Guerlain reveals its latest take on the Terracotta collection, an ode to summer inspired by Morocco’s lingering light.
In the ever-evolving world of luxury beauty, few icons endure quite like Guerlain’s Terracotta bronzing powder. First introduced in 1984, the cult favourite returns in 2026 with a radiant new chapter: Terracotta Golden Dunes, a limited-edition collection that blends heritage, artistry and innovation.
Inspired by the shifting sands of the Moroccan desert, this latest reinvention captures the sunlit poetry of the country’s golden dunes. The new compaction design mirrors the natural contours sculpted by sunlight and wind, translating the landscape into a seamless gradient of bronzing, blush and illuminating tones. The result is a warm, luminous harmony that enhances the complexion with a subtle, sun-kissed glow, effortless and undeniably chic.
For the first time, Guerlain collaborates with the Casablanca-based Aït Manos workshops, masters of the traditional Moroccan art of zellige tiles. Known for their intricate mosaics crafted from coloured earthenware, the artisans bring centuries-old craftsmanship into a modern context of beauty.
The result: three exquisitely designed refillable cases that transform makeup into collectable objects.
Each case tells a story of the desert. Blue Dakhla evokes lapis lazuli skies around a red geometric motif; Red Zagora radiates warmth through garnet red and a duo of yellows, in a design shaped like a stylised sun; while Green Agafay channels jade tones in a star-shaped design. Accented with fine gold lines, these cases are as much jewellery as they are beauty essentials.
Inside, the Terracotta Light formula remains unchanged. Composed of 96% naturally derived ingredients and enriched with Moroccan flower honey, it is set to deliver lasting hydration and comfort. Its silky, ultra-light texture is intended to melt into the skin, leaving behind a natural, healthy glow that feels as good as it looks.
More than make-up, Terracotta Golden Dunes is a celebration of light, landscape and legacy, where French elegance meets Moroccan craftsmanship in a timeless expression of beauty.