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Guerlain Fancy Kiss & Kiss Blossom KissKiss Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Guerlain Fancy Kiss KissKiss Lipstick
Guerlain Fancy Kiss KissKiss Lipstick

Guerlain Fancy Kiss KissKiss Lipstick ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a soft, medium coral with warm, orange tones and a natural sheen. It had mostly opaque color coverage with a smooth, lightweight texture that had moderate slip. It’s a very comfortable formula to wear as it was moderately hydrating over time, but the wear time was three and a half hours and a smidgen of color pulled into the more obvious lip lines on my bottom lip. MAC Style Surge (P, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). Burberry Coral (257) (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Retro Coral (DC, $37.00) is darker (90% similar). Buxom Two-Timer (DC, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Shiseido Bullet Train (202) (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Buxom Coral Confession (P, $22.00) is cooler (90% similar). Dior Ultra Lively (450) (P, $37.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Solar Affair (LE, $52.00) is darker (90% similar). L'Oreal Luminous Coral (P, $9.99) is cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Understudy (114) (DC, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). Bite Beauty Centifolia (LE, $28.00) is lighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Heavenly (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). NARS Raw Seduction (P, $26.00) is more muted, cooler (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Angel Alessandra (P, $37.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC On a Petal-Still (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Smashbox Nude Beach (P, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Revlon Nude Illuminator (020) (P, $9.99) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). Dior Grege 1947 (169) (P, $35.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (80% similar). YSL Coral Aviator (81) (P, $38.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Natasha Denona Alison (13NB) (P, $25.00)(80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Guerlain Kiss Blossom KissKiss Lipstick ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a soft, medium rosy pink with warmer undertones and fine silver pearl. It had semi-opaque color coverage, and while the texture didn’t tug and still felt smooth/slightly wet as I maneuvered it across my lips, it was one of the more unflattering Guerlain lipsticks I’ve tried–it seemed to accentuate lip lines and the texture of my lips. The color wore for three and a half hours and was very lightly hydrating. MAC DavidBlond (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar). Estee Lauder Sweet Sinner (P, $32.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Rose Dipped (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Bonsai Bloom (LE, $20.00) is less pigmented, warmer (90% similar). L'Oreal Sparkling Rose (P, $9.99) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Jake (P, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Ansel (DC, $36.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Skew (P, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Bold Innocent (210) (P, $32.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Only You (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Rush (DC, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Chanel Conte (202) (P, $37.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar). Chanel Roussy (426) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker, glossier (85% similar). L'Oreal Polished Tango (P, $9.99) is darker (85% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Dark Pink Frost (P, $0.99) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Little Buddha (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Venus Rising (05) (LE, $53.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). L'Oreal Burnished Blush (P, $9.99) is darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Douglas (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Whitney (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | Guerlain KissKiss Lipstick ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is supposed to have a “lip-shaping and plumping effect” from hyaluronic acid spheres and “incredibl[e] hydration” with a “fine, even, and rich creamy texture … with impeccable hold.” They’re a lightweight, very creamy and fairly emollient/slippery formula that’s lightly hydrating and gives lips a smoother appearance. I find that they have more color and less slip compared to Shine Automatiques but more slip and shine than Rouge Automatiques. They’re lighter-weight, more emollient, and less hydrating than Rouge Gs. They wear longer than Shine Automatiques but shorter than Rouge Automatiques and Rouge Gs. If you like the shine and shimmer of the Shine Automatique range but want more color coverage, then this might be the right formula for you. If you prefer the wear and hold of Rouge Gs, this formula is noticeably different. The lipsticks are violet-scented but have no discernible taste.

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Guerlain Fancy Kiss KissKiss Lipstick
Guerlain Fancy Kiss KissKiss Lipstick

Guerlain Fancy Kiss KissKiss Lipstick
Guerlain Fancy Kiss KissKiss Lipstick

Guerlain Fancy Kiss KissKiss Lipstick
Guerlain Fancy Kiss KissKiss Lipstick

Guerlain Fancy Kiss KissKiss Lipstick
Guerlain Fancy Kiss KissKiss Lipstick

Guerlain Fancy Kiss KissKiss Lipstick
Guerlain Fancy Kiss KissKiss Lipstick

Guerlain Fancy Kiss KissKiss Lipstick
Guerlain Fancy Kiss KissKiss Lipstick

Guerlain Kiss Blossom KissKiss Lipstick
Guerlain Kiss Blossom KissKiss Lipstick

Guerlain Kiss Blossom KissKiss Lipstick
Guerlain Kiss Blossom KissKiss Lipstick

Guerlain Kiss Blossom KissKiss Lipstick
Guerlain Kiss Blossom KissKiss Lipstick

Guerlain Kiss Blossom KissKiss Lipstick
Guerlain Kiss Blossom KissKiss Lipstick

Guerlain Kiss Blossom KissKiss Lipstick
Guerlain Kiss Blossom KissKiss Lipstick

Guerlain Kiss Blossom KissKiss Lipstick
Guerlain Kiss Blossom KissKiss Lipstick

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Foundation
  • Guerlain Les Voilettes Loose Setting Powder
  • By Terry Light & Tan Vibes Palette
On eyes:
  • Sephora Fall Leaves (inner lash line)
  • Sephora Flirting Game (middle of lid)
  • Sephora Free Hug (outer lid)
  • Sephora Don’t Get Me Wrong (outer crease)
  • Sephora Cashmere Coat (above crease)
  • Sephora Tango Night Eyeliner (lower lash line)

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Katherine T. Avatar

I like the soft spring colors, too bad Blossom’s formula isn’t better. Christine, in your 2nd paragraph, it should Blossom (not Fancy).

Tessa Avatar

OooooOOOOoooooOOOoohhh! I love the look of Fancy Kiss. A muted corally orange that’s not too light? In my beloved Guerlain KissKiss formula? Man.

It looks great on you. Hope it flatters my paler skin, too.

Susan Avatar

Kiss Blossom is so pretty! BTW, in case you didn’t notice, you need to fix this name in the review section. It says Fancy instead of Kiss Blossom.

Jane Avatar

Confused about the LEs – I have these shades since when they were launched and they have always been permanent in Europe.

Cathy Avatar

Yay, I think I just found my Summer 2016 go-to lipstick – Fancy Kiss! It’s the *perfect* shade of coral for me, and I really like the Guerlain Kiss Kiss formula. It looks fabulous on you, too, Christine 🙂

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