Sicilian Cat Lipsticks v Paul & Joe Cat Lipstick Case 001 & 002

I was checking Amazon to see if they still had the flamingo pink Paul & Joe cat lipstick cases (£10) in stock as I had mislaid mine and the box of Sicilian cat lipsticks and cases (£7.66) popped up. I decided to purchase a set just so I could compare the white and pink version to my P&J lipstick cases.

The pluses: cheaper version comes in a cute box containing 3 cases in white, pink and grey and three lipsticks. The cat lipstick cases are cute and look very similar to the P&J version, they even have the same paw prints on the base of the lipstick case.  Now the negatives. The lipsticks, unlike the Paul & Joe version are not removable and interchangeable. The colours of the Chinese cases are slightly more muted and look cheaper than the P&J design and P&J isn’t embossed on the base. Apart from that the cases feel the same weight, the cats’ features are the same and they appear to be made out of the same material. Lipstick wise the P&J ones have to be purchased separately (£14 each) but they are interchangeable and the quality is much better than the cheaper version. The cheaper version has a paw print embossed on the top of the lipstick which looks cute and they smell nice (fruity) but  consistency of the lipstick itself is waxy, patchy and transferred straight off my hand when I was swatching them. They smell nice but my hand itched and went red after I had swatched and taken photos of them. The P&J lipsticks may be more expensive but they don’t transfer, the consistency is soft and smooth, not waxy and greasy, and the colour retains its pigment when on the lips. I would never put the cheaper lipsticks near my lips as I don’t know what caused the irritation on my hand. 

In conclusion the set of three lipsticks and cases is great value and the cases are cute, but they are a cheap imitation of the P&J lipstick cases. Although the colour of the lipsticks looks great in the bullet, they will not be going anywhere near my lips or hands again. 

I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in this blog are my own.

Review: Paul & Joe Beaute Autumn 2018 Moonlight on the Seine Collection: Lipstick & Refillable Cases

Paul  and Joe Beaute launched their Autumn 2018 Moonlight on the Seine collection last week. I have split my review into three parts to cover lips, highlight and eyes.  As this is the first part of my review let me introduce you to the lipsticks and refillable cases.  There are three limited edition lipsticks, Artiste, a deep true red, Chansom, burnt orange and La Poete, a deep pinky red. Their RRP is £14 for 3.5g. All three are great Autumal shades.  I purchased Artiste, and it is the perfect red for cool toned fair skin and as a bonus makes my teeth look white. The lipsticks contain lily extract, jojoba oil, orange oil and shea butter which nourish and moisturise the lips. I found my lips did not feel dry, as they usually do, when I used makeup remover to take off the lipstick and they didn't feel dehydrated when wearing it. The lipstick has a slight sheen to it and I found that I could add another dimension by adding the moonlight cream highlighter as a lip topper. I really enjoy wearing this lipstick and hope they bring it back as part of the main collection.

The lipstick cases are, as usual, adorable. I collect the packaging and keep them all in glass jars to be admired as they are mostly made out of strong cardboard which would get mucky in my vanity case. P&J, however, have upped their game this season, making not only their usual £7 refillable cases but also creating an adorable 3D refillable cat lipstick case(£10). It has so much detail, cute paws, a smirk, and it feels so sturdy when the lipstick is slotted in the base. They are all currently sold out on Beauty Bay but Amazon are still selling them (1-2 month wait).

I purchased these items myself and the views expressed in this blog are my own. 

Available from Amazon UK

Paul & Joe Lipstick case 001 £10 (cat 3D shaped case)

Paul & Joe Lipstick Case 0048 £7 (cat face)

Paul & Joe Lipstick Case 046 (£7) Persian cat and flowery print 

LE Paul & Joe Lipstick 109 £14 Artiste