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July is my birthday month so I have this silly excuse to engage in a lippy haulage. With that said, I hope you don’t mind me bombarding you with lipstick postings here and there. After all, my obsession with the little bullet is nothing hush-hush to most of you.
So let’s start the guilt-free spree with Guerlain Rouge Hydrating Long-Lasting Lip Color in 602 Tonka Imperiale ($36, 3.5g /.12 oz). This particular shade is part of Guerlain’s Summer 2014 collection (I have reviewed Terracota Sun Celebration Bronzing Powder and Blush here and Terracota Joli Teint here).
Tonka Imperiale is bronzy nude, a great shade for the summer against bronzed skin and/or smokey eyes. Knowing my penchant for bright lippies, I do switch it up to neutrals from time to time to break the monotony. Tonka Imperiale is moderately pigmented with a slight sheen to it. It feels hydrating and soft on the lips without ickiness. Elegantly housed in a gold case, you have to push the embossed slider down to unravel the allure of this mini-luxury. Longevity is about three hours; it doesn’t stain lips hence a quick touch-up is necessary.
For comparison, here are side-by-side swatches of Guerlain Tonka Imperial together with some of the neutral lipsticks I have reviewed in the past. The balm-like consistency is similar to Tory Burch Pas Du Tout but it’s sheerer than Hourglass Femme Rouge Vintage and lighter than Givenchy Rose D’ Exception.
Do you plan out your birthday look? my lipsticks are probably nervous right now as they vie for The Chosen One title for my big day. Eccentric I know, haha! In the meantime, here’s moi parading the nudeness of Guerlain Tonka Imperiale.
Hover on the image below to see the other products I used for today’s #FOTD (reviews are linked).
I'm such a sucker for packaging. I would buy it for that alone.
same here!
It looks great on you! I love the color as it's quite light. Perfect for a neutral look!
Thanks Lindsay.
That's such a pretty shade! Guerlain has exquisite packaging!
Packaging alone is worth it 🙂
Loving that lipstick!!
great for daytime wear ha
It looks beautifully natural!
indeed!
This looks so good on you! 🙂
thanks much
I love the packaging! Such a light color, looks like a gloss.
more like balm
Lovely shade on you, and the packaging is so glam!
Guerlain wins in the glam department
That looks so fantastic on you! I was oddly drawn to this shade (it's not a typical "me" colour) but haven't purchased it yet.
Same here Rach, I'm more into brights but sometimes nude is just as pretty!
I love that color on you! I swear, you are wearing me down on Guerlain products with your reviews and swatches!
Thanks Mai. You can tell I'm addicted to Guerlain 🙂
So we won't talk about how I have yet to try anything from Guerlain. I suck but you are totally rockin' those nudes, mama.
Haha, you're funny! Thanks much mama!
This is super pretty on you!
Thanks Leticia!
That is absolutely stunning on you! <3 Happy Birthday Month! <3
Mahalo for the advance greeting!
OH EM GEEE! I need that one! It is a color made for me!
you need it Queen of Neutrals!
nice lipstick
Such a naturally beautiful color 🙂
You pull off lipstick so well.. I always look like a drag queen haha!!
xo caro, the caro diaries
Thanks Caro! On another note, I like your humor :-))
Great shade as we transition into fall!
I usually don't like shimmery shades, but this one looks great on you! I might have to try it!
xo Marina
Earth to Marina
That is such a pretty color on you! I love the touch of shimmer!
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Wow forget the lipstick, that packaging alone is to die for. Love.
I agree, packaging is luxe
This lipstick looks gorg on you, and it seems like the absolute perfect neutral shade. Love it!!!
xo,
Stephanie
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I'm not a nudey-lip color girl, but dang, woman! You work it to the max!!!
I'm not nudey too but it's ok to change once in a while. Thanks Kimberly
That shade is absolutely gorgeous on you!
I love anything Guerlain and that lip shade is gorgeous!
This color is seriously GORGEOUS. OMG I need this ASAP. Simply gorgeous!!!
Love the color & the packaging!!
this shade was made for you!
This shade was made for you!
I love the color!
Wow that's a great subtle color on you
Living for these nude colors!
LOVE these colors!
Those are nice colors.
Gorgeous, just such a perfect natural nude
The packaging of these look so pretty! Too bad those products are at the moment just way out of my price range!
That color looks so cute on you. I need to find this brand.
LOVE this look and want that lipstick!
I really like the design of the lipstick tube. The colors are great too.
I'm a sucker for packaging and that lipstick tube is gorgeous. I'm also loving all the shades.
You gorgeous thang. 😉 Love this – it looks beautiful.
wow, what a gorgeous collection!
OMG! That lipstick looks AMAZING on you! Seriously. It's stunning. I love Guerlain packaging. It's so much fun!
I love lipstick so post away!! Love this one on you!
Gorgeous color on you! One of my faves..