This very large compact contains a lovely gold shimmering powder that is perfect for highlighting the face and giving it a radiant effect. The mirrored compact contains a nice golden shimmery powder with a lovely textured and swirled pattern (0.52 oz of product; retail price: $70).
Guerlain says,
"A radiant, metallic powder and sun catcher for face and body, enriched with gold mother-of-pearl to capture and reflect light for a golden, luminous finish. Textured to mimic the sun's rays, Terracotta Sun in the City is available in one universal shade to highlight—and warm up—all skin tones."
Here is a close-up of the surface and texture of the powder:
Here is a swatch:
The product itself is lovely but it's effect, in my opinion, can be easily replicated with a similar toned gold eyeshadow. The powder itself is very fragrant so keep this in mind if you prefer fragrance-free cosmetics. I do like the fact that the compact is large and you can easily highlight your shoulders, etc. more quickly with this and a large buffing brush than with a shadow. It does have a hefty price tag but I am happy with my purchase and here's why:
In years past, i have purchased several of M.A.C.'s highlighting blushes like Marine Life and My Paradise which both featured a lovely gold overspray. Sadly, the overspray doesn't last for the lifespan of the blush. With Sun In The City, I can use these blushes and get a similar application as if the overspray was intact. I do use a light hand as this powder has more of a metallic finish.
Overall rating: Booyah! for the aforementioned reasons and since I know I will give it tons of use. Many however, may not find the size of the compact, the fragrance or the price tag appealing.
What do you think of it? A must for summer?
