Estee Lauder Holiday Blockbuster 2007

I am probably crazy but I actually bought the Estee Lauder Holiday Blockbuster when I was down in Portland. I first saw it on Sherie's post in her blog. It was a very good deal with the brush set. So now I have a problem. How to transport that back. Lol.

The set includes:

4-piece brush set

1 eyeshadow compact

1 blusher compact

3 lipsticks

3 lip glosses

1 lip pencil

1 eye pencil

1 mascara

1 traincase

1 cosmetic case

All these for US$48.50. In Singapore, it is going at S$98 and in Canada it is going at C$60. The CAD is still kinda on par with USD or slightly higher so the US$48.50 does look very attractive, especially since there is no sales tax in Portland *grin*

In Canada/USA, you just need to buy a fragrance to get the set at US$48.50 which is worth US$250. So there I was, thinking of which fragrance to buy. It has been so long since I last bought anything from Estee Lauder. Funny how I started out with Estee Lauder and Lancome for makeup and fragrances when I was younger.

Then I saw Tuscany Per Donna. I was stunned, I thought it has been discontinued since I never saw it in the Singapore counters or anywhere else. Turned out EL never discontinued any of its fragrances, maybe in Singapore they just do not carry the entire range.

Fragrances seemed expensive in USA. US$45 for a bottle! And it is only 50ml for Tuscany Per Donna. Alas, the scent was not what I remembered it to be. I used to love this scent back in the 90s.

Product Details: As sensuous and luminous as the Italian countryside.

This fragrance perfectly captures the warm light and relaxed sensuality of a romantic hillside villa. Even the name Tuscany Per Donna, which means "Tuscany for Women," reflects the lush blend of blooming flowers and Mediterranean herbs, softened with rich sandalwood and sweet vanilla.

Fragrance Type: Floral/Oriental

Top Notes: Rose, Muguet, Citrus, Mediterranean Herbs

Middle Notes: Jasmine, Carnation, Honeysuckle, Peony

Base Notes: Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla

By now, I really feel like getting the set as I want to replace my existing blusher brush (also from EL in 1999) as it is pretty old now and is starting to shed a little but still in pretty good condition. It is so hard to find a good brush which gives you control on the application. Also, I quite like the SA who was very patient in helping me convert the oz to ml and find out the fragrance notes.

Then I saw Beautiful Sheer. I tried it and it was nice. I quite like it. Something different from my usual citrusy/fresh/fruity fragrance choice. It was pricey too at US$45 for only 30ml. Since I rarely buy fragrances from EL, I didn't know what is the usual price in Singapore.

Anyway, I decided to get it and the set too :)

Product Details: A sheer blush of flowers.

Beautiful Sheer is lighthearted, radiant, romantic. Deliciously blending bright floral notes and a sheer woody accord, this inspired scent feels light, airy and modern.

Key Fragrance Notes:

Michelia Fogii--a petaly floral note, full of movement

Nashi Pear--wet and sensuous, to thrill the senses

Linden Blossom, Mimosa Flower, Ginger Lily--radiant, rich, iridescent

Padouk Wood, Boxwood--a sheer, woody blend that lends delicate balance