If you are unfamiliar with it as of yet, I want to bring you into the light that is:
This amazing makeup line from Japan was introduced to me by the head makeup artist on the set of Mad Men, and I have never looked back.
I must be honest that I have very clear skin that gives me little or no problems or blemishes. I don't get too dry or too oily. So I do not know if my regimen will work for everyone, but this line is still something you must check out.
Now, the following is my usual regimen for auditions or events. My normal daily life if I don't have auditions, I will use a couple or none of these because I am lazy and I don't care. :D
I start out with moisturizer (I like
Kiehl's, but that's for another blog entry).
First of all, I love this
brightening foundation that I use after moisturizer:
I don't necessarily put it everywhere, but usually between my eyelids and eyebrows, and on my cheeks. --Anywhere I want some extra brightness. It's really nice.
Then the
foundation:
I use the Aqua Foundation, which I love because it is very LIGHT, and water based, as the name clearly states. It can be applied thicker, but it goes on very very lightly and is just the perfect tiny correction to even out your skin. I use a combination of two of them to get the proper color for myself. The only place that I know carries Koh Gen Do in LA is Barney's in Beverly Hills. So if you live here, I'd recommend a trip to get the correct colors from their super amazing Koh Gen Do specialists :)
If you don't live near a vendor, you're stuck with:
http://www.kohgendocosmetics.com/
Oh, and one note of caution, the only sucky thing about these foundations is that they are in heavy glass bottles. Not only are they somewhat costly to begin with, but I have so far broken TWO from then falling onto the ground. Use them with care. And Koh Gen Do people, change the packaging!!
Next, the
concealer palette:
This is probably their most valuable and useful product. It's small, easy to carry in your purse, and has a mirror under the lid. I use the bottom right color for under the eyes, as I have certainly learned that you don't want to make the space under your eyes look exactly like the rest of your skin, or worse yet, LIGHTER that the rest of your face. Keep it natural. I use the left color for any touchups over blemishes, and for the lids of my eyes, and I use the light one for just under the brow, and anywhere that needs a little highlight. Of course, if your skin is a different shade, you can easily mix whatever color you need!
Then
powder if you need it:
Self explanatory. Just also light and great.
LIPSTICKS:
These are the most luxuriant lipsticks I have ever tried. Very moisturizing and light. They give more of a tint and shine than a strong color. I bought Fresh Pink and Coral Pink. Coral Pink is my favorite, but Fresh Pink has more sparkle and shine.
My favorite
makeup remover:
This stuff is incredible. Light, as all the products, scentless, and causes zero eye irritation. No greasy feeling whatsoever after use. I love love love love love this makeup remover. And it's the only product by Koh Gen Do that you can find at Sephora! So I get this there all the time. Koh Gen Do also makes a fabulous makeup wipe which I have only tried so far as a sample, but it's great.
So those are the products I use all the time and love. There are also a lot of other unique and interesting products in Koh Gen Do's line. Very worth a look and try.
The CON to the Koh Gen Do line: It's EXPENSIVE. Like, the lipsticks will run you $40. That's right. FORTY DOLLARS. Insanely expensive? Perhaps (yes!), but as I have never used a nicer lipstick in my life, as long as I don't lose the damn things, I think the 2 lipsticks I bought will be well worth the cost.
I hope you enjoy this line as much as I do. Also, in my quest to be a Japanese girl, I feel this is a good step.
Enjoy!
Oyasumi nasai!
