Guerlain Illusion (660) Rouge Automatique Review, Photos, Swatches
Guerlain Illusion (660) Rouge Automatique
Guerlain Illusion (660) Rouge Automatique ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a “subtle sparkling plum.” It’s a fuchsia-plum with violet sparkle. When swatched on the skin, it had more of a fuchsia coloring, but when applied to the lips, it looked more reddish-fuchsia–a bright plum–with violet sparkles and shimmer. It had a softly luminous sheen. Revlon Sorbet is a bit lighter, sheerer. Guerlain Girly is brighter, darker. Milani Raspberry Rush is more fuchsia, frosted. MAC Lickable is more fuchsia. Guerlain Gigi is similar but redder. Guerlain Shalimar is pinker. See comparison swatches.
It is one of two new and limited edition shades for the holidays (I don’t have the other, which is Reflex, yet, but hopefully will buy it when it becomes available online). I haven’t spied the entire collection online for purchase yet, though Sephora had a few pieces up (so maybe the rest will follow shortly!). I imagine one of the first things readers noticed was the packaging, which is glossy black with tangerine accents. It doesn’t work as well on the Rouge Automatique, because it is already such a lightweight feel, so the orange does look quite plastic. I’m reminded of Halloween, which for me, is kind of fun, but I can understand why some readers feel like it doesn’t work with Guerlain’s image.
Illusion had mostly opaque color coverage; there was a definite tint and coloring, but you could see an outline of my lip freckle slightly. The color looked lightweight (and felt that way, too) because of that subtle translucency. Sometimes really opaque colors are also thicker or creamier, so they can look a bit heavier. Though, if you have more pigmented lips, your natural lip color will impact the way this looks on you more as a result. It wore well for five and a half hours and left behind a soft stain. It was lightly hydrating while worn, and it applied evenly and easily, though I did feel some of the sparkle when I was applying it from the tube–not gritty or scratchy, just could feel the texture. I didn’t notice this when applied, though, or as the color wore away. It is violet-scented.
Illusion (660)
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Guerlain Illusion (660) Rouge Automatique
Guerlain Illusion (660) Rouge Automatique
Guerlain Illusion (660) Rouge Automatique
Guerlain Illusion (660) Rouge Automatique
Guerlain Illusion (660) Rouge Automatique
Guerlain Illusion (660) Rouge Automatique
Guerlain Illusion (660) Rouge Automatique
Guerlain Illusion (660) Rouge Automatique (with Chanel Accent on cheeks)
I really like this. Your overall look is simple but gorgeous, Christine! 🙂
Thank you, Precious!
I have quite a few Rouge Automatiques and I never notice how small and stubby the bullet is until I look at your photos… :/ I guess in real life the sliding action razzle-dazzles me into not minding, hee hee hee
They look short, though they contain 0.12 oz., which is pretty normal!
The Buxom lipsticks also look short to me… But those have more product than average! I guess they’re just wide?
Must be it!
This is a gorgeous lipstick (: I like that there is a little bit of shimmer
The shimmer is a nice touch!
Beautiful color, perfect for a statement lip and a nude eye – lovely! Xx
Great idea, Charlotte!
So pretty! I love both the color and the finish!
Agreed – the finish is quite lovely!
Gorgeous shade! I was expecting it to be a bit more vibrant, but it’s still nice.
Aww — too bad it is not quite what you were looking for!
You are rocking this color, Christine, gooooorgeous 🙂
Aw, thank you!!
I would buy this if the packaging weren’t so ugly, that orange bit is hideous.
Sorry the packaging didn’t do it for ya, Yashna! Check out the dupes – there are definitely some similar shades available!
YES. Oh my god, I want this so badly.
I had my eye on this from the promo photos and it’s beyootiful!
That looks really pretty on you
Thanks, Liz!
My God, how amazing does this look on you! 🙂
Thank you, Carolina!
I love the packaging but I hoped the colour was going to be a bit more over the top, it’s a bit meh for me. Oh well, see if I like the other one.
I love the color and the finish, and the Rouge Automatique formula is so lovely but I just don’t love the packaging! shucks.
Beautiful! Love the balance of vibrancy and sheerness 🙂
The color itself is pretty, but I am not a fan of shimmer on my lips.
Not even a hint of it.
this color is really nice. it doesn’t come out as sparkly as I thought it would though
You have THE most perfectly shaped lips on the planet, Christine!
I don’t like the packaging, but I’ll probably get this one.
Thank you, Melissa!! xo
i love it!! and i guess im the minority as i adore the packaging and colors on this collection so much!!!!
You & me both 🙂
Es precioso, da un poco de miedo al principio con tanto glitter pero en el labio queda perfecto.