I know I know. I admit it. I didn't want to get any of the new Lavshuca winter stuff but somehow I couldn't resist. I see myself a bit as Lavshuca LE stuff collector and the gift set isn't pricey after all so I settled on the Makeup Collection in 02 (Classical Sweet Collection - Iris from Rouge Deluxe lists this as Antique Monochrome) which offers safe cool colors sure to flatter my complexion.
I also ordered 3 of their new eye pencils (might arrive tomorrow or early next week) and the other kit in 01 Classical Nudy Collection (browns/peach) is on its way to me (but as a gift for a friend).
The Makeup Collection comes in a sturdy cute little box with a drawer and even little feet. Very cute and dressy and it has got a vintage feel to it. Honestly the little box is the cutest part about the gift set lol!
The items included are:
-Gift box with drawer
-Eyeshadow N 02 1.8g
-Lipgloss 02 4g
Retail: 1890 Yen, Adambeauty sells this for US$22 shipped which is a pretty good deal and if you consider the shipping it's more or less retail you'll pay.
The eyeshadow duo probably hss a fancier name but all is printed in Japanese lol.
Anyways, it's TINY. It's the same size as a Lavshuca single shadow used to be. I don't mind as I never ever will finish up an eyeshadow anyway hehe.
The eyeshadow duo has 2 different textures and levels of pigment.
The lighter shade sports a pearly finish and is sheerer whereas the darker color is super pigmented with a metallic base and shimmer flecks throughout. Very pretty!
The colors are: White with baby pink iridescence and taupe gray.
Exactly the kind of color combo I love!
The (also super tiny) lipgloss however is just a clear base with densely packed fine pink shimmers throughout.
It looks pretty but I can feel the shimmer particles as they feel a bit scratchy which annoys me a bit.
The texture is slightly sticky so the lasting power is quite good.
All in all there are dozens of glosses like this out there so it's nothing super exciting.
I have to admit the box and eyeshadow are really nice. The gloss is ok but rather meh. I'd say this is a pretty and safe affordable gift as at least one of the 2 available Makeup Collections will flatter about everyone.
If I'd had to rate this item I'd probably give it 3.5-4 out of 5 stars.
That is a nice nice box!! You can store some goodies in there!
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to your posts.
The set looks like something to wear and go. I'm sorry it didn't impress you a lot though. The box is sweet!
ReplyDeleteYou know, the box and gloss reminded me a little of the Lunasol Coffret from last year...that's because I still have the gloss in the box! :P
hehe, yea that's true! I think I used the Lunasol gloss 1x or so lol =X
ReplyDeleteI am not getting this year's Lunasol coffret as I really fell out of love with the eyeshadows as most of the palettes just don't perform as they should (I still love the Sheer Contrast Eyes though). I think I am not going to miss much lol
the color of the lipgloss works great don't u think so?
ReplyDeleteit works with the look but the color itself is just nothing special
ReplyDeleteI haven't even used the Lunasol gloss and it's been almost a year! :P
ReplyDeleteI'm not so keen on this year's coffret because of the rose-salmon shade. I thought you'd go for it though! ;)
I'm still enjoying the quads but I'm not so fond of the glittery bases they like to put in the lower right pan! I have a few unopened ones too, so I really shouldn't be buying anyways! HAHA! :P