Could the foundation be perfect? To hide the traces of fatigue, even out the skin, give it shine, and at the same time do not look like a mask at the Venetian carnival? So that he becomes a "second person" and absolutely not felt throughout the day? So that you don’t have to run to the mirror every hour to correct makeup? This ideal has given women around the world the fashion brand Guerlain. The foundation from this company we will test today. Guerlain produces several basics. We will test four of them. These are Lingerie de Peau, Parure de Lumiere, Tenue de Perfection and Guerlain Parur Gold. In the evaluation, we relied on user reviews. What do women say about four samples of Guerlain products? How are they worn, how to mask flaws? What type of skin are they intended for? How economical are these funds? And is it possible to single out an unconditional leader among them? You will learn all this if you read our article.
Packaging
Of course, in decorative cosmetics, the box and the appearance of the tube do not play a key role. But I really want to see beautiful little things on my dressing table ... And in this the stylish Guerlain house remained true to itself. The foundation is sold in a black box with golden embossed letters on it. The bottle of all four samples is the same. But how perfect he is! Gold plating, texture with patterns ... It is immediately clear that this is a decorative and caring cosmetics of the highest quality. Reviews note that all the bottles are equipped with very convenient dispensers that reliably hold the foundation inside. With it, you can squeeze as much money as you need. It is interesting that the same bottles exist not only for Gerlen foundation creams, but also for the Meteorites Perles makeup base from the same company. This, as users guessed, was done in order to emphasize once again: both tools were created to work in tandem.
Color palette
Fashion house "Guerlain" has not ignored anyone. In his palette there are all conceivable tones. What means for equalizing complexion to choose from "Guerlain"? The foundation number 01 (pale beige) is designed for the lightest, almost snow-white skin. Most Russian users have tested the tone 02 or 03. Light and natural beige are ideal for northerners. But this does not exhaust the palette of colors in tonal creams from "Guerlain". There are more than a dozen of them. If you are a burning brunette with a dark skin, a twenty-fifth shade will suit you. Although it is called "Rich Golden", on the face it plays a beautiful terracotta-olive color. There is still an elite number thirty-first. This shade is called Ambergris. It is also created for fair-skinned girls. By the way, all foundation creams can serve as a means of protection against aggressive sunlight. After all, they have a filter - twenty units.
Description from the manufacturer (Guerlain): Lingerie de Peau foundation
The French word "lingery" means "linen." Therefore, the name of the foundation is very eloquent. Comfortable underwear is important for girls. Not sexy, but comfortable. So that it envelops all the bends of the body, and so that the elastic bands and seams do not peep through the body-fitting dress. The “Gerlen Lingeri” foundation is similar in its action to this most ideal underwear. Between him and the skin of the face some kind of intimate harmony is generated, generating beauty. The manufacturer reveals the secret of foundation. Its formula includes bio-fusion - a microscopic grid consisting of elastic fibers of silk and flax. These threads tighten and smooth the skin. They envelop her like a silk stocking. The foundation becomes the second skin, an invisible but effective defense. It reliably masks flaws, but does not look like stucco or a mask.
What the users themselves say about the Lingery de Po
The texture of this foundation is delicate, light, slightly liquid. It is best to apply it on the face not with a sponge, but with the fingertips. So you can quickly distribute the product on the skin, since the reviews “L'Herlen” Lingerie de Peau were called quickly drying. When applied, it seems to melt. From the pros, the reviews noted a good masking of the flaws. Of course, he does not hide large flaws, but black spots and enlarged pores, small rashes and uneven complexion hide under the radiant “second skin”. The wrinkles are not clogged. Throughout the day he sits wonderfully on his face. Users even forgot that they had caused the “tonalnik”. The cream mattifies well, but people with oily skin nevertheless at the end of the day were forced to remove the gloss from the wings of the nose with a napkin. Even tone remained until the end. Cream over time does not appear spots, does not darken.
Guerlain: Parure de Lumiere Foundation
The name of this tool can be translated as "decoration with light." How does Guerlain transfer it to his face? According to the manufacturer, the product contains marine luminescent water. It penetrates deep into the pores, which makes the skin acquire light-scattering properties. The cream also nourishes and moisturizes the face. Prism Light 360 pigments remain on the surface of the skin. They make the tone of the face smooth, satin, radiant. All day, from morning to evening, the cream "works." Satin skin breathes without feeling any discomfort. The foundation is available in twelve luminescent shades in which there are beige, pink and golden bronze colors. It should be noted that the “Puryur” from “Guerlain” has several siblings, almost twins. Later we will test two of them.
Users about "Light Decoration"
This product is lighter in texture than the Gerlen Lingerie foundation. Very good hydration! The sun protection filter is not even twenty, but 25. And this specimen really gives the promised radiance. He does not hide strong flaws in the skin, but the color evens out one hundred percent. The face becomes so young! Just beaming. But, users note, you need to apply the product only with your hands. And you should adapt to do it quickly. The foundation is quickly absorbed, it just melts under your fingers. If you shade for a long time, you will get a peeling effect as a result. Another feature of this “tonal” is that it is designed for dry and normal skin. It moisturizes perfectly and can be applied instead of a day cream. But oily skin in two to three hours will prevail over it: there will be a shine on the nose and forehead. But the makeup will not fade or fade. What is especially nice for "snow white", this foundation is available in the lightest color - 01.
Guerlain Parure Aqva Radiant Foundation - Water Decoration
This makeup care product comes in a white bottle. The foundation “Gerlen Puryur” has a very light consistency similar to air foam. When he lies on his face, it seems that the skin is covered with a light moist veil. After all, this is “Water Decoration”! The lightweight structure allows the cream to perfectly spread over the skin. The product does not fall into wrinkles, does not clog pores. It perfectly aligns complexion. His coverage is average. What does the manufacturer say about the tool? The cream contains two special waters - fresh and sea. They have been filtered through various minerals. Therefore, their formula is close in composition to the epidermis. This explains such excellent absorption. Optically pure crystal in the composition of color pigments coated with an amino acid coating gives the skin a radiant effect.
Water Decoration Users
Light as a cloud, it is perfectly absorbed, perfectly moisturizes - not to count the dithyrambs dedicated to this remedy from "Guerlain". The foundation, due to its special structure, saturates the skin with radiant light. It evens out the tone of the face and gives it a soft flickering radiance. It resembles the light refracted from the surface of the water - so bewitching, mysterious ... The light structure of the product allows it to shade well. There are no contrasts between the face and neck; facial features gently transforms, hiding flaws and revealing advantages. It masks acne, freckles and other minor defects. However, this barrel of honey has its own, albeit coffee, fly in the ointment. The foundation is ideal for people with dry and normal skin. Glossy grease will appear on the nose in three to four hours. Nevertheless, the makeup will not go away anywhere, but it will worthily wait for the evening, without fading a tone. Therefore, he is so appreciated by secular lionesses.
"Puryur Gold" from "Guerlain"
This tonal fluid is available in a completely black tube. Gold is a symbol of timeless jewel. So, at least, "Guerlain" considers. “Gold” is a foundation with golden pigments. They give the skin smoothness and radiance. A special fluid formula evens complexion. You can equate this makeup with confidence to a nourishing cream. The composition of the fluid includes precious myrrh. This fragrant oil nourishes the skin and restores its youth. The agent is perfectly absorbed and penetrates deep into the epidermis. Golden pigments remain outside, forming an even tone. The cream perfectly maskes small wrinkles and defects, acne, age spots. Sun protection in this tool is fifteen units. The palette has six tones - from pale beige to natural pink.
Reviews for "Puryur Gold"
Users called this Guerlain foundation “real gold bar” in the chest of jewelry of a well-known French company. The texture is excellent, dense, but it is easy to apply and blends well. Interestingly, it suits all skin types. Even the capricious T-zone below it behaves quietly and does not shine. This fluid does not only mask imperfections and evens out color. He also rejuvenates. Another feature of “Gold Jewelry” is that the “tonalnik” adjusts to the complexion. There is no line between bare skin and under makeup. This is a very persistent cream. It does not change color (does not go either to yellowness or to excessive pinkishness). It does not roll, does not float and does not clog pores. As users noticed, the cream has a lifting effect. The only drawback is the high price for an average Russian woman.
Tenue de perffection
This emulsion appeared on the market in the two thousand and thirteenth year and was immediately highly appreciated by users. Manufacturer Gerlen Tenue de Perfection concealer describes this: this light emulsion is designed to give velvety skin. Super-resistant cream will provide shine and even color up to sixteen hours. The tool on the face is not felt, and barely noticeable, because it becomes your second skin. The cream contains three essential oils. They act in turn. First, the first allows the cream to absorb perfectly. The second provides perfect coverage and uniformity of shade. The third oil brings the Time-Proof complex - protection against time. Absorbent powder and corrective pigments allow the cream to look on the face in the evening as in the first minutes after application. This product is ideal for oily skin. It contains particles of silicon dioxide. These substances absorb sebaceous gland secretions. And microparticles of powder adjust color.
What Tenue de Perfection reviews say
This Gerlen foundation is very popular with users. He is really extremely persistent. Moreover, the cream not only does not disappear with time, does not float, does not go stained and does not clog in pores, but does not even change color. The tone is always even, exactly the same as when applied. It shades perfectly, but it is advisable to apply it not with a sponge or brush, but with your fingers. And on top of a moisturizer. So, by the way, the manufacturer advises to do it. This foundation has a dense structure. The face beneath it seems velvet, powdery. Tone emulsion is good for all skin types. Of the minuses, users mentioned the fact that the cream is printed on mobile phones.
The cost of foundation creams from "Guerlain"
The price of decorative cosmetics from a French company can hardly be called modest. But beauty also requires financial sacrifice. Therefore, women need to hunt for discounts or promotions that are occasionally announced in large (and verified) stores and retail chains. As for the regular price, any Gerlen foundation in Letual costs from two thousand four hundred thirty-six rubles. But in “Rive Gauche” the same product for this price can only be bought on the “Golden Card”. And the usual cost of the French foundation there is three thousand three hundred and fifty rubles.