This can be considered my first makeup haul of the year and i am proud of myself for being able to resist the temptations for that long, plus i am very happy with my purchases as well.
My most recent haul- Mainly Paul and Joe items and 1 Guerlain.
Paul and Joe makeup items- 3 eyeshadows and 1 blusher.
Paul and Joe- Toner and Cleansing Milk.
As we all know, Paul and Joe has pulled out of Singapore since end March, it's a shame that beauty brands are moving out due to the lack of critical mass (demand) to support their presence (we saw IPSA moving out previously and now Paul and Joe, one can't help but ponder who's next?)
So, i took this chance to try out more of their skincare products that i am new to (reviews coming but not so soon), i will be quite sad if i were to like them enough to want to repurchase them afterwards.
Paul and Joe Nail care oil.
List of Ingredients.
The bottle of Nail care oil- in signature Paul and Joe nail polish bottle.
The Nail care oil is packaged in the signature P&J nail polish bottle with the orange flower motiff, it has a pleasant scent and the texture of the oil is actually thicker than what i am used to using (OPI's Avoplex nail and cuticle replenishing oil), furthermore it felt a little sticky to me.
I will go back to it and see if it will grow on me as time passes by, though i doubt so.
Paul and Joe Face Color- Blusher.
List of ingredients.
The pretty packaging that caught my eyes.
2 tone blusher in 18.
Left to right: More berry rose pink and light pink.
Paul and Joe Face Color #18.
This would be my 2nd P&J face color, i would say the coloring of this blusher is actually a little out of my safe zone, it leans more in the favour of fair and cool toned beauties (see the swatches below) but i am giving it a shot as it seems to be quite usable if i use it with care (i am thinking of using it with MAC's 187 Duo fibre brush which seems to work when i am using more pigmented blushers). The texure of the blusher is soft and pigmentation is not a problem, it does not contain any shimmer. I like a variety and this is a nice addition to my collection if i may say so.
Paul and Joe Eyeshadow singles.
I have walked pass P&J's counter countless times, yet i never felt drawn to their eye colors (i wonder why myself too.... perhaps its too sweet and cute, i felt out of place?). This could very well be one of the those last chances that i can lay my hands on them and i am so glad i did this time round. I was pleasantly surprised by their buttery soft formula and that it glides on the skin beautifully.
Pigmentation is very decent, not the most intense i have encountered but nice overall, though #03 gold is a little less pigmented compared to the other 2. I think this is the revamped range of eyeshadows, if i recall correctly the previous eyeshadows are larger in the pan.
I have picked "safe" colors (those that are tried and tested to work on me) and i am glad i did as i can am already reaching out for them everyday for almost a week).
Each eye color contains 1.1g/ 0.03 oz of product which is slightly lesser than MAC's (1.3g). In terms of pricing, P&J's is S$25.00 while MAC's is S$28.00 ( ? ). P&J's is a wee more expensive that MAC's probably by only a few cents.
In this instance, i am really sad to see P&J pulling out of Singapore.
Light pink beige with subtle pearlescent shine.
Paul and Joe Eyeshadow single in #11.
Pearlescent gold without the glitter chunks.
Paul and Joe Eyeshadow single in #03.
Warm toned medium brown with a hint of shimmer.
Paul and Joe Eyeshadow single in #17.
Swatches L-R: Paul and Joe face color in #18, self select eye color in #03, #11 and #17.
A closer look at the Eyeshadow singles or eye colors.
Guerlain Ecrin 4 couleurs Eyeshadow palette.
Guerlain..... Guerlain...... I can't help but to be drawn to you everytime.
This time, i behaved myself and only gotten myself 1 eyeshadow palette from Guerlain, yes! Its from the Holiday Collection last year.
Sleek and luxurious packaging, gorgeous colors.... nothing less is to be expected from this high-end makeup brand.
It is no surprise that i am very much captivated by this palette, first of all the packaging...... it is a improved packaging if you asked me. The large pan surface meant that one can sweep her brush over each color more easily.
While the colors are not terribly unique (except perhaps the aqua turquoise above the navy blue), there are dupes available for the other colors elsewhere. But what sealed the deal for me is the PIGMENTATION!
They are INTENSE!!! Totally love the color payoff.
#10, Les Ombres De Nuit (Limited Edition from Guerlain's 2011 Holiday Collection).
The sleek packaging.
Contains a total of 7.2g/0.25 oz of product.
A closer look at the palette.
All in all, a great haul for this year!
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