Paul & Joe Pressed Powder Swirl
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 | 16 Comments
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 :)
Jenny posted at 5:42 pm; Thursday
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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.
Definitely if you are using a translucent powder this one is lovely as a splurge :)
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!
Light beige or true/medium beige? I asked because, though the powder is translucent, on my very ivory (peach undertone) skin it’s quite bright and I worry there may be a white cast on medium tones. I wish there were more swatches out but since it just released they’re hard to find.
I would say that if it is too bright for an all over look it would definitely work as a great but subtle highlighter.
they are so cute!!
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So cute, love paul-joe items. Love the packaging
This powder looks awesome! So cute!
My goodness! That packaging is just too good. Do they sell that print for anything else?
They’re obsessed with prints~
http://www.paul-joe-beaute.com/en/creation/13sp/cs.html
The case is really cute! =)
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.
I know which one you’re talking about! :P
They seriously know how to get people with the cute factor :D
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!
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 :)))
So cute, makes me want to get one for myself!