Headed over to Givenchy at Aventura Mall this morning with zero plan, just curious what felt special. Grabbed a coffee first – needed fuel for serious browsing. The counter looked packed with shiny stuff, overwhelming honestly.
The Powder Foundation Demo Hooked Me
Spotted this four-color setting powder everyone raves about. Asked the artist to slap some on my T-zone – you know, the oil slick area. Damn. Instant blur effect. Skin stopped looking like an oil slick fifteen minutes later? Witchcraft. Almost reached for my wallet right then.
The Lipstick Game is Strong
They kept pushing the new “G-Slim” lipsticks. Tried #12, some deep berry thing. Felt stupidly smooth going on, like butter. Didn’t dry crusty later either. Bonus: the metal tube has serious weight – feels expensive clinking in your bag. Made my cheap drugstore one seem like a toy.
Also saw that limited snake print lipstick (N331?) from the Lunar New Year stuff they still had stock. Bold red, not my usual. But damn, the gold snake stamp on the bullet? Made me feel fancy just holding it.
The Tiny Trial Kit Almost Stole My Money
Someone mentioned a mini trial kit for dirt cheap. Found it hiding near the register – tiny setting powder sachets and foundation samples. Price tag said like 35 bucks. Seriously? For Givenchy? Felt like stealing. Perfect for stuffing in my gym bag without crying if I lose it. Almost tossed it on the counter immediately.
Fragrance Detour & Budget Whiplash
Sprayed some Irresistible rose stuff on my wrist while deciding. Nice, fresh, not granny-style. Then noticed a giant fragrance + lipstick + powder gift box nearby. Looked awesome. Price? Almost a grand. My brain short-circuited. How is this the same brand selling the 35-dollar kit? Worlds colliding right there.
Wallet Warfare & The Win
Stood there arguing with myself. That gift box screamed “luxury haul,” but my bank account screamed louder. Ended up grabbing the tiny trial kit (duh, steal) and that smooth G-Slim #12 lipstick. Walked out feeling smug about resisting the big box. Left the fragrance for next time (or maybe never, my wallet needs therapy).
Final thought: They got good stuff, but the price jumps are wild. That trial kit? Killer deal for trying the hype. The fancy lipstick? Worth it if you want that clicky, heavy tube experience. Big sets? Only if someone else is paying.
