I know… don’t @ me! It really does feel a bit too soon to be talking beauty advent calendars but this year they’re stronger than ever and as I’m such a fan of the Paul & Joe brand I thought I’d give this one an airing, especially as they’ve called it a Beauty Collection, so perhaps it doesn’t quite count as hard (I know it does ;-)). I’m loathe to list out all the contents as it does somewhat ruin the surprise, so I’ve pulled out a few things to show you. Get ready for a cute overload.
So, I randomly opened three doors. The first door revealed a limited edition pressed powder with mirror and puff. The second was that sweet little disc that contains an eye-shadow behind the see-through, decorated plastic cover and finally, in the third was a limited edition lipstick case. And yes, there is a lipstick to go with it as well as the cat-shaped lip treatment.
The stars of the show, obviously, are Paul & Joe co-founder Sophie Melachy’s two cats Gipsy and Nounette (I don’t know which is which!). This launches on 1st November for £56.
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I’ve noticed quite an animal theme emerging for Christmas this year – I’m just waiting for some poodle decorated lip balms to arrive.
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So glad you flagged this up! I don’t own much from paul and joe, but love their aesthetic- this seems a lovely way to try different products from their line. The crazy cat lady in me is really tempted to snap it up when it releases!!
This is the only item I want for Christmas. I have the advent they did a few years ago framed on my wall!
I’ve always told myself I will not get sucked into the beauty advent calendar hype but I think this is the one to change me! Usually I tell myself I probably won’t want or like at least half of the contents but I think I like everything Paul & Joe releases. Might have to set a reminder on my phone for this 😀
I will try and remember to flag it up because it seems a lot of people share your view.
I’m not sure what it is about this one that has me converted. I think Paul & Joe rarely go wrong and have a really clear brand vision so I feel comfortable with the surprise element? And £56 is relatively affordable for a decent beauty calendar.
I was trying to think of other brands I’d happily put that trust in (only based on my preferences. I imagine something like an Urban Decay advent with eyeshadows everyday that slotted into a palette on Christmas day plus a few lip colours would sell out) and I could only come up with a 12 days of Christmas Thierry Mugler fragrance calendar in my head. I guess my problem is if I love a brand enough, I probably already own too many products to invest in an advent calendar and risk crossover products?
It’s probably for the best that beauty advent calendars weren’t a thing when I was in my early twenties and had less of a ‘make up collection’ or I’d have definitely wanted one. But now that I have my look mostly set and my favourite products pretty much decided, lots of the larger multi-brand advent calendars seem wasteful for me (only personally because I know I won’t get through it!)
This was not meant to be an advent essay and yet..!
So many people are saying that this is the one that’s really attracting them. Perhaps it’s because it’s so different and has a solid theme and aesthetic rather than just a bland branded box with windows and sample sizes. I’ve noticed they’re all starting to look super-samey with the same products popping up in multiple boxes.
Do we know where it will be sold in the UK? I hardly ever see these items in the shops. I know Fenwicks, Selfridges and Harrods stock P and J but I never seem to see these sorts of releases there.
You’re more likely to get it on -line – they’re stocked on Amazon now so that’s the best place.
I would totally buy poodle decorated lip balms, just for the giggle they would give me.
I agree with you, Jo2 – this may be The One to get me to spend on a beauty Advent calendar. What a nice self-treat and/or gift! Thanks, Jane