Thursday, July 21, 2011

Japanese Makeup Haul From apopofkawaii

I love Japanese cosmetics and have recently placed an order on the beautiful Nicola's online store apopofkawaii. It's a terrific shop filled with lots of little gems only available in Asia. My order arrived really quickly - within a week if i'm not mistaken, which is amazing seeing as it's sourced in and shipped from Japan.


Here's my order all neatly packaged together:


I bought 4 products:

Visee Mineral Cheeks Baby Finish RD-2
Shiseido Integrate Blush PK210
Lavshuca Melting Eyes BE-1
Integrate Eyebrow Pencil GY941

I first set eyes on the Visee Mineral Cheeks Baby Finish at Worship at the House of Blues, a beautifully written blog with the most gorgeous pictures. The blush looked so gorgeous, and after some deliberating, I decided to make a purchase.


The blush is so pretty, I spent many lost moments admiring it.


More pictures of the lovely blush:





Swatches of each of the 4 shades, and a swatch of the 4 shades blended together (on the extreme right). Blended together, this blush is a bright peachy-pink shimmery shade.



The blush on my cheeks, all 4 shades blended:



The blush on my cheeks came across quite shimmery, which I'm not used to. I think the next time I use it, I'll avoid the shimmery white shade.


My favourite makeup item is blush, and I couldn't resist trying the Shiseido Integrate Blush in PK210.


This blush is a cool toned baby pink.


The blush on my cheek:


It gives a soft, baby pink cheek. I can imagine this blush to be very popular in creating either cute 'Ulzzang' makeup or a sweet 'doll' look.


I also bought the Lavshuca Melting Eyes in BE-1. It has a funny name, but the I think the shades of in this eyeshadow palette are gorgeous.


The shades are fairly shimmery. I find Japanese brands to have really beautiful shades of makeup, but some of their formulas tend to be a bit on the shimmery side.


Swatches of the 4 shades:



As I'm growing my fringe out, I need to start grooming my unruly brows. I bought Integrate's Eyebrow Pencil GY941. I've read great things about how easy to use and natural looking this eyebrow pencil is. GY941 is a dark grey with a hint of brown.


The shade is a perfect match for my eyebrows.


Nicola also added a packet Hello Kitty facial blotters. So cute!


Before I forget, thanks to all of you who wished me good luck in my Citizenship test. Lucky for me, it was very straightforward and I passed!
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22 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 21, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Gorgeous post my dear!

    I agree about the Visee blush. But I think it is nice to have the option for shimmer? I avoid the white shade too.

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  2. GeorginaJuly 21, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    pretty stuff you hauled in babe! the blush design is beautiful! hows the brush? usable? :)

    congrats on passing your citizenship test! <3

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  3. IamFabulousJuly 21, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    love japan stuffs too! love your hauls:)And Congrats on passing the citizenship test :)

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  4. KellyJuly 21, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    That blush DOES look gorgeous! I took a look at their website, and it all looks wonderful! The blotters are adorable. ;)

    Congratulations as well!

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  5. KimJuly 21, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Lavshuca Melting Eyes in BE-1<< ahaha yes I laughed a bit. it's kinda funny, melting eyes =D

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  6. hevnJuly 21, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    *drools*
    The eyeshadow is so pretty! Can't wait to see you with it

    p.s: I think we're about the same age but compared to you, I lack the poise and elegance that simply oozes out of your pores. Oh wait, you don't have pores T.T, skin then, skin!

    So having such a gorgeous person telling I'm beautiful, I floated around for the day. Thank you!

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  7. D.Sadie (D.G.S.Beauty)July 21, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I'm loving your haul!

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  8. sugar sugarJuly 21, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    congrats on passing dear! :)

    try to use the white shade of the first blush palette as a highlight next time. ^_^

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  9. tiffyamaJuly 21, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    These blushes are lovely! I really like the Shiseido one. Such a nice flush of natural color. ^^

    Oh! And congrats on passing your citizenship exam! Yay!

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  10. Vanity FashionistaJuly 21, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Lovely haul!
    I love your blushes, I want to try the Visee one too! :)

    Congrats on passing your citizenship test! xx

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  11. cushyJuly 21, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    congratulations on passing the test. i have lavshuca BE-1. it's definitely more shimmery than my other neutrals. the texture is soft and smooth.

    thanks for your lovely comment :)

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  12. Rhania E.July 21, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    so pretty haul!!!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I'm so glad everything arrived so quickly! I love the blushes on you! I recommend a Maquillage for anyway light shimmery shade - it's really finely milled and it always gives me a lovely glowy dimension when i pair with a darker pink or peach shade:) I heard the Lavshuca palette is a dupe of a lunasol palette - I think it will look gorgeous on you! Congrats on passing your test!!

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  14. nooneJuly 22, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    congrats on passing your citizenship test! now you are an official citizen :D and gems available in asia but online store that I can get here, hello!! checking it out now haha

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  15. Riya~July 22, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Nice haul Penelope, I love Nic shop, she's a sweet heart! I actually planning to make an order soon, I think I want some of their canmake blushes! And congrats passing your citzenship test! =)Visee line looks pretty and I actually wanted their eyeshadow palette, so I will look into it as well! Btw, I am loving the sleep lip tint that you sent to me, I'm still using them ever since you sent them out! Thanks again! =)

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  16. Sofia SilvaJuly 23, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    the first blush is soooo pretty! *.* i'm also looking for some japonese makeup brands to order online, any suggestions?
    thanks in advance :3

    xoxo Monstros no Armário

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  17. Bijin BlairJuly 24, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Nice haul! I love blushes even though I hardly use them. The Visee one is super gorgeous, all that patterns! I wouldn't have the heart to dip my brush into it haha xD

    And congrats on getting your citizenship my dear *mwah*

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  18. NimishaJuly 25, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Hello

    You are doing an Awesome Job with your blog.The amount of information(Pics-text) in here is stunning, like you practically wrote the book on the subject.I wish i could make my Homemade Facial blog like you and i started this blog as a source of inspiration
    from your blog.I would wish if an author like you could have a look at my blog

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  19. hevnJuly 25, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Ha ha, unlike your perfect complexion, mine is only because I have 2 inch thick make up on XD

    seriously...

    I'm really not kidding :D

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  20. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    HELLO!
    thank you for visit my blog! i also like your pictures!
    follow for follow?
    kisses
    Miriamstella ( from Italy)
    http://isfashionmypassion.blogspot.com/

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  21. DailyGlamourJuly 28, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    pretty things ! love your blog !
    kisses

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  22. Sofia SilvaJuly 29, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    thanks for your suggestion and the comment on my blog, very sweet of you! :3 i really like the brushes you puchased, they are the exact tones i like using on my skin, since i'm also very white and a bit pale n.n
    i'm going to stalk your blog, if you don't mind, haha :3

    xoxo, Monstros no Armário

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