Guerlain Terra Azzurra Bronzer & Blush Review, Photos, Swatches
Guerlain Terra Azzurra Bronzer & Blush
Guerlain Terra Azzurra Bronzer & Blush
Guerlain Terra Azzurra Bronzer & Blush ($75.00 for 0.56 oz.) is made up of half bronzer and half blush. The collection is a collaboration with Emilio Pucci, and the print chosen was “Winter Capri.” I really liked that Guerlain changed up the compact’s cloth case, and it’s a very appropriate print for summer. It’s bold, vibrant, but has that summery, beachy breeze feel. It’s definitely more interesting than the velvety pouches we typically see.
Inside, there are four distinct shades, with over half of the compact made up of an orange-tinted tan with a very subtle satiny sheen. MAC Tan Tint is a little yellower. MAC Cajun is similar but more golden, less red-toned. MAC Sun Power is pretty similar, though a tad rustier. MAC Pink Power is similar. Urban Decay Toasted is also very similar. The bronzer seems fairly easy to replicate, and it does have subtle orange and red undertones.
The other three shades make up the other half (or less) of the compact. The first is a pale pink-white that really didn’t deposit much color, just shimmer. It was nearly imperceptible when I swatched it. Next to that is a medium pink with subtle blue undertones. Between the pink and the bronzer, there is a muted orange. These shades are done in a thin swirl, so they’re not particularly usable individually, though the bronzer could be used on its own.
When you mix the three blush shades, you’ll get a more coral-pink kind of color, and when you mix all four shades together, you get a tangerine-coral with a satiny sheen. Becca Damselfly is similar but less pigmented and more golden in sheen. MAC My Paradise is more orange, more gold shimmered. Make Up For Ever #153 has a stronger golden sheen. It actually reminded me of MAC Ripe Peach quite a bit.
As expected, the texture is soft and smooth–very finely-milled–but not too dense, so it doesn’t feel powdery or kick-up excess product when you tap your brush against the surface. It blends out easily once applied, but it doesn’t fade away into nothing, so it’s well-balanced. When I tested out the wear, it wore well for around seven hours and looked slightly faded around the edges after eight hours. This powder is heavily fragranced with a floral scent, so if you are sensitive to scents, I recommend checking it out in person or finding a way to de-scent the powder. I had it open on my studio table, and I could catch whiffs of the fragrance from a foot away–the scent, of course, is not nearly as noticeable when it’s applied as it is in the compact.
Terra Azzura Bronzer & Blush
LELimited Edition. $75.00.
Guerlain Terra Azzurra Bronzer & Blush
Guerlain Terra Azzurra Bronzer & Blush
Guerlain Terra Azzurra Bronzer & Blush
Guerlain Terra Azzurra Bronzer & Blush
Guerlain Terra Azzurra Bronzer & Blush
Guerlain Terra Azzurra Bronzer & Blush
Guerlain Terra Azzurra Bronzer & Blush
Guerlain Terra Azzurra Bronzer & Blush
Guerlain Terra Azzurra Bronzer & Blush
Guerlain Terra Azzurra Bronzer & Blush
Wow, it’s gorgeous!
I love the fact that is has a satiny sheen and not loud shimmer/glitter. Its giving you a lovely glow!
Wasn’t this collection LE? It doesn’t make a difference for me though,since it won’t be able internationally:/ Too bad that I loved everything about this.
By the way,I really like the full face shots with the new lighting.You look really great in this particular one,the earrings and eye makeup looks cool together:)
Why won’t it be available internationally?
Oh wow- that’s gorgeous. And very flattering on you, Christine!
Is that last blended-out swatch of all the colors swirled together?
Yes!
I just wanted to post something Guerlain related but not about this particular blush. I clicked on your Nordstrom link and saw that they have the Guerlain Meteorites Cruel Gardenia Pressed Powder back on sale. The appoximate ship date is April 13th. I thought I was not seeing right for a second. Just wondering if you saw it also? Exciting!
I haven’t seen it yet!
THANKS Hannah! I missed out on the Cruel Gardenia when it first went on sale. I just ordered tit from Nordstrom!
thank you so much!!! i missed out on the first time! I just ordered TWO from Nordstrom!! 🙂 THANK YOU THANK YOU! 🙂
Beautiful! Will you be reviewing pearls from this colection too?
I don’t have them, unfortunately!
If you still read this: it’s very nice, packaging is gorgeous, to me it applies the same as the regular meteorites perles, has the same violet scene and basically just give your face a little something extra
Scent *
It gives such a beautiful glow I might just have to splurge…..
This looks very promising! Guerlain is my weakness. I didn’t buy the Sun in the City to save for this one, do you think I can pull off this one, Christine? I’m nw15 with neutral undertones. I think I would use this mostly all the colours mixed as a blush, and maybe a bit of bronzer for contouring? Could that work for me?
Thanks for the great swatches and comparisons, and I wanted to add that I really love your reviews and your opinion is very much appreciated 🙂
I think if you’re neutral that you could 🙂
Thanks so much for your reply, now I’ll be sure to check this out when it hits the stores over here in May.
Looks great on you! Unfortunately not for my colouring, it would just look like dirt on my fair skin!
It looks so beautiful on you, but alas, I worry that it would be a little too warm for my face. 🙁
Wait it’s NOT Limited Edition?! Praise the makeup gods, I can use my Bergdorf’s GC on something that is and come back to this.
It is – sorry!
Oof. Now do I get this or the cream blushes. I wonder how it would compare to the Edward Bess Monte Carlo highlighter I just bought…
Christine are you reviewing anything else from this collection by chance? Also thanks for the reply 🙂
Sorry, I prefer not to give out information about what I am or am not reviewing – it is difficult for me to do so because I can’t make guarantees, so I prefer not to confirm.
Beautiful, Christine! I just love the whole look on you. Oh, and the Guerlain product is just lovely!
looks beautiful on you!
ARGH! Guerlain why do you do this to me?! LOL! I was REALLY excited about this product when I saw the announcement for it, but that perfume… Ugh. Their foundations actually make my skin heat up and turn red! I don’t know if it’s the customers’ demand or not but it’s always bothered me that high-end brands think everything they release has to smell like a perfume counter. FAR too much of a pointless – and potentially skin damaging – ingredient. Blerg!
Looks pretty though. LOL
Oooh your hair looks great in this pic!
Will you be reviewing the meteorites too?
I don’t have them, sorry!
It looks so pretty!
That is quite pretty, sigh…
this is REALLY NICE!!
Omg, this suits you to a T here. I mean you look perfect with it!! Was wondering, do you think I would look nice with it? I use Guerlain’s Lingerie foundation no23, I am an Indian girl with a yellow undertone to my skin but I am not dark, I have olive skin. Thanks Christine! 😀
I think it would!
Reminds me of NARS Luster.
I want this soooo bad! It’s been a while that I don’t “crave” for makeup… lately, nothing’s been wowing me! but this is WONDERFUL! it made me wanna sing. lol
Wow you look amazing. The makeup overall looks amazing on you.
I got to see this at the bay and omg soo pretty but she didn’t have it in stock yet so I ended up just buying the meteorites perles from the collection
So pretty!!! I don’t care if it might not look good on my skin tone- I must have it!!! I will make it work:)
Your camera photographed the produce too light, the bronzer looks more like an orange blush in your photo, it’s actually much darker or browner in person.
Are you looking at the right swatch? There is a swatch of the bronzer on its own, which is tan, and then all of the shades together – which comes together as fairly orange.
Honestly, I just want it for the packaging and looks because I have a million blushes and bronzers but I really wish there were no orangey/red tones because then I could easily justify the price tag..
By the way Christine, What camera do you use for photos here? and are you planning to review the Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup soon? 🙂
Nikon D3s
I don’t have it, sorry!
This looks gorgeous! I wish I could afford this, cheers to those who can 🙂
Wow! I cant believe that shade came out from all of those colors especially with a tan bronzer?? really??
Oh! Its lovely!! If only it wasnt that expensive! 🙁
ps: Christine you looked blooming in here! 😉
The pouch is wonderful.
*sigh* Dang Guerlain and their awesome packaging! *shakes fist*
Oh Lord have mercy! I am an NC30 and even wearing that I would look like I rolled around in some Doritos! Good Heavens I hate an orange based bronzer. That’s just not natural looking at all!
haaa love when you take picture of you wearing products with your hair down it looks just really nice!
Christine, did you get extensions? Your hair seems fuller.
No – I’ve always had a ton of hair, lol. The ceiling fan may have been on so maybe that’s it? I’ve always been told by hairdressers (literally, every single one has made the comment to some effect) that I have enough hair for two people.
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I just got it from sephora.com. I am struggling with which brush to use. I tried stippling brush, big full blush brush and either of them apply this blush perfectly (either too light or too heavy). Any suggestions?
@newyorkcandygalOpps I did something wrong and send a reply without any text 🙂 For well-pigmented blushes, I recommend using angled blush brush by Lumiere Cosmetics, it gives very natural and “gradient” effect to my skin. The quality of the brush isn’t particularly high, so you can replace it with any other long duo fibre brush 🙂 I hope it helps!
Dangit, I want it sooo bad :/ I don’t know if it would suit me or not (I’m probably the warm type, with some yellow and a little bit of peachy undertones, but my hair is golden-coloured atm, so I’m a bit scared of any orange shades on my cheeks…).