Regulars to MWS will know just what a huge huge fan of the Guerlain Meteorites powders I am. I’ve been extolling their beauty and benefits since I started blogging, and since before they were a “thing”, and the Météorites Perles a.k.a Guerlain Balls, are the only makeup I actively collect. I mean, I use them, but I also collect them – the newer incarnations anyway.
Building on the popularity of their famed Météorites, that give skin a lovely, imperceptible and magical glow, Guerlain introduced this new foundation some time last year – the Guerlain Météorites Baby Glow Light Revealing Sheer Makeup Antifatigue Effect Baby Glow Foundation SPF25 PA++ – whew, what a mouthful! I’ll just call it the Meteorites Baby Glow foundation.
I didn’t buy it when it first launched last year. For some reason, the reviews that came out back then weren’t very favourable. Many people complained of it being too sheer for a foundation, and many panned it as a result. However, some time towards the end of 2015, I decided to give it a go. For some reason, it was one of those things I just HAD to try, despite the bad press.
I’m a self-proclaimed fan of most Guerlain foundations, and I even call their BB Beauty Booster a firm favourite, placing it on a pedestal, because I love it so much. I figured that if I enjoy their base products so much, I should give this a chance.
The question of course, is whether I regret giving it a go?
Perish the thought! I’m in freaking love with this Meteorites Baby Glow foundation! 😀
The critics are right. The Météorites Baby Glow foundation is fairly sheer, for a foundation. If this had swapped labels with the BB Beauty Booster, which is more foundation than BB cream, I think it would be more accurately labelled.
However, what the Météorites Baby Glow foundation purports to do, as they have clearly pointed out, is to give skin a glow and lift tired complexions with just a sheer tint of colour. It’s all there on the tube, folks! And if I’m to be fair, I do not think this very sheer at all. I’ve come across worse.
The product comes in a tube, with a pump, and is rather small in size, but houses a respectable 30ml of product, just like most foundation sizes. I kind of like this, because it makes the product very portable, and you can easily tuck this into your travel pouch, or daily makeup kit without it weighing you down, or without fear of it breaking and spilling.
It only comes in 3 shades – 02 Clair/Light, 03 Medium, 04 Dore – which is rather limited, but because of the sheer texture, it may work with in-between skintones. However, as with most Guerlain colour bases, this Baby Glow foundation tends to a slightly more pink tone. While it might be this pink tint that helps to give tired skin a lift (most pink toned bases do) it might also mean that it may turn out looking ashy on warmer skintones. It’s a bit of a gamble, and I know that’s a common problem with all Guerlain foundations, not just this one.
This is a comparison of the Baby Glow foundation to other foundations I also use, in the shades that suit my skintone. You may notice how the 2 Guerlain bases are more significantly pink compared to other popular foundations. You may also notice from the swatch, that the Baby Glow isn’t all THAT sheer as I’d been led to believe before.
I’d consider this a foundation with light to medium coverage, which you can build up where you need. For me, I use just 1 pump of product each time, which I then spread out using this fool-proof foundation method, and I like blending out with a foundation brush. Then, I use the brush to pick up remaining product and dab it over areas where I need it most, to even out skintone and cover redness.
You may be able to tell from the before-after collage below, just how well (or not) it works for me.
With just the Baby Glow foundation, you may notice how most redness and uneven skintone is evened out. Skin almost immediately looks more radiant, with a glow that I can only attribute to the magic of Météorites , and I already look less tired! I usually apply base on my under-eye area as well, and you can see how my complexion is lifted.
When I want to look a little more polished, I dab on some concealer where I need it (under-eye, pigmentation on cheeks), blend it out and then apply some powder to set, which results in picture #3. Once I set it, I’m good for practically the whole day, and it doesn’t dry out my skin either. If I don’t, it will slide off eventually. That’s fine by me.
That said, I do not have oily skin so I don’t know how it fares for those who do. However, I have worn this for most of the day, then had a 40 minute session on the treadmill, and then cleaned house. It faded, naturally, but still looked pretty decent, so I was quite impressed. (No, I do not regularly wear makeup to the gym nor to do housework 😛 )
For me, someone who prefers a light-medium coverage product, this is wonderful. I can use as much or as little as I like, and sometimes, I apply Meteorites powder all over, which then makes me look pretty flawless. I didn’t expect to like this as much as I have, but I do! 😀
IN A NUTSHELL
The Guerlain Météorites Baby Glow foundation is a light textured liquid foundation with a light-medium coverage on skin. It only comes in 3 shades – 02 Light, 03 Medium and 04 Dore. I find that the product is light on skin and easily blends. However, some may find that coverage isn’t up to par. For me, I like that it evens out skintone and redness very nicely, while leaving skin looking imperceptibly and impressively glowy, while lifting the complexion. They aren’t kidding about it having an anti-fatigue effect. It does! Once I set it with powder, I’m usually good for most of the day. You can also up the glow factor, by apply Meteorites powder all over, which I sometimes do as well. For me, I love this one. The downside would be the sheerness and the tint, which leans more pink the way all Guerlain bases do, and the price. Otherwise, it’s a beautiful foundation.
PROS: Lightweight texture, Easy to blend, Gives skin a flattering glow and lifts tired complexions, Can be built up by dabbing on with a foundation brush or sponge
CONS: Pricey, Shade may not suit warmer skintones, Some may find it too sheer
WHO WILL LIKE THIS: Anyone who likes light-medium coverage foundation, Anyone who has a more pink toned skintone
PRICE: RM190+ (I forget – if you know, please let me know!)| US$54 | £35.50
AVAILABILITY: Guerlain counters, Sephora stores and online, Nordstrom
For anyone interested, here is the ingredient list for the Baby Glow foundation.
I will note that there is also that signature scent that Guerlain infuses all their makeup with, which some say is the scent of violets, and I could personally do without. But it doesn’t bug me very much, so I’ll live! 😀
Did you try the Guerlain Baby Glow foundation? Do you like light/sheer foundations like this one?
I’m glad I took a chance on this, despite the mixed reviews out there. Personally I think it’s a good one. Light enough not to be a mask, yet does everything a foundation should – lift the complexion, give skin a glow, even out skintone, and make you feel (and look) human enough to face the rest of the world 😀 Now, who doesn’t want that eh? 😀
Paris B
LOVE this foundation! I’ve been using the Parure Gold lately and it doesn’t really compare to the Baby Glow, despite being 30% more expensive. The Baby Glow shades are also a bit too pink for me, which is weird because I thought the 02 would match with other Guerlain 02 shades (which are a bit more neutral).
Ooh I was curious to try the Parure Gold! But since you say it doesn’t compare to Baby Glow, perhaps I should just stick with this 😛 I like Parure Lumiere as well 😀 I find Guerlain’s bases are a bit strange aren’t they? they tend to be fairly pink. I usually wear 01 in all Guerlain bases, for the reason that they tend to be pink based and a little dark. Always puzzles me!
Paris,
Was wondering if you have a HG concealer that you go to without fail? 🙂
Thank you,
Su
Hi Su, yes I do! It’s the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer and I’ve got it reviewed here. It’s my go-to!
This looks amazing on you! Love how it’s lightweight yet it corrects enough… and it lasts! 🙂 The price is terrible though :O
Thanks Jenn, it actually really impresses me too, because I can actually see the difference, and yet, it’s so light! But yes that price. Typical Guerlain 😛
The Baby Glow Foundation looks amazing on you! Your skin looks so rested and healthy 🙂 I’m so happy this is a permanent product, it means I can ‘um’ and ‘ah’ about buying it 😉 I don’t really need a new base product atm but everyone I have seen it on online (before and after photos) looks amazing. I’m just so confused at the shade range and what would suit me.
Oh wells – *luckily* (I say that with some sarcasm) I have a lot of time to figure it out (I’m also on a $100 monthly beauty challenge atm you see…).
Btw – I love your Guerlain posts! They’re not products I buy very often if at all, but it’s still a brand I admire if that makes sense 🙂
Haha yes it’s permanent Sylvia! I actually waited almost a year to try it, because it’s permanent, and that’s really why I prefer permanent products to limited editions. We can actually evaluate them properly before pulling the trigger, especially for expensive products like these! Ooh good job on taking on another $100 monthly challenge! I think that’s very good, because it helps you evaluate what you want to splurge on and what you actually need! Good luck with it 😀 I’m glad you enjoy reading about Guerlain – while I’d agree it’s not for everyone, and they do sometimes have duds, I also think that it’s a good brand – once the funds are available, so consider this a primer eh? hehe…
I thought it was really nice, but it was way too pink for me! It’s too bad because it looked really nice.
Aww that’s a pity Nicci! But you’re absolutely right, the base tint is definitely and distinctly pink! Sometimes, I wonder what they’re thinking. We know pink lifts dull complexions, but there’s such a thing as too much pink 😛
I was looking for a BB cream last year, and I really wanted to try this. Unfortunately, it’s way too pink for me, so much that it dulls my skin and makes me look 2 shades darker! I sampled some of other Guerlain foundations as well, and they seem to have that effect on my paler warm skin tone. I guess I just have to give up. I ended up buying Dior’s BB Cream instead, in 002 which is warmer.
Yep, all Guerlain bases have that pink tint, which is quite strange to me. I’d have thought they’d have learned from their competitors! They otherwise make very high quality bases. Pity about their lack of shade selection. Which Dior BB did you get? I’m enjoying the Diorskin Nude BB one!
Yes I’m using the Diorskin Nude BB creme as well. I use the shade 002 because it’s warmer.
It’s a good one! I’m always surprised every time I pull it out to use.
Really its Works , May be we can hide wrinkles on our face with that Guerlain Foundation.. Any Other Foundation is hide my dark spots on face which has been occur due to sunburn.. thanks in Advance..
No you can’t hide wrinkles, but it can make them look softer. I don’t have significant lines so I can’t say if it settles into the lines, but it does give a youthful glow.
Goodness, this looks like something I will like. Might have to look out for occasions for an excuse to purchase this for myself as a gift! *snickers*
hehe, any excuse! You got to work on time, your boss paid you a compliment, you passed an exam… 😉
I also love your Guerlain reviews…keep em coming, since I’m usually not in a position to buy but I can live vicariously through you. 🙂 Although, I will say that I had the chance to pick this up while in Malaysia a few months ago and the RM-to-USD conversion was just so favorable that it knocked a significant amount off of the USD price, and I just couldn’t pass it up. I have yet to really give it a go, but my concerns about the shade match (also way too pink on my warm toned skin) are overshadowed by the pure luxury of the formula. Nothing a little corrective powder and strategic concealer can’t fix, as you demonstrated so nicely with those gorgeous photos.
Thanks Hapagirl! 😀 I do realise that Guerlain isn’t something most of us can run out and drop money on at the drop of a hat so it’s nice to know when it’s something that works (and is permanent!) so we can decide right? 🙂 Hmm, If you got the light shade then I think you should be ok. It’s a little pink, but the formula is light enough to excuse it a little. I don’t remember your skintone being that warm! 😀 Oh and yay (or should I say boo!) to the USD-RM exchange (we’re freefalling omg!)
Hi Paris,
Should i get 02 light or 03 medium for skin tone NC20-25?
02 for something brightening and 03 to add a touch of warmth to the skin. The difference is VERY minimal.
Great review! Would you recommend the Baby Glow Foundation or the Beauty Booster? Debating between the two!
Thanks so much xx
Hi Addison, I personally like both, but it depends on what you’re going for. For something that’s more of a foundation (with a glow) then go for the Baby Glow Foundation. The Beauty Booster is more fluid and has slightly lower coverage (although higher than most BB cream) and offers less of the “glow”.