Candy Doll brand was a project brand between Koji and Tsubasa Masuwaka (Japanese top model). The launching of this brand was so successful, and Candy Doll makeup is listed top ranking in ranKing-ranQueen, voted as No.1 cosmetics by Japanese beauty magazines, voted as top favourites by top Japanese makeup artists.
Today, I want to introduce you Candy Doll Mineral Face Powder (picture above)... While I was flipping Japanese magainzes the other day, I noticed the magazines are worshiping this item...! this was listed in top 3 best coverage powder voted by Japanese makeup artists. Ths is also listed top 3 face powder used by makeup artists for models' photoshoot in Japanese Fashion magazine "BLENDA". Needless to mention, I kept spotting this lovely item everytime i flips Japanese beauty magazines pages.
Personally, I prefer pressed powder over loose powder, simply because pressed powder gives more coverage.
However, I learned that Candy Doll Mineral Face Powder gives HIGH COVERAGE, virtually water-proof, ensuring even-toned skins throughout the day. Also, Candy Doll makeup series is known as "Must-have" item in Japanese Gyaru makeup.
Seriously, I have never touched such powder particles that are so soft and tiny. The powder significantly covers the pores and evens out the skins, resulting "marshmallow" texture skin. I don't feel any dullness & heaviness of the make-up at all. no wonder japanese makeup artists love this item.
Available at http://www.pinkblushtokyo.com/CandyDoll-Mineral-Face-Powder-Mat-type_p_65.html.
Here is my photo review:
Other cosmetics used:
* CANMAKE Cream Cheek Blush - strawberry whip http://www.pinkblushtokyo.com/CANMAKE-Cream-Cheeks_p_24.html
* Candy Doll Lipstick (Apricot Beige) - http://www.pinkblushtokyo.com/CandyDoll-Lipstick-colour-Apricot-Beige_p_90.html
After posting above pictures, I realized I did not use mascara... no wonder something looks missing. ahaha.
Candy Doll Mineral Face Powder comes with 2 types - Mat type and Crystal type (Pearly shimmering).
I used Mat-type in above demo. If you like glowing pearly effect, you can choose Crystal type.
The colour for both types are Natural light beige. It gently suits my skin colour. Some people say it's a bit yellow-toned. I believe the colour should suit below skin:
- most of light to medium asian skin colour
- light skin colour with yellow base
- light golden beige colour
I will also post the famous Candy Doll fake lashes series soon!
Enjoy!
When it comes to eyeliner, I'm confident to say that I've tried almost every brand available in North America. Wait, I think it`s even safe to say "I've tried almost every brand available in the world".
I'm really crazy about eyeliner! It's my favourite part in make-up process. I think eyeliner is such a powerful tool that makes us so versatile - Depending on drawing thick, think, or in smudged way, your entire looks change to beauituful, cute, or sexy.
Seriously, I bought and tried many low-end & high-end eyeliner from most of cosmetic brands from department store and Sephora, just to find out what is the BEST.
When I moved to Tokyo, I was absolutely amazed with Japanese beauties' eye make-up. Eye make-up is HUGE in Japan. If you're familiar with Japanese Beauty, you know the origin of Gyaru make-up is from Tokyo... It makes me to wonder "what products do they use?" After rigorous research and trial process, I learned the best eyeliner was in Japan...
Now, I'm very confident to announce what are the best eyeliners in the world.
1) Love Liner
(Available at http://www.pinkblushtokyo.com/LoveLiner-Pen-eyeliner_p_10.html)
♥ Long Lasting : 10/10
♥ Easy to draw : 10/10
♥ Speed Dry : 10/10
♥ No Smudge : 10/10
♥ No Flaking : 10/10
♥ Easy to remove (Cleansing) : 10/10
Though this pen eyeliner is a bit pricy, it's totally worth it. This luxurious eyeliner has built-in high quality brush. It is so easy to draw in the busy morning, easy for touch-up in the evening. It dries sooo fast, almost instantenously. It doesn't smudge all day long.... No need to worry about racoon looks in the afternoon! It is also very easy to remove using foam facial cleanser.
2) K-Palette 1 day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h Waterproof (pen type)
(Available at http://www.pinkblushtokyo.com/K-Palette-Real-Lasting-Eyeliner-pen-type_p_75.html)
♥ Long Lasting : 10/10
♥ Easy to draw : 10/10
♥ Speed Dry : 9.5/10
♥ No Smudge : 10/10
♥ No Flaking : 10/10
♥ Easy to remove (Cleansing) : 9.5/10
Absolutely amazing quality, one of Japan's top selling eyeliners. My favourite colour is "Super Black", and the colour is ... really SUPER black! Just "right-on" black that i was looking for, and it stays in same colour throughout a day.
3) Kiss Me Heroine eyeliner - pen
(Available at http://www.pinkblushtokyo.com/KissMe-Eyeliner--Pen_p_16.html)
♥ Long Lasting : 9.5/10
♥ Easy to draw : 10/10
♥ Speed Dry : 8/10
♥ No Smudge : 9/10
♥ No Flaking : 10/10
♥ Easy to remove (Cleansing) : 10/10
This is one of top choices among Tokyo beauties.. This is waterproof eyeliner with chamomile and saxifrage extracts, which provide enahcned moisturization effect on your eye-lids... therefore, no flaking or smearing throughout a day!
4) Lancome Artliner Precision Point Eyeliner
(Available at major department stores and Sephora)
♥ Long Lasting : 8.5/10
♥ Easy to draw : 7/10
♥ Speed Dry : 6.5/10
♥ No Smudge : 8.5/10
♥ No Flaking : 8/10
♥ Easy to remove (Cleansing) : 10/10
Many beauty-mania already know the reputation of Lancome's long-lasting, high quality eyeliner! Its moisture ingredients also help your eyelids hydrated while emphasizing sexy eyes..
I will continue the "Best pencile eyeliner" in next post.
Enjoy!
