Guerlain is well known for their beautiful packaging and makeup formulas, and their new 68 Champs-Elysées 2010 Fall makeup collection is no exception to the rule.

Named after the House of Guerlain’s flagship Paris store address, the hot product of the collection of the luxurious Écrin 6 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette. In one of those “why didn’t I think of that” moments, the delicately ‘laced’ metallic cover opens to reveal a large flip-out mirror panel.  Much larger that any compact mirror I have encountered, you can see most of your face.  The colour pallet underneath reveals six dazzling and complementary shades, perfect for a snazzy night out in Hong Kong, or a more subtle daytime look.  My favourite is 68 Champs-Elysées – a group of grey, browns, violet and iridescent silver. Following the easy application guide inside, the blendable colours can create the perfect smokey eye, or using the iridescent silver and less pigment, a stunning lighter bright open eye.

The eyeshadows contain Moonstone powder – a precious stone powder which enables the product to extend its staying power. Each palette offers three different textures (iridescent, matte and satin) within each compact. The Mother of Pearl particles also lend a radiant sparkle within the iridescent eyeshadow formula.

These five palettes bear the address of a Guerlain boutique in Paris.

93 RUE DE PASSY: pink, smoky pink, grey, taupe
10 RUE DES FRANCS-BOURGEOIS: beige, golden bronze, brown
29 RUE DE SÈVRES: taupe, light grey, turquoise
2 PLACE VENDÔME: iridescent ivory, deep grey, intense indigo, navy blue
68 CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES: precious brown, gradations of brown, beige, intense violet

To finish off the Parisian Chic look, the collection also includes the new  Kiss Kiss Essence de Gloss.  Not only does it uber-gloss  your pout, it also contains anti-aging ingredients (SQUEAL!) to help retain that youthful glow.  Wearing it daily is supposed to smooth and pout your lips.  Also containing mother-of-pearl particles, the gloss is available in 8 shades.

How much?
Écrin 6 Couleurs                          $ 590
Kiss Kiss Essence de Gloss        $ 230
Blush 4 Eclats                               $350
Rouge G de Guerlain                   $360
KissKiss Gloss                               $210

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Where?
Sogo, Lane Crawford, Seibu, Harvey Nichols, Guerlain Image Shop-Festival Walk.