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lives for breaking stories to her readers. It is exciting to see
Sulwhasoo, one of Asia’s top luxury cosmetics brands, come to the United States, where it is sold exclusively by Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus. I want to introduce you to the way science and traditional Korean knowledge of medicinal herbs is artfully fused in Sulwhasoo - a comprehensive line of high-end skin care and color cosmetics.
Sulwhasoo’s SHINECLASSIC limited edition pressed powder compacts are works of art that not only satisfy a woman’s concept of beauty but also travel easily in her purse. Every year since 2003, Sulwhasoo has released limited edition pressed powder compacts featuring traditional Korean design motifs, especially crafted to satisfy a woman’s senses at every moment throughout the day. When I saw and held its pressed powder compacts, I instantly fell in love with the sensual and seductive designs, tender composition, enchanting effects on contact, and romantic embrace.
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| 2005 Sulwhasoo 7 Treasure "Chill-bo" LE compact |
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| A closer look at the Sulwhasoo SHINECLASSIC 7 Treasure LE compact |
For its 2005 SHINECLASSIC Seven Treasure “Chill-bo” LE compact, Sulwhasoo’s inspiration was a traditional Korean patchwork quilt. From time immemorial, quilts in Korea have signified the belief that endeavors bring good luck. The colorful strips of fabric that are stitched together represent a prayer for good fortune. It represents WEALTH, one of the 5 traditional Korean blessings.
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| Korean 7 Treasure quilt |
Inside the compact, there is a delicately scented soft pressed powder. The pressed powder is embossed with a stylized design motif of the
Prunes Mume, or plum blossom, one of the first flowers of spring, with the powder whispering in a gentle, powdery way for a sensual aura of opulence. Beautiful!
Other compacts in the series of Sulwhasoo SHINECLASSIC limited edition pressed powder compacts include:
- 2003: lattice pattern – signifies the blessing of Health
- 2008: Plum Blossom design: signifies the blessing of Virtue
- 2010: Prunes mume floral pattern: signifies the blessing of Longevity
- 2012: “Wa-Dang” ornamental tile design – signifies the blessing of Nobility
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| Sulwhasoo SHINECLASSIC limited edition compacts |
You may see pictures of the Sulwhasoo SHINECLASSIC limited edition compacts at
SkinnyScoop. In the interest of space, I will describe the Sulwhasoo SHINECLASSIC 2003 lattice design compact in a subsequent article.
Sulwhasoo SHINECLASSIC pressed powder powder compacts may be purchased ($150) through
bergdorfgoodman.com or
niemanmarcus.com. Bergdorf Goodman is offering free 2-day shipping for the holidays: check its home page for the promo code.
DISCLAIMER: The Style Page received two SHINECLASSIC pressed powder powder compacts from Sulwhasoo’s PR representative. It also received remuneration for this article. Opinions are The Style Page’s own.
2 comments:
Nice detailed review. Will certainly try this out.
Asian brands always have the cutest packaging. Good to know about a new brand :)
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