tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post170387767622351583..comments2024-02-29T10:08:02.244-08:00Comments on The DC Metro Retro: Review of Besame Cosmetic's Signature CompactTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-50654001444760005642017-02-21T15:54:23.168-08:002017-02-21T15:54:23.168-08:00Please do tell me where to buy it. Is it still in ...Please do tell me where to buy it. Is it still in business?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-65092047401060443812017-02-21T15:53:15.738-08:002017-02-21T15:53:15.738-08:00Where do I buy this? Where do I buy this? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-51166292541815291272012-04-26T21:22:09.635-07:002012-04-26T21:22:09.635-07:00Thanks for this review. :)
I appreciate the MAC v...Thanks for this review. :) <br />I appreciate the MAC vs Besame comparison photo too. By the way, what are the diameter and depth measurements of the Besame pan?BooBooNinjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05009091822197951584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-83844371540779014172011-02-12T21:30:38.857-08:002011-02-12T21:30:38.857-08:00La Dama,
The compact es muy chico but it's wo...La Dama,<br /><br />The compact es muy chico but it's worth it! I love the coverage! I wanted to try the Souffle Foundation now that it has been repackaged in a tube but Gabriela herself told me it is not meant for oily skin (which I have). So, I will stick to the Cashmere compact. I just wish the refills were less expensive.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-8638094941854733152011-02-12T16:35:49.459-08:002011-02-12T16:35:49.459-08:00I agree its so tiny ,but well worth it..especially...I agree its so tiny ,but well worth it..especially for fotos..I have yet to get the gorgeous compact powder..I tried the older Besame foundation was too thick and dark for me.<br />thanks for the review amor.doradadamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115732129336500002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-38126796431322529622011-02-06T16:34:42.006-08:002011-02-06T16:34:42.006-08:00Crafty Doll,
Thanks! I have been using the compac...Crafty Doll,<br /><br />Thanks! I have been using the compact for nights out with the man. The small shape is perfect for my small evening bags. Also, the powder is expensive and when the pan runs out, I am going to fill it will a mix of alcohol and Coty Loose Powder. The small pan will also contain the powder better than a larger compact. If you are looking for pretty vintage compacts, Etsy and eBay are great. I have seen several pretty ones at Bygones but they are priced too high.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-4823809170027383822011-02-03T02:23:41.329-08:002011-02-03T02:23:41.329-08:00Great review! I love the look of that compact, but...Great review! I love the look of that compact, but I don't know if I could justify spending that much for so little product, especially after those calculations above, yikes! It is beautiful though. I might be better of hunting down a vintage compact on Ebay instead. Eh, we'll see if I cave or not!Crafty Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02454224210449203049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-6121428083203881442011-02-02T09:44:31.724-08:002011-02-02T09:44:31.724-08:00You're welcome Tara! They should've made ...You're welcome Tara! They should've made it bigger - it's not like larger compacts weren't in existence back in the day. I have some that are small pancakes!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15026779610101919871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-23551572592720101492011-02-02T06:58:34.252-08:002011-02-02T06:58:34.252-08:00Thanks for the compliment, Fiona! That is wonderfu...Thanks for the compliment, Fiona! That is wonderful that you won a Red Velvet lipstick! I love mine! The color is more like a crimson rather than a bright red. The color reminds me of MAC's Russian Red! You are going to love it!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-79260989397952463932011-02-02T06:57:06.797-08:002011-02-02T06:57:06.797-08:00Erin,
That is amazing! Great calculations! Seeing...Erin,<br /><br />That is amazing! Great calculations! Seeing those calculations makes me think I need to use my Besame compact sparingly. It is a shame the company didn't make the compact bigger like they did with the lipsticks! I agree about Ecotools. Their concealer brush, eyeliner brush, and foundation brush are all fantastic. The eyeliner brush is the best I ever used! It makes the best cat eye liner!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-83820826260310396062011-02-02T00:24:44.511-08:002011-02-02T00:24:44.511-08:00Love your reviews! I just won a Besame Red velvet ...Love your reviews! I just won a Besame Red velvet lipstick, haven't got it yet but can't wait whoo hoo!Straight Talking Mama!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13010105224878943505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-57762990492218123252011-02-01T21:06:10.497-08:002011-02-01T21:06:10.497-08:00Besame: $345.45/oz for new, $136.36/oz refilled.
M...Besame: $345.45/oz for new, $136.36/oz refilled.<br />MAC Blot: $54.76/oz<br />TheBalm: $76/oz<br />Dior DiorSkin Forever: $145.45/oz<br /><br />How wild that your new Besame is actually more expensive than the Dior! I don't know how quickly you go through your blotting powder, but I'd be tempted to save that one for special events, rather than day-to-day usage.<br /><br />Enjoy the recommendation! I absolutely love TheBalm products. The eyeshadows are super pigmented and very smooth. Ecotools brushes rock. The same company makes the HD brushes for Walmart - have you tried them? Believe it or not, they're killer. Most all of my brushes these days are drugstore bought, and I couldn't be happier.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15026779610101919871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-49551356930839501302011-02-01T21:04:50.449-08:002011-02-01T21:04:50.449-08:00That is a cute little compact!!That is a cute little compact!!Vintage Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01066185329988715511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-22582791667750406492011-02-01T19:58:34.387-08:002011-02-01T19:58:34.387-08:00Erin,
Thank you for the recommendation! I will ha...Erin,<br /><br />Thank you for the recommendation! I will have to check it out for sure! I love Ecotools brushes! The cost is great, the quality is wonderful, and the fact they are cruelty-free just makes buying them even better!<br /><br />The Besame powder is .11 ounces while the MAC blot powder is .42 ounces. I hope this helps!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-23817567045412554422011-02-01T19:36:53.097-08:002011-02-01T19:36:53.097-08:00I love Besame, but I wish this was a pinch larger!...I love Besame, but I wish this was a pinch larger! Have you ever tried TheBalm's Sexy Mama? That's my blotting powder of choice right now. I apply all of them (my MAC Blot included) with an Ecotools retractable kabuki brush.<br /><br />https://www.thebalm.com/makeup/sexymama.htm<br /><br />I tried to calculate the cost per ounce, but interestingly, Besame doesn't list the ounces of product on their website. Does it say on your package?Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15026779610101919871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-19168603844671344012011-02-01T18:43:34.483-08:002011-02-01T18:43:34.483-08:00Ginger,
You are welcome! I am going to review the...Ginger,<br /><br />You are welcome! I am going to review the Red Velvet lipstick next. I really love Besame products and I have really been impressed with their look and quality so far! I also got to speak with Gabriela Hernandez herself (the founder and owner of Besame) and I was blown away by her passion for her company and her products! <br /><br />As for the compact, it is gorgeous! I just love holding it in my hands!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-32477749920936415222011-02-01T18:28:59.903-08:002011-02-01T18:28:59.903-08:00Thank you so much for this review! Besamé makes su...Thank you so much for this review! Besamé makes such beautiful products but they don't come cheap! It's nice to know what you're getting before investing in a product.<br /><br />I love the look of the compact and the fact that it's refillable.Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194581745497542348noreply@blogger.com