Guerlain: Rubis Rose KissKiss Gloss
Guerlain Rubis Rose KissKiss Gloss ($29.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a lovely semi-sheer shade of plummy brown with gold and plum shimmer throughout from Guerlain’s Holiday Collection. KissKiss Gloss is one of my favorite gloss formulas, so I’m always excited to see what new, limited edition shades are launched by Guerlain. It’s a non-sticky, moisturizing gloss that runs sheerer rather than ultra pigmented, but some shades are ultra sheer while others are semi-sheer and provide decent color to lips. Rubis Rose is one of the latter types — it’s dark without being too dark, so you can wear it alone or over another color to add more depth.
It has a rose-floral scent, a slightly perfume-y scent, which I know some people really dislike, but I like it (I don’t love it, don’t get me wrong, but it doesn’t bother me). What I like about the KissKiss Gloss is that it lasts a good amount of time for a lipgloss when its worn on its own — I get about four to five hours of wear before it starts to fade/disappear. I’ve always loved the sparkle factor, too, which is noticeable and bright and fun.
Price-wise, these aren’t the best bang for your buck, and by their nature, they’re not something everyone is going to rush out to buy. To each their own, I say! Price analysis tells us that Guerlain’s KissKiss Glosses are some of the pricier high-end lipglosses, being more expensive than many of its direct competitors like Dior and YSL, but still less expensive than Stila and Smashbox, by the ounce.
Bottom Line: The packaging is pretty and elegant, the formula is stellar, and the color itself is perfect for the fall/winter seasons. The only downside is the price, and I think Guerlain fans won’t find the price to be much of an obstacle.
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- Product: 29/30
- Value: 7/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 5/5
Recommendation: If you love the KissKiss formula and are looking for a nice plummy shade, check out the new Rubis Rose!
Availability: Nordstrom, Sephora.com
See swatches and comparison photos…
Guerlain: Rubis Rose KissKiss Gloss (left)
Guerlain: Rubis Rose KissKiss Gloss
Guerlain: Rubis Rose KissKiss Gloss
KrisBliss
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
So pretty! I have yet to purchase a Guerlain gloss, but I think this might be my first!!
Also, for me, I would rather buy this BEAUTIFUL gloss that happens to be in limited packaging rather than buying MAC’s Buroque Boudour Collection just because of the packaging when the product is the same, but at a higher price!
Christine
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
From past collections, sometimes the formula is different, but it’s probably not substantially different enough to really validate the price hike. I think this year’s packaging is pretty so-so in terms of above and beyond normal MAC packaging vs. Couture or Stylistics, which did feel more luxe and just more than what MAC does with LE packaging. MAC putting a different color or print is part of their LE collections, so it didn’t leave me breathless this year.
Previously, the glosses were much like dazzleglasses, but now that those are available… well, they’re not so special, you know?
amy
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The lacy print packaging is pretty, but at $29.00 a pop, I rather pay another $10.00 to get another Chanel Rogue Lacque because I know I will love those. Plus I can always buy them ago, unless they discontinue the colour. The next two on my list is Santal and Phoenix
Christine
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
That’s very true! :) I’d definitely agree that there’s no way anything from Baroque Boudoir could really compare to the Rouge Allure Laques!
Anitacska
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
This looks nice. Have you tried the other two glosses from the collection as well? I can’t wait for this collection to come out in the UK!
Christine
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
I’ve tried just one other (which I will review as well), which is sheerer and doesn’t have much color (reminded me of Chanel’s holiday shades, actually).
Connie
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
I just ordered the kisskiss lipstick from sephora and now I may need to place yet another! lol The color and packaging is gorgeous but I’m not totally sure about the glitter in it..
BTW, What’s the swatch on the right (1st pic) of? :)
Christine
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
What lipstick did you order, Connie?
It’s of Grace (I think that’s it — it’s one of the two limited Rouge Gs from the holiday launch, but I know it’s not Gem, so it’s the other one… which I think is Grace) Rouge G Lipstick!
Brie
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Well that is a gorgeous Fall color!
Christine
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
I know! Perfect for fall AND winter, which is what I really like!
babicsek
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Will there be any swatches for the other two shades?
Christine
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
I only have one of the other two, so I’ll be swatching that one!
babicsek
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
I hope it’s perle de lune,I’m really eyeing with it:D
J
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Hmm Im not too impressed with how it looks on the lips, but the packaging is gorgeous XD
Christine
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Haha, that’s Guerlain for ya!
Luisafer
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
what’s not to love??? like the packing, the color… everything!!!
Christine
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Haha! Glad you like it, Luisafer!
wenny3kiwi
Thursday, October 29, 2009
first time i see this gloss i think its purple :P but i still love it, i love purple gloss so much [have one, MAC plushglass!!! so good u must have one] i want to buy one :)
Christine
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Ohh, enjoy it, Wenny!
lauren
Saturday, October 31, 2009
don’t know about the formula but the color and microglitter effect is replicated pretty closely by wet and wild’s speed glosses. to me that sparkly depth is what’s so great about this gloss (never tried the formula it must be great for the price!) and you can get it for much cheaper
Christine
Saturday, October 31, 2009
I’ll have to check ‘em out – thanks Lauren!