Since Majolica Majorca is now available in Malaysia, I thought it would be a good time to review the products I’ve tried and give everyone a nice boost to the start of the week with a Giveaway!!
So far, I’ve not tried many products as I had to get them from Japan before this and getting makeup products sight unseen can have unexpected results. The 3 products I have tried are the single eyeshadows, blush and Majolook eyeshadow palettes. (Keep reading – There’s a giveaway at the end of this post that’s open to all readers WORLDWIDE! 😉 )
Majolica Majorca Shadow Customize – Eyeshadow Singles
I used to have a whole bunch of Majolica Majorca eyeshadow singles in a selection of colours. However, I later gave them away because I discovered I was allergic to the eyeshadows! They made my eye lids feel heavy and irritated. This is similar to what I experienced with Shiseido eyeshadows so since Majolica Majorca comes under Shiseido it might be something to do with the ingredients. I only kept GR723 because I like the colour – a shimmery khaki green.
Allergies aside, I think the Majolica Majorca eyeshadow singles are very impressive for the price. Retailing at RM20.90 each here in Malaysia, I place them in the affordable category. The texture is silky and the colour very pigmented. Shimmer is minimal or eye catching depending on the texture you choose. If you are familiar with Japanese style makeup, you will be familiar with the soft touch texture of the eyeshadow.
The case itself is very cute too. Each rectangular eyeshadow pan comes in a cute transparent sliding drawer style packaging that is very unique. There is a hole at the back where you can push out the eyeshadow pan and place it in an empty palette you can purchase separately.
[rating:3/5] because of allergies but [rating:4/5] for product
Majolica Majorca Cheek Customize – Blush
The Blush comes in the same sort of packaging as the eyeshadow singles. However I feel this places the size at a bit of an advantage because it is rather narrow. This makes the pan a little narrow for your blush brush and you will end up with a stripe of colour on the brush rather than having it diffused.
Colour wise, the blush I have in RD255 is a pink-peach tone that I have compared to Nars Orgasm. The texture is smooth and the colour is pigmented. Fortunately, I am not allergic to the blush as I am with the eyeshadow 🙂 I wouldn’t mind picking up a couple more and at RM29.90 each its not exactly breaking my bank. Colour selection is a little small though with only 4 colours at the counter if I recall correctly.
[rating:4/5]
I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Majolica Majorca mascara so some day I might try them. At about RM45.90 they are slightly more expensive than Maybelline or L’oreal but if it is good, its better than having to pay RM90+ at a department store.
Despite the good reviews in general about this brand and its affordable prices, I have never personally been drawn to it. The Majolica Majorca line has a girly princessy feel and very lovely packaging, but partly due to this, I am less attracted to the brand. I just feel its a brand that too “young” for me which unfortunately makes me feel old 😛 I place it in the same category as Kate (as the prices are rather similar) and I can see it giving Kate a run for its money.
GIVEAWAY!!!
Here’s the deal. Next month, October is my birthday month! Yay! 🙂
But I’m feeling generous… So, with Majolica Majorca’s recent introduction here in Malaysia and so much buzz about this brand, I’ve decided that I will give away 2 sets of Majolica Majorca products (1 Shadow Customize and 1 Honey Pump Gloss) to 2 lucky readers!! Just to be clear, I’m not affiliated to Majolica Majorca at this time and I’m doing this because I want to thank all you loyal readers for your support 🙂
The reason there are 2 sets of prizes is this:-
- one set is reserved for residents of Malaysia because nothing beats home ground support – yay!; and
- one set is for readers from the the rest of the world! Yes, for the first time, I’ve decided to include all my international readers in this giveaway so you aren’t left out of the fun! 😀
Participation is easy. Just sign up as an email subscriber if you have not already done so (the form is on the sidebar or just below this post) and remember to ACTIVATE your subscription. No activation, no entry. The email you use to sign up will be the one I contact you at for your particulars if you win.
Subscribing has its advantages. Future giveaways may have clues hidden inside the email updates you receive or may only be open to subscribers (I haven’t quite decided). I have a major giveaway planned for the end of the year so you don’t want to miss out. You are welcome to spread the word to your friends and family – the more the merrier 🙂
When you are done, come back here and leave a comment using the same email you subscribed at (but don’t include your email in the body of your comment), saying:-
- you have subscribed by email and where you are from; and
- tell me which Watsons store I visited to see this collection (Tip: Answer in my previous Majolica Majorca in Malaysia post 😉 )
- any comment you may have about the brand or its products (optional).
e.g.
Hi, I’ve subscribed by email and I’m from Antartica. The Watsons store you went to was (I’m not telling you am I?!) and Majolica Majorca is so cute even the penguins love it!
The winners will be chosen at random after the closing date and I will be in touch after that. See… easy peasy!
Aren’t you thrilled? I am 🙂
Some simple basic terms:
- As with previous giveaways, each person is entitled to only 1 entry so please only subscribe one time.
- Everyone can enter regardless of whether you won anything before!
- Please keep it clean and wholesome fun.
- Contest will run until 12 noon 10 October 2008 (Friday) (Malaysian Time) because of the festive period here in Malaysia and comments will be closed after that.
- Feel free to spread the news and you can link to me at the Majolica Majorca Giveaway.
Have fun!!
ping says
Hi there!
ahha i am so tempted to join. when i found out bout MM here, i went to buy thier mascara… quite expensive though… sigh..
Lisa says
Hi, I have subscribed by email and activated my subscription. I’m from Malaysia.
You visited the KLCC Watsons to see the Majolica Majorca’s collection.
I have been longing to feel and touch the products by Majolica Majorca myself ever since I got to know about this brand from the famous Taiwanese TV programme. Finally it’s in Malaysia!! I’m really excited about it and I am finally standing in front of the Majolica Majorca’s display counter to try out some of their products today at Sungei Wang Watsons. I love both the packaging and the quality of their products! I have always been a fan of Shiseido products and the Majolica Majorca’s line would definitely add on to my favourite list.
Happy Birthday to you!! 🙂
KS says
Okay!! I’ve subscribed!!!
I’m KS and I am from your good ol’ neighbour Singapore. 🙂
You first saw Majolica Majorca in KLCC Watsons.
From the MM range, I have the exact same blush RD255 (which based on your NARS dupe post, made me realise it is very similar to NARS Orgasm) and Lash Enamel Glamour and I *heart* both products!!! The M’sia prices are pretty reasonable too (just a lil mark up compared to prices in Japan)!! Now I can’t wait for MM to arrive in Singapore, which I understand will be in mid- to end-October in Watsons Ngee Ann City!
Thanks for opening up the competition to us! And Happy Birthday in advance too!
Sindy says
Yay! Just subscribed 🙂
1) Sindy here! I’m from Thailand =)
2) you first spotted MM at watsons at KLCC
3) A friend of mine introduced this brand to me. She’s a flight attendent and she kinda know a lot about make up. And once, she used to ask me wether I wanted something from Japan or not..and I had no idea what to get. I was on a low budget…So she recommended me the automatic eyeliner which i fall in love with, I also got the Lash Enamel mascara and gloss as a gift from her. The color is sheer but very very nice (RD419). I love it. But the company she’s working with has closed the route to Japan now, so no more MM for me T____T
Long story short!! Just to say that i love MM and willing to try more of their line!
ps: happy bday 🙂
Ee says
Hi, good day to you.
I have subscribed by email and activated my subscription.
I’m from Malaysia. The watson store that you went to was in KLCC.
Heard some good comment abt the MM mascara, would like to try it sooner….
do u know other than KLCC, where else i can buy the MM’s products?
thanks alotz….and wish you have a great birthday!!!
Ee
berryshortcake12 says
Harloz, I’ve finally a subscriber! The Watsons you went was KLCC nad
I love MJ products because there are trendy and chic. Love them all!
Smiley says
A student name Smiley says aloha to PB!! I’m malaysian & is locating in KL.
I’ve subscribed by email long ago & has been an avid reader of your blog. What i like the most about Malaysian beauty bloggers esp you PB, is that I ‘ll get the latest news about products selling in KL where I’m pretty accessible to them. Love it when you made the feature products a good selling point with your experience to it. I always get lured into buying them & i think i had most of your collections.
I haven’t tried the majolica majorca nor buying it somewhere during holiday visits so its a good news to me that they have in drugstore. If i win this giveaway, I would be thankful enough to use them.Oh! n I’ll send you a REAL birthday rose by tracking sender’s address~ You might think that I’m bantering with you but am serious cause I’m your number 1 fan ^^ . That would be so sweet for a birthday present from a loyal fan. In case you might be thinking narrowly, I’m a straight female! no worries!! ^^
Smiley says
Ops got carried away in writing!! i forgot to say the Watson you went to was in KLCC. OMG, i hope i didn’t messed up on the giveaway rules. OMG, i think i just did!!! sorry…:(
pinkcloud says
Hie, I had just subscribed by email and I am from Malaysia
You had visited the watson store in KLCC for this collection.
I havent tried any of the majolica majorca product but it sounds very tempting o me as the price its not too expensive and the packaging are just too cute to resists!!! Perhaps the other reasons that i am going to try out might be because its from shisheido so the products shouldnt turned out to be too bad huh?
btw, i had been reading ur blog entries about the product reviews and really like them!!! thax 4 the info u provide i found it really useful!! keep it up girl!!!
geekchic says
PB, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I’m glad M’sia’s starting to import more of the better cosmetics. I haven’t a freaking clue why they removed Max factor. Calorie 2000 is one of the best drugstore mascaras I’ve ever used.
I can make a list now on what to buy when I next fly over 🙂
ParisB says
@geekchic : Not till later in the month but thank you! 🙂 I’m glad things are looking up in the cosmetics department. I was getting bored 😛
Cynthia says
i’ve subscribed and activated too!
i’m from Malaysia too~
I love love love LOVE majolica majorca! i have some of their palettes, mascara and honey plump gloss, am so happy that MJ is available in Malaysia now *squeals*
Apple says
Hi Paris B,
I subscribed and I’m from the Philippines! You bought the products at Watsons KLCC. We also have Watsons in PH.
I am a beauty and fashion enthusiast and I make it a point to try new products in the market. Thank you.
Clara says
Hey hon,
I’ve subscribed and I’m from Singapore. You bought the products at the Watsons KLCC.
I want to try more MJ products because I have their mascara, and it’s uber fantastic. I’m guessing all their other stuff is of equally high quality. And who could resist their packaging! I’d love to diversify my make up collection, and am really glad that MJ has finally hit the Watson stores here! No need for the online shopping hassle anymore. I think it’s wonderful, your blog. We asian chicks know makeup too!
Happy birthday!
frond says
hi there. another reader from Singapore!
its Watsons @ KLCC
MJ products always look so pretty but I haven’t tried any of them yet.
happy birthday!!!
callie says
Hi, I’m from Subang Jaya and you first sw your MM is in Watcon’s KLCC.
saw the MM products recommended in VIVI mag and I personally think that its cute and just couldn’t wait to get it though.=)
Coral Lean says
Hi, I’m from Setapak, subscribed 🙂
You met Majolica Majorca in Watsons KLCC.
I personally been reading a lot of Japanese magazines for years, e.g. Cawaii, Vivi, Mina, CanCam, and the readers always recommended Majolica. I really wish I could have a chance to try it. They’re simply lovely 🙂
liv says
hi,
i have subscribed and i am from Malaysia.
You first saw the MM collection in Watson’s KLCC.
I have been wanting to try this collection since forever, and although now it’s in Malaysia i cant get my hands on it as im from east malaysia and it wont be available here…If i can get my hands on it, i will grab the everything as the packaging is just so princessy~
Tasha says
Hi I just subscribed and I’m Tasha and I’m from the Philippines.
You got the Majolica Majorca products from Watsons KLCC.
Hm I really can’t say much about the product because I just recently got into make up. But I suppose the one thing I can comment on is the packaging. I love how it comes in a clear case so you won’t need to open the case to know what colors they come in exactly. Hahaha and I must admit that though I don’t understand a word of Japanese I visit their site regularly.
Ling says
Hihi, I have subscribed and I am from Kuala Lumpur. The first time you saw MM was in Watson, KLCC. I have always been your silence reader, this is my first time leaving a message here! Thanks for sharing all the thoughts with us, you reviews are all very useful. ^^