I have never tried anything from Paul & Joe before so imagine my excitement when I got my hands on my first ever product from that brand - Face Color 18. Here it is in all its glory.
I love the cream-colored compact with chrysanthemum floral details which is very dainty and feminine. The compact is small and very handy which makes it easy to carry around.
As with any Japanese makeup, the quality is superb. The powder is finely milled, feels silky, and the texture is smooth, creamy, and velvety. It applies like a dream and unlike other Japanese-branded blushes I have previously tried, this one is pigmented. One swipe is enough to get color to show on the cheeks. It also has a lovely sheen to it that makes the cheeks glow. It is unscented which is a huge plus for me.
It is pressed very well because it has 4.5g and it is in a small compact. It is priced at Php 1150 and I don't think the price is bad at all considering the very good quality you get from it. Staying power is also good and lasts for 4-5 hours given how humid it has been recently.
Overall, a really nice blush to own and I do not regret ever having to purchase this at a bargain, for less than the SRP from a fellow addict and friend, Zai. :) Not sure if I would repurchase because I will now do my best to finish at least one compact before purchasing another one. But if they come up with another Bambi (the balls) again, I would definitely buy it!
Blush up-close.
Swatches (I don't like using both shades though, I prefer the peach-pink side to use)
Have you tried blushes from Paul & Joe? What other products from the brand would you recommend me to try?
Happy Thursday, super awesome peeps! :P
GOSH. I haven't been here in a while. I have to say, I like this product! I'm with you when it comes to Japanese products! Korean ones are the same way.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a must-try! I would jump from one type to another as opposed to sticking to just one specific P&J product. They're worth trying. :)
I hope you've been doing well!
I envy you pammy hehe...haven't tried any product from paul and joe yet but will soon try them out!! :)nice colors by the way..
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P&J has the most "cute-ly" packaged products. I want! Hahaha
ReplyDeleteToni, I love Jap brands of makeup. Not so much into Korean brands though. :D I'll try other P&J products in the future. I hope you're doing fine too. :)
ReplyDeleteMera, oh no. Don't envy me. Go try P&J products. I'm happy with this first one so I'm planning to try others too. :)
Aya, true! They packaging is so cute. :P Go get one! :D
ive never tried PJ's but PJ's packaging and ive read great reviews about their products! nice swatch! i love unscented products din:)
ReplyDeleteAnn, I guess that means The Beauty-Addict should visit the P&J counter soon. Haha :P
ReplyDeletei have tried once or twice P&J blushes, foundation and e/s, wasn't very impressed though. But this blush in your post looked hella pigmented :D!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, I was actually surprised this this blush is pigmented because I thought P&J blushes are sheer based on reviews online. :P
ReplyDeleteFifi, it's really cute. I keep looking at it and tracing the chrysanthemum with my fingers. Weirdo? Haha! :P
ReplyDeleteThe compact looks so cute!! And the powder does seem so smooth and pigmented :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried PJ, expensive kasi...LOL
ReplyDeletebut it really looks promising
DeBi, P&J is much cheaper than Shu and Kanebo. Go try it. :)
ReplyDeleteI thought your blush phase if over...LOL! However, this blush is Gorgeous! I can understand why you had to pick it up. I would love to try this.
ReplyDeleteHollie, the blush phase is over. I'm just waiting for my Milani Baked Blushes and I'm done. Haha! No more blush purchases. :P
ReplyDeleteSugar, okay fine, mang-inggit. Haha! ;D Go get it and I'll wait for your review. :P
ReplyDeletepammy wait for me to become a lifetime member of paul & joe and i'll get 15% off all their products LOL! xD
ReplyDeletesee.... P&J blushes are love. <3 now if i could only get my hands on their new super light foundie! :3
sugar & pammy! bring me to a P&J shopping spree! wanna try it. :))
ReplyDeleteCharles, let's wait til Sugar gets her card to avail of the 15% discount. Haha! :P
ReplyDeletei really like this blush. very pretty.
ReplyDeleteSusan, thank you. Glad you like it too. :)
ReplyDeleteAwww their packagings are always lovely! You picked a gorgeous shade (:
ReplyDeletei love the packaging more than anything!
ReplyDeletewill buy this next time because of you ♥ nice review.
ReplyDeleteThanks, girls. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so bummed with Blogger. Posted this 2 days ago and all the comments are now gone. :(
lovely pinks dear! love the design of the compact too!:)
ReplyDeleteSame thing happened to me, lost all the comments to my previous post huhu :(
Tiffie, such a bummer, right? I wish they can fix it. :(
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