I've posted about Lucky Bags before and my fascination with the Japanese Fukubukuro tradition at the new year to indulge in massive grab bags. Last year, I discovered that there actually are a few ways to get a Lucky Bag in the United States. One of those options is by a company called Beautylish. Beautylish is a high end makeup store that sells some exclusive brands that you can't easily find other places such as Charlotte Tilbury, Wayne Goss, Jeffree Star, and Natasha Denona.
Each year, Beautylish does two Lucky Bags, a small bag for $75 and a large bag for $150. The value of the items in the bag should at least be the amount you pay but if you are lucky, it will be worth well over the value, with some up to three times the price of the bag. It is necessary to sign up on the Beautylish website in advance of the sale, which typically occurs at the end of December to beginning of January. The sale opens up early to people who are signed up and because the bags sell out, you have to move fast. This year, I signed up well in advance but not soon enough to get a large bag. Large bags were sold out before my time slot of 1 PM. I sat my alarm on my phone for 1 and as soon soon as I could get in to shop, I purchased one. It would be nice to not have to sit and wait to shop online but I suppose this recreates the mad dash for Lucky Bags as it happens in Japan....
My bag arrived this last week so I thought I would share what I received.
The first thing to note is that it didn't actually come in a bag. It was a cardboard box with cute wrapping paper celebrating the tradition of Fukubukuro. It had a tag that explained the tradition.
It came with a Jouer Powder Highlight Trio in the colors Citrine, Rose Quartz, and Topaz. I have tried Jouer Cosmetics in the past and am a fan. This set is priced at $39.
Next was a face mask from Sulwhasoo and #17 crease brush from Wayne Goss. I've never heard of the Sulwhasoo brand before. The mask is priced at $12. I've heard good things about Wayne Goss brushes but have yet to try them so am happy about this one. The brush is priced at $28.
Next was an Oribe Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray. This was a small bottle, travel sized and priced at $22.
The next several items I am very excited about. A matte contour liquid lipstick by Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Lips. The color is a great nude color for me called Charlotte Darling. The lipstick is priced at $34.
The Perfect Setting Powder in Translucent Light by Cover|FX priced at $35.
And last, a Natasha Denona eyeshadow palette 5 in #09 with colors Industrial, Indian Gold, Glam Green, Aluminum, and Antique Olive. These are definitely shimmer colors so saved for a special occasion but I have been on the verge of buy a Natasha Denona palette for awhile so now I can give it a try. The pallet is priced at $48.
Overall I am pretty pleased with my purchase. I didn't receive anything that I wouldn't try or was already interested in. The value totaled up to be valued at $218 so about 3X the price I paid. Not bad, not bad at all.
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