First things first: the collection includes seven lipsticks and seven coordinating nail polishes, which together set me back around £90.00. That works out about £6.40 each, with the bonus that they're all packed in a special edition keepsake box; they're not cheap, but together it's not insanely expensive if you're obsessed with the film franchise or just simply want a piece of makeup history. Each of the main characters each have their own lipstick and polish (including Belle, Beast, Mrs Potts, Cogsworth, Lumiere, the featherduster and the rose) which are adorned with designs that correspond to their character. Unfortunately the designs aren't printed onto the packaging itself, but instead are stickers that have been applied over the top; I can only assume that this is why the range hasn't been brought over to the UK, as it's not the same standard we're used to seeing from L'Oreal (even if the stickers are good quality and textured, as well as featuring embossed metallic touches.) Nevertheless, the overall effect is somewhat magical and definitely makes me feel like this is something to be treasured for years to come.
The collection includes a number of bold shades, including a classic red and power pink, alongside a more wearable chocolate brown and nude tone. I would've liked to see more of a spectrum (there feels like there's a lot of red, perhaps because of the Italian market?) but they're all very wearable and universal in appeal - just like the nail polishes. (That navy blue!) Personally I don't get why the Cogsworth products aren't a beautiful brown colour, nor why there's a very random featherduster (not a main character in my opinion) and slightly tacky lipstick mark design, but the rest of the range definitely leaves me feeling pleased with my purchase. Thankfully the box everything is held in absolutely met my expectations, providing a covetable and great quality outer in which to store the makeup items within (because you know these aren't meant to be actually used!) I do wish that there were token limited edition Beauty and the Beast lipsticks and polishes available in the UK, especially because the rose version is so pretty, but alas... Maybe the fact you can't get hold of them makes it all the more lustworthy? I'm definitely in the mood for a Be Our Guest marathon now, even if I can't bring myself to actually apply the polish!
What do you think of this limited edition collection? Are you a fan of Beauty & The Beast? Would you consider importing anything from overseas if you couldn't get your hands on it locally?
You can get the L'Oreal Beauty & The Beast exclusively via amazon.it and import it to the UK for around £90.00, including delivery. Singular items are also available for €6.99 each.
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Those packaging is absolutely stunning
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It's so pretty isn't it!
DeleteI can't get over how beautiful the packaging is! ���� x
ReplyDeleteThe Girl In The Tartan Scarf
Oh my!! I don't think I've ever seen packaging so beautiful! Wow, the attention to detail. Love!
ReplyDeleteBeckie xo // The Pale Tails
They are just amazing! I bet you are so pleased to have them :)
ReplyDeleteFee xo
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They're definitely a keepsake! Packed away in my office for a rainy day :)
DeleteThis collection is gorgeous and the packaging is so pretty! X
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These are just insanely pretty!! It's a shame they're stickers rather than printed on it but they're still so pretty! I really need them! xx
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These look so amazing! Hope I can get my hands on one!
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such a beautiful collection!!
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Gorgeous collection, love the design!
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those polishes are amazing quality and now they look this pretty! shame they are not sold here though! I would happily run to Boots and get the entire collection! lol
ReplyDeletePam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥
I was waiting on this post as I was worried that you can't ship nail varnishes overseas but I'm off to order!
ReplyDeleteThat packaging is so pretty. I'm off to Italy in a few weeks so I might see whether I can find somewhere stocking these!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so amazing!!
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