Wednesday, 4 December 2013

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noir Gloss d’Enfer Maxi Shine

Amongst the abundance of fragrance gift sets that are piled up on the store shelves (a sure sign that Christmas is soon approaching) something immediately caught my eye, at first I wondered if I was mistaken, so use was I to only ever seeing fragrance sets with an accompanying body lotions/shower gel, but what a sight to behold, a full sized makeup item paired with the fragrance, this was genius!

The Gloss d’Enfer Maxi Shine in 463 La Petite Robe Noire is an interesting shade, its a sheer lilac/mauve pink with golden shimmer and a high shine/gloss finish.

 
I really like the lightweight consistency and non sticky/tacky texture of the formula, added to which it also feels comfortable and hydrating.

I probably should mention the fragrance as well, I have to say I was not a fan of the La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum which I found heavy, almost masculine with a smoky edge, The Eau de Toilette smells completely different to me. It is of course lighter as you would expect and still has the cherry note but its more of a sweet fruity-floral tone, I find it very similar to Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf.

Now of course you don't have to buy a £53 fragrance set as the gloss is in the regular line up, but certainly if you were after a new fragrance, this lovely gloss is a great incentive to go and give La Petite Robe Noire a sniff.

I bought these from John Lewis.
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10 comments:

  1. Sunny4 December 2013 at 14:13

    I saw this set and found it pretty genius as well! I have been wearing my La Petite Robe Noire EDP a lot. It's perfect for the weather! I have a little sample of the EDT that I haven't tried though. I should!

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    1. Unknown6 December 2013 at 12:00

      I do hope other brands follow suit, wouldn't it be great if the likes of Chanel and Dior did it!
      I do hope you get on with the EDT, I think it would be quite a universal scent :)

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  2. lola seicento5 December 2013 at 08:15

    I just received this very gloss, and find it so lovely. Fabulous review, as always Clare! <3

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    1. Unknown6 December 2013 at 12:01

      Thank you, well of course we have to buy the same gloss, great minds :)

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  3. memoiselle5 December 2013 at 20:45

    I really like the texture of this lipgloss as it is non sticky and the color goes very well on my skin tone :)

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    1. Unknown6 December 2013 at 12:02

      Its lovely isn't it, a really nice formula, there are quite a few more shades I have my eye on :)

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  4. SoSuSam6 December 2013 at 09:52

    I'm not a fan of the fragrance, but I've had my eye on this particular gloss/color for some time. I think your review has pushed me over the edge…thanks, as ever!:)

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    1. Unknown6 December 2013 at 12:03

      Thank you, glad to push you over the edge ;) I can see why they choose the shade for the set, name aside, as I think its a suits all type of shade.

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  5. Icaria8 December 2013 at 10:49

    This is a fun set! I didn't like LPN EDP much when I tried it for a week last August for review purpose but now enjoy it once in a while with the cooler temps. I'm not sure I would purchase a full size though. That gloss color is right up my alley and would probably translate into a nice nude lip on me! *sigh* :)

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    1. Unknown8 December 2013 at 13:30

      I think I'll be in trouble if other brands start doing makeup in the fragrance sets, its just too enticing ;) I can see why they choose this gloss shade as I think its a suits all :)

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