What’s better than to kick start 2013 post with a beautiful product, right?
A while ago, I shared that this is the most expensive makeup item that I have ever purchased, and it looks like it’s going to be the chart topper for long.
Before I deflowered it (literally),of course I got to take some really beautiful shots of them to justify the hefty price tag 😉
Basically, this blusher comes in 2 parts – the rose petals itself, and the pot. It’s a beautiful semi translucent acrylic pot with a cameo. It’s an egg shape, which stands nice and all on your dresser.
As for the petals, it’s house in a plastic case, also comes with a beautiful satin pouch. Each petal is so well crafted that it really resembles a real petal, each vein is so defined and the curvature of the petal is just perfect.
As fragile as it may seem, it’s actually quite tough and sturdy. I deliberately not handled it with extra care, and swirled my brush vigorously to get the color. None of them has broken so far, but of course, it is not going to withstand tearing by hand.
It felt like a noble thing to do to arrange the petals artistically in the pot.
For the price, I would expect really pigmented color. Unfortunately it’s quite sheer, but the color is buildable. I have tried swatching with finger, it hardly picked up any color, so the best way to work is with a brush.
It’s matte and has a rather strong rosy scent, which also disappears pretty quickly on skin. Swirl a few times and you will be able to pick up the color easily and it transfers to skin beautifully and naturally.
Overall, this is a really beautiful blush, especially the little dusty pinky rose. I am not sure if there is a need for repurchasing, as I believe the petals can really last forever. I have used it for quite a few times and I have not put a dent to it. I have been using it from the plastic case as I find it to be more practical without the risk of knocking off the beautiful case from my dresser.
One day, when I have a glass shelf, I am going to display the pot in it, with a spot light behind 😉
Price: The pot RM140 (~USD$46), the petals are RM272 (USD$90)
Availability: Ladurée counters in Japan
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Wah… really very expensive!! But it looks so so pretty, both on you and on the dresser!! 😀
Jenn recently posted..#003 – One craving satisfied
it IS a pretty product on its own, even after its used
xin recently posted..Falling in Love with Petals: Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée – Face Color Rose Review
It seriously does look very pretty. If I can stop choking at the price tag, I’d bug one of those going to Japan to get me one. But I think I’ll continue choking for a while…
Paris B recently posted..Laura Mercier Laque Rouge: Something this good should be made permanent, Laura!
maybe u should bite the bullet and just get the petals
xin recently posted..Falling in Love with Petals: Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée – Face Color Rose Review
Same here, Paris.
I can’t, just can’t. Probably will if I go to Japan and see that thing in person. But if I don’t get to touch it before buying, I can’t part with so much money. Especially since I already own so many of such pink blushes.
Jyoan recently posted..L’oreal Youth Code Pre-Essence
So purdy!! 🙂 And it looks good on you too 😉
beetrice recently posted..Montigo Resorts, Batam – you know you want to!…
have u been using yours? 😛
xin recently posted..Falling in Love with Petals: Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée – Face Color Rose Review
So gorgeous! And the colour look so pretty on you too. But the price… ouch!
gio recently posted..Product Review: The Body Shop Wash Ball Cupcake (Spugna Da Bagno Cupcake)
ouch indeed!
xin recently posted..Falling in Love with Petals: Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée – Face Color Rose Review
It is super pretty and how in the hell did you have the heart to use it???? 🙂 The effect was super natural though!
Nikki recently posted..AMW Reviews: Face of Australia Face Base Primer
i couldnt get my money worth if i didnt use it ;P
xin recently posted..Falling in Love with Petals: Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée – Face Color Rose Review
maybe i’ll just get the pot instead of the petals…. the price is such an ouch factor lah!
dunno by the time I get to Japan will there be any of the mini petal/ pots left? those are a better bargain leh!
plue recently posted..Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013!
Hi Xin,
Is this available in Malaysia? May I know where?
Thank you