Guerlain Lily Caress, Floral Nude, Blossom Kiss KissKiss Shine Bloom Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Lily Caress (109)
Guerlain Lily Caress (109) KissKiss Shine Bloom Lipstick Balm ($39.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a light brown with subtle, warm undertones and a soft sheen. It had semi-sheer pigmentation, which didn’t apply as evenly as ideal and was more prone to catching along imperfections or settling into my lip lines.
The consistency was moderately emollient, lightweight, and comfortable to apply and to wear, though it only lasted for two hours on me (but felt lightly hydrating).
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Katherine (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Oh Snap (P, $7.00) is lighter, more pigmented, cooler (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Almost Bare (P, $40.00) is lighter, more pigmented, cooler (90% similar).
- Guerlain Floral Nude (119) (P, $39.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty London Suede (P, $60.00) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- ColourPop Aquarius (P, $7.00) is lighter, more pigmented, cooler (85% similar).
- Burberry Nude (221) (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented (85% similar).
- ColourPop Peach Surprise (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Joe (LE, $36.00) is lighter, more pigmented (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Amorosa (36NP) (P, $25.00) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$39.00/0.11 oz. - $354.55 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to offer "full-coverage" with a "high-shine" finish that leaves lips looking smoother and hydrated. The coverage ranged from medium to mostly opaque with a few shades closer to full-coverage. The texture was smooth, lightly emollient, and balm-like, as expected, that was comfortable to apply and to wear.
The majority of the shades applied evenly, softened the look of my lip lines, and were forgiving of imperfections, though some of the lighter shades were less forgiving. They lasted between three and five hours with darker, more red-based shades lasting longer and leaving subtle stains behind. The formula had a strong, floral scent and subtle, soapy taste at times (though consistent with the brand's lip products and their fragrance).
Browse all of our Guerlain KissKiss Shine Bloom Lipstick Balm swatches.
Ingredients
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Squalane, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax Extract, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Parfum (Fragrance), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Unsaponifiables, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Propyl Gallate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Glucomannan, [+/- Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77491, 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 15850 (Red 7 Lake), Ci 45410 (Red 28 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Lily Caress (109)
PPermanent. $39.00.
Floral Nude (119)
Guerlain Floral Nude (119) KissKiss Shine Bloom Lipstick Balm ($39.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a light-medium brown with soft, warm undertones and a light shine. It looked more taupe-like–not as warm-toned–when applied over my natural lip color, as it was more semi-sheer to medium in its coverage.
The consistency felt lightweight, smooth, and balm-like with some slip but didn’t feel like it slid around too readily. The color applied fairly evenly but settled a bit into my lip lines. It wore well for two and a half hours and felt lightly moisturizing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Guerlain Lily Caress (109) (P, $39.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty La Nudite (P, $60.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Sugar High (292) (P, $30.00) is more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Katherine (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty London Suede (P, $60.00) is lighter, more pigmented, cooler (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Alistair (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (85% similar).
- ColourPop Oh Snap (P, $7.00) is lighter, more pigmented (80% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Ingenue (168) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (80% similar).
- Smashbox Famous (PiP, $21.00).
- Bite Beauty Los Angeles (LE, $26.00).
Formula Overview
$39.00/0.11 oz. - $354.55 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to offer "full-coverage" with a "high-shine" finish that leaves lips looking smoother and hydrated. The coverage ranged from medium to mostly opaque with a few shades closer to full-coverage. The texture was smooth, lightly emollient, and balm-like, as expected, that was comfortable to apply and to wear.
The majority of the shades applied evenly, softened the look of my lip lines, and were forgiving of imperfections, though some of the lighter shades were less forgiving. They lasted between three and five hours with darker, more red-based shades lasting longer and leaving subtle stains behind. The formula had a strong, floral scent and subtle, soapy taste at times (though consistent with the brand's lip products and their fragrance).
Browse all of our Guerlain KissKiss Shine Bloom Lipstick Balm swatches.
Ingredients
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Squalane, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax Extract, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Parfum (Fragrance), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Unsaponifiables, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Propyl Gallate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Glucomannan, [+/- Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77491, 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 15850 (Red 7 Lake), Ci 45410 (Red 28 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Floral Nude (119)
PPermanent. $39.00.
Blossom Kiss (129)
Guerlain Blossom Kiss (129) KissKiss Shine Bloom Lipstick Balm ($39.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium coral with moderate, warm undertones that leaned slightly pink paired with a soft sheen. It had semi-opaque color payoff in a single layer, which applied evenly and smoothly across my lips without tugging.
The texture felt smooth, lightweight, and thin but not clingy. It stayed on nicely for three and a half hours and felt lightly hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Guerlain Petal Blush (229) (P, $39.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Sephora Slay (18) (P, $13.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- YSL Nude Avant-Garde (91) (LE, $38.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Unrivaled (213) (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- YSL Rose Loulou (124) (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Pigment of Your Imagination (P, $22.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Revlon Pink in the Afternoon (P, $8.49) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Becca Melon (DC, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Eccentrico (503) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel Nuance (198) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$39.00/0.11 oz. - $354.55 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to offer "full-coverage" with a "high-shine" finish that leaves lips looking smoother and hydrated. The coverage ranged from medium to mostly opaque with a few shades closer to full-coverage. The texture was smooth, lightly emollient, and balm-like, as expected, that was comfortable to apply and to wear.
The majority of the shades applied evenly, softened the look of my lip lines, and were forgiving of imperfections, though some of the lighter shades were less forgiving. They lasted between three and five hours with darker, more red-based shades lasting longer and leaving subtle stains behind. The formula had a strong, floral scent and subtle, soapy taste at times (though consistent with the brand's lip products and their fragrance).
Browse all of our Guerlain KissKiss Shine Bloom Lipstick Balm swatches.
Ingredients
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Squalane, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax Extract, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Parfum (Fragrance), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Unsaponifiables, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Propyl Gallate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Glucomannan, [+/- Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77491, 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 15850 (Red 7 Lake), Ci 45410 (Red 28 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Of the three, only Blossom Kiss is doing anything for me. It looks summer perfect!
Hmmm- these are bit average from Guerlain, usually their lipsticks are stellar. Blossom Kiss is a pretty coral shade.