Mini Haul--Jill Stuart, Harajuku Lovers and BeneFit

I thought I'd share some of the things I hauled this week:-D

Jill Stuart Flower Bouquet Hand Mirror－－I have been lemming this ever since I first saw the promo pics online. I tried to get it from Taiwan(the cheapest place to buy Jill Stuart at the current exchange) but it is in such limited quantities there I give up. So finally I got it at Gooddealer for about £35 inc. shipping, which isn't too far from the RRP in Taiwan anyway.

Isn't it beautiful? In terms of practicality this is not the best, but I still LOVE to just look at it XD

Harajuku Lovers Solid Perfume Set--Got this as 'special purchase' in the Selfridges Sale. I was in my best behaviour that day and resisted many many temptations(thumb up to myself lol).

I have to admit that I already own countless bottles of the original fragrance, and LEs from last Xmas and this summer. IMO, You can never have enough of cuteness, plus I already gave two of these to my darling friends:-P

Then I went to Boots and picked up these. BeneFit's product names really makes me laugh, I think I am actually a concealaholic! I can never leave home without concealers. Because of my hereditary dark circles I am always on the hunt for the perfect concealer(s)--moisturising yet non-heavy texture, doesn't cake or sit in lines, matches my skintone..The list goes on. Anyway the closest I have come to is Hanskin Blemish Cover (amazing how a product designed for blemishes can work so well in the under-eye area) and By Terry Touche Veloutee, I will review them soon.

I will review them in full after trying them out. How has your week been? Mine has been really hectic hence the few posts, I will try to make up for it at the weekend^^

Finishing powder--Part 1

I am not an avid base makeup user, but I have to admit that when I do, finishing powder is a vital step in my routine. For some reason, powders and eyeshadow palettes tend to be the ones with intricate print and gorgeous packaging, so I buy loads of these lol! Confession: I am VERY shallow when it comes to makeup.

In Part 1 I am going to talk about pressed finishing powders only. Along with a couple of newly acquitted pieces, these are my current favourites:-

Suqqu Noble Nuance Face Color－－This is the most expensive of my stash right now(it used to be Guerlain Meteorites Voyage, I sold it after finding the Guerlain alternative below)

£40 for 3g

Paul&Joe Highlighting Powder－－Shade 002, LE, this was from last Christmas.

£21 for 10g

Guerlain Meteorites Illuminating Perfecting Pressed Powder－－Shade 10 Nacre Des Mers, this was limited edition from last summer.

£33 for 10g

Too Faced Absolutely Invisible Candlelight Powder－－Released not long ago in the UK(much much later than its US release as always, sigh)

£18 for 9g

Packaging

Suqqu comes with a velvet pouch and a lovely sized brush made out of quality goat hair. Paul&Joe has a gorgeous shiny packaging, a nice brush included. On the other hand, Guerlain looks very decadent but the case is plastic and just feel slightly unsturdy. No applicator but I always reach for my trusted Paul&Joe powder brush anyway. Too Faced's trademark cute packaging can never fail to tempt me, though the pink puff included seems to be no use to me.

Paul&Joe > Suqqu > Guerlain = Too Faced

Texture and Color

Guerlain has a big win here, it is the most creamy and fine powder that I have EVER tried! It is shimmery without being OTT, the color is just a bit paler than my own skintone. Too Faced contains pure gold apparently, the shimmer is very fine, unlike Bobbi Brown shimmerbrick, which I find too shimmery to use all-over. Suqqu is the most matt of them all, does exactly what SA said, balancing, brightening and keeps the foundation. I have not tried the Paul&Joe on my face yet. I can say from swatching it is just like their pressed powder in their regular line.

Guerlain > Suqqu > Too Faced = Paul&Joe

Value For Money

Too Faced > Paul&Joe > Guerlain > Suqqu

Overall

I love them all for different reasons! I do reach for Guerlain the most often though XD

Welcome to my blog:-D

Hi, everyone. After making many friends in the blogging atmosphere, I decided that it is finally time to start my own blog, yay! This blog will be pretty much everything beauty-related, though fashion might make an appearance every now and then. I probably won't be updating as often as everyday but hopefully will keep you interested throughout the week.

My first proper post will be posted soon so stay tuned^^ Leaving you with a picture of the cherry blossom? tree downstairs.