Monday 23 February 2009

{Beauty Tuesday}: Paul & Joe Review & Giveaway!

Hello dearest readers, I'm afraid there will be no Beauty Interview today, you're stuck with me instead but I do have a giveaway to make it up to you ;)

I am a huge fan of Paul & Joe Beauty products, not only do they have the most wonderful vintage packaging, the quality of the products doesn't disappoint either. This is an example where judging a "book" by its cover actually paid off for me! :)

Now onto the products review, I have only used a few of their products as they're not the cheapest and I have to get them from London or online. But whenever I want to treat myself I know just the brand that would do the trick.

1. Creamy Power Compact Foundation - this is more of a foundation than a pressed power as it is more mosied and gives better coverage, the power itself is really fine, on a similar level as a Dior or Chanel power foundation. The colours are flattering too.
2. Nail Enamel - lovely colours, long lasting (I always wear nail colours with base & top coats, it really makes it last much longer), and of course beautiful packaging!
3. Lip Gloss - I love the brush applicator in these lip glosses, the texture is also light as I don't really like heavy lip gloss.
4. Eye Colour - gorgeous colours, long lasting, I especially like the little mirror in each eye shadow case.

Overall, pushing the packaging aside, the Compact Foundation and Lip Gloss is better than the Nail Enamel & Eye Colour in comparision with other products I feel, but it is so hard not to fall for the sweet packaging... Ok, I'll stop talking about it ;)

Also you can get some really pretty computer wallpapers on their site, like this!



Now for the most exciting part - the Giveaway !

What's up for grabs? Two gorgeous Eye Colour in 18 (smokey grey) and 84 (grape), plus one Nail Colour in a gold/beige shimmer shade, total worth more than £35/$55! They'll all come with their pretty boxes too, i.e. all brand new but the grey shadow has been tested once by me as I was going to keep this for myself, but it turns out the colour is too similar to another eye colour I already have so I'm putting this in the giveaway too.

How to enter? Just leave a comment below stating your current favorite blog {apart from Luphia loves, just to make the choice harder for you ;) }.

I am also giving a little extra advantage to my lovely followers, if you left a comment below & also follows Luphia loves, you will get two entries in the prize draw, hence doubling your chances! So if you're not following Luphia loves yet, now maybe a good time? ;) The deadline is Friday 10pm GMT. Good luck!

{giveaway courtesy of a little business I'm currently working on, will reveal soon}

(images from Paul & Joe Beauté)

92 comments:

Tina { Luphia Loves... } said...

ps, could you tell that my header is the result of Paul & Joe Beaute inspiration? ;)

Sara said...

http://blog.kerrinidochartaigh.com is my current favorite blog!

Dionne said...

I LOVE the packaging. So cute!

A blog that I really love is http://www.operationnice.com/

Anonymous said...

ha ha, I love "judging a book by its cover" when it comes to buying beauty products--it's all about the packaging, baby! Glad to see I'm not the only one :-)

cuteseas said...

i enjoy a lot of blogs so I'm just going to pick one from my list....http://messymaisies.blogspot.com/


i am following you but its on private! i'll go ahead and make it known for you ;)

as for skin, my face isn't perfect lol but what has helped me out A LOT is Mario Badescu products! I love him!!! You should def try him out!

drollgirl said...

i love the computer wallpaper!

i want to win the giveaway and i am a follower!!!

and another of my favorite blogs is lovemaegan!

Anonymous said...

oh they look so lovely:)
i guess i'll have to compete hehe

http://strawberrykittens-playground.blogspot.com

Cassiopeia said...

Oooooh. Fun!

My current favourite blog would have to be http://www.garancedore.fr/en/

Xxxc

Siew Goh said...

your header doesnt show up!

i heard alot of about this Paul & Joe.. yaa i must say that the packaging is superbly cute! and it really does a good trick (but i havent had a chance to try it out yet) :P guess now its the time....... *pickmepickme*

my currently favourite blog is http://www.fuzkittie.com/

Lindsay said...

Ohh how exciting! I'm also a follower..and my current favorite blog is Newbie New Yorker!

Nicki's Notebook said...

Great giveaway! my current fave blog is...toughie.....

http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/

Zuuchini said...

P&J= love

my favorite blog...urgh too many.
http://www.xanga.com/RiceBunny

Vivi said...

*GASP* PAUL AND JOE GIVEAWAY??? *squeal!* Well a blog I really love is fuzkittie.com -- also a P&J fan. In fact, I first heard about P&J from her!

I'm following you now ;D

Tabitha said...

Great prizes! so generous.

Lollipop26 i'd say. xo

Jackie said...

What a fab giveaway! I have been in love with Paul & Joe since seeing it in Domino a few years back-except have never splurged on any items. So I guess I just love the packaging since I can't vouch for the actual product itself! Ha!

My fave blog is elementsofstyleblog.com

amy b.s. said...

this is a great giveaway. i'm excited to hear about your business! my current favorite blog is petuniafacedgirl.blogspot.com. her stories just crack me up.

Aline said...

the packaging is so adorable! I love http://captivateme.wordpress.com/

Gabbi said...

What a great giveaway!

Such a fan of their adorable packaging and patterns, especially the Disney series. I did a small (not as great as yours) post on them back in December... :)

One of my all-time favorite blogs is:

http://theasherette.blogspot.com/

She has a wonderful style of writing...

Iyah Love said...

http://makemeblushhh.blogspot.com/ is my current fave blog :) She has that disney P&J that is so gorgeous!! PAUL & JOE! *faint* I've been lemming this for a looong time! So expensive in here. I am sooo glad you visited my blog and told me about this. I will be a follower now :)

The Melting Muggle said...

temptalia.com is still my most visited/favorite beauty blog. and she posts multiple times a day, whih is great when I'm bored at work [: thanks for visiting my blog!!you now have 55 subscribers

Meg said...

Besides your lovely blog, I'd have to say my favorite right now is reeseandmarie.blogspot.com. The packaging is so cute and girly. I love it :)

~Meg

Sarah said...

OH this is so much fun!!

My latest muse in the blogging world is http://blog.sub-studio.com!

Janelle said...

temptalia.com is my favorite blog for beauty & makeup news!

Wow, I've been hearing so much about Paul & Joe! I'd love to try them out. Thanks for hosting this great giveaway!

jilliandanica said...

In the last few months I've heard such great things about Paul & Joe. They used to sell the line @ Sephora in the US but they discontinued it pretty quickly. Quite sad because now I'm super interested in trying their line.

Anywhos...one of my favorite blogs at the moment is http://xppinkxx.blogspot.com. She covers beauty, fashion and food...good stuff.

I'm also following on your blog. Can't wait to read more and thanks for stopping by mine!

Helen said...

I discovered http://afieldjournal.blogspot.com/ today and I love it! The birthday party she posted last is so lovely.

Anonymous said...

very cute!
i loveitxxx
thanks for your lovely comments
x

Rachel said...

You have the best taste - these are gorgeous! And you're so generous, because I'm not sure I would be able to part with these babies.

Picking a favorite blog? That is a tough assignment. How about my most recently added blog? I can't read a word of it, but the images are lovely. http://cabrizole.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Paul and Joe seem like a really good product!

Courtney said...

There are too too many blogs that I adore. I'll have to go with my favorite wedding blog: snippet & ink.
www.snippetandink.blogspot.com

I love the packaging, too.

Shini said...

oowh what a good stumble! :D My favourite is probably Kingdom of Style, Michelle's bit. http://kingdomofstyle.typepad.com

Zornitsa said...

Hi Tina, I love reading this blog: http://www.fifi-lapin.blogspot.com/

The products you are showing are so cute and I love the vintage look they have.
I can surely see the inspiration you got from Paul&Joe for the header. Gorgeous work you have done!

Sam said...

I love the wallpaper! The background of my computerscreen is now taken over by cute kittys

Rachel Follett said...

Beautiful packaging! I would love to win something so lovely!

Baybay Mama said...

Wow, I love the wall paper.
My current favorite blog is www.this-wheels-on-fire.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

It's so hard to name just one but this week my favourite blog must be http://ladythirty.blogspot.com/

FJ said...

Ooo I want to win ;)

My curent favorite blog is http://nieniedialogues.blogspot.com/

MizzJ said...

I follow you on Bloglovin, I hope that counts?? Those items you reviewed look so pretty!

Hmm it's so hard to choose a favourite blog.. I do really love the Purse Blog, it's such lovely eye candy: www.purseblog.com

H @ Narnia's Closet said...

oh how darling! i would have to say my favorite blog atm is "what is reality anyway.com"

L said...

Hey sweets, thanks for comin' by my side of the Blogger world! <3

I'm following you now :)

I have too many FAVORITE blogs but here is ONE of them...

http://bittenbefore.com/tokyolife/

XO!

Julia said...

Right now I'm loving Heart of Light :) I'm loving the visuals on this post! Darling, you keep us so informed, thank you!

jessica said...

ouuh, that's so cute :]
they have a line of clothes at urban outfitters , and there's this knit cat sweater i really like .

so probably my favourite blog right now , woould be .. http://capuccinobar.blogspot.com/
and she's had her one year anniversary today, to boot !
also, the website www.icanread.tumblr.com is really cool , though it's not really a blog. it has a bunch of pictures with text on them .. it sounds lame, but it's ultra cool .



x

Winnie said...

That make up is pretty, hadn't really heard of that make up range before.

I really love stopping by Gillo Filippa!

S.Elisabeth said...

ah I'd love to be considered =) (does the fact that I'm overseas make a difference?)
I love Cherry Blossom Girl (www.cherryblossomgirl.com) because her site is absolutely adorable.

Tina { Luphia Loves... } said...

Just to clarify, being overseas is not a problem at all! as long as you're not based in the Arctic! ;)

xx

The Giveaway Diva said...

oo i love the cake wars blog!!

The Giveaway Diva said...

i'm a new follower!!

queenyee said...

I heart Paul & Joe ever since the first time I set my eyes on them and now you're holding this P&J giveaway!!!I am so thrilled!

My current fav blog is http://www.fuzkittie.com/

Pick me! Pick me! I am a follower of your blog too :)

yoli said...

what a cute blog!

It's very difficult to try only one blog...but maybe the blog that I love the most is http://wishwishwish.net/

PamCakes said...

Ooooooh cool a giveaway! hehe

Well my favorite blog would definitely have to be

http://xppinkxx.blogspot.com/

shes the reason why I even started blogging :)

Anonymous said...

ooohh, fun! my favorite blog is the tea drinking english rose.
xx
chloe

Katrina said...

Hi thanks for visiting my site! it's my 1st time on here. :) lovin ur blog!

ok on to my contest entry... my favorite blog is Pam's.. here's the link. http://xppinkxx.blogspot.com/
She has the coolest sense of humor and a great person inside and out. And see how creative she gets on her looks? She's just fabulous! :)

CHIC Sensibility... said...

Thanks. Your blog is great too. I just linked you babe.

Stay fab,
CS

CHIC Sensibility... said...

I love Design Crush: http://4designerd.blogspot.com/

Miranda said...

haha what a wonderful review :)
thanks for the comment on my blog
you're so generous to give away such a nice set

alissa said...

oooo love new beauty stuff!
so hard to narrow it down - but I guess when I get home at the end of the day I will hit
http://whatiwore.tumblr.com/
before any others. so that must make it my favorite:)
i really need to start officially following blogs - perks!

Lolita Riot said...

hey there! I loooove http://keikolynn.blogspot.com her blog is mostly about fashion but its so unique. what caught me eye is her unique clothing creations which she also sells! She always comes up with a fabulous outfit too which is always an inspiration :)

TheMinx said...

Love this contest! One of my all-time favorite blogs is The Drifter and the Gypsy- it is mystical, magical and inspiring :)

xphoenix06 said...

Ooo..I've been hearing alot about Paul & Joe, it looks so nice, but I can't see any products in person only on blogs and the website.
Currenty my favorite blog is http://www.fuzkittie.com/ Love her reviews, hauls, fotds, contest, showdowns, plus more! ^-^
The wall paper is simply cute! Following Luphia loves...!^-^

Anonymous said...

oh a giveaway! sounds funn!!!
hmm...my favorite blog is...
mila-loveology.blogspot.com
or else
peacelovebellavita.blogspot.com
i can't decide!!!
xoxo,
Micaela

♥Leigh♥ said...

I read so many beauty blogs and I love all of them. I enjoy spontaneous posts but I read almost anythang I lay my eyes on. HAHA! My current fave blogs are the ones I follow. So that's a lot to mention. But here's the 1st one I've ever followed: KIMBERLY TIA! She's amazing! http://batyoureyelashes.blogspot.com/

Btw, thanks for the comment.Ü Looking forward to reading more of your posts.

xoxo

KristaCherie said...

Hey Hun!

Great Contest and lovely prizes!! Right now my current fave blogger is.....

http://xppinkxx.blogspot.com/

Thanks and I`m keeping my fingers crossed!!

Unknown said...

O please o please me! Please please. My current favourite blog (other than yours and my own) is probably Lolita. Always such pretty pictures.

I love prettily packaged health and beauty products. An Australian brand called MOR have some beautiful packaging too.

Jill said...

one of my favorites is colormekatie.blogspot.com

she is lovely!

i already follow your blog. :)

T said...

What an amazing giveaway! One of my favorite blogs would have to be This Is Glamorous!
http://citified.blogspot.com/

Agnes Deer said...

I loved this post I didn't know about Paul&Joe and I'm checking the website right now! To die for!
My favorite blog right now is liebemarlene.blogspot.com

Ellie Lee said...

Thanks for your comment(:
You've got such an awesome blgo here!!

Well, my favorite blog would be;

http://aphex-nation.blogspot.com/

Eeli is such an awesome blogger! Her posts never fail to make me laugh!

Dallas Shaw said...

oh my- i hope i am not too late- i ADORE paul and joe. I'm dying to know what you are working on too btw. My fav blog right now is a glamorous little side project.
was flattered that we chose to post the same thing this week

Anonymous said...

What an amazing giveaway! I've heard of their cosmetics but haven't tried any yet...

My fave blog other than you, Tina? Hmmm...tough one! But lately I'm loving this one I just discovered called 'musings in style': http://musingsinstyle.blogspot.com/

Porchlight Interiors said...

This product looks so sweet - very English! One of my all time favourite blogs is http://thelaurelhedge.blogspot.com as Millie is always so positive and inspiring! Tracey xx

Deka said...

woo hooo
i love giveaways
favorite blogs:
mine of course!! http://www.thatshideous.com

also bag bliss, style frizz, wsj runway, dlisted, hypebeast.... so so many

GurlOnA"Diet" said...

i've never tried this brand

LOVEpink said...

awww P&J is soooo beautifull!!! I'm not sure where I can find it here in Toronto, so i'd loovee to win this :) the packaging is gorgeous and i don't have anything P&J so it would be great to try it out....my fave blog right now (aside from yours :P) is http://www.makeupbyrenren.com/
she does great reviews, and is awesome at what she does.

ps: even the p&j wallpapers are soo cute!! :)

Lovebird said...

Oh how wonderful, I have wanted to try their makeup. My husband bought me the bleu perfume for Christmas this year! I love it and would love to try the makeup line.

Here is my new favorite blog.........
http://atlantishome.typepad.com/

skye said...

These are so pretty, I love the colours. My favourite blog: http://www.thecherryblossomgirl.com

Anonymous said...

Hi Tina!!! how are you? Ohhh so many entries... how can I win!! hahaha but I'll enter anyway. The prizes are so prettyyy... Thanks for the heads up.=]

I love the blog...

www.fashiontoast.com

Unknown said...

I love the blog Velvet and Linen and Brooke is the Sweetest Person ever in Blogland.

Callie Grayson said...

how exciting!
i love reading 'the red otter' one of my first blogs to follow and julia is so sweet! She is real and very inspirational.

kadler said...

Haha that kitten wallpaper is cute, but almost creepy. They're staring at me!

the exhausted etiquette (kirstine) said...

I really enjoys this
blog. I love her cute
clothes!

http://thesnailand
thecyclops.blogspot.com/

I with many other
when they say that kitty
background is superb.

Maria said...

Hi!
I'm coming from Gabbi's blog: she is my favourite blogger and obviously her blog is my favourite!
http://felinofelice.blogspot.com/

You have a lovely blog =) I'll follow you!

Mary

Katie said...

It's a hard choice but this one http://lovely-little-things.blogspot.com/ makes me smile

PS Thanks for helping me to leave comments :)

billie said...
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billie said...

hey, great idea!
my favorite blog is the lovely
http://felinofelice.blogspot.com/

Valerie Rojas Braverman said...

what an insane giveaway! i'm glad i caught it just in time! my current favorite blog is http://bloggoggles.blogspot.com! have a wonderful weekend! xo

Georgie said said...

Thank you for commenting on my blog. Your blog is beautiful, all the photos interior design photos from above makes me long for a place of my own so I can decorate it with lots of beautiful things :-)

I am definitely going to start following your blog!

x

carolyn said...

wow so many people in the contest... Hm I think my favorite blog right now is kingdom of style. http://kingdomofstyle.typepad.co.uk/

I love their style, both in fashion and writing, and their posts always make my day a little bit more awesome =) I've never tried Paul & Joe but I've heard a lot about the products, and they look gorgeous. Hope I win!

muchlove said...

This is so cute!
My favourite blog at the moment is http://theclothes.blogspot.com/

hmstrjam said...

i LOVE thos little kitties!!

Courtney said...

Their packaging is fabulous! And what a fun giveaway. As for my fav blog other than you? Well I have a horrible time picking favorites as I always have too many things I love! I can't say it's any different with blogs-- there are so many fantastic ones!

ocjean said...

I really like P&J fluid foundation!=)
The blog I like a lot: http://makemeblushhh.blogspot.com/

Krista said...

My favorite blog right now is http://beautifulpaper.typepad.com/oh_so_beautiful_paper/

because I love looking at beautiful wedding invitations!

Mal said...

oh my - I love the packaging.

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