(Coffret D’Or Makeup Powder)
The refill and the case are sold separately. (The case comes with a nice fluffy puff.) There is no sifter in the refill so you will need a case (any case) for an easier application. I have a couple of loose powder cases, but I decided to get both the case and the refill.
The sifter is designed in such a way that the powder can easily go in and out of the case (if you want to remove some into a smaller container for travelling). A very nice touch.
Currently the powder is available in one shade. It is a semi-translucent off-white powder with the slightest hint of pink. It has very fine shimmer but it doesn’t really show up very much when applied. The overall finish is semi-matte and gently luminous.
What I like the most about this loose powder is that it is nearly impossible to over-apply it. The powder is very fine and seems to melt into the skin, and there is no chalkiness even after some layering.
Even though, for my oily skin, Lavshuca’s Face Powder (in Lucent, currently my favorite loose powder) has a better pore-diffusing and oil-absorbing efficacy, Coffret D’Or’s loose powder does well enough in both areas to be a suitable product for me. But I would probably use it more in colder months.
Overall, I think this powder should appeal to various skin types. People with combination or oily skin will appreciate how it subtly mattifies the skin, while those with drier skin will probably like how it effortlessly merges with the skin without looking powdery. I think this is one of the products that show off the great quality in Japanese brands’ base makeup items.
(You can see another review of this loose powder at Autumn Masquerade.)
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OMG, after reading this review, seems like I definitely have to grab one along with an eyeshadow pallette. I really think Japanese brands are really the best for base makeup. By the way, thanks again for your posts about RAYCIOUS, I really love using it! I am also thinking of getting Laschuvca in Lucent in Bangkok. I almost got one before I left then I decided not to so that I could try other US brands here. :)
Ooh! May have to check this out next time I go to Asia. Great post!!
(oh this is Becky by the way–started a new blog!)
http://thoughtsofeverythingandanything.blogspot.com/
^ just for reference :]
Hi Molly,
Indeed, I do think Japanese brands do the best base makeup. In general, the quality is much better than that of most western brands.
I am glad that you like Raycious. People seem to love or really dislike it. I think this is because Raycious foundations don’t really suit all skin types. They tend to work a lot better for people with combination or oily skin and for those who live in a very warm climate.
I hope you will enjoy the Lavshuca and Coffret D’Or loose powder if you decide to get either/both of them, and do let me know what you think.
Thank you for your comment again! :)
Hi Becky,
Thank you for stopping by again. Do let me know your thoughts if you have a chance to test out this loose powder. :)
Hi PJ. First of all, I’d like to note that I love your blog. It’s so informative and covers an array of beauty products. Secondly, I was wondering where does one buy Coffret D’Or Makeup Powder and how much does it cost? Also, where does one buy Lavshuca Face Powder and how much does it cost? Hopefully I can get a friend who’s stationed in Japan to pick those items up for me =P
Hi Tonkabeane,
Thank you for reading my blog and for your kind words.
The retail prices in Japan for Coffret D’Or Makeup Powder and Lavshuca Face Powder are 2415 JPY (about 22 USD) and 3990 JPY (about 37 USD, refill and case) respectively. Currently they are sold in Asia (in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and some other places). Lavshuca is a drugstore brand while Coffret D’Or is a department store brand. Some drugstores in Japan also stock Coffret D’Or. Both are made by Kanebo.
Hope it helps, and thank you very much for your comment! :)
Hi PJ,
First of all, I’d like to say that your blog is infectious! :) I think that’s the word, because I can’t do anything else after stopping by your blog.
After reading your reviews on both Coffret D’Or and Lavshuca powders, I’m tempted to get one of these. But I’ve been searching for the ingredients of these powders but couldn’t get any information on them (I find that that’s the case with almost all Asian or Japanese products – they are rather stingy on the ingredients list). Or maybe I missed them somewhere with my multitasking, (mostly) reading your blog and doing other things at the same time. I’ve visited their websites but they are in Japanese.
Do you have the ingredients list or maybe you could direct me to where I could get some info on these?
Thanks.
Hi Rina,
Thank you very much for reading my blog and your very kind words!
I don't think you are missing anything. From what I can remember at the moment, one of the few major Japanese brands that have ingredient lists on their websites is Paul & Joe, but they are in Japanese (on their Japanese website).
If you want to see full ingredient lists of Japanese beauty products, you will probably have to be at the counter to check the boxes of the products. (By the way, they are often in English when they are sold outside Japan.)
If there are some ingredients you are concerned about, let me know (please send me an e-mail) and I can have a look at the ingredient lists for you. (I can read a little bit of Japanese.)
(Just for your information, if you are concerned about talc, both loose powders are talc-based. Fragrance-wise, both are fragrance-free.)
Thank you for stopping by my blog, and keep up the good work with yours!
Hi PJ,
Thanks so much for replying my message. Sorry for this late reply (I've been offline for a few days).
>If you want to see full ingredient lists of >Japanese beauty products, you will probably >have to be at >the counter to check the boxes >of the products.
That's always the case isn't it? That is also the only way we can get ingredients lists from big brands like Estee Lauder. I wonder why they aren't printing their lists on their websites like most organic or vegetarian products do. I find that smaller mineral makeup brands too are gracious in offering their ingredients.
By the way, does any of these powders (Lavshuca and Coffret D'Or) contain Bismuth?
I don't want to cause you the inconvenience of having to list the full ingredients. I'm guessing the list is long. Maybe I'll check it out myself. Thanks! :).
Hi Rina,
I have had a look at the ingredient lists of both products, and neither of them seems to contain bismuth.
I do agree with you that it would be nice to be able to see ingredient lists on brands’ official websites. I think most brands that (only) offer on-line shopping tend to do that, but not those available in drugstores or department stores. (With Japanese brands, their websites are mainly for product release information only.)
Thank you for stopping by my blog again. :)
Hi PJ,
I have to agree with you PJ. BTW Thanks for the info. I off to find out which one is the easiest to find in my area.
Thanks again!
Hi Rina,
You are welcome! Hope you will find what suits you the best! :)
Hi,
Sorry, Can i check with u ur blog is selling all the cosmetics u post or tis is onli ur thoughts on cosmetics? N for e Coffret D’Or Makeup Powder u mention tt it is selling at 2415 yen, does tt include e loose powder case? Thanx
Hi Michelle,
Thank you for your questions.
My blog is a personal blog where I share my thoughts on beauty and fashion. It is not a merchant site.
The powder refill and the case of the Coffret D’Or Makeup Powder are sold separately. The official retail price of the powder refill is 2940 yen and the case is 1050 yen.
Thank you very much for stopping by. :)