Flower Knows
I purchased from the website and, while the shipping was costly (I live in the US and given the state of things, it makes sense so I wasn't too upset, still sucks that the cost is put onto the customer) they have a deal on their website where if you spend $100 you can bypass shipping costs, aside from a few premium items (I tried to order the Strawberry Milkshake perfume to reach around $125 but it added a $15 shipping cost.) The time it took to get here was just fine. Generally things from overseas take a while and I'm patient with shipping. My package came in good condition and all the items were stored neatly and packed to make sure nothing would break in transit. The packaging is, of course, detailed and exquisite and the product formulations are luxurious in their feel. I ordered the cleansing balm, a lip gloss, and a $50 mystery pack. All came in good condition and I have been using everything consistently aside from a swan ballet lipstick that wasn't quite the right shade for me (it was a mystery pack though, so that's completely understandable.) My favorite products have been the cleansing balm and lip gloss: The cleansing balm is scented with a bright orange fragrance (which can potentially be an irritant, but it hasn't been for me) and melts away my makeup easily. It has good slip as well, making it easy to apply and rub to break down make-up and sunscreen without pulling the skin. The emulsification process is also quite simple, not needing as much water as my last cleansing balm, the green tea + vitamin e cleansing balm from AOA. It leaves my skin feeling clean, but not stripped and well prepped for a foaming cleanser. It comes with a small applicator spoon type of tool, which has a good weight and feel to it. Overall, I have no real complaints about this product. The lip gloss is the strawberry dreams gloss in the shade blackberry jam and I adore it. It leaves my lips feeling hydrated and glossy while having a beautiful pigment. On bare lips, it's a bit sheer, making it difficult for it to look even (at least on my lips), so generally I tend to layer this with a lipstick or lip stain. Be forewarned though: this product does bleed a little. Using a bit of lip liner easily nips that issue in the bud, but it's necessary to mention. It also stays wet for a LONG time, making your lips stay glossy, yes, but also making it a little difficult to wear on windy days when my hair is blowing in my face. Overall, few minor complaints that can honestly be applied to any pigmented gloss like this, but great product! I get lots of compliments. Side story: When I took out the lip gloss, my coworkers flipped out because they had never seen a Flower Knows product in person.