THE ULTIMATE GUERLAIN ROUGE G GUIDE | New Cases, New Formulas | 5 Cases, 8 Satins, 5 Velvets

[@DeborahCarlston]

Well! Guerlain just gave their customers a giant middle finger. I must have about 20 of the older lipsticks and covers, and now my investment will be trash when the lipsticks are gone. And $80 for the new ones? I'm not buying these. In fact, Guerlain may have lost me as a customer. I am that angry. They are untrustworthy. If they made my last investment useless, they'll do it again. But not to me. Thanks for your thorough review, Lexi. I'm not mad at you, just mad at Guerlain. Thanks for your thorough and honest video.💚

[@LexiJong]

Thank you Deborah! I completely agree with you. It's really wasteful to make such a small change with a drastic effect.

[@DeborahCarlston]

@@LexiJong They did it on purpose with the idea that we'd have to start collecting all over again. I actually prefer the gold, and I have gold/silver cases that could work with a gold lipstick. But Guerlain just saw to it that they won't. Couple that with the astounding price rise, and they've proven that they think women are stupid. Well, they're wrong about this woman.

[@Grace0707]

Well said!

[@spgard29]

I agree. I've treasured my little Rouge G collection, but knowing I can't keep using the cases makes me furious. Thanks, Lexi, for letting us know what Guerlain's been up to. (FWIW, as of May 30/24, the Canadian site is still showing the "old" Rouge Gs. No sign of the new ones.)

[@phmac2402]

I'm pretty sure it'll take you a fair bit of time to get through 20 lipsticks so your investment is safe for now

[@rabbiroz3806]

I am so upset that the new lipsticks don’t fit the old cases. I didn’t even order cases because I have empty old ones. I may no longer purchase from them at all. They should have informed us of the change and, as I already wrote, which shades were old colors that were reformulated. I feel like they bait and switched and I’m pissed.

[@exomake_mehorololo]

Yeah it's upsetting 😮most don't want to keep buying these cases which are extremely heavy and impractical and now we can't even use them anymore 😕

[@kareneleanor_]

This also shows that they really don’t care about waste. Since we can’t use new lipsticks going forward to go with all the cases we all already have what do we do with those cases? They go in the trash. Those cases can’t be given to your heirs or passed down because you don’t have new product inside. It’s really revealing on the business side for the entire beauty industry which contributes to consumerism and waste.

[@hijennwu]

💯 no longer interested either

[@drnono3386]

It's a total cash grab. They must have found a cheaper factory and HAD to make changes. There is no other explanation. LVMH don't make enough profit 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@louisejones9285]

I'm the same. I have about 30 of the LE cases and a dozen of the face powder compacts they also previously discontinued

[@erikawilliford9999]

I had a few engraved for my daughter thinking that when she’s older she could just buy some lipstick inserts. How sad!!! What a wasteful situation that Guerlain has created.

[@LexiJong]

I did the same thing!

[@mrsm2949]

I can’t imagine spending hundreds of $ on refillable cases for all those years to be deceived this way by a brand. It’s very stupid from their side, because an old client will not purchase new cases, being afraid they will change the shape again, and, a new customer like me, seeing what they did to their loyal clients, will not invest either.

[@LexiJong]

It is really a bad decision on their part.

[@Lighthouse1852]

Brands owned by conglomerates will do this kind of thing. They're not thinking about the brand loyal customer, they're extracting quick profits in a hot luxury market. I've been skeptical of any brand's expensive components that were promoted as collectible and refillable. The instant the brand stops making refills, the component becomes useless. Who wants to pay $22 + $42 to carry a Frankenstein lipstick case? Nevermind $80, with no guarantee that future refills will exist. Why did Guerlain/LVMH do this to customers who already have a collection and are the most inclined to buy more? This kind of gamesmanship takes away respect for the brand. It's a pass for me.

[@mahaprabha95]

Couldn't agree more! it is a hard pass for me too. So disappointed and angry at Guerlain for making the old cases useless trash now. I feel so deceived by the brand.

[@LexiJong]

I agree. They should know that collectors would have bought them any way and been more respectful of their clientele.

[@CarryOn-Janet]

I think Guerlain just fell from the pedistal I had it on. That case switch up is infuriating! Who is at the helm. Horrible marketing decision.

[@LexiJong]

I agree. I really like the new lipsticks and cases but the change in shape is really infuriating.

[@chrystar1]

Great video! I almost purchased 3 new cases and lipstick but I saw your short that they don't fit the old cases. I waited for this video to decide. But now I am just mad. As others have said, we invested. I can say that I am perfectly happy to never purchase another Guerlain lip.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Wow! This was amazing. All of the details, all of the textures, and all of the colours. Thank you. The swatches are next level, always. My overall impression is they have incorporated shrinkflation, green washing and built in obsolescence in the most stylish way possible.

[@exomake_mehorololo]

Also just plain more money for the same old thing

[@LexiJong]

Thank you! Very well said!

[@marianneg7571]

Thanks so much for all your swatches and thoughts! I’m beyond disappointed that Guerlain pulled this switcheroo with the cases in color and, mostly, fit! What’s the point of having refillable cases when you can’t rely on them being so due to the brand’s greed? I also loved the previous formulas and am worried about not liking them as much now. I may have to try one of each, but I’m less excited than I would have been.

[@exomake_mehorololo]

You don't need any of them. Just saying... We don't have to try or test anything just because a brand is greedy and couldn't care less about the walking purses that consider themselves their customers.

[@marianneg7571]

@@exomake_mehorololo True, but they made some of my favorite formulas, so they may still be amongst my favorites….However, at $80 I will think more than twice! 😂

[@LexiJong]

Please let me know if you try the new formulas.

[@AllisonMoon-SheWandersFeral]

Everybody needs to hashtag their rage, or Guerlain won’t give us a workaround

[@dreicher]

Ugh!! It only confirms to me that the recent trend of constant reformulations and package revisions are simply so done so we go out and buy all the new ones. It's sad because I like this lipstick. Totally wasteful on Guerlain's part. Now we have to throw out the original cases and begin all over again if we want to buy a new lipstick. No thanks Guerlain. I am turned off. Cle de Peau also has a history of changing the refillable packaging so nothing fits about every 5-7 years. Thank you Lexi for your much appreciated and thorough reviews!!

[@LexiJong]

I agree. I'm definitely going to keep using my old guerlains but not sure what to do about the old cases afterwards. I really don't want to get rid of them but I hate having things that aren't used taking up space.

[@elissacox4291]

@@LexiJongmaybe we’ll be able to fashion some kind of insert for the bullet and fill it with lip product. Which would probably be a lot of faffing around.

[@yuliabudd4401]

Thank you Lexi for such a comprehensive and thorough review. It’s so shameful to not have the new refills for into the old cases like they should. It’s beyond disappointing.

[@NatalieM.23]

I hate that Guerlain does this. I have a few of their very beautiful, very expensive powder compacts, and then they changed the size of the refills. That said, I will buy one of the new lipsticks - your swatches were super helpful!

[@LexiJong]

Thank you! I hope you like the shade you select.

[@tzoe875]

I love how they brag about the new cases having less impact on the environment than previous cases. Don’t they realize what a huge impact to the earth of making the old cases obsolete? What a crummy way to treat their long time customers and case collectors! I don’t love the gold. How hard would it be to have both silver and gold. This is a huge disappointment all around. I’m glad you picked up a wide variety of colors since the online swatches are different.

[@LexiJong]

I agree and there really doesn't seem to be any impactful size difference since the new lipsticks fit the old cases the same way the new cases fit the old lipsticks. It looks like it is just that curvature that is causing the difference.

[@ultraviolettas]

Im so glad I got a refill of my favorite lipstick of all time, satin #23 last year!! I’m Guerlains #1 die hard simp but this leaves a bad taste in my mouth, maybe it was by mistake? If we make enough noise about it maybe they’d listen? The Guerlain cases are the most special lipsticks on the market. I know at some point years down the line they’ll probably be done, but not so soon!!! The one reason I want a couple is because they’re gold now. I’m a gold girlie

[@LexiJong]

I really love the new ones but the case issue is very disappointing. I don't think they will change back at this point but I hope we can at least make enough noise that they think before doing something like this again. Although perhaps they were just entranced by the idea of everyone buying all new cases. In reality though, a lot of people would have just bought them since they are gold or because there are new designs or they want a case for one of the new shades. It's a shame.

[@raquel8780]

Noooo!!! :-( This is a huge bummer, thank you for informing us, Lexi!

[@850584737SKC]

I am glad I did not buy any Guerlain cases or lipsticks ……

[@AmandaCrozierRichmondHampton]

Very helpful. I had no idea about the new cases!

[@LexiJong]

Such a shame!

[@kateboy-rx6jt]

Guerlain have just saved me a lot of money. I wont be purchasing any of their new cases or lipsticks. Shame on Guerlain. Plenty of beautiful lipsticks in other brands to choose from. Their previous cases set them apart ftom other brands & imo this is a bad move.

[@LexiJong]

Agreed

[@drnono3386]

That's so annoying about the size and fit! Are they crazy? They must think we are. That sustainability excuse is BS. They've ADDED to each one of our carbon footprints by making the old cases redundant, and what are they going to do with old lipsticks that will no longer fit inside the new cases? I would have bought 2 of the pink lipsticks (I have 2 'old' cases) but now I won't. I've also bought the cases + lipsticks as presents for people. What's the point of refillables someone can't refill, Incredibly short-sighted.

[@LexiJong]

I completely agree. I'm tired of brands using sustainability as a case to sell refills and cases separately and making older items obsolete.

[@maureyberdoy428]

This is really upsetting news. I have collected my Rouge G lipsticks like precious jewels and this totally feels like a cash grab. I only wear Guerlain makeup and this decision is deeply disappointing. I look forward to the new lipstick colours and cases each season and I love swapping them around to match an outfit or my mood. Really bad decision.

[@LexiJong]

I feel the same way.

[@silver_jo]

So disappointing

[@mmjmjj]

The old cases were supposed to be able to be passed on too. So much money wasted at this point. This is very disappointing.

[@LexiJong]

I agree.

[@peachontopk]

I had never bought a Rouge G lipstick from Guerlain, although always wanted and still do, but it is so disappointing to see this for those customers who have bought these for years. I can't feel your anger in the same way but that doesn't mean I don't understand. I completely agree that this was entirely unnecessary from Guerlain's part and that makes me very sad as I love them as a brand and house. Why would they do this, especially when they're such big advocates for "sustainability" and conservation?? As you mentioned, Lexi, it's such a small change but one that makes ALL the difference, and they weren't humble or wise enough to see that. Which is very unlike them because if you know their history, most of the Guerlain members remained and were humble despite their huge success. But I guess that's gotta get lost somewhere along the way, especially when money comes into play... so sad. Anyway, I am still thinking about picking up a couple of shades because as I said, I have always wanted to try this line and I love gold packaging lol but I am definitely not as excited now as I was before this video, and my purchase will be a lot smaller than originally planned. I am really bummed at the brand's decision. Regardless, Lexi, there is no reviewer like you. You are simply THE BEST. Your honesty, your EXTENSIVE details and swatches, but never boring or superfluous, your calmness and pose, your intellect and research; I mean, we can't ask for anything more. Your channel hits all the boxes: educational, entertaining, helpful (extremely), enjoyable, and dependable as consumers and viewers. THANK YOU!!!! God bless ❤❤

[@LexiJong]

I agree with you. Guerlain is not a brand that usually makes me think of a cash grab but that's what this case change seems to be. It's definitely still a nice lipstick so if you do get one, I hope you enjoy it. Thank you so much for all of your kind words.

[@peachontopk]

@@LexiJong Exactly. Yes, I am going to get a couple now with World Bee Day. It’s comforting to know at least something good will come out of that purchase lol Of course 🙏💖

[@jocelynel-fab5214]

Hi Lexi! Thank you so much for investing in these new Guerlain lipsticks and cases! You did, as always, a great job demoing and reviewing these 13 new shades, in new formulas! I am a bit disappointed that these new versions are not, overall, better than the original versions. This is another case where the brand should have applied the old adage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” I appreciate your candid and honest review. I am especially glad that you don’t regret your purchases. Thanks again and have a great day!

[@LexiJong]

Thank you Jocelyne! The new lipsticks are nice but I personally prefer the creamy, buttery texture of the previous satins over the more siliconized version. The velvets are great both ways so maybe I will come to love the new velvet formula more than the previous one but I'm just not quite used to it yet.

[@KatMoore-ih6mw]

​@LexiJong I almost bought one and would have cried when it arrived. I hate dimethicone in lipstick!! My problem is that I don't want to eat it. Have you tried violettes other brand violette_fr? I would love to know how it compares!

[@sallyjones9702]

There are so many very good lipsticks out there now, I don’t think I’ll be going to the Guerlain counter again for a lipstick 😠

[@kaledonia1983]

Clarins is amazing and cheaper ;)

[@louisejones9285]

I have about 30 of the LE lipstick cases. I won't be buying new lipsticks cases if the lipsticks don't fit the old cases. I'm furious. They have done this with the LE face powder compacts too, and I have about a dozen of those. Well I will just use up my old makeup, which is fine and has not gone off, and I won't buy any new.🤬

[@LexiJong]

It really goes against the whole idea of the rouge g line imo.

[@louisejones9285]

I agree. They were sold as refillable and better for the environment.

[@pam8200]

Happy Friday... Lexi's G Lipstick and Case extravaganza has arrived, lol! Seriously, everyone already knows this is the video to watch should you have interest in purchasing or if you just want to kick back and enjoy a guilty pleasure with additional educational takeaways. You always amaze Lexi in every aspect of your life and work. Thank you for caring so much and standing out from the rest. 🏆‼️✨❤️👍

[@LexiJong]

Thank you! I really hope this is helpful to a lot of people. There is a lot to unpack with these new lipsticks!

[@loralee3232]

@@LexiJongBut I bet it was fun opening & swatching all of these. 😆 Getting makeup in the mail and trying it on is the best!

[@r17l]

Could not have clicked faster.. oooohh, I already know this is going to be an awesome video 😁

[@LexiJong]

Thank you!

[@hilthomas802]

FYI. I pop the Iipstick bullet off the bottom piece. It’s tight but it comes out. The Dior refills fit in there. Maybe it will be the same with the new lipsticks.

[@amberp5207]

I didn’t think of doing that. Thank u for the tip.

[@LexiJong]

Great idea!

[@vwiccy]

If you pop the lipstick part out, that may work, bc the lipstick bullet seems exactly the same - but the width of the outer component is different - also, the length is different - new one has been shortened in length with a plastic stopper of some kind inside … so I’m not completely sure your idea would work… mmmm…. Maybe I’ll measure - thanks for the great idea bc maybe I can use this in the future! - at first I thought the length was the only change, and maybe I could dig into the unit and pop out the stopper (no idea if possible), but the width of the bottom click area is different (more narrow with new) - since I need a case for an old lipstick, popping the bullet part out won’t help me for this 😢- it seems completely *on purpose* to not be interchangeable and that is very upsetting/side-eyeing

[@AllisonMoon-SheWandersFeral]

OH SNAP: we need a video of this!!!!!

[@dmar1415]

So, a Dior lipstick refill could fit in the thingy that goes inside this G cases? I once grabbed a tester of G rouge and the lipstick bar 💄 fell on the floor. I thought it had just sort of dried out so it game me the idea that any lipstick bullet could go in it, so

[@SightWordMovies]

I have been collecting the cherry blossom cases, but I think I’m done now. It would not have been hard at all for them to keep the same sizes and not insult loyal customers. I have one classic case that goes in my purse-when its lipstick expires I’ll probably clean out the old holder and pop in a lipstick bullet from a different brand so at least I can still use it.

[@LexiJong]

I completely agree!

[@AllisonMoon-SheWandersFeral]

FYI fans: HASHTAG your anger on these comments to #Guerlain

[@hijennwu]

i’m no longer interested in buying their cases or lipsticks either unless they fit our other ones. hope the brand listens

[@LexiJong]

I hope so too.

[@johannasuarez908]

I just received the new one I purchased and am so disappointed it doesn’t fit the old ones. I have several cases of the old ones as well. Now I’m just hopeful the vendors that carried the old version start selling them at a discount.

[@LexiJong]

I hope so too!

[@sarahpenz3739]

Yesterday I had a newsletter from Guerlain about the lipsticks, so I clicked through to the site and right away saw 5 shades from the new launch that I wanted to purchase. Because of the price tag of adding a case with each one, I decided to leave it for a day or two instead of being impulsive. Now watching your video, I am shocked to see the difference in some of the shades by how they appear in photos on the site, versus on your video! I bet they get a lot of returns.

[@LexiJong]

I really liked the way they looked in the promos!

[@priyasathyanarayan1386]

Wow, you're right, the swatches online are nothing like what they are in real life. I bought 520 Rouge Profound because I thought it was a deeper red, and I even "tried" it with their online camera. But the swatch you provided us looks like one of the Chanel's I just bought. I'm bummed about the old cases not fitting, and it does seem dumb they would do this. It would be helpful, Lexi, if you could swatch the old 8 satin versus the new shades to find the closest. I am curious about that. Thank you!

[@LexiJong]

I will try to get to some more swatches next week. I didn't purchase the new 8 but I have the old 8 and the old holiday 8 which are very close to each other but holiday is a bit more pink. Perhaps we can do a swatch party live or something.

[@priyasathyanarayan1386]

@@LexiJong that would be fun! So many 8's...I'm curious if there is a method to their numbering system.

[@loralee3232]

Lexi, so exciting to see all these lipsticks at once and swatches!!The velvets look real pigmented and I like the shades. I’m not happy what they did to the case. I’ve collected a lot of cases not as many as you and now I feel they will just sit there after the lipstick is finished. It’s nice to hear your honest review that you like the older version better but the new versions are still good. I’m on the fence whether I will want to invest in a lot of cases & lipsticks knowing what they did. Thank you for reviewing so many of the lipsticks and swatches. Have a great weekend!! 😊🌺

[@LexiJong]

Thank you Lora! Please let me know if you try them!

[@vwiccy]

FYI, The old lipstick are too big to fit in the new cases, at all - I have an old lipstick (well, 6 months old at most) that I didn’t get around to buying a case for yet - I was waiting for a nice specialty case, like in the fall or holiday - but it is too big to even fit awkwardly; which seems like a *purposeful* choice - the actual lipstick is the same size, but in new, there is a stopper at the end to make the holder shorter - I thought I may/could pop that out … BUT, noticed that the base/click part, the ledge is narrower - no way to knock that off/down, so my old lipstick will not fit - so I guess I have to find a case from another market place before they all sell out 😢 - real irritating- I do like the new case I did buy… it is lighter which I didn’t like, though I do like slightly smaller size; and gold (if it doesn’t flake over time) But I wonder now if they are going to discontinue their permanent shadows - they first came out with quads that had baked gelee formula (or something special to it)- but the new shades are mostly regular (and cheaper) shadows - doesn’t bode well;, I’m afraid it will go down in quality now

[@LexiJong]

I'm worried about the eyeshadows too.

[@maureenturk8578]

Wow - what a great overview Lexi! Thanks for collecting so many Guerlain Rouge G lip sticks in both the velvet and satin formulas. I am on a no buy for lipsticks right now, as I’ve collected so many from Chanel, Dior , Hermes and Cle ‘ de Peau. But it might be nice to invest in one a Guerlain lipstick with case - they are beautiful. Thanks and have a great weekend! ❤

[@LexiJong]

Thank you, you too Maureen!

[@Ad_Astra2023]

Yikes… they’re expensive, look tacky and don’t even fit properly. They’re super overpriced.

[@victoria6471]

I was waiting for your video on these! Thanks as always for your thorough reviews. I’m disappointed in the price increase and the changing of the cases. It really shows that they’re all about the profit and not the heirloom/eco friendly message that they claim. I do love the new cases, but they could have been made in the same form as before without issue. I also wish the new colors were more unique. A lot of these look so similar, it’s crazy.

[@LexiJong]

Thank you! I agree completely.

[@lovelylychee2255]

I cant believe the changed the cases for tacky gold (if the gold looked better like PLEASE) and with a G but with bad font on the front TOT literally WHYYY who approved this??

[@LexiJong]

I wish they had kept the old cases.

[@lipstickrulesmylife]

Yay so excited! I keep switching what I think I want. I do hv so very many lipsticks. I think I hv some of these colors from Hermes. Not happy about the case situation. Thanks for showing us your new purchases!

[@exomake_mehorololo]

None of them are unique... Chances would be high you already own the same thing

[@LexiJong]

Thank you! They have some gorgeous colors but I definitely think I have some of these shades in other brands too. Maybe I can set up a live swatch party or something next week for requested comparisons.

[@redfrag9607]

Fantastic video! I caved and bought one case and one lipstick. The studded case matches a YSL handbag I have. To change the shape of the case is really not sustainable.

[@LexiJong]

I agree! I honestly would not have bought so many if I had realized it. My fault for not reading everything before purchasing but I never would have expected this to change.

[@sarahpenz3739]

521 is my top pick as well. I still like how it looks on the site better than the live swatches though. I guess the photography with the background shade behind the models makes the colours look more intense and saturated.

[@lvvl1005]

I’ve never clicked so fast! While I love the new packaging (I’m a gold girlie), I do wish the shape had not been changed. I’m probably going to pick up one satin and one matte. I loved the old satin formula but I found the old velvet to be drying. I might try swatching some at my closest Neiman Marcus because the swatches on the website aren’t great.

[@LexiJong]

It's so disappointing since the shape change is so minute. It really seems more like a financial decision vs. any other reason.

[@bridgettucker3692]

Thanks Lexi !! I think my favourites are 518 and 521 the one you are wearing such a lovely everyday colour ❤️🤗

[@LexiJong]

Thank you!

[@brynmawrbeth318]

Sorry to hear about the lipstick cases. I no longer buy makeup that needs a separate purchase for packaging. I am talking about you Trish McEvoy, CDP and some others. As soon as they reformulated the packaging becomes unusable. My only recent exception was the Christian Louboutin face pallet. I purchased both on sale and the packaging is stunning. Meanwhile, I have so many “other” blushes and highlighters that the 2 blushes and highlighter in the pallet will last a lifetime.

[@LexiJong]

I think that's a good policy!

[@CaitlinC.22]

Very helpful & informative video, thank you Lexi!

[@LexiJong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amberp5207]

Thanks for your review. I watched your short and found out from u first that the new refills don’t fit the old cases. I’m so done w/Guerlain lipsticks. This is so wrong. I’m so mad, disappointed & disgusted. I’ve spent a lot of money on my cases.

[@LexiJong]

Yes, it was a bad decision imo.

[@dianereiser6417]

They are pretty, but it could be years before I order a new one.

[@luxesbeauties]

Thanks for the great review Lexi! I am extremely annoyed for this unnecessary update and case change from Guerlain... like you I have quite a few of the older cases which will not fit the new 💄perfectly... very upsetting and wasteful! I might buy the one crystal case and one 💄but overall I am a lot more motivated to not buy them any longer!😔

[@exomake_mehorololo]

Absolutely unacceptable price increases. Leadership hunting for record bonus payouts end of the year? Don't need it. Let people who just don't know what to do with all the ugly money throw theirs away for a generic lipstick 😂😂 All the cases are repeats of old designs just in gold and I own multiple. I don't want any of them to start with... And I sure won't be forced to buy any

[@drnono3386]

Agreed!

[@LexiJong]

It's really a bad decision imo.

[@bonraerieger]

Thank you for an awesome review Lexi! The colors are stunning! I like them all and wish the price point was more affordable. For everyday, I found the original lipstick & case a little heavy to lug around. I think I need to pass 😢

[@LexiJong]

Thank you for watching!

[@louisesharpy]

Wait. The NEW ONES DONT FIT ??? That’s so sad and I would be so mad if I had the old ones. If there’s a gap. Won’t it dry it out ?? WOW.

[@LexiJong]

Yes, it's really not great.

[@louisesharpy]

@@LexiJongpeople will still buy all the new. Sadly those that can’t. It’s a shame

[@eileen5428]

I was very unhappy that the new lipsticks don’t fit properly into the old cases. I have some beauties and hate to think that they’ll be worthless once the lipsticks are used up or decluttered. I applaud Guerlain for making an effort to reduce the carbon footprint in manufacturing the case, but I think the change in size was more a marketing decision than an ecological one.

[@LexiJong]

I completely agree.

[@eileen5428]

@@LexiJong I did capitulate and ordered that gorgeous tortoise case and a lipstick to see for myself how old and new could work. We shall see.

[@maryalexrios4353]

Thank you for doing these swatches!! It’s all I’ve been looking for online for these past few days 🩷

[@LexiJong]

My pleasure!

[@marymadigan8203]

I have a large collection of Rouge G cases and lipsticks and am so annoyed at what Guerlain did that I will no longer support this brand. There are a lot of brands with great lipsticks so as much as I loved collecting the cases I won't support this money grab.... They don't give a damn about their customers.... Guerlain said that their customers have been asking for lighter more environmentally friendly packaging which I doubt but even if they did (and they didn't) Guerlain could have made environmentally friendly package without changing the size... this is another beauty company doing a money grab and frankly I am tired of these luxury beauty brands increasing their prices but not their quality or customer service.

[@LexiJong]

I agree, especially since they didn't really change the size. It's such a minor difference that could have been avoided.

[@silver_jo]

Hear Hear Mary!

[@alya27092]

Hi Lexi, I’m glad I don’t have any Guerlain lipsticks. I just have their lip balms and love them. This reformulation looks like a cash grab. I might buy a satin lipstick-518 if I still like the colour when I’ll try on my lips. So far they are not available in Australia yet. The Meteorites (new formula) just came few days ago. Now I want to buy the Chanel Sublimage concealer and not sure about the shade. 🤔I have light neutral skin tone (Alabaster in Chantecaille foundation or B20 in Chanel Les Beiges foundation) and I thought shade 20 will be good but the girl from the counter recommended shade 32 which looks very dark for me but she said this shade is better as a colour corrector. I have circles but they are not very dark. Thanks for sharing!🙂

[@LexiJong]

That's a tough one. Can the girl at the counter give you a sample of each shade by any chance?

[@alya27092]

@@LexiJong I will ask for it. She offered to apply the concealer but the light in the store is terrible.

[@desireeohrbeck2282]

I think it's time to buy my first ever Guerlain lipstick - I'll go for the satin version. Now, I need to figure out which one on my list (based on your swatches. So helpful, thanks 🙂) I should go for...

[@LexiJong]

It's tough to decide! They have some really great shades but I would go for whichever one you think will be a great daily wear lipstick so you can be sure to get your money's worth.

[@desireeohrbeck2282]

@@LexiJong good advice 🙂

[@candicesbooks]

I think this is truly unfair for the old customer who invested in several cases and which won't work anymore. THOUGH I need to say, their lipsticks always dried my lips a lot in the past and I am MORE THAN HAPPY that they finally reformulated them !!! It was really time to do so. I just bought mine!

[@LexiJong]

Enjoy!

[@sarahpenz3739]

I can tell by your lip swatches that the new satin formula is thinner than I prefer. The texture of the now "old" Rouge G satins is luxurious and rich. I know that the new satins aren't THAT sheer, but seeing them swatched is giving me LE Luxuriously Lucent vibes. 😢.😢

[@LexiJong]

Yes, these are thinner and I also prefer the older version of the satins.

[@harrrambae]

I just received mine today and was shocked, the new case is much lighter than the previous version. And the new lipstick refill doesnt fit the old case. Very dodgy of guerlain Btw, the formulation cant beat the original version from 15 years ago. I had a shade G16 - Gabrielle. Sadly i threw the case after its finished.

[@LexiJong]

I miss the originals! I still have one left that I saved!

[@stephaniewilkinson5311]

Thank you for a wonderful review. I have 66 in the old formulation. I would really appreciate it if you could let me know what new shade would be similar. Thank you.

[@LexiJong]

66 was actually the shade of my very first Rouge G lipstick back when they went by names (Gracia)! Unfortunately none of these shades I purchased quite match it but I'll keep an eye out.

[@katylake212]

It's hysterical how they're trumpeting how ecofriendly their new Rouge G cases are, how they help the environment, while just ensuring tens of thousands of the old cases are useless! I was honestly intrigued by the new cases, but the hell with it. I like the old Rouge G formula, but there are so many other lipsticks from other brands which are as good or better. I'm not going to get sucked in again to Guerlain's hype, just to have them "reinvent" a lipstick that doesn't fit the cases I already have. It's just total BS.

[@LexiJong]

Exactly! I really don't think it would have been hard to make the case the same exact size and just make it a bit lighter and eco friendly. It's a minor size difference.

[@sarahpenz3739]

The shades you chose are beautiful. However, it really bugs me that you picked up five velvets and three of them look almost exactly the same. I know how different those ones looked on the site, especially the ones that were supposed to look darker and more red. Well, at least the lipsticks look more distinct from each other on your lips vs on your arm swatches.

[@LexiJong]

Yes, color selection was challenging! They look so alike in person and I was expecting more differences.

[@merelhoekstra7330]

I used to have a white lipstick/lipbalm in my older ‘pied de poule’ holder? Is that white lipbalm still for sale in comparison with a new holder? 😮

[@LexiJong]

I haven't seen it around but perhaps it's just a case of "not yet"

[@nicoleloor7861]

Best lipstick review. I like your format it was excellent❤

[@LexiJong]

Thank you so much!

[@maryhknight9432]

The satin Guerlain lipsticks are they strong scented. I ingredients say contain perfume?

[@LexiJong]

Yes, everything is scented and it is fairly strong. The lipsticks aren't as strong as the other items imo.

[@landcraftwellness9850]

OMG Lexi! Your purse really took one for the team on this one! Thank you!

[@LexiJong]

Yes I couldn't resist but if I had realized the cases didn't fit, I would not have purchased so many, lol.

[@thaynavillanova4266]

Brazil i'm devastated

[@phmac2402]

If you love your old case, don't think it's a waste if the new lipsticks don't fit. There are videos on YT on how to refill old vintage lipstick cases by freezing the new lipstick and inserting it into the old tube

[@LexiJong]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lindawajda3483]

Thank you, Lexi! Great review. I agree with the comments about the sizing change on the cases. Very disappointed.

[@maryhknight9432]

What brand foundation are you wearing on this video? Thanks give shade also were similar.

[@LexiJong]

I have a 50/50 mix of: CdP Radiant Matte I10: go.shopmy.us/p-4967811 CdP Radiant Natural I10: go.shopmy.us/p-4967813

[@roozieee]

Can anyone tell me what material the case is made of? All showmodels have plastic but i cant imagine that is the case for the price they ask

[@LexiJong]

It depends on the case but there is a mix of plastic and metals. It is expensive for what it is.

[@anitablanca5050]

I did some damage to my wallet currently on the uk website is 20% off 😬

[@LexiJong]

So lucky!! Enjoy!

[@8Agnew]

Wow. This will probably mean I won’t be buying their lipsticks anymore. I’ll stick with my Dior.

[@SusanD101]

Thank you for this info and I think it was wrong for Guerlain to have changed the size and shape of the container. Also, you may suit Le Cerise Noir and Le Beige Praline but I'm not absolutely sure.

[@LexiJong]

Thank you!

[@silver_jo]

Great Review Lexi. I , too, have the original first silver case and so many of the ‘silver’ cases. What a shame. I will not buy the new ones. I’m Done!

[@LexiJong]

Thank you!

[@merelhoekstra7330]

I just bought; satin 06; le rose brun and satin 131 le beige praline for my own birthday! 🥳 With the cases; black with the studs and another new one; like fur with panter print; for the beige praline. ❤😊 But indeed it is stupid that Guerlain changed the form and the colour of the new cases, although I prefer the gold over the silver from the cases.

[@LexiJong]

Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoy them!

[@merelhoekstra7330]

Thank you! 😊

[@viktoria6279]

What is the shade and formula you wear in the video most of the time?

[@LexiJong]

Guerlain Rouge G 521 Le Grege Rose: go.shopmy.us/p-5091200

[@corporatebeauty]

It is a huge let down that the new lipsticks do not fit the old cases. This shows lack of respect to the customer. I have 4 old cases which I got initialled for my daughter so that I can pass on to her and now what am I supposed to do with them? This shows that the brand is unreliable and I refuse to purchase the new ones because who knows if they will not change the design in a few years? Also, I take this as a lesson going forward as a customer to not to pay high prices for novelty items which can no longer be used in the future.

[@LexiJong]

I did the same way and set aside some special cases for my daughters and now they will never be able to use them.

[@user-nn1gg5xf8y]

Безумно красивые помады, но это подорожание очень расстраивает. Раньше собирала лимитированные коллекции, теперь не знаю что с ними делать. Интересно, как сильно будут они царапаться и будет ли с них слазить в это время позолота

[@LexiJong]

Good points!

[@lucyzhang7047]

Hi Lexi, I need your help. I have extra old lipstick refills, can they fit into the new case tightly or just totally impossible? Love your video, thank you!

[@LexiJong]

No, they actually fit the same way that the new lipsticks fit into the old cases with a gap on the side. This was completely avoidable imo.

[@mariag8061]

I ordered some of the new ones yesterday but I'm disappointed to find out the new cases don't fit - all that money spent on the old cases... The new ones are beautiful, but I wish they would've thought of their customer before making that decision.

[@LexiJong]

I feel the same way. I still love the new ones but I'm upset that the old ones don't fit. They were a huge investment.

[@sukhilatif5431]

They all look great on you Lexi, my fave is Rose brun. Your review is top notch as always but the change in case fitting has annoyed me. I got rosy bloom with the cherry blossom case in 2023 so now when i finish it I'll have to reinvest in another case as well as a new lipstick? Either that or just use the case as a mirror, very very disappointing. What is going on with these luxury brands! Change can be a good thing but this is just rude!

[@LexiJong]

Thank you! I feel the same way about the cases. They released so many limited edition cases in the past year and now they are basically obsolete and it's sickening.

[@sukhilatif5431]

@@LexiJong Yes you've got waaay more than me! It is the greed, nonsensical decisions and disrespect to existing customers that bother me.

[@elainebines6803]

I think my favourite is the greige from drives van norten - I know I've messed up the spelling there! Naughty of guerlain not allowing cases to fit exact. If I had to pick a favourite it would be your choice. Very good video but I won't be buying any this time

[@LexiJong]

DVN is still the best!

[@sarahpenz3739]

I remember the old days as well where the Rouge Gs used to come with the silver case. I seem to recall that the lipstick was $48 Canadian dollars. Now the new ones with case are $100 Canadian dollars.

[@LexiJong]

The prices have really gone up a lot!

[@kimespe8022]

I was really hoping that they would get more cooler tones added to the line. My favorite lipstick of all time is Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Fair. I don’t think I could make any of these shades work. And I really want to! Such a bummer. I really wanted a fancy lipstick case. And it looks like the brand really upset all their devotees. Bad move all around.

[@LexiJong]

I agree

[@sanellaaletovic1303]

Thank you so much for the thorough review, the best swatches and explanation on YT🎉! Now as for the actual product: they seem to be lovely. I have been always prefering the velvets over the satins from Guerlain. But I am sad and disappointed that my cherished old cases wouldn't be reusable anymore. Of course, with the amount of lipsticks we all have in our collections, it will take years to use them up. I hope they won't go bad. At this point of time and for this year: I won't buy new lipsticks. I truly enjoy the Rose Pop Lipbalm combined with one of my favorite Prada colors in their soft matte formula. ❤

[@LexiJong]

I think the old ones will last for a long time.

[@starbellak5154]

Thank you Lexi for this Guerlain review & swatches. But it is so Very disappointing of what they did with the new cases. And on top of that they raised up the price too. Total huge let down !!!

[@LexiJong]

I agree!

[@1hawaii21]

Fabulous review. I have a couple of the “old” cases. I’m not fond of the clunkiness so I rarely reach for them. I’ll stick with the SUQQU lip glazes.😊

[@LexiJong]

I love the suqqu lip glazes!

[@toniverano5620]

I found that some old shades with the same numbers are totally different colors from the re-released ones. The 539 for example was more brown in the old formula and now its a bit more coral. I prefer the new one to be honest! Would you be able to compare the old and new with same numbers? That would be really really helpful!!

[@LexiJong]

I didn't really purchase repeat shades.

[@k49588]

Hi, Lexi! Could you please tell if the new 06 satin is the same colour as the previous 06, or that colour is also changed?

[@LexiJong]

I don't have the old 06.

[@S_D_90]

every time Guerlain releases new products, I always check out your channel because I know there will be a video about the new products ❤❤❤

[@LexiJong]

Thank you!

[@minnievdb]

I always enjoy your detailed and helpful review! Thank you❤ I owned only one of the older version and decided to get one from the new version after seeing your review. That rose pompon is gorgeous color!!And I also appreciate the fact that it’s a bit lighter in weight. The older version was way too heavy to carry in my purse. I got the marble case, it’s beautiful💕

[@LexiJong]

Glad it was helpful! I hope you enjoy it!

[@ultraviolettas]

Lexi, is the velvet formula as thin as the velvet metallics?

[@LexiJong]

Yes but more slippy. They are like a thin layer of silicone while the metallics are drier and have more grip.

[@elainebines6803]

Oh my goodness. I literally thought they look same shade just using different pressure

[@LexiJong]

They are very close!

[@KatMoore-ih6mw]

You are so cute when you smile after applying the lipstick!!! ❤❤❤

[@LexiJong]

Thank you! I like for people to be able to see how the shades reflect with teeth since some lipsticks can be yellowing.

[@helenamedeiros1461]

🌸I really appreciate your honest reviews and thoughts. Thank you. 🌸

[@LexiJong]

Thanks for watching!

[@claudia5809]

Hey Lexi - totally random question but do you know what happened to the "beauty has been" youtube channel? I was a subscriber and it looks like they've been hacked. Just curious

[@LexiJong]

I'm not sure. I haven't heard from her in a long time.

[@claudia5809]

@@LexiJong no worries!! Thank you for the response 😊

[@Jbal8924]

Thanks Lexi! I used your link to order a velvet lipstick and the art deco case! 💋

[@LexiJong]

I hope you like it! I love that case.