Besame cosmetics

[Lauren]

Hi girls.

Just got an email from Besame saying their cosmetics are going to be on QVC this sat, Sept 17th at 3pm pacific 6pm eastern time. Wonder if there will be a discount...

[Vanessa]

Did anyone catch this? I forgot all about it.

[CherryRed]

I did. They had the 3pc set like they have on the website with the powder (which was much smaller than I imagined), the blush and lipstick. You could get it in warm or cool but not the custom. It was $45.00 I think it's $55 online.

[Vanessa]

Just got an email from the Besame Folks about their trio gift set.

Trio Set

Was that the one from QVC?

[CherryRed]

Yes, that was what they had on.

[maisie]

I was wondering if anyone on here has bought anything from Besame:

http://www.besamecosmetics.com/engli...ue/display.htm

I see that they have a few new items, like the compact with powder and the lipstick set. I really like the compact set and was hoping to get a few of the lipstick for christmas!! Can anyone recommend any of the vintage lipstick colours they sell?

Many Thanks!

[MissQueenie]

I was wondering if anyone on here has bought anything from Besame:

http://www.besamecosmetics.com/engli...ue/display.htm

I see that they have a few new items, like the compact with powder and the lipstick set. I really like the compact set and was hoping to get a few of the lipstick for christmas!! Can anyone recommend any of the vintage lipstick colours they sell?

Many Thanks!

I know many of us in the PR have purchased from Besame. I have the loose powder and Besame Red lipstick. The quality is excellent, the lipstick lasts a very long time and I've been happy with the classic vintage red color. The powder is perhaps a little too pale for me, but it is light and airy and takes away any shine for a nice matte finish.

Only complaint is the cost to size ratio. The stuff is TINY. Really tiny. The pressed powder container is the size of my very small palm, and the lipstick is likewise mini. You can probably find the same colors and same or better quality products for less money or in a much larger quantity at Sephora, but the packaging is unbeatable.

~ Queenie.

[maisie]

To be honest one of the main reasons I was going to treat myself and get some product was just because of how cute the packaging looks!!

[Lauren]

I have the Besame Red lipstick as well. It's super cute, but only about the size of my pinky finger. The color is fabulous. I also have two of their eyeshadows, which go on smoothly, but aren't what I'm accustomed to. I really adore the vintage packaging and think it was a brilliant idea for the designer to do it. All in all, if you feel like a self-fullfilling splurge, go for it! It makes you feel very ladylike and special- and when that box of well packaged goodness arrives, I think you'll be glad you made the splurge!

[ITG]

I have the Merlot lipstick. I love the color. My main complaint is I don't like how the lipstick looks on me at the end of the day-a bit splotchy, not smoothly worn off. So I'm forced to wipe it all off or layer my lips with more lipstick. The lipstick is hard to get completely off the lips. But I love the packaging design. I will echo what Lauren said about the size of the lipsticks...a bit on the tiny side. I think you can request samples of the colors still. I'd recommend this prior to purchasing so you can see what color you like best on you. You'll probably need a lip brush to apply the samples, which are basically color blobs on thick paper and covered with wax paper if I remember correctly. Will I order more lipstick in the future? Possibly.

Clinique also has a color called "Vintage Red" which you might like.