As the years of my makeup obsession go by, I can honestly say that I still love makeup just as much, if not more than I did when I was a tween. There were times when I was less enthused about the numerous launches by cosmetic companies, but then something extraordinary comes by that excites me once again.
But nothing, NOTHING, has come close to Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée collection.
Ladurée is a famous French patisserie that created the macarons as we all know and love now (2 macaron shells with ganache filling in the middle). Earlier this year, Ladurée teamed up with Japanese makeup company Albion (creator of Anna Sui, Paul & Joe and Jill Stuart makeup) to launch the most decadent, unbelievably gorgeous Les Merveilleuses de Laduree makeup collection.
The collection features 17 lines of makeup and accessories, with its cheek colours as the hero products. Now feast your eyes on them:
Face Color Rose Ladurée
A fine powder blush pressed into the shape of rose petals. You can imagine just how fine the powder is, to be able to be pressed into petals with this much detail. From what I hear, the egg case is now completely sold out. Available in 3 shades and retails ¥7350 for the petals; ¥3150 for the case.
Cream Cheek Base
From what I can gather, this would be very similar to Maybelline’s Bouncy Blush, but in a much cuter packaging! It’s available in 5 shades and retails ¥4410 each.
Face Color Rose Ladurée Mini
This is limited edition and is the miniature version of the rose petal blush in egg container. Available in the same 3 shades, and each in a different box design. Retails ¥3360 each.
Pressed Cheek Colour
A compact pressed blush available in a huge array of colours (20 in total). Retails ¥3900 for refill; ¥1575 for case and brush.
Face Products
There are a number of products in the face category, from makeup base/primers through to powder. Each product is beautifully packaged just like the blushes.
Translucent Makeup Base 30ml (¥5250); Color Control Base 20ml (¥3990); Smoothing Base 15ml (¥3990); Stick Concealer 2g (2 shades, ¥3990); Fluid Foundation 30ml (3 shades, ¥6090); Face Powder (4 shades, ¥8820 for refill, ¥3780 for case with puff).
Lip Rouge
Slimlined wind up lippies in super cute packaging and dangling charm. Available in 7 shades and retail ¥4410 each.
Accessories
Include basic applicators such as brush, puff and sponge (heart shaped – sooo cute!!!). The gift box and greeting cards are limited edition.
Cheek Brush (¥6300); Face Powder Puff (¥630); Ladurée Box (¥2415); Greeting Card (¥500); Hand Mirror (¥3675).
Without doubt, Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée are collector’s items, and made to be a gift for makeup addicts. From the reviews that I’ve read, the quality is just as incredible as the packaging.
However, as much as I would love to own the entire collection, for the time being I have not yet made the decision to purchase any. They are reasonably priced and all, but looking at the state of my bathroom (with gazillions of products, half of which I’ve not even opened), the general lack of space in my apartment, and the fact that I’d never bring myself to use it – I just can’t justify the purchase. So instead I blog about them, for I will then at least be able to marvel at their beauty, and share my heartache with the rest of the beauty addicts that don’t/can’t get their hands on them.
You will soon be able to read more about this collection, as a couple of my #MBBE ladies will be their proud owners. I’m so jealous I could cry!!!
Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée is currently available only in Japan: In Ginza Mitsukoshi and Nagoya Takashimaya department stores.
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HELL EFFING YES I’LL BE THERE NEXT WEEK TO PURCHASE!!!
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Oh yes!! I will be playing with Laduree makeup this weekend!!!
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So – A Macaron and Champagne Viewing party at Val’s ??
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BYO macarons and champagne that is! LOL
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And if some of your Laduree makeup goes missing… well it’s definitely NOT me who stole it okay?
I couldn’t have something this pretty and delicate.
I can smash a MAC blush whilst it is in storage in my bathroom! Let alone breaking things when actually travelling or using
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Lexi: I don’t think I’ll break it, but I most likely would loose it in my own apartment!
We all know I’m a sucker for packaging – but I’m with you. I made a resolution to use up what I have currently before buying anything new so even though the heart aches for it, I’m sitting on my hands and wallet and not buying anything. I really hope I don’t regret it!!
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Celeste: Yes the logical me is telling me not to buy it, but the irrational and greedy me is telling me to BUY ALL OF IT NOW RIGHT NOW IT’S THE BEST THING EVA I MUST HAVE IT OR I WILL DIE!!! Time will tell which side wins…
Such a gorgeous collection. Thanks for the details and for showing me that there is still a lot of magic out there xx
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Ingrid: It’s truly gorgeous and magical isn’t it? Oh crap… now I’m lemming it more!
Too pretty!!! The rose blush looks so delicate and edible even
Would look so pretty sitting on the dresser.. and never get used! haha
Am refraining from a lot of beauty items for the time being for the same reasons as yourself.. if its any consolation for us, at least it’s not a LE collection right?(unless you were eyeing the mini face colour?)
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Xen: I would probably use it once, and never touch it again for fear of ruining it
Although they’ve not said that it’s LE – the egg container of the blush is sold out, and haven’t heard of them getting more stock since, so not sure how long this collection will go for… hence my current dilemma of should I shouldn’t I!???
OMG that rose petal blush is to die for!! *cries* Why is it only available in Japan?? WHYYYY??
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Beetrice: I know right? First they said it may become available in the rest of Asia, not it seems not to be the case. Not even Taiwan will get it. It will be available in Europe (probably just Paris though) later this year, so if you don’t know anyone going to Tokyo maybe you know someone in or going to Europe?
How can I ever ever ever use such beautiful makeup?? It’ll expire and rot and remain untouched.
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Lily: I totally agree!!! It’s simply too beautiful to touch, but also too beautiful not to own! :’(
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It is the most excruciating feeling to not be able to own some of this beautiful collection 0_0 It’s just too beautiful for words!
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Bibi: I agree – I’m sure I’ll regret not buying it someday :’(
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Thanks for putting the price up. I saw this on tv – “Ladies First” a Taiwanesse show & it’s love at first sight. I have been looking for them online but they’re so expansive! Do you know where else I can get purchase them?
Elly – unfortunately as they are only available in Japan, the online prices would be more expensive. Sorry can’t help there – with such detail on the products the prices are kind of justified. I hear it’ll be launched in Paris later in the year, and that’s it!
So painful that this is not available in the US. The whole collection is gorgeous! I love cool pinks and there is so much to choose from here. The packaging is something I would keep to use for other purposes after the product was used up. How fabulous is the blush in the shape of rose petals!!!! Maybe someday……….
Mimi: I know… so heartbreakingly beautiful! I know some stuff have been available online but the prices are way jacked up
But that’s okay – I love that a brand has put in so much effort into creating something so unique, I can ALMOST live with the fact that I can’t physically have it.