Guerlain and Emilio Pucci joined forces in creating the 11 products (please note that Terracotta Nail Polish are not available in Malaysia) which form the Terra Azzurra Collection, inspired by the scenery and landscape of Portofino, Italy. The Collection is a collaboration between Guerlain’s Creative Director, Olivier Echaudemaison and Pucci’s Image Director, Laudomia Pucci.
Present at the Guerlain Bloggers Get-Together a few days ago was the brand’s International Make-Up Artist, Maxime Poulin who demonstrated the application of the products in the Terra Azzurra Collection. The star of the Collection is the Bronzing Powder & Blush which combines two success stories : Guerlain’s legendary Terracotta powder and Emilio Pucci’s iconic prints.
Halfway between a bronzer and blusher, this hybrid powder with a gentle, lightweight formula offers a universal harmony of four shades, from the softest to the most intense. The rounded case is made of ebony-coloured varnished wood, a nod to the panelling of a Riva yacht. For the ultimate in sophistication, it is prsented in an accessory pouch printed with the Pucci motif.
For a natural effect, apply just the bronzing shade all over the face. For a bronzed complexion, blend the 3 blusher shades and sweep along the top of the cheekbones to sculpt the face. The Terra Azzurra Bronzing Powder & Blush retails at RM294.
Created in 1987, Météorites is one of Guerlain’s most popular and famous make-up products, if not its most iconic. For the Terra Azzurra Collection, Guerlain introduces the Perles d’Azur, enriched with a corrective blue pearl. Altogether, there are 6 colours in the Perles d’Azur for evening out and correcting every skin tone with a de rigueur ultra-luminous and delicately translucent result.
Corrective effect : blue and pink counter the yellow tones in tired complexions.
Skin-evening effect : beige and orange warm up the complexion and create an even tan.
Illuminating effect : ivory and white gold are light refelctors without a whitening effect.
The stylish round case is adorned with the Pucci print in contrasting colours with a graphic motif.
Perles d’Azur retails at RM189.
There are 3 shades of Terracotta Gloss and the names are taken from 3 iconic Pucci silk scarves:-
10 Porto Fino : an incredibly shiny coral pink to set off a sun-kissed glow to perfection.
11 Porto Ercole : a sensual brown to pair with a spice-toned complexion.
12 Porto Azzurra : an unruly indigo blue, as transparent on the lips as it is vibrant in the bottle.
Terracotta Gloss retails at RM95.
Écrin 4 couleurs eyeshadow palette contains delicately warm tones. The 4 shades allow a host of combinations from the softest to the hottest. Retails at RM193.
Mascara le 2 De Guerlain is the brand’s iconic mascara produced in new packaging with a chocolate lacquer finish for an unique and stylish touch. For this season, it embraces summer with an elegant blue that opens up the eyes and offers lashes bold length, curl and definition. Retails at RM124.
Khôl Kajal in indigo blue can be worn 2 ways:-
– Applied solely along the inside of the lower eyelid, it underlines and enhances the eyes with a provocative depth.
– Worked in a thick line along the upper lashes, it adds modern sophistication and widens the eyes.
The brown lid is decorated with 2 fine ribbons, one in indigo blue, the other coral. Retails at RM121.
Some interesting facts gleaned from Maxime’s make-up demo:-
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Guerlain’s Orchidée Impériale Cream should be applied using pressure point massage to stimulate lymph drainage and promote blood circulation.
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Terra Azzurra Bronzing Powder & Blush contains warm and cool shades, good for sculpting and contouring.
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Terracotta Powder has been available since 1984, it is transparent & invisible on skin, contouring in a soft, natural way.
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Guerlain’s Noir G Mascarais the 1st refillable mascara in the market.
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Guerlain’s philosophy is to produce make-up which is easy for every woman to apply.
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All their products are produced in France.
