Girls start thinking about their appearance from an early age. But all good cosmetics that do not spoil the skin are very expensive. How can you save money on decorative cosmetics while maintaining healthy skin? Mass-market cosmetics come to the rescue.
Brand name Lulu paris suitable both for girls who are just starting to get acquainted with the world of decorative cosmetics, and for women looking for an inexpensive alternative to luxury products.
A little history of the Lulu Paris brand
As the name suggests, this relatively young brand appeared in France. This country is rightfully considered the trendsetter in the field of makeup. As soon as Lulu Paris cosmetics entered the domestic market, they immediately received many positive reviews, and the company's business went uphill.
The brand began importing makeup all over the world. First England, then America. Now the company continues to expand the market for its products. Retail outlets have recently opened in Australia. This brand came to Russia relatively recently.
Even now branded points of sale Lulu paris available only in large cities of the country: St. Petersburg, Moscow, Yekaterinburg.
In 2013, a Russian-language version of the official website appeared, through which most orders for Lulu Paris products are made. The cosmetics received varying reviews. Do not hide the fact that there are negative-minded makeup artists and stylists who use different cosmetics in their craft. But the company does not position itself as professional and specialized to compete with the most famous brands in the world. The Lulu Paris brand is designed for mass consumption in the budget class of consumers.
Their slogan: Maximum quality - minimum price.
Indeed, all of their products are designed for the daily use of ordinary girls and women. In 2015, the company expanded the number of its directions. Now on the official website, you can also purchase face care cosmetics, makeup accessories.
Previously, Lulu Paris focused only on girls under 30... All colors were bright, satin blush, contrasting palettes of shadows. At the moment, the brand is increasingly expanding the circle of its potential consumers. Limited collections now available Nude... Delicate blush, dark lipsticks for older women. Dense tonal bases, make-up bases for girls with oily skin. Everyone will find a product by wallet and preferences.
Benefits of modern cosmetics Lulu Paris
The main distinguishing feature of Lulu Paris decorative cosmetics from analogues is the ratio of price and quality. Using only natural ingredients, the manufacturers have managed to achieve an amazingly low price.
On average, varnish costs 100-200 rubles, powder - 300 rubles, eye shadow palettes 300-500 rubles. We can say that these are budget cosmetics with luxury quality.
Main advantages:
1. Low cost
2. Quality
3. Large palette of colors
4. Constant updates of the collection
5. Many limited editions
But like any other branded company, Lulu Paris has its significant drawbacks.
Main disadvantages:
1. Poor packaging.
To reduce the price of a product, you have to save on something. In this case, the company decided to reduce the costs of advertising and PR promotion of the brand, as well as worsen the quality of packaging. Now all the palettes are soft plastic, blush with a transparent plastic lid, and lip gloss in tubes.
2. Points of sale.
Lulu Paris distributes its products via the Internet. Of course, on the one hand, this is not bad. No need to go shopping, waste a lot of time. But on the other hand ... You will not be able to touch, taste the product before you buy it. This scares off most consumers.
3. Counterfeits.
Since the girls are not very familiar with this company, counterfeiters use it to the fullest. Passing off a Chinese chemical fake as the real Lulu Paris cosmetics. This explains the negative reviews.
4. Short shelf life.
If you want to get high-quality decorative cosmetics for little money, then be prepared that it will not be stored for a long time. Even following all the rules for storing powder or foundation, you will not be able to store them anymore. 6 months.
Lulu Paris products
The French company is constantly expanding the range of colors and shades. Decorative cosmetics, face care, nail polish and real bristle brushes. All this at very attractive prices.
Decorative cosmetics Lulu Paris
Reviews about decorative cosmetics are very different. As soon as a new mascara appears, everyone immediately finds both positive and negative sides. Each type has its own pros and cons. Now we will analyze everything in detail.
Nail polishes
Not a bad option for those who do not like to spend money on expensive salon manicure. Prices from 100 - 250 rubles per package. It depends on the collection and color. Girls complain that some do not harden well, the color does not lie evenly. Or the varnish quickly deteriorates.
At the same time, many are crazy about sea colors, metal coatings, and they are all right with the quality. It does not depend on the price or collection, but rather on the batch of products.
Blush
The most popular product of this brand. Soft velvet texture, delicate colors. The blush is well shaded with a brush and, of course, lasts all day without spreading over the face. Perfectly refresh and give a vigorous, healthy look.
Mascara
According to the company: “Mascara doesn't have to be black! Experiment! "... Indeed, in the collection you can find non-standard shades, but now the production of colored mascara Lulu Paris is curtailed. The cosmetics received negative reviews and are not popular.
Lip gloss. Pomade
As for the gloss, they roll down at the corners of the lips. The colors are not pigmented. But then all the gloss with moisturizing ingredients and vitamin E. With lipsticks, things are better. Vibrant rich colors, hydration and durability. The price is quite low compared to the amazing quality.
Perhaps we can say that lipsticks are a specialty of Lulu Paris. The main collection includes both natural shades and bright evening ones. There are also limited seasonal collections that are sold out at the speed of the wind.
Eyeshadow palette
Most girls complain about poor pigmentation. Also, shadows quickly crumble and roll down in the crease of the eyelid. This creates an unpleasant impression and as a result, the purchase turns out to be a waste of money. If you want to try the shadows of this brand, then give preference to odnushki. Choose one favorite color and buy it separately, if it does, then think about the palette.
Eyebrows
Like any other brand, the French company has a huge range of decorative eyebrow products. These are powders and mascaras, shadows, pencils, as well as waxes. All goods are of excellent quality, but there is no definite price gain here. Prices correspond to the budget and middle class. But if you buy a product at a discount, then the price / quality ratio is in your favor.
Foundation
Lulu Paris cosmetics are not considered professional, therefore reviews for different products are different. It all depends on your skin type and the smoothness of your tone. All BB creams are quite persistent and moisturizing, but do not expect them to well overlap imperfections and redness. The same applies to CC creams, but they have more protective properties.
Foundations are mostly light, therefore, you will not redraw big imperfections (scars, scars) with them. But thanks to the light shine, you will achieve the effect of the radiance of your skin. Among the products that regulate the tone of the face are powders. Lulu Paris doesn't have a very large color palette, so be careful when choosing a tone.
Accessories
Natural bristle brushes deserve special attention. A great alternative to expensive luxury brands. After each wash, they must be dried well, otherwise they will start to fade. But for the rest, there were no complaints from the customers.
Skin care
In this segment, the brand has never claimed a leading position. Tonics, creams, masks - everything is of average quality. But there is nothing to complain about for such an attractive price.
Where to find?
This firm operates primarily over the Internet. All orders are placed on the official website. Payment and delivery methods are indicated there.
You can try and look for branches of this brand in major cities of Russia. This is mainly Moscow, St. Petersburg.
The largest retail outlets in Moscow:
- Leningradskoe highway 37 km, vl2,
- Horoshevskoe highway, 27,
- Znamenskaya, 5,
- Kutuzovsky prospect, 57
- Vernadsky prospect, 86a
other.
But notice that prices in the online store are 1.5 - 2 times less. But, of course, there are also disadvantages. For example: choosing a color. It is very difficult to choose the tone of CC cream by swatch, if you make a mistake, the money will not be returned back.
The most popular remedy Lulu Paris
The cosmetics are good, the reviews are positive. But the absolute favorite of all girls is Double Touch matte lipstick. Regular packaging without any unnecessary decorations looks very decent. But the most important thing is the quality of the matte finish. A long-wearing, rich and pigmented lipstick suitable for both daily wear and evening make-up.
The color palette is very variable. Matte natural colors will suit light, young, romantic girls. More saturated reds, oranges for femme fatale. Dark, solid noble for women looking for their own unique style.
Another very popular product among Russian beauty bloggers is nail polish. Or rather a permanent collection Nail Lacquer. Shade # 180 (Metallic Stone) deserves special attention. Intense black color with a small silver shimmer perfectly conveys the coldness of the metal.
All varnishes cost no more than 100 rubles. The price / quality ratio is more than winning. Also note the shade # 197 (pearl gold green).
Lovely noble green colorvery popular this season. The green lacquer itself is cool, but small (barely noticeable) golden glitters lend a warm glow.
But even this collection has its own unfortunate colors. Avoid # 166 (Pearl Mexican Pink). Too bright, childish pink, unstable varnish. Blotches of blue sparkles spoil the picture even more.
Lulu Paris cosmetics are a great alternative to expensive luxury products. You can find a product for every skin type, for every taste preference. The only drawback is ordering only through the online store. The company does not work with intermediaries.
Cosmetics from France has one name. The company is Russian. Russian raw materials, production in Hong Kong.
Another marketing trick of Russian manufacturers of cheap decorative cosmetics is to use foreign names, since no one has heard of such a “French cosmetic brand” in Europe, it simply does not exist, especially in France, and even with such a flashy name! since I live in the south-west of Germany, I often visit France, of course, like any woman, I love to go to “women's shops”. THERE IS NO French brand!
But there is another brand with a similar name, this is an American organic skin care cosmetics - ** LULU organics, ** but it costs decent money.
For example, deodorant cream - 14 euros (online price, more expensive in the store).
Face serum - 22 euros
I was surprised at the assortment and reasonable prices. I bought nail polish for 120 rubles. I put it on my nails, I was surprised at the quality: it lays down evenly, hardens well. Nice advanced color. The varnish lasted for a relatively long time. The choice of colors is huge. The price-quality ratio is obvious! This makes me happy!
Here is an interesting woman you are Rina! You do not know such a brand Lulu point-blank, have not seen and do not want to know. But somehow miraculously ended up here (without looking for this cosmetics and not being interested). Leave your comments without even trying any of the proposed products of this line of cosmetics. And would you (in Europe) not know that a high price does not guarantee quality. 😀. I am writing to you not out of malice, but because your peremptory position is outraged. Dilettante somehow.