A little birdie hopped on my shoulder and whispered in my ear that Smashbox Cosmetics will be coming into Malaysia soon!
I’ll bring more news as and when I hear of it. Ooh… exciting! 🙂
The only product I’ve tried from Smashbox thus far is their Fusion Softlights blush. I got them in Dimension and Gossamer.
Dimension turned out too warm for my colouring – its a lovely warm peach with shimmer – and is now residing with someone who will love it more than I ever can.
Gossamer is a slightly cooler toned blush with pink tones. The stripes look lilac and purple but swirled together, it applies a lovely cool-warm pink. You have to be careful not to over do it though. I found the pigment light and sheer so it isn’t too hard to control. Also, the shimmer wasn’t overboard – just enough to highlight your cheekbones.
I’d be keen to try more from Smashbox in future, especially their celebrated primer. Have you tried anything from Smashbox Cosmetics? Is there anything you are looking forward to trying?
Update: Smashbox Cosmetics is now in Malaysia!
Stay beautiful,
Paris B
vonvon says
February 6, 2009 at 12:37 pmOMG!! I can’t believe this! When is it coming? More new cosmetics to try….good and bad. Good cos gotta try new stuff…their products are very pretty. bad cos need to spend more money lor….sigh. means have to save up some, no, more money. I’m quite into Benefit now. Already quite an expensive brand here in Malaysia. Sigh!
ParisB says
February 6, 2009 at 4:57 pmHi Vonvon
No news on when yet but I’ll report when I know. Benefit is ok to me – overpriced in Malaysia unfortunately.
plain.jane says
February 6, 2009 at 3:01 pmwanna try them too.. but not sure if the price is right..
Vonvon.. i like Benefit too, but i think they are over-rated 😛
ParisB says
February 6, 2009 at 4:59 pmHi plain.jane
I’m not expecting Smashbox to come cheap. After all its a department store brand. We’ll have to wait and see I guess.
vonvon says
February 6, 2009 at 3:57 pmPlain.jane,
Yeah, I agree with you about Benefit. just wait for their warehouse sale lor. Do my posts on Benefit in my blog. Cheers!
Nikki says
February 6, 2009 at 4:29 pmDefinitely Smashbox Photofinish primer is worth trying 🙂 The brushes too! 🙂 Yay to Malaysia for having Smashbox coming over!
ParisB says
February 6, 2009 at 5:00 pmHey Nikki
And Yay to one more reason you can visit! 😉
Kahani says
February 6, 2009 at 6:24 pmEEEEEEEEEEE!!! *cartwheels*
my poor pocket…
ParisB says
February 7, 2009 at 12:29 pmHey Kahani
I know right. Sigh… Better buck up on the day job
Amanda says
February 6, 2009 at 9:59 pmThat’s great! 😀 I can come back here to stock up Smashbox because they’re overpriced in Prague. Maybe NARS should come to Malaysia too!
My cosmetics shopping in KL a few weeks ago was awesome even though I was at KLCC only this time. I went to MAC and the MA who served me was very helpful and friendly.
ParisB says
February 7, 2009 at 12:31 pmHi Amanda
Glad you had a good shopping trip and that MAC was nice to you hehe… Share your hauls some time yeah? 🙂
Connie says
February 7, 2009 at 4:36 amahhh… really can’t wait! Hope the prices won’t go overboard
ParisB says
February 7, 2009 at 12:32 pmHi Connie
I hope they are listening! I’m expecting department store prices so I’m not getting my hopes up TOO high.
far says
February 7, 2009 at 12:27 pmyay!!!..so glad smashbox coming to malaysia!!.:)…hopefully after this NARS, and also other drugstore brand like Max Factor, Covergirl,NYX…
my thoughts saying that smashbox price range probably like between MAC, Bobbi Brown, or MUFE:)..hopefully, because this is more toward affordable department brand cosmetics.:)
ParisB says
February 7, 2009 at 12:35 pmHi Far
I was so pleased to hear it too! I’d expect the prices to be higher than MAC etc though as they aren’t cheap to start with. Still I guess we’d have to wait and see.
Tine says
February 7, 2009 at 6:03 pmBrilliant! It should still be cheaper than Australia, so I should be able to restock my primers when I’m back in M’sia 😀
lisa says
February 7, 2009 at 11:02 pmomg!! i love smashbox stuff, tried their lipgloss and skin tint, it was good! can’t wait for it to be in Msia …
Cynthia says
February 8, 2009 at 1:34 amwow! nice !
hope more japanese drugstore brand comes in though
ParisB says
February 8, 2009 at 12:13 pmHi Cynthia
I am hoping the same too 🙂
Far says
February 8, 2009 at 8:23 amHello Paris..:)
on a second thought, I also think their price will be higher than MAC, probably somewhere like Benefit, but I also believe Benefit is overrated..:(, hey, I just discovered a malaysian website selling Smashbox stuffs http://www.impianwanita.com …but just certain products…I have Smashbox Photo Finish primer, its like an instant botox!!.:P..haha just kidding.:P. I love their primer!!.:). I’m looking forward to try their liquid foundation..:)…so excited, they should bring Sephora here with all those brands not available in Malaysia..:)..have a nice day paris!.:)
leena says
July 4, 2009 at 3:06 pmCant wait till their in malaysia…… Wooohooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jaclyn says
October 1, 2009 at 2:22 pmLoooove. I have the Smashbox Lip Enhancing gloss in Surge. Love the color and the texture!
Jo says
October 12, 2009 at 3:17 amI’ve read in the current copy of Female magazine that Smashbox has hit our shores already, but I haven’t seen it around! Do you have any news about it?
ParisB says
October 12, 2009 at 10:07 amHi Jo,
I haven’t been around nor have I received any news. I’ll post if I do. Thanks
NaNa says
October 24, 2009 at 2:20 pmLOVE LOVE LOVE Smashbox!
The 1st counter has been opened 2 weeks ago, at PParkson Pavilion 🙂
Just got a tinted moisturiser and the SA gave me a few sachets of photofinish primer to try on, enough for at least a week 😀 I’m so happy with the tinted moisturiser and the primer 🙂 wonderful primer 🙂
Pearl says
October 31, 2009 at 6:21 pmI can see why everyone loves Smashbox! Hope the retail price is cheaper compare to StrawberryNet as I was about to shop from there, the only place I can stock up my fave brand -SB; apparently my short call for Smashbox. Currently using their cream eye liner-Image (olive green) and eye shadow-Safari & Serpent (both green colours). And guess what…I love them!
I know I will definitely get my hands on their Photo Finish Light primer, Photo Finish Colour Correcting Green, JetSet Waterproof Eye Liner, Brush #10, #20 & #22, and especially Brow Tech, its a signature product of theirs too..uh oh I really need to buck up to get load all these!!
arasi says
October 23, 2010 at 10:32 pmI tried the Smashbox Photo Finish primer once.Its was simply superb.Im staying in USJ and where can i get this product?
ParisB says
October 23, 2010 at 10:50 pmAs in the post its 1 Utama. The other counter is in Parkson Pavilion KL