Guerlain named the Spring Collection after their reformulated Meteorites. I didn't pick any of these considering I have three different Meteorites I am trying to finish at the moment and I am so happy with them that I wouldn't change a thing. I am using Meteorites everyday as a finishing powder over my foundation. After I am finished with mine, it will be exciting to try the new formulation though, hoping that it still works wonders as the old one does. Besides reformulated Meteorites, Spring Collection, Meteorites Bloom had other pretty items too, like an eye shadow duo in #09 Two VIP.
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| Guerlain Ecrin 2 Couleurs #09 Two VIP from Meteorites Blossom Collection for Spring 2014 |
The moment I have seen it, I knew I had to try it. I love taupe shades and the glitter looked very pretty and vivid, in a purple way, which I really can't resist.
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| Guerlain Ecrin 2 Couleurs #09 Two VIP from Meteorites Blossom Collection for Spring 2014 |
Upper shade in the compact looks very blue in the pan but once swatched it is a semi transparent lavender with pink, silver and purple mixed glitter. It is very pretty but to build up the shade definitely takes time. Lower shade is a gorgeous taupe with slight pinkish undertones. This one has a satin to matte texture. If two shades are layered, the result can be anywhere from lavender to taupe depending on which shade is used more intensely.
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| Swatch: Guerlain Ecrin 2 Couleurs #09 Two VIP from Meteorites Blossom Collection for Spring 2014 |
I applied the taupe shade all over the lid and padded the glitter shade on top. I have to admit, I can't understand the resulting effect of lavender glittery eye look. I mean, it was already rather lavender than taupe with the lower shade and the glitter shade somehow only intensified this. I know I have an interesting complexion which turns everything to berry/purple/violet direction but this time the effect was really strong.
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| In-action: Guerlain Ecrin 2 Couleurs #09 Two VIP from Meteorites Blossom Collection for Spring 2014 |
Final thoughts: Overall I like how the resulting look turned out to be but I find this duo rather high maintenance. I think duos should be all about being practical and easy to apply but the purple glitter shade in this duo needs to be build to show, and taupe needed some blending. At this price range, I would expect that everything should apply pretty much on its own. Still lavender look is very pretty, for you purple fans out there, this one will carry you properly to Spring months.
Checked out Guerlain Spring? Anything catches your eye?