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Home » Face » Powder » This Christmas you won’t want to miss the mythical glow of the Guerlain Perles de Legende Meteorites

This Christmas you won’t want to miss the mythical glow of the Guerlain Perles de Legende Meteorites

December 7, 2016 Paris B 31 Comments

I told myself “PB, my girl, no more Meteorites for you. They’re getting far too expensive, with less content. Besides, you own so many already!” Naturally, that pep talk didn’t work, for my newest addition to my Meteorites collection is the Guerlain Perles de Legende, released for Christmas 2016. Willpower. What’s that?

I wasn’t going to do a blog post at first, but over on Instagram, I was convinced to – just to keep with tradition. So here it is – Perles de Legende.

guerlain perles de legende meteorites christmas 2016

I skipped the Guerlain Meteorites releases this year (from memory) I didn’t get the Carousel one, because reports were that it was less suited to an all-over finishing powder, being too pink. I didn’t feel any tugging on the heartstrings either, so I was happy to pass on it.

But for some reason, when I clapped eyes on the Guerlain Perles de Legende, I felt the stirring of feelings I thought were dead. I think it started with the packaging. While constructed like the regular tins, it was the contrast of the deep, bright royal blue and gold, that grabbed me by the … er… balls LOL 😀

For some reason, the deep blue outlined with gold design on the side of the tin made me think of armour. Or dragon’s scales. It evoked feelings of fantasy novels, of gallant knights in shining blue and gold armour, heading into the sunset to fight a dragon…. and die in the process 😛

Pop off the golden cover, remove that nasty bit of sponge within (I do wish they’d kept with the puff, for Christmas at least) and the golden hoard that lay within the scalloped case was a feast for the eyes.

guerlain perles de legende meteorites christmas 2016

Like the contents of a dragon’s lair, the pearls within came in varying sizes, with varying colours. My eagle eye could only discern 3 shades – pink, green and gold.

Previous versions of Guerlain Meteorites came with similar sized powder balls in the tub. But with the Carousel Meteorites and this Perles de Legende Meteorites, Guerlain has now included some shrunken balls. In this case, shrunken golden balls.

In some ways, it makes sense. I find that my brush doesn’t pick up as much golden powder as I was afraid it would. I think it might be because the smaller powder balls mean that the colour is more evenly dispersed, and therefore, gives more of a hint of colour, as opposed to full on bling.

At its heart, the Guerlain Perles de Legende is still a finishing powder (do read my 101 primer on Guerlain Meteorites powders for a better understanding of what I think they do best) albeit one that will impart a little more shine and glow than acceptable to some.

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I use these all over, with a large fluffy brush. But be warned that the problem with the smaller balls, is that they tend to get picked up by the brush, so you do have to tap off, before applying or you might find the balls spraying in all directions and going missing. It’s a hazard with Meteorites, but more so with the inclusion of the tiny balls.

While the Perles de Legende impart little to no colour (as per normal), I do find that they give skin a little bit of warmth. Just a little, with a gentle golden glow that ties your base together. If you are heavy handed, you may notice the shimmer if you use it in the day. In the evenings however, or in dimmer lighting, it makes your skin look sublime, as if it’s glowing with the reflection of candlelight.

It is with this in mind that I warned friends that the Perles de Legende was, for me, a dressier Meteorites. It’s one you pull out for use in the evening, or if you’re headed out for a party. It’s not something I’d use everyday. However, I say so, as someone living in the tropics, where the sun shines the whole year round, so harsh sun + shiny powder = disaster.

However, in a gloomier climate, which most of the world is plunged into at the year end, you could even get away with using these during the day, just to give your skin that imperceptible hint of warmth. It’s so subtle, but it’s there, and no, don’t even look in the mirror trying to see it. This isn’t a bronzer, nor even a powder. You won’t be able to see it, but wait till you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror as you walk past one, and you think “Goodness, does my skin look that good?” That’s when you understand the Meteorites 🙂 If you’re just buying it because it’s “pretty” then save your money. Meteorites are magical, but only when they’re used, not when they’re sitting pretty on a shelf to satisfy your packrat desires.

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Left: Meteorites Perles de Legende (2016) Right: Meteorites Perles de Nuit (2011)

Part of the reason I was so enamoured with the Perles de Legende, is because it reminds me of one of my favourites – Perles de Nuit. Perles de Nuit gives your skin the most beautiful champagne gold glow I have ever seen. For the day, it risks looking a bit shimmery, but in the evening, under warm yellow lighting, your skin looks lit from within by the warm, gentle glow of candlelight. This is the one I pull out when I want to make a difference, because it is the most beautiful Meteorites effect I’ve ever seen.

Perles de Legende is a little more subtle. It’s beautiful, and the gentle glow is reminiscent of the magic found in Perles de Nuit, but it is also a little toned down. Other than the shimmery gold balls, the pink and green powders aren’t shimmery, so there is a little less bling factor. There are also no white powders in there, which makes it less shiny. Yet, I find it different enough from the most recent Meteorites offerings from recent years. I’d been waiting for a repeat of Perles de Nuit, and while Perles de Legende isn’t quite the same, it’s about as close as you can get.

If you want a Meteorites that is, what I’d call a “dressy Meteorites” then Perles de Legende is what you’re looking for. I found the Perles du Dragon too shimmery and pale, The gold and pink powders in Perles de Legende offer skin sufficient warmth and radiance, to be far more flattering.

Are these a must have? Of course not. They’re expensive trinkets! Get them, if you have the budget and you understand how the Meteorites powders work. Get them, if you’re looking for a very subtle warmed, glow to the skin. It’s so subtle, you’d miss it. But if you understand how Meteorites work, you’d appreciate it 🙂

IN A NUTSHELL

It’s a Meteorites powder, it’s pretty. I love the packaging, but I don’t like how they stuck to the thin sponge insert that serves to hold the powder pearls and prevent them from moving around and breaking up. The powders meld on skin to a lovely radiant, imperceptible golden glow. I find it to be far more flattering in low light, although if you use a light hand, and don’t have bright lights shining on your face, you can get away with using it in the day as well. There is no obvious glitter nor large chunks of shimmer. It’s just fine and subtle, the way all Meteorites powders are. Don’t think of this as a highlight powder. It isn’t. Just use it all over, and it’ll tie in your base together. Then go to town with your highlight if you must.

PROS: Beautiful packaging, Good combination of powders to give skin a radiant, illuminated warm glow, Not shiny nor shimmery, Works for most skin tones

CONS: Pricey, Limited Edition

WHO WILL LIKE THIS: Anyone who understands how Meteorites powders work, Meteorites collectors, Anyone who wants a Meteorites that makes your skin look amazing in lower light conditions

PRICE: RM257 | US$65 for 25g

WHERE TO BUY: Guerlain counters and Sephora stores. Online at: Sephora, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom

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There is one thing I’m a little leery about. I noticed that despite the content being the same as regular Meteorites (25g), and the inclusion of smaller balls, the tin looked fuller than I expected. At first, I wondered if they might have increased the content, but I was disheartened to note they hadn’t.

Instead, what Guerlain sneakily did, was to raise the inner tub insert, so it sits higher than the outer packaging. I noticed this by chance one day, when I stuck my fingers in the tub to pick up one of the balls and found my finger hitting bottom. I thought it was very sneaky of them. The other thing that really pisses me off, are pictures on social media that depict a full to overflowing tub of Meteorites.

I understand if Guerlain themselves posts a picture like this, for their promotional purposes. They’re trying to sell a product. What do people on social media get out of it except to give a misrepresentation to their public? It’s a pretty picture, but it’s misleading and unnecessary. Think about it. If your tub is full to overflowing, how on earth can you cover the tub? That sort of crap really shits me.

Did you splurge on the Perles de Legende and if you haven’t, have I made up your mind?

Did I help, or was I part of the problem? 😀 I’d love to know if you decide to get it… or don’t 😉 It’s expensive though. I died a little when I handed over my credit card. Everything in the collection was so shockingly expensive, I passed on the Rouge G lipstick even though it was a beautiful red. I only allowed myself 1 item from the collection and the Meteorites always wins. Hands down! 😀

Paris B

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  1. LeGeeque says

    December 7, 2016 at 8:54 am

    I happily passed on this because the SA was being snooty. So I walked across to another store and picked up the lipstick instead. Pretty happy with it because I think I’d use the lippie a whole lot more than the Meteorites. You passed me a tub from years ago, I have still not dug into it. Eek 😛

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 4, 2017 at 9:56 am

      The lipstick is gorgeous. I was VERY tempted, but it reminded me of one their previous releases so I decided to hold off. Besides the prices are scary now aren’t they? I wonder how much higher they can go before the consumers say sod it

      Reply
  2. Gerrine says

    December 7, 2016 at 9:37 am

    I had been planning to buy 1 meteorite but I think I ll skip this. I prefer something with shimmer and brightening .

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 4, 2017 at 9:57 am

      Consider the Permanent range in Clair or Blanc Perle instead then 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jess Teong says

    December 7, 2016 at 9:51 am

    My eyes stuck on the blue and gold packaging and next minute I had this in my cart and tadaa! My first ever meteorites. Love the glow that the powder gives when I’m using it over the matte foundations. I breaths life to my flat matte face and make my skin looks better and whole.

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    • Paris B says

      January 4, 2017 at 9:58 am

      ooh yay you love it too! 😀 Congratulations on your first ever Meteorites, and I’m happy that it works for you – it really is magical isn’t it? 😀

      Reply
  4. Cecilia Wong says

    December 7, 2016 at 10:41 am

    Been having a bad year. I’m glad the year is almost over. Maybe I’ll reward myself with this. New year, new meteorites. 2017, please be kind.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 4, 2017 at 9:59 am

      I’m sorry to hear 2016 was bad for you, but I do hope that 2017 will be a much better year for us all. If you missed this one, there’s another limited edition one coming in a month or two, but that one looks to be mostly brightening. Pretty though!

      Reply
  5. Kuri says

    December 7, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    I was going to pass on this, but you have me rethinking my decision. My first Meteorites, maybe 😀

    So sneaky of Guerlain to make the container more shallow. I hate that kind of thing.

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    • Paris B says

      January 4, 2017 at 10:00 am

      I know! I was so surprised to notice that about the packaging. But I suppose they had to keep the packaging consistent, for if they had made it any smaller, people would riot! LOL! Did you end up getting it?

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      • Kuri says

        January 4, 2017 at 10:13 am

        No, I just couldn’t justify the purchase when I don’t even use powder regularly. Maybe when I have a smaller stash, I can buy some Meteorites 🙂

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  6. Tine @ Beautyholics Anonymous says

    December 7, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    Oh my this sure looks pretty. I mean, the tin is pretty. I’m happy with my current bebola but wouldn’t mind this tin. Kekeke!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 4, 2017 at 10:12 am

      I know, the damn tin suckered me in 😛

      Reply
  7. Fiona says

    December 7, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    I think I want it more now LOL. Your Perles de Nuit looks new still. My First was Perles D’Azur, which now looked so beat up 😛

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    • Paris B says

      January 4, 2017 at 10:14 am

      Ya I don’t use Perles de Nuit as often as I should coz of the shimmer. Perles d’Azur was the rare one that didn’t work as well for me because of its warmth, but that’s what sold many warmer skinned girls onto Meteorites! 😀 Beat up is good – it’s a new excuse to buy another 😛

      Reply
  8. Victoria says

    December 8, 2016 at 8:46 am

    This post just sums up why I love your blog so much. You always seems to be a mind-reader for your readers who are in a dilemma on beauty stuff. Hahahaha. My sister who previously never listens to any of my skincare or makeup recommendations became a recent Meteorites convert because of me. She bought her first Meteorites tub Teint Beidge and loves it. I have decided that I will get the Guerlain Perles de Legende as an early birthday gift for her (My sister’s birthday is in April) and since its LE, I better get it now. I saw the packaging in Sephora last week and I have to say that its simply gorgeous. If I do have the budget, I might even get a tub for myself. Thanks for the review as always Paris 🙂

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    • Paris B says

      January 4, 2017 at 10:20 am

      Aww thank you Victoria, and hurrah for converting your sister to Meteorites! 😀 It’s so sweet of you to get her Perles de Legende and I do hope she’ll love it! Incidentally, perhaps because of the price, I’ve noticed that it isn’t flying off the shelves as quickly as I expected it to.

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      • Victoria says

        January 4, 2017 at 10:25 am

        I am still debating whether to get a tub for myself. Such a tough decision as it will set me back by RM257. Sigh. But I seriously cannot seem to get it off my mind. Lol.

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        • Paris B says

          January 5, 2017 at 2:18 pm

          I realise what a conundrum that is >.< That price is seriously scary! There's another LE one coming out although from photos it looks more like a highlighter than the Christmas glowy one. If you choose not to get it, don't fret. Christmas will be around again before you know it and they may come up with something similar then! 😉

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  9. Yu Ming says

    December 8, 2016 at 11:12 am

    I don’t intend to buy a second Meteorites after my Rainbow Pearls because I have hardly made a dent in that and I do use it often enough. Very happy with my Rainbow Pearls so it shall remain my one and only for awhile. Haha.

    But the tin of this Perles de Legende is beautiful!

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    • Paris B says

      January 4, 2017 at 10:21 am

      Haha if I had to wait to finish a tub before buying another, I’d never do it! Seriously, those last forever don’t they? But honestly, one is really quite enough. I’m just an irrational collector 😀

      Reply
  10. Maja says

    December 8, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    Thank you for the excellent review and particularly the 101 on the meteorite powders. I realize I had been ogling the wrong one all along. Thanks for saving me a bunch of money by not wasting it on a wrong product.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 4, 2017 at 10:22 am

      Glad to be of help Maja 🙂 Meteorites are my crack haha!

      Reply
      • Maja says

        January 31, 2017 at 5:01 pm

        I bought the Meteorites in Medium 03 in December and I’m hooked. I use them every day, and I love the effect. Thank you so much.

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        • Paris B says

          February 9, 2017 at 10:55 am

          Happy to know that Maja! 😀

          Reply
  11. Maja says

    December 13, 2016 at 6:33 am

    You explained so well in your 101 primer what the Meteorites do and what they don’t, that I couldn’t wait to get them. I bought 03 medium and I’m very happy. It’s very subtle, not a wow head turner effect. But if a woman is a glowy complexion fanatic like me, she might appreciate them.

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    • Paris B says

      January 4, 2017 at 10:47 am

      Oh hurrah! I’m happy the Meteorites primer helped you Maja! 03 Medium is a great choice and I always recommend it as everyone’s first meteorites because it’s the most subtle in effect. The next one you might want is 02 Clair for a touch of brightening hehe… 😉

      Reply
  12. Karen says

    March 5, 2017 at 9:11 am

    Hi Paris! I’m so happy to find someone who shares the same love for these Meteorites! I’m a collector as well! Just wanted to ask whether you feel this is too warm on the skin, I’m an Asian too with fair skintone, so I just worry if this would make my face darker than the rest of my body. Also, how would you conpare this with the Perles d’Etoiles? Thanks!

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    • Paris B says

      March 7, 2017 at 9:11 am

      Hi Karen, High 5 to another Guerlain Meteorites fan! I’ve semi-retired from collecting though, because the latest prices have stunned me so badly I couldn’t wrap my head around them 🙁 As for your question, no I don’t feel these to be warm at all. They don’t really show up (unlike something more pigmented like Dore) I think Perles d’Etoiles is a bit pale by comparison. This one’s more of a candlelit glow that is easier to wear.

      Reply
  13. Lila says

    November 20, 2017 at 1:59 am

    Hi,

    I came across your blog when looking around for Guerlain Meteorites limited edition. I am a big fan of Guerlain. This Perles de legende was the first Meteorites that I purchased because I was just so in love with blue and I had my eyes set on Meteorites for a while. And I have to say that I didn’t regret my impulse purchase at all. It is pretty, and the effect it gives, like you said, is magical. You couldn’t see it in the mirror when you first apply (you could see some very subtle glitter if you look close enough and really carefully search for it), but in the middle of the day, when you happen to look at yourself in the mirror again, you will see the wonder: it likes your skin was covered in an illuminating light that somehow makes your face look alluring. Like fairy dust haha. There is no other word than magical to describe its effect. Really.

    Love your blog!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      November 24, 2017 at 9:09 am

      Hi Lila, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! I’m happy you are enjoying your Meteorites (and I’m not even the owner of Guerlain LOL!) But I recently pulled out my Meteorites to use again, and I fell in love with them all over again. That imperceptible glow is addictive! Thanks for sharing your love for this!

      Reply

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