I'm not going to lie. When I first heard about the theme of the Paul & Joe Holiday Make Up Collection Set, my reaction was "you've got to be joking." I don't know why I found cats and turtle doves perfectly acceptable, but unicorns?
It's a good thing as a dedicated beauty blogger I don't usually knock things until I try them. I think people - including me - underestimate how good Paul & Joe products can be because they look cute.
The Frozen Lilac 001 set includes a translucent powder and a creamy cheek powder. I didn't swatch the translucent powder because it wouldn't be visible on the skin. The rose-hued creamy cheek powder may be confusingly named because it definitely belongs under the cream category. When I first tried it, I actually said "this feels dimethicone-y" aloud – it feels smooth and dry, but goes on and blends into the skin with little effort. The blush stayed on strong for at least six hours and slowly fades to a very bare flush. In case this isn't clear: I love it.
I wore it with Tarte LipSurgence in Escape (swatched here) and SmolderEYES in Gold (application method here) under my glasses!
Paul & Joe Holiday Make Up Collection Frozen Lilac 001 retails for $65 and is available at Beautyhabit.com and Bergdorf Goodman. If you would like to call to order, you can try Caroline or Alex at 212.872.8648. Let them know I sent you!
I wish P&J was still here :( They've pulled out and you're right. We underestimate them because they are so pretty to look at and yet once you get over that, the products are pretty awesome too! p/s Love your new layout!
ReplyDeleteI feel bad everytime I use it and think "wow surprisingly awesome" - why is it surprising?
DeleteThanks, Paris!
Whyyy? Paul & Joe packaging is always so cute/beautiful. I agree that at first I didn't think they'd have good quality and just focused on their look.
ReplyDeleteshort hair, pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteYAY GLASSES you look so cute. I find that they can paradoxically draw more attention to the eyes and cheekbones. The blush swatch is a stunning color: I. Must. Get. How does the translucent powder perform?
ReplyDeleteI think it's good! Like any loose powder should perform :) Slightly dimethicone-y too, though
DeleteVery pretty! I also love your hair. I thought it was stunning long and you look gorgeous with it short too. I think you would look awesome if you styled it in a faux hawk. I wish wish wish I could pull that off like you!
ReplyDeleteYou never know till you try!
DeletePretty! I got this one too but I haven't gotten a chance to test them out yet. They look gorgeous on you though, so I'm SUPER excited now! :D
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with this post. P&J is a nice brand and cute looking, I have to say sometimes their paclaging isn't as 'nice' feeling to me but I like a lot of their products. I am still wondering about the loose powder (I have tried their base/face/cheek/lip products but not their loose powder). I am loving tarte lately and definely have to check out more of their products. I don't know why but I need the feeling I am doing something good for my skin, since most organic brands doesn't work for me (breakout, not as nice quality, etc), I am trying more and more 'natural infused' brands, lol / Claire
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear you like tarte :) I work for the line...
DeleteXiao, gorgeous in escape...now I'm pulling out my set from under my desk and slicking it on in hopes of looking like it does on you...
How is overall quality of their products? We have their shop on Av.Montaigne but Its not popular in Paris at all...
ReplyDeleteI can understand why not. In my mind, French women would like everything to be sophisticated and elegant and P&J is downright cute. I've only tried their lipsticks and powder products and I think they're both great quality-wise for the price point.
DeleteGlasses Wandz is equally gorgeous. Not fair, Wandz. Not fair at all.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fluke. Stumbled upon pretty makeup that worked with it :P
Deletelove the glasses+hair+makeup! you look amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Regina!
DeleteI think unicorns are quite awesome tbh :p. I'm definitely going to try out a blush now from them. And you look so pretty with the glasses!
ReplyDeleteHahaha that's awesome :) Thanks!
DeleteLove the short hair + glasses combo! :) what brand are your glasses, btw?
ReplyDeleteLove the short hair + glasses combo! :) what brand are your glasses, btw?
ReplyDeleteThanks! Ici Berlin! Virtually impossible to snap and break (supposedly. not that i've tried)
DeleteHi Xiao! Are you pulling your eyebrows a little more to the side (aka making them longer) than you did in prior months? B/c your brows look the best I have ever seen them in this post, especially in the first photo (perfection!).
ReplyDeleteto be honest, i have no idea what i do with them :P I just draw and hope they come out right. I guess I should update my brow shading tutorial one of these days. Thanks for the nice words though!
DeleteWhere is Paul and Joe sold? I don't think I've ever seen a counter by me, which is sad-making :(
ReplyDeleteEdited - I did some digging and it appears in my area I'll have to buy online. Boo. However, I'm really surprised by how reasonable their prices are. $22 for a lipstick (including case) is pretty damn good! Once I get paid, I may pick up this set.
DeleteYou could call Caroline and Alex, too. They can provide descriptions and stuff :)
DeleteSo pretty and I'm digging the glasses!
ReplyDeleteXiaoo why so gorgeous all the time?? Adore these shots of you! The makeup is adorable haha, you're right, I tend to underestimate Paul & Joe because the cute factor is just so good all the time.
ReplyDeleteohh also! I'm loving the Messy Wands makeover! Site's lookin good
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