Review: Paul & Joe Beauty LE Lipstick 005 Bratty Cat

Paul & Joe’s Summer 2020 saw the release of three LE lipsticks, eyeshadows, matte SPF face powder and mirror. My first review is going to focus on the lipstick - Bratty Cat (£21). 

Bratty Cat is not housed in the usual cardboard refillable lipstick case but a sturdy plastic (non refillable) one. The colour is a red tint which will be unique to every wearers’ lips as the two toned lipstick reacts to the PH in your lips. The lipsticks contains both jojoba and lavender oil and Shea butter to keep the lips moisturised and glossy. There is also a gentle tea rose scent that lingers for a while. 

I loved the way the red tint adapted to my lip PH as it is the perfect red for summer without being too loud. The details on the cat’s face disappeared after about 4 wears but as the lipsticks are made the same way as stick of rock the outline continues all the way down the tube! I love this year’s summer offering, I just wish the lipstick case was reusable and there wasn’t a tea rose scent.  

 

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

Nars Orgasm Mini Blush and Lipstick Duo

The Nars Orgasm mini blush and lipstick set (£16) is a Feel Unique exclusive. Debenhams have a similar set. The lipstick is 1.7g and the blush 3.5g. They are both deluxe/travel sizes. The packaging is a black, luxe, sleek matte packaging. The blush even has a useable mirror. The lipstick could have done with being slightly thicker as mine is slightly wonky after a few uses. The colour of both the lipstick and blush is a muted coral pink, great for an every day look. I like both items and they are a great way of trying out product before committing to the full size versions. 

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

Beak & Claws: Anna Sui Limited Edition Lipstick in Red Tint

As part of their summer collection Anna Sui Cosmetics released 8 LE lipsticks (£27.50) which are lip tints rather than traditional lipsticks. Each lipstick reacts with the water content of the wearer’s lips thus creating a uniquely flattering shade. The lipsticks are also packed full of hydrating ingredients to keep the lips moisturised and soft.

         

I chose T404 red tint. It proved to create the perfect red for me. My teeth looked whiter and my skin less sallow. The lipstick was comfortable to wear and it did hydrate and moisturise my lips. The packaging is immediately identifiable as Anna Sui. The white container is both gothic yet summery! 

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

Beak & Claws: Chantecaille Lip Veil in Honeypot

I saw the Chantecaille Lip Veils (£38) reviewed on the British Beauty Blogger's site and immediately wanted to try them.   They launched on the 1 October 2018 in the UK.

The Chantecaille Lip Veil Lipsticks are an environmentally conscious, conservation aware cosmetic product.  Chantecaille created this philanthropic lipstick line to support the elephant charity Space for Giants As African elephants may well be extinct within 30 years, this charity is working to preserve the safety of these majestic but endangered animals in Africa.

The Chantecaille Lip Veil lipsticks are revolutionary new lipsticks which are both light and moisturising on the lips.  There are a wide range of colours and shades in the collection and the inspiration for all of their names came from the migratory path of the African elephant so they are named after African flowers. The lipsticks are enriched with organic and FairWild certified Baobab  oil which leaves an illuminating veil of moisture on the lips which hydrates and nourishes them.

The lipstick did feel very light when I applied it and the  lipstick just glided on. The shape of the lipstick made it easy to apply and achieve, even for me, a precise application. The lipstick feels very moisturising on the lips, leaving a flattering veil of colour.  Honeypot is a sheer, natural pinky brown colour and gave my lips a natural my lips but better look which I really liked.  The lipstick also lasted longer on. My lips than I thought it would and it faded naturally and evenly. As the lipsticks leave a sheer veil of colour on the lips there is less chance of the lipstick smudging or bleeding which is also a plus.

The lipstick component is quite sleek and looks very minimalistic. The lipstick twists up and down quite easily. The dark blue coloured case has an elephant embossed on two sides of the lid which makes a great taking point and the case look so different. The lid fastens with a magnetic closure.   

I purchased my Lip Veil lipstick in Honeypot from SpaceNK and the views expressed in this blog post are my own.

Space for Giants

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

Essence Cosmetics: Wood You Love Me?

Essence Cosmetics create cruelty free, great quality, purse friendly, innovative cosmetics and they do not t st on animals.  They release Trend Editions, collections which are limited edition and seasonally appropriate, several times a year.  Their valentines edition is based around the theme "wood you love me?" featuring lots of adorable in love woodland creatures with a backdrop of romantic woodland.  The Trend Editions are not available in the UK but Kosmetik4less ship here and the prices for the items themselves and the P&P are reasonable. Postage for my wood you love me order was €8.80 and I had it within a week  (Kosmetik4less also stock lots of cosmetic brands which are difficult to get in the UK).  

The focal point of the collection, for me anyway, is the eyeshadow and highlighting palette.   The lid of the palette features two bunnies hugging each other in romantic woodland. The palette is called "from the forest with love" and has a flip image of the rabbits - they move when wiggled.  I love the aesthetics of the palette but some of the lighter shades within the palette where slightly disappointing.   The green and white (highlighter shades) seemed very powderery and lacked both staying power and pigmentation in comparison to the browns and darker colours which last and provide a good colour.  The palette costs €3.45. 

 The lip palette called "you are my absolute favourite" also costs €3.45 and contains 5 lip shades.  They are all in the pink-fushia-red colour scheme, are high coverage and have a metallic, shimmering or matte finish. I love this palette. I can use these colours as they are or mix my own custom colour.  They smell fruity and are well worth the price. 

   





There are three nail polishes  in the collection and they cost €1.95 each. Crazy in love is a metallic rose gold, soulmate is a lime green and sweet kisses is a light pink.  I have crazy in love and sweet kisses and I enjoy wearing them both.  I always use the same base coat - nail hq all in one- and I found that these are one of the few brands that don't peel off my nails within hours of applying (I have very greasy nails due to long term medication). I found one coat gave opaque coverage and they dried within 15 minutes. They are quite a runny consistency so it is better to apply to little and have to back than put to much on and end up with a runny mess.

The smokey eyes "love at first sight" brush is €2.25 and is a double ended synthetic bristle brush.  One side has a round soft brush which is perfect for buffing whilst the other is square so that you can stamp the perfect base for a smokey eye in the outer corner of your eye. I have to get someone to do my eye make up for me as I cannot reach my eyes but my mum did say it was quite easy to use on me.

The nail file set,  love me twice, hydrating sheet mask, be happy, be a bunny, Energising eye sheet mask, foxever in love and make up sponges, Mr and Mrs Cute all cost €1.95 each and are pocket money friendly, well thought out and adorable.  The sponges are washable, the nail files feel really great quality and the sheet masks are single use. 

The items I didn't get are the duo eye pencils, false lashes and highlighter and blush palette (sadly out of stock)

I purchased these items myself. 

Information about the items can be found here

Items can be purchased here

Paul & Joe Beaute, Paris in April, Part 4, Lips

Paul & Joe Beaute brought out three new limited edition refill lipsticks for their Paris in April collection which are all sheer. These fit into the new refillable lipstick cases.  The lipsticks are Saint Germain (105), Rue Cermieux (106) and Rue Montorgueil (207). The RRP is £14 each. I have 106.  It doesn't feather or feeel heavy on my lips and lasts around 3 hours without needing reapplication.   The lipsticks are infused with orange oil,  Jojoba oil and shea butter to hydrate the lips and my lips certainly felt moisturised after wearing it.  They do have a rose tea scent but this soon fades away.   I think this, and all the other P&J lipsticks I have tried make my lips look like mine but better.  I have a very slight jelly fish scar on my top lip and this disguises it but still makes my lips look natural without my lipstick looking caked on. They lipsticks give a understated, elegant wash of natural colour with a natural glossy shine.

 As well as their innovative ways of presenting their face colours the cat lipstick is their most famous product.  Paul & Joe have brought out a cat shaped UV refill clear lip balm (403) which is £11. This is shaped like a cat's head and it is a clear balm which protects lips against harmful UV rays whilst the jojoba and macadamia nut oils to hydrating lips. The balm leaves a colourless sheen to the lips.  There is a slight tea rose scent which fades away and the balm also has a slight minty taste. The lip balm also fits into the refillable lipstick cases.

I purchased these items myself. 

Paul & Joe Beaute is available at BeautyBay.com and Amazon UK. It will be available from Feel Unique from March 2018