Comments on The Non-Blonde: Guerlain Le Rouge G Lipstick (Gracia 66)

The only refillable lipstick I can think of off th...

2009-11-11T02:03:42.074-05:00

The only refillable lipstick I can think of off the top of my head is Serge, and at that price it had better be!

The packaging puts me off the Guerlain too.

Which lipstick is refillable ? There are some high...

2009-11-10T02:54:50.465-05:00

Which lipstick is refillable ? There are some high-tec lipstick cases from Chanel as well, so we shouldn't judge Guerlain (o.k., not as hype as the G). If you want to go there - don't buy it and stay sustainable ! Easy. (I work in the packaging industry, more specificaly with sustainability)

I bought a Rouge G lipstick just last week in 'Gre...

2009-11-09T21:40:09.128-05:00

I bought a Rouge G lipstick just last week in 'Greta' (22) and I love it. However, I had exactly the same thoughts as you regarding the casing. In this age of recycling it doesn't make sense to throw away such a lot of packaging, particularly when it's so beautiful; and my boyfriend agreed on this point. When I finish my Rouge G lipstick, I'm going to attempt the vintage trick of freezing a lipstick with less glamorous packaging and putting it into my Rouge G lipstick holder. It's such a pity they don't make refills.

I think the main difference between this and the 'Kiss Kiss' line is that the Rouge G lipsticks are much more moisturising. Whilst the colours are gorgeous and longwearing in the 'Kiss Kiss' line, I always find myself reaching for the lipbalm about two hours into the weartime. Then again, I guess this could be said about copious examples of longwearing liptick.

As for the ruby dust, I just dismissed it straight away as marketing hype, and decided to buy the lipstick anyway.

- Sarah

Gracia was my first choice as well, and even thoug...

2009-11-09T19:11:40.067-05:00

Gracia was my first choice as well, and even though I was skeptical about all the hype, I have to admit the formula is gorgeous - emollient, non-slip, and just the right opaqueness. I can't justify all that bling for something that can't be refilled, though, so I don't think I'll be buying any more Rouge G's unless they bring out another colour that I really love.

Thanks for the review. I agree with out about the...

2009-11-09T18:12:17.208-05:00

Thanks for the review. I agree with out about the cumbersome, expensive packaging. And I've received rude, dismissive treatment at Bergdorf's Guerlain alcove several times, so you're not alone there!