Paul & Joe Pressed Powder Swirl
Thursday January 24, 2013
Paul & Joe Beaute always have interesting collections. Last spring I really enjoyed the pressed powder from their s/s 2012 collection so when I saw they were offering a new transparent pressed powder for this spring’s collection I decided to buy it. I was already about to reorder my usual Benefit Get Even pressed powder but instead went with this because the price was nearly the same.
Today was the first day I used it.
- It’s so pretty in the cardboard cat-printed case.
- It’s smaller than I expected compared to last spring’s powder, but it was also cheaper so that made sense.
- The powder puff is good for heavier application but I mostly use my kabuki brush with it.
- The coverage is more sheer than last spring’s powder. It cuts down on shine and oil throughout the day.
But the glow! It’s there!
The powder adds a depth and glow to my fair skin. Also evens out my skintone a bit and just brightens up my face overall.
Ingredients and Benefits:
• Orange Flower Water – moisturizer
• White Lily Extract – moisturizer
• Jojoba Oil – emollient
• Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate – moisturizer
• Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract – sebum Production Control
• Silk Extract – moisturizer
I often shy away from shimmery powders because they sometimes overemphasize my pores. I don’t see that happening with this! Yay! Last year’s powder didn’t cause any breakouts so I’m hoping this powder won’t either. I won’t know until it happens… or doesn’t :)
I’ll likely be wearing this over bb cream on days I need more coverage. It’ll be a fantastic setting powder. I may start wearing it solo as the weather warms up. In the spring and summer (if this powder lasts till then) I like to go more sheer and tend to skip bb cream and heavier coverage powders with the heat. :)
Oh, and I purchased mine at BeautyHabit. First time using them and very pleased :)
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16 Responses to “Paul & Joe Pressed Powder Swirl”
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I think the packaging is so adorable! I was tempted to purchase the lipstick from this collection, but I realized I should probably use all of my lipsticks first before adding it to the collection. I already have trouble finishing off my eyeshadows, haha.
I’ve never used a pressed powder before. Would you think this one in particular would suit those who have a beige-ish skin tone? I think I first started wearing make up a good two or three years ago and stopped after a year. I just can’t keep up with all of these amazing products that are coming out. I am a makeup newbie still!
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So cute, love paul-joe items. Love the packaging
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This powder looks awesome! So cute!
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My goodness! That packaging is just too good. Do they sell that print for anything else?
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The case is really cute! =)
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I love Paul & Joe’s packaging! I have the cat-shaped lipstick with tiny women’s faces on the tube and I keep it by my vanity, just to look at every day.
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They seriously know how to get people with the cute factor :D
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I know this sounds bad but I just started using the kitty powder from last year LOL I won’t be buying this one but I’m happy to hear it works so well for you!
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I am seriously starting to fall in love with this brand. When I was in Tokyo this month I happened to fall upon this brand in a department store in Ikebukuro. Surprisingly there was a caucasian man working at the counter. He stopped me as I walked by and we chatted about the brand…come to find out he is the global makeup artist for the company and he designed this new line!!! He even did a mini pampering session on me and applied a lot of the new makeup from this season! The new lipsticks are really really amazing! So check them out :)))
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So cute, makes me want to get one for myself!
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I admit that the cats are what initially drew me to Paul and Joe products, but your review has got me seriously interested in trying something! I’ve been thinking about trying a new, more “upscale” powder (usually I just get a drugstore kind), and this seems to be along the lines of what I’m looking for.