Hello, beauties! Today I’m excited to introduce a brand I’ve never featured on The Beauty Milk before and it’s Paul & Joe Beaute. I’ve been lusting (truly lusting) for Paul & Joe products for ages. The brand first appeared on my radar when they released their cat-shaped lipsticks and blushers (the images went viral on Tumblr). Sadly, since the cat lipsticks were limited edition, I have not been able to get my hands on them. I have, however, taken the opportunity to try a variety of products from Paul & Joe. I’m so happy with the products I have tried so far that I will slowly keep adding their products to my collection. In this post I’ll be reviewing their Cheek Colour in Peaches’n’Cream. A round-up post featuring all the P&J products I own will come in the future.
A little brand history, Paul & Joe started as a menswear fashion line by French designer Sophie Mechaly. The brand branched off into women’s wear (Paul & Joe Sister), kid’s wear (Little Paul & Joe), and cosmetics (Paul & Joe Beaute). The makeup line has a very “retro modern” feel that is reflected in its packaging. Initially I was afraid the products would fall into the “cute packaging, lacking quality” category but I was wrong. I’ve been using them for over a month and I’m quite impressed with the quality. A lot of their products feature a customization system where you buy the compact and the product refill separately. Don’t worry, only a few of them are that way in case you don’t want to be fussed with choices. Paul & Joe Beaute products are very popular in Asia. I often see them featured on Asian beauty blogs I follow. If you’re Asian then you’re very lucky because you have access to Paul & Joe Beaute Boutiques! I wish I could just pop into a store and try all their products in person.
Packaging
I picked up the Cheek Color Compact ($8) which is a gorgeous white compact with floral embossing. The blush color I chose was Peaches and Cream. The Peaches’n’Cream Cheek Color refill ($18) came safely wrapped in plastic within a cardboard box. It was really easy to pop into the compact as it’s magnetic. The packaging is great quality and there’s nothing else to say about it except that I think it’s beautiful!
Color
I own a few orange/peach blushes but none as bright or tangerine as this one. It also has a shimmery/satin finish which is different from my usual mattes. The P&J Cheek Color selection has a lovely mix of pinks, nudes, and peaches and not all of them are as shimmery as Peaches’n’Cream. I’ve swatched the light highlighter side, the orange color, and both of them swirled together (see image below).
Formula
Peaches’n’Cream is soft, silky, and easy to blend. Texture-wise it’s lovely and it’s not super opaque right away (like Illamasqua or NYX blushes for example) which is good with a color as bright as this one. The gold shimmer was intimidating at first but it translates into a wearable shimmer on the face.
Availability
P&J, being more of a niche brand, is not sold in major beauty retailers like Sephora, Ulta, etc. Their products are available at Asos (which ships internationally). I did not order from Asos since it’s not convenient for me (living in America) because the prices are higher (pound to dollar conversion) and the shipping times are longer. However if you’re in the UK or Europe I definitely recommend them. For U.S. readers I recommend checking out Urban Outfitters (which is where I placed my first order) or Beauty Habit (where I placed my second order). I definitely recommend Beauty Habit over UO simply because they have better discount offers, a bigger Paul & Joe selection, and gifts with purchase.
Overall
I love all my Paul & Joe products and I’m excited to share the rest with you. If anything my only critique on this blush is that I wish the staying power was a little better. When you add up the cost of the compact and the refill it comes out to $26 which is what most high-end blushes cost. I’m happy to say that you’re not just paying for the packaging, the quality is very much there.
Let me know if you’ve tried or have been interested in trying Paul & Joe cosmetics. Also if you purchase from places other than the ones I mentioned, please share them in the comments. 🙂
Oh my gosh Coco YES!!!!! I've been lusting over Paul & Joe products for the longest time as well (they sell them on the Urban Outfitters website and I'm always SO tempted)… and the cat lipsticks definitely were what got me first (I feel suuuuper cool to be able to say I saw them before they went viral hahahaha). Anyways this looks absolutely GORGEOUS and I definitely may have to splurge sometime soon; I see no faults here! 🙂 <3 <3
Cassie
thriftthick.blogspot.com
Hahaha! I envy you for discovering them before the cat lipsticks went viral! I caught on a bit too late and they're so impossible to find now (if you factor reasonable price and shipping to my country) xx
I didn't think it would be too wearable but it's actually really pretty!
Jasmine | ohso-flawless.com
It look so beautiful on you but I fear that it would be a bit too orange on my skintone, wahhh 🙁
Amy| The Little Koala Blog BLOG SALE NOW ON! ♥
Orange is definitely not the safest color but with a light hand it might work 🙂 xx
Aaaaaand of course I missed that you mentioned UO carried Paul & Joe *facepalm* I skipped over your availability bit when I commented since I already knew where to get them haha ^^;
Wow you really work the orange blush well! i'd be so intimidated by the color but it looks nice on you 🙂
I really like it on you but I think the colour would be somewhat too bright for my skin 🙂 Great post!
X Valérie
scribblesofvalerie.com
It looks so good on you! Coral/orange blushes are just perfect for the summer! xx Rena
Kiss and Make Up
They are! Thanks for stopping by, Rena! xx
This is beautiful on you Coco!! I think when I'm back my holidays and have a tan this will be my next purchase!xx
I've never heard of this brand! I really love the look of orange blushes but I feel like on my pale skin it would look a bit odd :/
They offer a bunch of different colors. Check out their blushes if you're interested xx
You pull off orange so well Coco! Paul & Joe has adorable packaging, who wouldn't like a cat embossed lipstick ?! xx
Thank you!
I know!! I want a cat lipstick badly even if I'm too afraid to use it and ruin the shape xx
Such a beautiful blush! Never heard of the brand before
Amazing colours!
This blush is so pretty:) I love orange blushes, perfect for summer! It looks great on you:) xx
omg such a pretty orange colour 🙂 i am loving orange for the season 😀
Oh my the packaging is sooo pretty! Orange doesn't look too good on me in most forms, but I like how it looks on you 🙂 🙂
Isabelle nailsandcupcakes.com
OMG! Thank you for talking about this product. I had never heard about the brand…. but fell in love with the color! And it suits you b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l-l-y
You must check them out! Such classic packaging! xx
I've been wanting to try their products for ages and this blush duo looks amazing. They used to actually sell Paul & Joe at Sephora years ago.
I didn't know they used to be sold at Sephora. Shame they don't sell them there anymore 🙁
packaging is simple, but it looks pretty.
The color looks fresh, suitable for summer 🙂 nice review
paul & joe are a brand that I have been lusting over for a while as well they're products look beyond amazing.
I have a friend who is obsessed with the paul and joe packaging. The orange blush would probably not flatter my pale skintone but it looks gorgeous on you 🙂 lucky!
i totally love the warm glow you have created in this make up look – very well balanced tones and colours <3
A
xx
http://epiquemoi.blogspot.com
the colour has a really nice glowy sun-kissed look! it looks very orange & intense in the pan but when blended out it looks great on your skin tone!
♥ M & L
http://twoplicates.blogspot.com.au/
This is an amazing blush, the packaging looks so nice & luxurious! I know the lipsticks you are talking abut and they were adorable, sad that they were LE!
This colour is so pigmented & looks amazing on your skin tone, and the shimmer is very subtle. xx
Wow such a bright orange!!! I wouldn't dare using this LOL Looks lovely on you Coco though that price tag is a bit too much for my budget : / Thanks for the review sweetie ^^ xx
What a beautiful little compact – I love it!
Oh, so gorgeous! Paul and Joe really make ultra-lovely products. I'm a sucker for shimmery peach blush, so this is right up my alley! Love how you can customize the shade and amount of shimmer 🙂
-Jen
http://www.vibrantbeautyblog.com
I saw the title of this and was like "Is this the brand that makes the kitty lipsticks?!" OH, how I want one! I love that you picked this up and can vouch that's it's cute packaging along with great quality. I love the name and color of the blush. Such a pretty color for spring/summer! Already have the Urban Outfitter's tab open and browsing, haha!
– Jess
The Mod Mermaid
Haha the cat lipsticks are famous! 🙂
I love the pigmentation and the name nomnomnom! It looks gorgeous on you!
That orange looks so incredible on you!! I'm not sure if I could pull it off but I'd love to try something from Paul & Joe. And I seriously wish they'd rerelease the kitty lipsticks because I never got one when I had the chance and now I'd definitely splurge!
Ellie | Ellalogy
Orange blushes are very brave. I think it takes a warm toned person to pull it off. It's sort a light peach bronze look on you. I would tone down the rest of my face with just mascara in that case! 🙂
I actually really like this, but I think you only need a light touch lol 🙂