If you’re soooo over winter, Estée Lauder’s 17-piece Bronze Goddess summer collection launches on counters and online this March (um, that’s tomorrow!).
Yes, GURL, summer! I know, I can’t believe it’s already that time.
Swatches and pics of 7 of the 17 pieces below… Let me know if you see something you like.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
The entire Bronze Goddess Summer 2013 collection includes…
EYES:
NEW Limited Edition Pure Color Gelee Powder EyeShadow Palette in Batik Sun ($48)
NEW Limited Edition Pure Color Liquid Eyeliner Duo in Black Sands ($29)
NEW Sumptuous Extreme Waterproof Mascara in Extreme Black ($26)
Sumptuous Extreme Mascara in Extreme Black ($25)
LIPS:
NEW Limited Edition Pure Color Sheer RollerGloss in Succulent ($18.50)
NEW Limited Edition Pure Color Sheer RollerGloss in Squeeze ($18.50)
NEW Limited Edition Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Solar Crush ($25)
NEW Limited Edition Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Fuchsia Fever ($25)
NAILS:
NEW Limited Edition Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Hot Spell ($20)
FACE:
NEW Limited Edition Pure Color Illuminating Powder Gelee in Heat Wave ($40)
NEW Limited Edition Bronze Goddess Luminous Liquid Bronzer ($28.50)
NEW Bronze Goddess Powder in Light ($36)
NEW Bronze Goddess Powder in Medium ($36)
NEW Bronze Goddess Powder in Medium Deep ($36)
NEW Bronze Goddess Powder in Deep ($36)
FRAGRANCE:
Limited Edition Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent 100 ml ($60)
Limited Edition Bronze Goddess Body Oil Spray 100ml ($50)
Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
February 28th, 2013 at 3:12 pmI look forward to this collection every year. I MUST have the eye shadow palette even though it’s very similar to last years. That rollerball sure takes me back to my high school days–my favorite was strawberry. When I think about it now they were uber goopy and sticky! The glow on your cheeks is beautiful!
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Karen says
February 28th, 2013 at 3:24 pmHi Cindy,
The RollerBall takes me back too! This one’s really elegant (for a rollerball, LOL!). The texture’s not too sticky or heavy, and the rollerball has this nice cooling effect on my lips. I think you’ll like it. 🙂
Do you have any of the Bronze Goddess scents? I have a skin oil from a few years ago that I still love to bits.
JCz says
March 1st, 2013 at 12:34 pmOMG that was my first thought too! Ahhhh, I wonder if it tastes like sweet sticky nondescript fruit too!
And Karen, that turquoise color looks great on you – what a nice pop of color.
Karen says
March 1st, 2013 at 2:16 pmThanks, JCZ. Do you think you might pick anything up from this launch?
Happy Friday!
Chelsea says
February 28th, 2013 at 3:22 pmOh man, that illuminating powder looks AWESOME. I don’t need any more highlighters, but it’s gorgeous.
Karen says
February 28th, 2013 at 3:26 pmHi Chelsea,
It’s SO, SO pretty. It has a sorta peachy tint to it from some angles, too. Not to be your pusher or anything, LOL!
Chelsea says
February 28th, 2013 at 3:59 pmI’m picking something up at Chanel once it gets in, I can always visit my friend Selly at Estee Lauder at the same time!
Karen says
February 28th, 2013 at 7:44 pmOoh, whatcha getting? I have to swing by the counter soon. I’ve been itching to dry the Double Perfection Lumiere.
Chelsea says
February 28th, 2013 at 7:46 pmI was going to get a Rouge Coco Shine in Boy, but I’m reconsidering – it’s way too close to my own lip color to justify the $$$. I think I’ll end up with an Illusion D’Ombre (not sure what color). I’ve been eyeing those since they first arrived (I worked at Lancome at the time, so I’d go over and play with those in my free time, LOL!)
Karen says
March 1st, 2013 at 2:19 pmBoy is a cool color, but yeah, if you’re gonna go there with Chanel, might as well get something that knocks your socks off.
Let me know what Illusion D’Ombre you get! I have a pinky/peach one that I love. Wear it all the time when I don’t want to bust out the brushes. LAZY!!!
Becca @ The Beauty Sample says
February 28th, 2013 at 3:23 pmYAY! This post just got me SO ready for Summer!! 😀 Wow, all the products look really really pretty! I definitely need to check out those new Goddess bronzing powders and I don’t wear liquid liner often but that Black Sands duo is *stunning* (I really just want it for the bronze side!!). The highlighter is gorgeous–love the embossing–but it seems like it might be a tad bit too metallic maybe? I’ll have to swatch and see!
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Karen says
February 28th, 2013 at 3:27 pmHi Becca,
It can go very metallic if you build it up, which is what I did for these pics. A lighter touch and it’s more nuanced.
Sunny says
February 28th, 2013 at 3:34 pmWhoaaa you’re gorgeous and I can’t wait for summer!!! The quint looks amazing! I’ll definitely check it out when it’s available here (though the EL SPRING basically JUST came out here, so I might have quite a while to wait)! The liquid eyeliners look promising too. Might not be a fan of the roller ball gloss. It reminds me of something I owned as an 11-year-old, but I might be a bit too old for that now!
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Karen says
February 28th, 2013 at 7:44 pmHi Sunny,
I was worried about that too, but it’s actually very elegant!
Agata says
February 28th, 2013 at 3:38 pmThis collection looks beautiful. The illuminating powder looks so beautiful. And the bronzer too! And I cannot wait to smell the new fragrance.
Karen says
February 28th, 2013 at 7:43 pmMe too. I bet it will smell like the beach (take me away!!). Are you still wearing your Lancome scent, btw? These days I’m all about Dolce & Gabbana Desire.
Agata says
March 1st, 2013 at 4:07 amYes, I am. It’s gorgeous but currently I am lusting after Guerlain’s La Petite Robe…It smells so good but it’s also extra pricey!
virginie says
February 28th, 2013 at 3:53 pmWoahhhhh, you could hear me expressing my jy miles away I think ;-)))
I need 3 of this collection AT LEAST!!!!!
Do you know when it comes to the stores??
Karen says
February 28th, 2013 at 7:42 pmHi Viriginie,
As far as I know it’s just sometime in March.
Glad to hear you’re liking this one too! It’s so pretty.
Kalli says
February 28th, 2013 at 4:13 pmSummer collections like this are my favorite! Although I’ve never purchased anything from EL’s summer lines, I always love looking at them on the counter. I agree with everyone else about the illuminating powder, pretty!
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Karen says
February 28th, 2013 at 7:41 pmHi Kalli,
Me too! All the teals, golds, bronzes… LOVE IT!
Kristina says
February 28th, 2013 at 5:50 pmYou’re photos are fantastic! EL should hire you because you are making me want all of this collection!
Karen says
February 28th, 2013 at 7:41 pmThanks, Kristina! What are your favorite bits from the launch so far? I’m all about the gloss and the eye palette.
dani@callitbeauty says
February 28th, 2013 at 7:17 pmGoodness, that eyeshadow palette just makes me think of a summer vacation in Greece! I could use some of that right about now… *wistful sigh*
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Karen says
February 28th, 2013 at 7:40 pmI could use a month on the beach right now, for reals!
Nicole says
February 28th, 2013 at 9:50 pmOH my goodness, roller balls. In middle school my friends and I were OBSESSED with the super-scented, super-sweet roller glosses from Victoria’s Secret. I’m going to have to get my hands on this one, for nostalgia’s sake!
Tracy@Beauty Reflections says
February 28th, 2013 at 9:57 pmRollerball gloss!!! Love it haha! I’ll wear it proudly with some Love’s Baby Soft or Charlie! fragrances haha!
I think it’ll be awhile before we see this here though-I haven’t even seen the Spring stuff yet! But I do look forward to this collection every year!
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Eesha says
February 28th, 2013 at 10:05 pmNow this was visual treat to eyes… loved the palette, nail polish and the illuminating gelee. Waiting for it to launch in India soon…. <3
Loved the second pic from bottom, in which you are showing off your nails, very much mag cover types… 😀 😀
Julia Alkaseltzer says
February 28th, 2013 at 10:32 pmYou look like a pretty mermaid wearing this collection! Everything, especially the eye palette has lovely colors perfect for summer. 😀 I also really like the roller ball gloss- that’s always fun!
gio says
February 28th, 2013 at 10:57 pmWow! That eyeshadow palette is so pretty and summery! Love the look you did with it too.
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Marina(Makeup4all) says
March 1st, 2013 at 12:22 amAhh, all the photos look so beautiful and summery. I love the eye shadows palette. And also you turquoise swimming suit 😉
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Shikha says
March 1st, 2013 at 2:51 am3rd last picture is so cute… I just love how make your picture speak…
Vineetha says
March 1st, 2013 at 4:17 amKaren, The illuminationg powder is gorgeous… :loved it:
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Lorraine says
March 1st, 2013 at 9:17 amKaren- I wish I had your bronze goddess skintone, because this collection looks as if it was made for you! You look glorious in these shades! not to mention great in a swimsuit, too-jealous!!! I am way too pale for most of this, but I lust after it every year. I will definitely pick up that nail lacquer in Hot Spell(I keep reading Hot FLASH- but that’s another story) it is completely gorgeous for Spring or Summer! and it seems they up their game each time with the eyeliner. This one looks so tempting. Great swatches, thanks for the preview.
Karen says
March 1st, 2013 at 11:37 amHi Lorraine,
You’re welcome. So, the bronze side of that liner is really fierce! Super shiny and very fun. You will love “Hot Flash” (LOL!). One coat coverage, dries fast, and it’s super shiny.
Kimmwc03 says
March 1st, 2013 at 11:57 amLove the looks you created. I will probably pick up a few things from this line even though I am fair. EL has some really good quality cosmetics and I have an awesome EL rep to sell them to me.
Missy says
March 1st, 2013 at 12:53 pmDang! I just ordered the Heat Wave gelee….i collect these….they are so beautiful….ugh i must stop buying makeup!
AstroD says
March 3rd, 2013 at 2:21 pmDrat, I wasn’t that keen on the palette but it looks so pretty on you Karen! I love the way you have used the blue. Heat Wave is definitely calling to me. And the roller glosses are super fun but I hated how the ball used to get gritty and dirty, although perhaps that is because I kept them in my pocket at school even during sport! Do you think the eyeliner duo is worth the money? Thanks for posting swatches so quickly!
Brian AKA Roulette says
March 5th, 2013 at 5:29 pmI think I may end up buying my very first Estee Lauder products ever. I love the gelee/extra dimension formula!!
Im definately getting the quint, but I have a question about the cheek highlighter. How does it compare to MAC’s Whisper of Gilt or Superb?
alisha says
March 18th, 2013 at 7:15 amHi Karen! How many oz is the black sands liner? Just wondering if it’s worth the price.
Meryl @ Memoiselle says
March 30th, 2013 at 10:06 amHi Karen,
This might be my first ever Estee Lauder eyeshadow for me. The color combination is so stunning! Lovee the pairing of turquoise and neutral colors together, so sexy and chic!
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