(My three Sofina Raycious pressed powder compacts:
Left: Raycious
Lucent Powder
Middle: Raycious
Ray Blend Powder
Right: Raycious
Ray Contrast Powder)
After showing you all my Sofina Raycious powder foundation cases (you can read both Part One and Part Two of the post), I am now bringing you more items from my Raycious collection.
This time it is all about the pressed finishing powder.
Apart from powder foundations, Sofina Raycious also releases pressed finishing powder compacts, which are mainly used with Raycious’ liquid foundations. But I do use them after my powder foundation to create a polished look.
The one on the left (in the photo above) is the first edition (Raycious Lucent Powder), released several years ago. It comes in two finishes. The upper section is sheer and completely matte. It is simply the best finishing powder I have ever used in term of controlling shine and concealing pores. The polished look is also long-lasting. The lower section is a wonderful highlighting powder. It imparts a natural luminous glow without being shimmery or glittery. (I have several refills of Lucent Powder and I put in a new one for the photos.)
The middle one is the second edition (Raycious Ray Blend Powder) and the right one is the third and (the only) currently available edition (Raycious Ray Contrast Powder). (Just like the Raycious powder foundations, when a new edition is released, the previous one is discontinued.) The second edition gives more overall luminosity while the third edition has a section for subtle shading.
All of them have SPF 14 and PA+.
The first edition comes with a square puff, and the other two come with a brush:
As for the packaging (seen below), the first edition is on the left and the third is on the right. (I only bought the refill of the second edition at the time. The second-edition case is in the same shape as the first one. The only difference is that the case is semi-transparent.)
Overall, most Raycious foundations really suit me and the finishing powder is no exception. I will always look forward to any new edition.
I have some more Raycious items to come in the future!
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Related Posts:
My Foundation Routine
(See my other favorite foundation products.)
Loving Japanese Brands: Sofina
(Read about my personal take on Sofina.)
(Nina Ricci Cosmetics seasonal looks)
I think most of you might still remember the curvy and quirky original packaging of Nina Ricci‘s makeup and skincare items. It was fairly cute but I wasn’t particularly a fan of that. But, around 2002, the packaging went through an overhaul and personally I think it came out so much better. Using both reflective and frosty finishes, the new look was sleek and modern.
The two items I have from the revamped range were the
Tender Lacquered Lipglaze in #2 Rose Jupon and Extension Lashwear in #01 (black). The Extension Lashwear mascara does a good job in separating and defining the lashes, while the lipglaze is one of the best lip glosses I have ever used thanks to the richness of the color and the syrupy and glassy finish.
(my two Nina Ricci items)
What I also like about the new Nina Ricci makeup line is that each season they released a beautiful seasonal look. Like the packaging, the seasonal looks were modern and with a slight editorial edge which varied from season to season. Each seasonal look was on a leaflet featuring the key items. The styling of the leaflets was consistent, which made it fun to collect and compare them. You can see some of the beautiful seasonal looks above.
Sadly, Nina Ricci left the UK a couple of years ago. (Now only the fragrances are sold here.) The website is functioning but the beauty section has not been updated for a long time. It makes me wonder whether they are still coming up with new items in other countries. I don’t think so, but if you have any information on Nina Ricci where you are, I’d be very interested to know!
Some other “Bring It Back!” Posts:
Inoui ID
Cynthia Rowley
Bulgari Skincare (which IS coming back!)
Helena Rubinstein
Calvin Klein Cosmetics (which has come back!!)
by PJ on Sunday, October 14, 2007
in _I Love Colors, -Ayura, -Kao, -Lavshuca, -Paul & Joe, -Sofina, all about Japanese cosmetics, bodycare, makeup, makeup - base makeup, skincare, stash focus
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I thought it would be fitting to do another A Splash of Color post on another of my favorite colors, pink.
I’d also like to invite you to have a look at the website of Breast Cancer Care, UK’s leading organization which provides information, practical assistance, and emotional support for anyone affected by breast cancer. You can read more about exactly what Breast Cancer Care does.
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Featured Items:
Makeup
Lavshuca Cheek Color in PK-1
Lavshuca Eye Color Select in PK-1
AYURA Aura Veil α in PK-11 Sweek Pink
AYURA lip gloss PK60
Paul and Joe lip gloss 04
Sofina Raycious Glamour Skin Powder (limited-edition pink case)
Clinique Glosswear for Lips in Cosmic Pink
Dior Diorissime Palette in 002 Seduction Drama
Dior Princess Ring in 001
Chanel Irréelle Blush in Tea Rose
Fragrance
Lancôme Miracle
Skincare
Rose & Co. Apothecary Rose Petal Salve
Bodycare
Boss Femme shower gel
Enjoy Other Splashes of Colors!
New-Leaf Green
Aqua Blue
Citrus Orange
(Jill Stuart Holiday 2007 Collection:
Christmas Rose Collection)
(image from www.jillstuart-beauty.com)
I have just noticed that there is now an English version of the Jill Stuart Beauty website. (It might have been there for a little while, but I have just noticed it…)
Do enjoy browsing! You can read all about the Jill Stuart Holiday 2007 collection here.
Maybe the English site is a sign of something……
We’ll see!
by PJ on Friday, October 12, 2007
in fragrance
(Roxy Eau de Toilette 100ml)
Roxy is a fun fashion line which focuses on women’s outdoor apparel, and it is only fitting that its first fragrance, Roxy, reflects the brand’s outdoorsy edge.
The bottle is designed to emulate the shape of a pebble at the beach. The fragrance smells like a sunny tropical beach surrounded by fruit and flowers. For me, the combination of the notes gives a scent of freshly squeezed pineapple juice.
Top notes:
citrus, berries, pink grapefruit, white peach, lemon leaves, organic ylang-ylang
Middle notes:
magnolia, lily of the valley, violet
Base notes:
salty amber, musk, sandalwood, Frangipani flower
I love the two body products. The Delicate Shower Gel is mildly scented and doesn’t dry out the skin. The Delicate Body Lotion is more liquidy than most of my body lotions, but it is very moisturizing and leaves the skin smooth. The scent is pleasantly light but long-lasting.
(Roxy Delicate Body Lotion
and Delicate Shower Gel)
Even though Roxy is only an eau de toilette, the sweet notes can be slightly overpowering. For me, the best way to wear this fragrance is to have only one or two very gentle sprays after the use of the body products. The typical way of layering really brings out a soft, breezy, and floaty feel of the fragrance.
Overall, this is a pleasantly summery scent and I shall go back to enjoy it when the weather gets warmer here in the UK again.
(Alexander McQueen for MAC
Eye Shadow in Haunting…
Loving the McQueen logo)
I have bought this on Monday and I have tried it on today. I think I am liking it…
As I said on my last post on this eyeshadow, I spent quite some time deciding whether to get this or not. The main reason is that I have a similar shade, the turquoise shade in Dior’s two-color eyeshadow in DiorLagoon. While in the store, I went over to the Dior counter to put the turquoise shade on the back of my hand and then put Haunting next to it. They looked very similar and I decided at the time not to buy it and left the store.
But, under the natural sunlight, I immediately noticed a difference. Haunting is more blue than DiorLagoon and is a tad lighter. As a lover of turquoise shades, I decided that this particular shade was different enough to justify the purchase, so I went back to get it.
(This is actually my first MAC eyeshadow
in several years…)
One of the things I have noticed from comparing the actual item with how it looks on the promotional images is that Haunting is darker when seen in person. I thought it would be a light aqua-ish turquoise but it is basically a proper turquoise with a subtle blue undertone.
I tried it on today and I do like it. I like the very slight blue undertone compared with the usual turquoise shades. I also think MAC’s Satin is a finish I like. It has a smooth and mildly luminous finish, not shimmery or glittery.
So I am glad I got this. Also, I like the Alexander McQueen Fall 07 print on the lid. Very chic!
Update (October 15, 2007)
Beauty Anonymous also picked up Haunting. Do have a look at her review!
Some of my other eyeshadows:
The Allure of Blue Eyeshadows
(Do you think blue is a scary color to wear?)
Calvin Klein Eyeshadow in 06 Ivory
(an unexpected discovery)
Lavshuca Eye Color Select in PU-2
(another of my recent favorites)
If you are interested (particularly if you are a NARS fan of course), there is an interview with François Nars on the UK newspaper The Telegraph.
(My three Sofina Raycious pressed powder compacts:
