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!!
olynn7 says
hello there!!gosh a lot of people here and i just trying my luck here…
i’m from PJ and already subscribed your blog a couple of months ago…
allrite, u saw MM products at Watson KLCC.
about MM, well i heard their product before in a forum and their high raves on it especially their mascara…
i never tried it before but they do have cute products =)
Melissa says
Hello Paris!
I’m relatively a new reader and have been following up on your blog for close to 2 months now. Anyway, back to the topic. Heh.
I’m Melissa from KL. But currently living in Melbourne for my university studies. So I’m not quite sure if I’m a local or international reader? Haha.
You have first spotted Majolica Majorca at Watsons in KLCC.
Well, to be honest, I’m not very good when it comes to make up, still in a learning process [that’s why I’m reading on beauty blogs!]. So actually I haven’t really heard of Majolica Majorca until I read it here.
I understand Shiseido is a prestigious brand, so being a low end sub-brand of it, I believe Majolica Majorca has got its standard in terms of quality. Plus it’s affordable! Kill 2 birds with 1 stone yeah. I’m definitely gonna check it out when I’m back in KL next year, because I don’t think they are available here in Melbourne as you have mentioned the places in your previous entry.
Yeah, I think that’s it. Thank you for setting up this blog [because fashion magazines are really expensive here].
(Btw, I bought a Rootote after reading yours. I absolutely love it!)
Engmin says
Hey ParisB, I’ve subscribed by e-mail and I’m from Johor. You saw Majolica Majorca in KLCC Watsons. Majolica Majorca is worth trying out as it is one of Shiseido’s popular lines.
CH says
Hi, i’ve just subscribed and Im from Malaysia but currently residing in Australia. The store that you went to was Watson KLCC. I have heard of MM from a friend and had used some of their products. I would say that this brand is a really good brand for the price and quality you get.
Rachel says
Hi PB,
I’d subscribed via email, and was activated. I’m from KL, have been a silent reader of your beauty blog for some time. Really appreciate your efforts in reviewing the products!
The place you saw Majolica Majorca collection is Watson KLCC. Reading all the online reviews, I am tempted to try MJ mascara and honey pump lipgloss. Their eyeshadow pallete looks promising too. Totally love their packaging, very princess-y 🙂
mahusia says
(A late but sincere and warm) happy birthday!
Ser says
hello there,
Thanks for the hardwork on the reviews. It definitely help me to save on huge bucks before trying on something new.
I already subscribed and I am from Malaysia. The watson u went was located in KLCC.
I like this brand but I spent merely RM 35 just for a single eyeshadow last year from a forum. Anyway, it is a breaking great new that Majolica has reached Malaysia with the price that is so reasonable.
Thanks again for the hardwork. looking forward to read more review from u. Adios.
yl says
1. I’ve subscribed and am from Singapore 🙂 we’re practically neighbours
2. Watsons KLCC
3. I love the packaging for MM products. Very ornate and I love the gold and black. I was first introduced to this brand about 2 years ago when my brother and sis-in-law went to Japan on holiday and bought me their mascaras (one of the lengthening one and one of the volumising one) 🙂 i love the lash expander one though it can be a pain to remove sometimes, great for a night out clubbing though! other than that, i’ve tried their cream shadows which are a definite miss. they go on very ‘wet’ and never seem to set so they crease easily in a really short amount of time
on a side note, i love your blog and reviews 🙂 thanks for taking the time to work on this!
Puccie1510 says
Hi Paris B!!
Happy Birthday!! I am an october baby as well….hmmm not a baby anymore heheheeh 🙂
I am currently living in the Netherlands but I am peruvian. I love your blog and since I started to read it, I am so wanting to try all the wonderful asian make up that you review here.
Now the answer to the contest’s question is: The Watsons store that you went to was in KLCC. Majolica Majorca is a brand I’m attracted to because of their lovely packaging and wonderful quality at great prices…..I would love to have the palettes, lipglosses, blushes, ….everything!! 🙂
olynn7 says
hi i think i had post out a comment on last Monday (i guess) but my comment just did not appear… So sorry with your server problem…
Anyway i’m from PJ and had subscribed this for a couple of months already.
honestly i only MM products some time ago in a forum. they got high raves on their mascara and really got cute and girly packaging.
o yeah almost forgot….u saw this product in Watson KLCC
alexandra sadjadpour says
Hellllo! My name is Alexandra and I’m coming to you from rainy and dreary Seattle. You first spotted this at Watsons KLCC.
First I just wanna say what a great job you do with the blog! It’s so much fun for me to look forward to new blog entries and makeup reviews after a hard day of school :p
I think MM looks like quite an interesting brand but I do have to agree with you that it does give off a little girlish/princessy vibe and makes me feel old too (and I’m only 19!) However, the products do look to be quite interesting and access to these types of brands here in the US can be quite tedious so I’d happily jump upon a chance to score any of their products.
Never stop with the blog!!
alexandra sadjadpour says
oh and I subscribed! 😀
annnd happy belated birthday!
Peny Fong says
Hi! I’m Peny from Labuan island, East Malaysia. I’m a big fan of Kate cosmetic but when I saw Majolica Majorca cosmetic (Im started to fall in love with it!!!).
So, I’m waiting for your good news! (Ladies from Labuan here will sure be crazy with if they know about it)
Answer: The one and only “KLCC Watson”.
Lyn says
Hi there!
I’m lyn. I’ve subscribed by email and I’m from Johor.
You went to KLCC’s Watsons.
I had been eyeing MM stuffs for long long time ago… dying to get them. I even joined those pre-order spree before, grab quite amount for stuffs but… no luck to even see the super duper cute packaging yet!! Because the whole spree happen to be a scam!!! cheated my money! wasted my time waited and waited. Now MM finally came to Msia but when they gonna be in Johor yet?! T____T
Thank you. Cheers!
blu3 says
Hi Paris! I’ve subscribed by email 🙂
I’m blu3 (I’d rather not use my real-life name :D) and I’m from Canada.
You first saw this counter at the Watson’s KLCC store, and I’ve started to get into Majorca Majolica because their packaging is just adorable! I hope they’ll come out with a good collection next spring though, because this fall was disappointing imo.
Thanks for doing an international giveaway as well, I appreciate it 🙂
Keep up the good work!