Guerlain Les Precieux Eyeshadow Quad Review, Photos, Swatches
Guerlain Les Precieux Eyeshadow Quad
Guerlain Les Precieux Eyeshadow Quad ($65.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette for spring that features four shades ranging from olive green, peach, light yellow, and brown. A few of Guerlain’s quads I like, but a lot of them are less impressive. There’s definitely something different about the formula in the more recent iterations that is drier and more powdery, which has, in turn, made them sheerer, harder to apply, and shorter-wearing.
Les Precieux #1 is a medium-dark, olive green with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had good color payoff with a fairly soft texture–it felt a little dry to me–that blended easily, so it tended to look sheerer when actually applied (without a base to help it). It wore well for seven hours. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Les Precieux #2 is a light, frosty pink-peach with warm undertones. It had semi-sheer color coverage with a drier texture, though it didn’t feel stiff, but it just didn’t adhere well to the skin. It lasted for six hours before fading. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Les Precieux #3 is a buttery light yellow gold with a frosted finish with white sparkle. The texture was somewhat dry with a powderiness to it. It had semi-opaque color payoff, but it didn’t stick to bare skin well. It lasted for six and a half hours on me. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Les Precieux #4 is a medium-dark, golden brown with warm undertones and a frosted finish. It had good pigmentation that applied smoothly and evenly with a really rich, buttery texture. It wore well for eight hours on me. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Les Precieux (504)
LELimited Edition. $65.00.
Les Precieux #1
LELimited Edition.
Les Precieux #2
LELimited Edition.
Les Precieux #3
LELimited Edition.
Les Precieux #4
LELimited Edition.
Guerlain Les Precieux Eyeshadow Quad
Guerlain Les Precieux Eyeshadow Quad
Guerlain Les Precieux Eyeshadow Quad
Guerlain Les Precieux Eyeshadow Quad
Guerlain Les Precieux #1 Eyeshadow
Guerlain Les Precieux #1 Eyeshadow
Guerlain Les Precieux #2 Eyeshadow
Guerlain Les Precieux #2 Eyeshadow
Guerlain Les Precieux #3 Eyeshadow
Guerlain Les Precieux #3 Eyeshadow
Guerlain Les Precieux #4 Eyeshadow
Guerlain Les Precieux #4 Eyeshadow
Guerlain Les Precieux Eyeshadow Quad
Guerlain Les Precieux Eyeshadow Quad
this is super pretty, so sad it didn’t perform better 🙁 that first color though! i do need that in my life.
It is a pretty shade!
Very nice colours but for me, all are very easily duped by shadows I already have (some of much better quality) so this is not a painful “skip” for me. And this is just the sort of thing I meant the other day in that question about higher priced products and better quality….a C+ and D+ are NOT “quality” at all.
Thankfully, they are dupable. $65 is pricey for a quad that doesn’t perform A++.
The shade #1 is SO beautiful !!!!!
It is!
Yep that was how I felt this too when I swatched.
Guerlain CAN do really lovely eyeshadows, but their recent ones have been mostly misses.
I’m not wowed for the price.
That makes two of us!
I bought their Aciers palette (the grays) a while back, and had to return it because the colors faded (even with primer) and 2 of the grays looked exactly the same on my lids. So I wasn’t impressed with their old formula, and the new formula sounds even worse – drier, more powdery, sheerer. And I think the price went up too. They must be taking a page from Hourglass. Such a shame because the packaging is so elegant and love that olive shade.
Aciers is the same formula as this one – and Aciers is different from the original permanent range of quads!
Well that explains what happened with Aciers !!
1 and 4 are gorgeous! It’s a pity that 2 and 3 are duds . . . even color-wise, they aren’t that unique or brilliant. 🙁
Nothing too special here!
I used to be a teal and turquoise girl but now Ive grown to really love a neutral palette. But the thing is, if you own a really great one (or two) — like UD, BB, or TF —that is all you really need, in my opinion.
Just depends on each person 🙂
The palette has nice colours but lately I’m loving when palettes include matte colours just so applying and blending when creating looks is much easier and smoother
xx
This is a rather frosted quad!
I was hoping for a better rating for Guerlain – oh dear! The only colour that I really love in this palette was the olive green. By checking out your splendiferous dupe list, I found that I already have Stash – vice 2 and Golden Emerald. The two pale colours are way too similar to be used in a quad – one is sufficient and the brown is boring. Bring back the days of Coup de Foudre….
You are covered ;D
Hi Christine, I would like to try a Guerlain eyeshadow palette, which one would you recommend? Also, between your favorite, Chanel, Dior and Guerlain palette which one would you recommend overall?
Thanks so much!
None of Guerlain’s permanent ones. Guerlain’s eyeshadow formula isn’t worth the money with the exception of a few of the LE quads that they’ve released. Dior’s palettes are also typically a waste of time, money, and effort. Some of Chanel’s more recent quads are nice, but some of them aren’t – Tisse Rivoli is nice but dupable.
II I love the lower lashline combo here!! >_< I really need to do more on the lower lash line…I avoid it for some reason, and I don't know why… (well, I avoid the centre of it). 😀
I like the colour combination for this palette in theory, but the two pale shades just don't really pop above the radar. I think it would have been nice as a duo with just the brown and the green!
Thank you! 😀
The khaki is gorgeous, but the other 3 are really similar to the Wet’n’Wild trio Walking on Eggshells, which is about $3, and might have better pigment. I wonder if using UD’s Mildew eyeliner with my Wet’n’Wild will give me a similar eye look to yours.
There ya go!
Pretty colors, but highly dupeable. The quality is really disappointing.
Thankfully, dupable!
The olive shadow is gorgeous but this palette just doesn’t seem to be worth the price
Exactly!
Hi Christine! First I have to say, I love your website and check it religiously (multiple times a week) and definitely before I purchase any makeup. Thank you for doing such an incredible job!
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That olive gold shade is so lovely. I wish I could wear those shades better, but it’s not the most flattering on cool toned skin.
Maybe paired with a cooler blue or silver?
Although the Colts looked pretty on you, they lack the oomph o similar palette. Very expensive foreplay looking shadows. The colors were pretty but didn’t deliver.
The palette could have even used a more mid-tone shade — the two in the center are too similar.
The Olive Green shade in the palette looks very pretty but the formula isn’t impressive at the price.. 😛
Agreed!
That first shade looks really pretty.
It’s a nice hue of green!
This is a beautiful quad! I’m normally a dupe buyer, just hate to spend that much, but price be damned on this one!!! I love the fact there’s a green tin I, and what a green tint! I have hazel/green eyes and think I can make this work. I just had eyelid surgery, so what better way to introduce my Lids!!!!
Hope you’re recovering well!
Well now, this is why I read Christine et XL, to get your comments and replies. Think I’ll pass on this after all, and just look thru my other colors. Darn!!!!
Awww! I’m sure you can find dupes – otherwise maybe pick up something similar to the green & combine with what you do own!
Thanks Christine! I’m recovering quite well. No black and blue eyes, but some swelling. It will be 3 more wks till I can wear eye makeup and I’ll be ready!! I have some NYX, COASTAL SCENTS, & SHANNA pallets, plus others with all kinds of nice colors, so I’m ready, but, after listening to you, I bought Coulorpops Shaaana quad, that looks possibly, this green but a pretty green no less. I know its a good product based on your accolades. So, keep up the great job!! We’re listening and hanging on every word!!!
Hope those three weeks goes by quickly for you! xoxo