Sneak Peek: Gucci Beauty Photos & Swatches + First Impressions

Christine — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 13:00:00 +0000

Gucci Beauty

Gucci Beauty is now available online at gucci.com, and available for pre-order at Neiman Marcus and Saks. I purchased all the products featured in this post at Gucci.com with overnight shipping (they shipped out within an hour of my purchase, which I was impressed by). The range is quite massive, which was unexpected for a luxury brand’s initial launch, as I anticipated it being more edited and then the brand adding more shades over time. (See my original post that details all of the formulas and shades in the range.) The packaging is all plastic, and it feels the same to me as Chanel, Dior, etc.; there’s no real heft (not even with the lipsticks) to make it feel truly luxurious.

The powder products seem to have the right texture–soft, finely-milled, silky–overall, though some are less or more pigmented, some are firmer (but not really stiff). The single eyeshadows have the best and most consistent quality from what I’ve tested so far. The lipglosses were disappointing, since they’re described as “intense color,” and the two I have aren’t opaque. The lip products have a very noticeable sweet vanilla and perfume-y scent and a soapy taste that doesn’t quit. Fever looks rough applied, and I’ve tried applying it on four separate occasions, and it always looked clumpy and uneven. Keep in mind, these are my initial impressions (some products I’ve finished testing but haven’t written up, some I haven’t tested yet), and you will see full reviews, photos, and swatches posted soon. You can also view all the products I swatched here in the Swatch Gallery.

One thing to note: all the retailers that will carry this range do not have a generous return policy, so you cannot order online, try it, and then return it. Gucci’s own policy is within 10 days of receipt and must be unopened in its cellophane wrapping. There are very few stores that will carry the line, so it will be difficult to see it in person for many. (These are the stores that will have it in October: Gucci New York Fifth Avenue, Gucci Los Angeles Rodeo Drive, Gucci Las Vegas Crystals City Center, Gucci Dallas Northpark, Saks Fifth Avenue New York, Neiman Marcus Las Vegas.)

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Gucci Beauty

Gucci Antique Gold Magnetic Color Shadow

Gucci Iconic Ottanio Magnetic Color Shadow

Gucci Sasso Magnetic Color Shadow

Gucci Autumn Fire Magnetic Color Shadow Eyeshadow Quad Magnetic Color Shadow

Gucci Fume Magnetic Color Shadow Duo

Gucci Malachite Magnetic Color Shadow Duo

Gucci Cherry Nectar Sheer Blushing Powder

Gucci Coral Flower Sheer Blushing Powder

Gucci Crushed Coral Vibrant Demi-Glaze Lip Lacquer

Gucci Potent Violet Vibrant Demi-Glaze Lip Lacquer

Gucci Fever Audacious Color Intense Lipstick

Gucci Bitter Grape Audacious Color Intense Lipstick

Gucci Hibiscus Thrill Luxurious Moisture Rich Lipstick

Gucci Tiger Lily Luxurious Moisture Rich Lipstick

Gucci Iconic Ottanio Impact Longwear Eye Pencil

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Sneak Peek: Gucci Beauty Photos & Swatches + First Impressions

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