MÉTÉORITES illuminating pearl foundation

Guerlain MÉTÉORITES Illuminating Pearls (also called Météorites Light-Revealing Pearls of Powder or Setting & Finishing Pearls of Powder) in English. Note that this is not a liquid foundation — it is a finishing/setting powder in the form of handmade colorful pearls. It is applied after your foundation to set, perfect, and illuminate the skin.

What is it?

This is Guerlain’s iconic, luxurious finishing powder made of multi-colored pearls. Launched in 1987, it acts as an all-in-one product: it sets makeup, subtly color-corrects, mattifies shine, smooths texture, and delivers a natural multidimensional glow. The pearls are handmade and housed in a beautiful reusable compact with a puff.

Main Benefits

• Sets and fixes foundation/makeup

• Color-corrects the complexion (reduces redness, dullness, etc.)

• Mattifies excess shine for up to 8 hours

• Illuminates the skin with a soft, “glow from within” effect

• Improves the wear of foundation and leaves skin looking radiant for up to 12 hours

• Smooths skin texture and minimizes the look of pores

The finish is elegant and natural — subtle radiance rather than heavy glitter or shimmer.

Formula Highlights

• Ultra-lightweight and finely milled texture

• 95% ingredients of natural origin

• Contains a special complex of mother-of-pearls:
  • Round, sparkling colored pearls → reflect light in all directions for multidimensional radiance

  • Flat, silver/cool-toned pearls → provide long-lasting luminosity

• Delicate floral fragrance (with violet notes; some users note the scent has been updated in recent versions)

How the Pearls Work

Different colored pearls provide targeted benefits, but when swirled together on the puff or brush, they blend into a customized, perfect veil:

• Green pearls → help correct redness

• Pink/purple/mauve pearls → add healthy glow and brighten dull skin

• White/beige/champagne pearls → illuminate and add purity/luminosity

• Yellow pearls → counteract dullness

Available Shades (main permanent ones)

• 01 Pearly White / Blanc de Perle — white, rosy, and beige pearls for very fair to light skin (pure, vibrant illumination)

• 02 Cool / Rosé — harmony of pastel shades for fair to light skin (unifies and gives a rosy glow)

• 03 Warm / Doré — for medium/warm skin tones

• 04 Amber / Ambré — for darker skin tones

Packaging & Application

• Luxurious round compact with soft puff included

• Apply at the end of your makeup routine: gently swirl the puff or a kabuki brush over the pearls and dust lightly over the entire face or on high points (cheekbones, forehead, etc.) for extra glow.

• A little product goes a long way.

It suits all skin types and is especially loved for creating a sophisticated “no-makeup but better” or “lit-from-within” look.