got over my surprise at how un-festive it looked 😀
Yup I got it. I was like you, before seen it in real. I was telling myself that it doesn’t worth, because it’s in plastic.
But it’s just the prettiest meteorite packaging ever, imo.
Honestly it’s really all about collecting the packaging. Cause in it self there are no big difference from one collection to an other. I didn’t bought last year’s opera meteorite, didn’t liked the design. But I get the Crazy Paris one.
This years packaging is right what I love.
But I think I’m done with meteorites. I have enough of them and I will never finish any of them. I still have the one in cardboard box of 15 years ago, lol.
The plastic beats cardboard any day! 😀 But Guerlain has certainly done well with this version of their Meteorites. It’s both unique and functional. You are right about the collecting though. Personally, this is the only makeup item I collect so I’m a bit stupid about buying them anyway, whenever I see a new version come out. haha! I didn’t get Crazy Paris, but got last year’s because of the red puff and interior! I used to have the cardboard one but I gave that to my sis. I think she’s still using it LOL! They sure last forever, don’t they?
Oh this is a beauty all right. I do love the Meteorites and thanks heaps for offering to get it for me but I really must resist it because there’s really only so much I can use. I’ve had the original Meteorites for years and there isn’t even a dent on the balls even though I use them often. Sometimes I think “when the heck are you ever going to finish so that I can get a new one??” 😛
Not a problem Tine – you know me. Purveyor of luxury goods and all hehe… 😉 I don’t think it’s even possible to actually use up the Meteorites, so in that sense, I’ve closed my mind to that idea. I’ve not seen ANY of them diminish in quantity, and that’s coming from someone who uses them pretty religiously! So now, I just deem it my one makeup collecting vice and accept it as such.
This is so gorgeous and reading your blog post on this just makes me want it more. Sigh. I already have 2 meteorites tubs – Teint Beidge and Meteorites Perles d’Etoiles and I used both everyday depending on my outfit for work. LOL.
Does this one work for only those with fair complexion?
It is a tad sparkly though I think the warm golds don’t make it look too white on skin. You might be able to get away with it, but I think more of as a highlighter than an all over like Teint Beige 🙂