Soft & Romantic for Fall: Guerlain Bloom of Rose First Impression & Swatches

July 30, 2015 By Sunny 86 Comments

Guerlain is great at thinking outside the box, and their Bloom of Rose for fall 2015 is yet another example of that. While other brands are busy cooking up rich metallic colors (not that it’s a bad thing!), Guerlain has soft and romantic shades for us instead. Let’s take a quick look at *Beaugrenelle Écrin 6 Couleurs, *Crazy Bouquet KissKiss Roselip, *Orange Fizz KissKiss, *Nahema Smack Gloss d’Enfer, and *Nailift La Base!

Before I get to what’s inside, let’s take a moment to appreciate what’s outside. I have always known the Écrin 6 Couleurs compact is pure luxury, but I didn’t know exactly what that meant till I held this in my hands. Just like a Rouge G, it almost feels like a piece of artwork. KissKiss Roselip has the same design as KissKiss, only it is a pearlescent white with gold accents. So very Guerlain!

Guerlain Beaugrenelle Écrin 6 Couleurs (RRP in Belgium: 84,50 euros) is a blue-grey palette. There are 5 eyeshadows with different finishes as well as a gel liner. My preliminary impression is that the texture seems similar to the Écrin 1 Couleur line that came out earlier this year. I think a little primer will go a long way in this case.

Guerlain Beaugrenelle Écrin 6 Couleurs swatches:

I’m wondering if I can use the liner as a base like what I did here. I’ll let you know!

Guerlain KissKiss Roselip (RRP in Belgium: 38,50 euros) is billed as a “hydrating and plumping colored lip balm infused with essential oil of rose.” There are 6 shades available, and I have Crazy Bouquet (R329) here. The texture melts onto the lips with decent color payoff (considering it is supposed to be a tinted lip balm).

Guerlain Crazy Bouquet KissKiss Roselip swatch one pass/layered:

I’d never say no to a coral, so I welcome Guerlain Orange Fizz KissKiss (345. RRP in Belgium: 38,50 euros) with open arms!

Also, I have great news! Guerlain Nahema Smack Gloss d’Enfer is making a comeback (RRP in Belgium: 31,50 euros. Originally limited edition from summer 2014, although the one I have is numbered 940 and the version this time around is 442. The new promo image looks identical, so I’ll have to double-check when the collection rolls out on August 18th)! It is one of the few glosses I can actually be bothered to layer over my lipsticks, so I am happy it is now here to stay!

Guerlain Nahema Smack Gloss d’Enfer:

Guerlain Nahema Smack Gloss d’Enfer swatch one pass/built up:

Guerlain Orange Fizz KissKiss swatch one pass/built up/underneath Nahema Smack:

This combination feels so distinctively summery, although let’s not pretend I don’t wear coral all year round!

Last but not least, there is a limited edition nail-strengthening base coat called Nailift La Base (RRP in Belgium: 25,70 euros). It is supposed to enhance the nail quality with continuous use. Needless to say, I applied it on my weak, peeling nails straight away. I’ll let you know how it works!

Before I forget, I look forward to checking out the new blushes, Rose aux Joues. There are 6 shades in the line-up. Unfortunately, we will only receive Morning Rose (01), Peach Party (03), and Pink Me Up (06) here in Belgium.

Did anything catch your eye here? Are you ready for autumn makeup?

http://nueyork.blogspot.com nueyork

That palette is so beautiful! I cannot get over the packaging, either. x

nueyork.blogspot.com
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  The compact is SO hefty! Definitely reminds me of Rouge G
http://www.xuvious.com/ Xuvious

That’s the palette I’d get and be afraid to use because it’s so pretty.
I love the lip gloss colour, it’s a perfect peach-coral inbetween!
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Palettes with pretty imprints do make things hard! I always have to be ruthless tho
  
  I am really glad Nahema Smack made a comeback! I’ve been loving it since it came out!
http://www.lilting-grace.blogspot.com/ Maeve

I think that eye palette will have to come home with me! The materials, design and overall appeal is truly a work of art! Gotta love guerlain for that!
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Hey Maeve, I’ve got to say the texture isn’t 10/10 tho! You definitely want to swatch it first.
http://theconsciencefund.com/ Divya

I really like the lip colors here! The palette is so pretty to look at but I know I won’t use those colors 😐

TheConscienceFund
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  I know what you mean! I am a fan of the lip products as well tho!
Jane

Hi Sunny, the dress in your photos is beautiful! I am looking at the other palette in this collection, but did not see any good pictures of it yet. Do you know when they will launch it in Europe? Hopefully not in October The Nahema lip gloss I bought recently on sale, for backup. It is a great creamy lip gloss, glad they brought it back.
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Thank you, Jane!
  
  Oh you mean the quad that has a khaki in it? I haven’t seen it yet, either. In Belgium, Bloom of Rose is due to hit the shelves on August 18th. Glad to hear you love Nahema Smack, too! It’s one of the few glosses that I actually bother to wear
  - Jane
    
    Yey, it is very soon!
http://www.mywomenstuff.com/ Paris B

Hmm not feeling the eye palette although I love the Ecrin 6 colours so I’m glad those are back. I wasn’t crazy about them the first time they launched but they really grew on me (the permanent ones) I do like the look of the lipsticks although it does seem a bit transparent. No news of this coming out here so I’ll have to go off and do some research 😀 Thanks for the swatches!
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  You’re welcome, Paris! Both Orange Fizz and Crazy Bouquet are pretty pigmented (especially considering Crazy Bouquet is a tinted lip balm). Unfortunately, the palette doesn’t have the best texture. It reminds me of their new single eyeshadows, which I have mixed feelings about.
Lily

Thanks for the swatches Sunny. I really like how the lip products look, especially the Kiss Kiss lipstick. These colors are your colors, Sunny!
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  I knowwwww! It’s a coral. CORAL!
Gosia

Ecrin 6 are always so beautiful, unfortunately I cannot let myself buy another blue/grey ANzyTJING. Since I’ve started wearing makeup I always gravitated towards these colors. Neutrals? I can live without, but a grey?!
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Hahahahaha you probably don’t need this one then to be honest. I’m sure by now you have a lot of pretty grey/blue palettes in your stash!
http://www.colormeloud.com/ Sara@ColorMeLoud

Hi Sunny,
Thanks so much for the swatches. I love 6 Ecrins so I was very excited that they are back. These are not exactly my type of shades though, so probably I will have to check it out in person before splurging. This one looks more pigmented than Dior one with the base shade though so maybe you don’t need to use the liner as base. I was very intrigued about Orange Fizz but now that I see the swatch, it looks like a red orange, like a bright coral right? Hmmm, decisions decisions.
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Hey Sara, I think this palette has been reformulated and I’m no sure I am 100% on board with the texture. I think it is prone to fallout, which is a real pity. Orange Fizz is pretty bright! It looks more coral in my swatches but more orange on my lips. You might want to swatch it first
  - http://www.colormeloud.com/ Sara@ColorMeLoud
    
    Oh ok, fall out, booh… Still I am hoping I can resist it. I have seen another set of swatches at Escentuals and there it looks a bit more lilacy. I have the other palette and that one performs good.
http://www.kissandmakeupsbeautyblog.com/ Kiss & Make-up

Everything looks good! I like the look of the lip products a lot.
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Same here. I’m all about the lip products here
pedicure bench

amazing collection. love the palette, lipstick color is totally my favorite. awesome post
http://whalespa.net
http://redhotjillypeppers.com/ Redhotjillypeppers

I’m looking forward to your review on the Nailift La Base !
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  It instantly makes my nails feel harder, if that makes sense! I’m hoping in a few weeks’ time it’ll actually stop my nails from peeling.
http://naturallybeautifulreviews.blogspot.ca Meiko

Great collection! So tempting every time new seasonals come around
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  I know! All those shiny new things!
http://www.makeup-sessions.com/ makeupsessions

That lipstick shade! You’re right it does scream summer but I like wearing orange coral lipsticks all year round :))
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Same here LOL I feel more justified doing that in summer, but coral is something I wear all year round.
http://herandmakeup.com/ Agata

The palette looks so pretty!
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  It sure does! I don’t think the texture is THAT awesome tho. More on that later!
http://macaronsandmischief.com/ Whitney

If that base cost works please let me know!! My nails are peeling so much and I’m willing to shell out the money haha!
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Hahaha I’ve only put it on a couple of times so it’s hard to tell, but it instantly makes my nails harder. Does that make sense? Otherwise my nails are really soft and bendable. Ugh.
http://www.bellanoirbeauty.com Indya

This is so beautiful in terms of packaging, especially the palette! One of the best I have seen from the brand! I do wish there were deep reds and browns (maybe even greens) instead of blue though!
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  There is a quad in this collection that is more like brown/khaki. I’ll be checking it out!
http://reflectionofsanity.blogspot.com/ Shireen

How cute is the name Orange Fizz KissKiss? I want to buy the lipstick just for the name itself. And wow, Guerlain never fails to deliver with their packaging, that is just gorgeous.

Shireen | Reflection of Sanity
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Guerlain knows a good presentation is half of the job!
Bella

Pretty swatches! I am very intrigued by all the blue eyeshadows brands are coming up with. I had such a lovely Mac “Denim” quad 13 years ago when I came to the Netherlands (then I arrived here and they didn’t have Mac in NL yet, oh the fourth world conditions LOLOL). I wonder whether I’d still dare to do it now? Have always had blue liner somewhere, but not shadow in a while.
In other news, I am terribly depressed at being back from my holiday. What ghastly weather here. And then talk of fall collections. Boohooooo!!!!
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Hey Bella! Sooo I wouldn’t say this particular palette is a must-have. More on that later, but it seems like as long as the new Guerlain eyeshadows have any sparkle, it ends up everywhere underneath my eyes
  
  The weather has been pretty great here over the weekend! I hope it’s the same over in the Netherlands!
http://beautyreflectionsblog.com TracyBeautyReflections

That palette! So pretty! And I have one Kiss Kiss Lipstick and LOVE it. Can hardly wait to see these in action on you Sunny!
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Hey Tracy, I’ve got to say the texture of the palette isn’t all the way there. It seems like all these new Guerlain eyeshadows produce fallout on my eyes. Ugh.
http://www.beautyisles.com/ Kimmy (Beauty Isles)

That palette is stunning and when I first spied the press release for this collection, I so wanted it. But I don’t think I’ll get as much wear as I would like out of the blues. Blues are something I only use occasional on the eye.

Beauty Isles | An Island Girl’s Beauty and Lifestyle Blog
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  I know what you mean, but the good (depending on what you want, naturally) thing is this one actually isn’t all that out-there blue on the eyes at all. I’ll show you what I mean soon!
http://potions21.com Sofia

What beautiful packaging and palette as such. I’m not sure I’d know how to pull off the colours (mind you I recently got a dark blue eyeshadow stick – at last) so I’ll be looking forward to your blue ideas. The lippies and the base coat look fantastic too!
PS the plane was delayed for 5 hours…
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Whaaaaat 5 hours?! I hope you had free WiFi!
  
  Which blue eyeshadow stick did you get?
  - http://potions21.com Sofia
    
    No free wifi!
    I have the By Terry one!
    - http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
      
      Ugh the world needs more free WiFi! I love By Terry Ombre Blackstar. I hope you do, too!
      - http://potions21.com Sofia
        
        I know, nowadays places like airports SHOULD have free wifi! I do like the By Terry, I’ll post about it at some point..
Lola Seicento

What a lovely collection! The palette is really beautiful.
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Hey Helen, the palette is actually only subtly blue on the eyes but I spy fallout. I’ll keep you posted!
Katherine T.

OMG, this collection is just gorgeous!! Can you let me know how the shadows perform, because I have oily lids like you? I bought a Guerlain shadow kit a while back (Les Aciers-the grays) and had to return it because the shadows creased and faded even with primer. I was so sad, as the packaging was so elegant and beautiful. I’m hoping this will perform better, but some of the swatches look kind of dry. I would love to own a Guerlain shadow kit someday.
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Hey Katherine, I will keep you posted but for me the biggest problem with this is probably not creasing but the fallout. It seems like I just get a lot of it with their new formula, which is a pain!
http://www.lenallure.com/ Lena L

The eyeshadow palette! So beautiful! I think it was on my wish list for a while. It is a bit too much to spend on a “blue” palette, but that doesn’t mean it is any less beautiful. The colors are so well-composed. <3
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Hey Lena, you can most probably rock this palette! I’ll keep you posted, but I think it does suffer from sparkle fallout.
http://makeuptricksandtips.blogspot.com/ fiona furtado

Love love love orange fizz, I’m sure it will look fabulous on you Sunny.
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Thanks, Fiona! Orange Fizz is perfect for now! No need to wait until autumn
Replica

Lovely picks, I bought one of the lip balms and a blusher, I did like the look of the eye palette you got but those shades don’t tend to suit me, I thought the texture of it was much better than the other palette from the collection.
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  I just read your review! I haven’t seen the quad so I’ll have to look into that. Definitely interested in the blushes!
http://www.vibrantbeautyblog.com/ Jennifer Monforton

Ooh, I’ll never argue with blues and corals! Gorgeous collection

http://www.vibrantbeautyblog.com
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  I don’t use that much blue on my eyes, but coral I wear all year round!
http://lindalibraloca.blogspot.com/ Linda Libra Loca

I am NOT ready for autumn makeup and will not be until October comes along, so this is right up my street. Still feels like summer to me…

Linda,
Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Hahaha yeah exactly! This collection almost feels like a spring one!
  - http://lindalibraloca.blogspot.com/ Linda Libra Loca
    
    I could swear they used the same model they did this spring…
    - http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
      
      Natalia Vodianova is more or less the face of Guerlain, so I am not surprised 😉
http://mascara-and-maltesers.blogspot.co.uk/ Annabel

This certainly looks like a luxe collection, I am in love with those glosses!

Annabel ♥
Mascara & Maltesers
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  The lippies are definitely my favs here!
http://beautyreductionista.blogspot.ca/ Liz

Gah, so pretty. I hopped on the Guerlain makeup wagon this past year but have still yet to try a lipstick! The chic white case calls to me.
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  You need to try a Guerlain lippie. I personally think those are their star products!
http://www.clevergirlreviews.com/ Clever Girl Reviews

Very pretty, but it all feels summery. Very summery.
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  I think this looks like a spring collection to me!
http://www.hellojaa.com/ Jaa

Not sure how I feel about the eyeshadow palette but everything else I HEART! I bet you are dancing with joy from all these lovely coral products!! This collection was totally made FOR YOU, Sunny! 😀

I’m probably most excited about the nail base coat, though. LOL. Weird huh?!
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Haha yes definitely rejoicing about the corals!
  
  Nope it’s not weird. That’s actually the first product I put on LOL It instantly makes my nails harder if that makes sense, but I think I’ll have to give it a few weeks to see just how well it works.
http://www.glambunctious.com/ Kristen / Glambunctious

I’m so ready for fall makeup, I can’t wait! Give me the cranberry eyes, the berry/wine lips, the red “just in from the breezy outdoors” blush, and give me long sleeves and boots! I’m digging Orange Fizz here big time. Guardian packaging is simply the best!
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Hahahaha you live in a much warmer climate so I can see why you crave for autumn! Here we have to grasp every minute we can spend in the sun, because afterwards it’s going to be gone for a LONG time.
  
  I love Orange Fizz as well! Will definitely write more about it next week.
http://yourbeautyscript.com/ Josune

Hi Sunny! my favorite are the kiss kiss lipsticks, i’ve had them in the past and are fabulous in and out! pretty packaging makes such a difference and guerlain definitly know how to give that luxe feeling… so everything in this post catched my eye!

x Josune, Your Beauty Script ❤

http://yourbeautyscript.com/
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Hey Josune, I like KissKiss as well, but also Rouge G, Rouge Automatique, and Rouge G L’Extrait LOL Guerlain really hasn’t made a formula that I don’t like.
http://www.noodlesdoodleswithpretties.blogspot.com 38noodles

I was sadly underwhelmed by this collection (as well as the summer one). You did swatch the palette much better than I could, and I hope a base will make it work as the colours are lovely. Shocked Belgium’s only getting 3 of the blushers! Hope you’ll get the full range soon!
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Aww sorry to hear that! I do like the lippies, but I wish the palette would perform better.
http://www.sprinklesonacupcake.com SprinklesOnACupcake

Love the package from the palette, so pretty!!
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  It’s a piece of art!
http://silverkis.com silverkis

This collection surprised me…. i’m not sure if it’s good or bad yet. But I must say, that palette really doesn’t need a darkening base at all, I got it work quite perfectly on its own. But i’m just not quite sure i’m feeling blue for fall……
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Hey Linda, I think there is a grey-ish tone in the palette so it still seems somehow appropriate. I do love the lippies tho! Wore all three (not all at the same time haha) today!
http://itskrisworld.blogspot.in/ Krithi Marla

as usual the packaging is so so pretty …pure love
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Guerlain does great packaging!
http://justlikeatruestar.blogspot.com/ Valerie

Too bad the palette is in all these blue colors. I’ve green eyes and blue eyeshadow doesn’t suit me well!
- http://mostlysunnyblog.com/ Sunny @Mostly Sunny
  
  Aww I’m sure you can find other stuff to love tho!

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