Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder - Blondes Review

It's 4am, you're tired, dressed for maximum comfort and fed up of carrying your heavy hand luggage - if there's one thing that can make this situation better it's DUTY FREE!

I travelled to Jamaica from Gatwick and although I'm not a huge fan of it's out of date Terminal I just had to have a cheeky look in Duty Free. I picked up some essentials (MAC Brow Pencil & Chanel Mascara) but I had my heart set on Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder before I even left for the airport. I had been watching some Millie Mackintosh video's on YouTube for that ultimate dewy bronzed makeup inspiration and she mentioned she loved to use this... so like the Makeup Addict I am I had to pick it up!

GUERLAIN TERRACOTTA LIGHT SHEER BRONZING POWDER - £34

Before purchasing this bronzer I only owned one other Guerlain product which was the Lingerie de Peau Foundation (because it was recommended by Grazia!) I always felt like Guerlain was more of a 'mature' makeup brand and that they woudn't do anything fun or trendy. That all changed when I had my makeup done on their counter in my local John Lewis - the woman who done it was my age in the 60's and she was incredible at makeup. She applied the best smokey eye I've ever seen and she had loads of stories about makeup from the 60's to go along with it!

Like everything Guerlain do the packaging is just delicious. It feels heavy, looks glam and is beatiful on the inside as well as the outside. The bronzer has a slight rose smell to it but it's not overwhelming and it feels very light when on.

I apply all my other makeup first and use this last, kind of like a little extra oomph to my look. The mix of bronzes, peaches and pinks really bring out that glow in your skin and make you look radiant. To apply I lightly swirl my Bobbi Brown Bronzer Brush and then buff into my cheeks and temples, I usually finish by doing a quick sweep of the brush all over my face.

I really love the overall look this product gives, it feels exspensive to use and you are left with a gorgoeus glow. I'm not sure how great it will look when my tan fades but I think it's a great bronzer for summer (and the weekend with lots of fake tan!) I used to love Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Bricks but this is a lot more subtle and ideal for everyday wear.

Have you tried any Guerlain products?

Stevie

xoxo