The Guerlain makeup collection that is so luxurious – from metal-cased liquid lipsticks to pearlescent makeup bases, each product offers a little something different, and is finished off with the really beautiful packaging.

Today I took a look at perhaps the most overtly luxurious Guerlain makeup product of them all –  the Guerlain L’Or Radiance Concentrate with Pure Gold, a brightening primer that smooths out the skin and diminishes the appearance of fine lines and pores. The result is a healthy-looking glow and a perfected appearance – and that’s before any other makeup is applied.

The primer is made up of a hydrating, smoothing gel base with pure 24 carat gold flakes suspended within. The gold flakes are an unusual touch that means the Guerlain L’Or Radiance Concentrate looks just as spectacular on your dressing table as it does on your skin.

You need far less than the above swatch to cover the entire complexion. The consistency of the gel is almost serum-like, so  it sinks in quickly and sets to work straight away at hydrating the skin.

The tiny flecks of gold subtly highlight the skin while infusing a natural glow. The skincare capabilities of the product plump up and smooth the complexion, and imperfections are diminished.  It’s just the thing to treat your skin to before a special occasion.

 Shop the Guerlain L’Or Radiance Concentrate Primer at Escentual.com