Saturday, 17 January 2009

New discovery, PURE cosmetics!


This week I discovered a new brand of cosmetics that I've fallen in love with, it's name is PURE and is an Italian makeup range thats just been launched in the UK (not sure about US).

I was surfing the net for a Kajal eyeliner as I've been watching some YouTubers trying them out and thought I'd give them ago when I came across this website click here to take a look.

I usually decide whether I like something based strongly on first impressions, I like things to look pretty which sometimes isn't such a great thing as I end up getting conned into lots of unneccessary makeup just for the packaging = Dame Edna collection. Upon first click I knew I'd be trying this makeup out, the website is simple and elegant and the makeup reminds me a little of the likes of NARS and Mac.

So I took the plunge and decided to purchase some things and test them out for you guys so we could establish if this brand was to be the next big thing. The packaging is nice, simple, black and made of the same stuff as Nars, that velvety texture thats damn hard to keep clean.


The prices are a little cheaper than Mac so therefore an affordable and middle range line of cosmetics.



Midnight blue on the left and Seductive Grey on the right.

I wore the blue one yesterday and have been wearing the grey today, I love these, they are so soft and easy to apply. I love, love, love the navy it gives such a lovely colour that lasts all day. I'm not to sure how to tightline which is the original way to apply Kajal liners so if anyone knows please comment.

I also got three Creamy Eyeliners which are double ended, one with the liner and the other with a sponge smudge tip. I got a grey, blue and black. I have yet to test these out but when I swatched them they aren't that soft, bit disappointed as was sold on the creamy part.

The concealer which is in the middle at the back is ok, I got it in the lightest shade which is perfect for me and matches well. It goes on fine, blends with no problems but doesn't last long and wears off quite quickly, I think I'll stick to my Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer (fab btw).

The eyeshadow cube I bought mainly for the gorgeous packaging, it's so different and cute. The colour is a muted gold and is acutally really pretty on. It is soft to touch and applies easily.

I also got an eyeshadow duo which I haven't got a photo of and a single eyeshadow which I bought simply because it looked pretty.



I also got three nail varnish's, I'm really into nice looking nails at the moment and can't stop buying up polish in pretty colours. A really pretty baby pink which looks great on (wearing today), a dark purple and a fuschia pink.

Here are some swatches, top left is the gold eyeshadow cube, below that is the grey, black and blue creamy liners and onthe right are the Kajal eyeliners in Seductive grey and Midnight blue.


Has anyone come across Pure before?

15 comments:

Hele said...

No, but I'm definitely going to check it out now!

ohmakemeup said...

I've been looking for a good Kajal eyeliner for ages, & I think I might check these ones out as you said you liked it. I've never heard of this brand before either, so thank you for introducing it to us!
xx

M*Shellers said...

I found them recently at my local drugstore (in Canada) and bought the Seductive Grey Kajal liner... I am really liking it so far... it's such a pretty colour.

Gabriela said...

Hey. Last year I try a natural skin care from an Italian brand called Pure.
Was a new brand in my country, and the sales assistant show me lots of things and gave me lauds of samples.
Do you thing is the same? Theirs products were so pretty. The boxes, design very elegant and minimal, very clean, gorgeous. Do you have a site that I can check? Thanks

Gabriela said...

Lol
There is " CLICK HERE".
BHAAA!
IS VERY LATE!!!

Laura said...

Have never come across it, but looks great :)

I think you and Hele should do a post on your make up collections, I'd love to know what you both have!

x x x

Holly said...

@ohmakemeup,definately try these, amazing,I'm so impressed with them!!xx

Holly said...

@Gabriela, I would guess that yes this is the same brand, its italian and is just being launched here, at the moment it is only available online on their website, debenhams online or the debenhams shop in Liverpool!!

Hele said...

Taggy Tag Tag!! x

Emma said...

Hi Holly, just discovered your blog!

Keep up the good work.

If you get a minute, check mine out - www.magpiesparkles.blogspot.com... I'm trying to make some new virtual friends :)

Emma
x

pinkappleblush said...

this stuff looks really nice :) i think lollipop26 on youtube has a good video showing how to tightline using a guerlain eyekohl... she makes it look pretty easy :) although i haven't tried it myself!
xo.

Holly said...

@pinkappleblush,thanks for the tip I'll take a look!x

pinkicedcupcake said...

i saw this stuff in the new boots magazine with i was looking through it so thought id come back on to tell you that they should be selling it in some boots soon, they havent in mine (lakeside) yet though :(

Contemplator said...

I have the black Kohl its great

beauty cosmetics said...

Thanks for info! Definitely I will check out these products!!

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