by PJ on Wednesday, September 3, 2014
in -Kao, -Primavista, -Primavista Ange, -Sofina, 2014 Fall, 2014 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup
by PJ on Wednesday, August 13, 2014
in -Kao, -Primavista, -Primavista Ange, -Sofina, 2013 Spring, 2013 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup, makeup - base makeup - primer/concealer, stash focus
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Earlier this year, I reviewed Powder Foundation UV (Long Keep) from Kao Sofina Primavista Ange, a base makeup line developed for the Taiwanese market. (The line is not sold in Japan.) The products are formulated to appeal to those with combination or oily skin who need to cope with a warm and humid climate. Besides the powder foundation, I also purchased Long Keep Base UV and Liquid Foundation UV (Long Keep). (I rarely use primers or liquid foundations, but I was curious about them.) Today I am reviewing Long Keep Base UV.
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In the last few years, Kao Sofina Primavista has been releasing two limited-edition powder foundation cases each year, one for spring/summer and one for fall/winter. These cases generally don’t catch my attention as much as those from Raycious (Sofina’s previous base makeup range), but the upcoming Limited Compact Case (¥1050) for spring/summer 2014 stands out for me. Shades of pink are joined by fresh aqua blue and lime yellow, and the case looks colorful and cheerful.
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by PJ on Friday, January 10, 2014
in _Japanese Brand Profile, _Stash Debut, -Kao, -Primavista, -Primavista Ange, -Sofina, 2013 Spring, 2013 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup, makeup - base makeup - foundation, stash focus
by PJ on Friday, September 30, 2011
in _Japanese Brand Profile, -Kao, -Primavista, -Primavista Dea, -Sofina, 2011 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup
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Primavista, Kao Sofina‘s base makeup line, was launched in September 2008 to replace my beloved Raycious. On November 15th, Sofina will release Primavista Dea, a sub-line of Primavista that is designed for consumers over fifty. According to Kao (which owns the Sofina brand), the range incorporates “pure blossom powder” to help target the appearance of large pores and sallowness.
Primavista Dea’s launch collection for fall/winter 2011 includes:
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by PJ on Saturday, January 15, 2011
in -Kao, -Maquillage, -Primavista, -Shiseido, -Sofina, 2010 Holiday, 2011 Spring, 2011 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup
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Kao Sofina Primavista will release its spring/summer 2011 base makeup collection in Japan on February 19th. The collection includes:
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Sofina Primavistawill release its spring/summer 2009 base makeup collection in Japan on February 21st. The lineup includes:– Powder Foundation Long Keep (SPF 25, PA++)
– Liquid Foundation (SPF 25, PA ++)
– Clear Cover Base (SPF 20, PA ++)
– Concealer Spots Cover (SPF 27, PA++)
– Face Powder Keep & Reset (SPF 15, PA++)
Primavista’s first powder foundation from fall/winter 2008, Powder Foundation Moist Touch, doesn’t really suit me due to its glowy finish. I am expecting the Fresh Keep version to have a somewhat similar (or very slightly less glowy) finish and better sebum control.
The new Face Powder reminds me of the very first version of Raycious’ pressed powder, which has a very good matte flesh-toned powder and a highlighter. I will be putting the new Primavista version on my spring 2009 shopping list and I am hoping that it works just as well.
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Updated on February 17th, 2015:
Read my review of Face Powder (Keep & Reset).
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