I made a makeup video, featuring some different Japanese products and a bunch of products from Too Faced.
Gransenbon Pore Cover Powder I got this from Takashimaya for $21.95, not cheap especially for something so small, but I patted it around my nose where my pores are most visible, and my skin looked SO smooth! I'd save this item mostly for special occations and clients' photo shoots, especially where closeups might be involved.
Mascara Guard I bought a mascara guard similar to this, for when I work on clients and want to get close without poking them in the eye or accidently getting mascara on their skin. I swear, Japanese people think of everything.
Komenuka Bijin Cleanser I got this cleanser from Diamond Beauty in Studio City, a high end beauty supply store that carries a lot of different brands. I absolutely love it. I've been experimenting with many different (expensive!) cleansers in the last few years and this one has been the best. (My skin is sensitive so I need something gentle that won't make me break out.) The cleanser comes in a sand-like powder form, which becomes a foam when mixed with water. You put it on your face and the powder exfoliates your face a little before it foams up. Each packet lasts 3-6 uses and the cup contains 30 packets.
I found a great eBay store that has a lot of Japanese products, based out of Temple City. I saw some Kanebo Kate eyeshadow on there that is $10 cheaper than what I saw in a store in Alhambra! check it out.
Yeah, it's absolutely amazing - solved problems I didn't even know I had a problem with until I found how great it was without the problems. Haha, hope that made sense.
And being the makeup and makeup artist of awards shows has got to count for something, right? I think he did the Oscars, and he did the Emmy's and he's made a huge name for himself in America (he's from Australia).
But then again, it's different for each person - hopefully it works for you as well as it works for me.
I'd recommend products, but I'd have such a huge list!
Maybe it's just me, but I wonder what's _in_ the eye base and pore cover. My uncle used to steal grandma's makeup remover to take rust off of chrome on his cars.
I think this is the first time I was ever 'allowed' to observe this process, and it's fascinating. I could never tolerate putting things so close to my eye, either, so I am even more impressed.
And just so you know, the 'before' version (i.e. just _you_) looks pretty nice already.
I'm a hairstylist and makeup artist who has many hobbies, including modeling, design, and photography. I've lived in Los Angeles, CA since 2005. I grew up in Berkeley, CA and have an art degree from...
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