(Raycious Case Assembly)I have talked about why I love Raycious foundations in an earlier post, so I won’t be going there today. (But mainly, it features fine blue-based particles that even out sallowness and redness to make skin bright and alive.)
Today it is all about all the cases since Raycious was launched in 2000. Each year, the foundation formulation changes slightly, and so does the case design.
I have been collecting these cases throughout the years. (I don’t have all the different foundations. The refills fit all the cases apart from the very first edition.)
Here we go!
The 1st-generation Raycious was launched in 2000. It is probably still the best-selling edition to date. This simple case is also my favorite. I also love this shade of blue. (You can see the difference above in the photo.) All the lines are slightly curved. Very subtly elegant. (This is the only Raycious case for a round refill, which, by the way, fits Anna Sui foundation cases as well.)
(Raycious 2000)
(Raycious 2001)It has a very reflective sheet in the lid. It is very shiny and colorful when I play it around the light:
The back of the lid can be opened:
I remember this sheet was given to purchasing customers in a very limited period of time:
This pattern was downloaded from the Sofina website in 2001:
You can put anything in the lid. For example, now I am doing some shameless self-promotion:
Onto 2002…the case has a minimal look:
(Raycious 2002)Cell phone charms can be attached to the back:
The Raycious 2003 case is gadget-free and features soothing patterns:
(Raycious 2003)Tomorrow I’ll come back with the ones from 2004 to 2007. You will have a closer look at the one with a three-way mirror. See you then!!
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You posted this to make me absolutely, stark raving green with absolutely envy!
I want your collection!
I only have a sadly small bundle of the cases!
These are gorgeous!!!!!! I’m loving the new purple one!
I love the self promotion hehe! You really should have gone ahead and posted one with my picture in it…after all..what are friends for?
LOL!
Love ya!
Is there a way to find out more about this product without knowing japanese? I can’t maneuver my way around their website and I’m interested in trying it.
Hello A-Mused!
I have posted a group photo of them for an earlier post, but they have been pestering me for some individual coverage…:)
The purple one does look nice and edgy, and I think (I could be wrong…) it is the only purple case that Raycious has ever done. It is very special indeed. But I tend to stick with the usual annual re-designs, so you already have something that I don’t have…:)
Hello there,
Thank you for stopping by!
If you happen to read Chinese (traditional Chinese), there is a Taiwanese Sofina website:
http://www.sofina.com.tw
(It is the only non-Japanese Sofina website, I think.)
But if you don’t read Chinese, do please e-mail me (please find the address toward the top of my home page) and I will try to gather some information for you in English and answer your questions.
By the way, one website where you can purchase some of the items from the current Raycious line-up is http://www.adambeauty.com. (On their home page, click on Sofina and then Raycious). They use PayPal and ship globally.
In the meantime, please do have a look at my Sofina-related posts, which are under “Sofina” in the “Read by Topic!” at the side bar.
Thanks again for leaving a comment! Hope to hear from you again.
I still say you’ve done it to make me jealous!
LOL ;)
The purple one is quite nice! You must get it to add to your collection!
Very cute! I like the one with your logo! But funny, I’ve not seen this around. I must open my eyes bigger…
I love Raycious too! But I”m quite new to it, I just have the three mirror case, wich is the one I like most. (*^-^*)
But your collection its amazing!
(Love the self promotion one (^-‘))
Hello A-Mused again,
The purple one does look nice. But I think the polka dots are a bit too big for my liking.
I know…I am just being very fussy…I do like *ALL* the Raycious cases…:)
Hello Sesame,
Thank you for stopping by again!
Is Sofina available in Singapore? Just curious…
I only know it is available in Taiwan and Hong Kong outside Japan…
Hello Erusa,
Thanks for visiting my blog again!
The three-way mirror case is indeed very unique, not just among the Raycious cases but among foundation packaging in general, I think.
I like the fact that it is relatively thick. It has a substantial feel.
Enjoy using the case. It is quite a little gem!