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Omg I missed blogging!!! (ﾟΩﾟ;) I was out for 2 weeks because we have no internet connection (￣□￣；) Luckily, I survived! I honestly don't know how I would survive without internet (((゜д゜;))) If I hadn't have my phone I think I wouldn't even last 3 days! (*_*) Thank you technology! о(ж＞▽＜)ｙ ☆

Now now, let's start with my new blog name! Lucky Juchan! I thought I'd change the boring 'ol 'Welcome to Toffinshan's Blog' name 'coz I'm getting sick of it! Plus, it's not catchy, it sounds boring and it's too long.. that's why I changed it into Lucky Juchan! Aaand it's relevant to me 'coz Juchan is also my nickname although only one or two people call me that! Mehehe..

So! for 2 weeks with no internet I decided to film two videos of me doing make up! I did a video on how I usually do my make up when going out and a Korean style make up! Unfortunately, I couldn't upload it on youtube 'coz I couldn't even save it! Thanks to windows gaaawd! Who is bein' a bitch like seriously, I have all my videos in one folder and I didn't even remove ANY! Then, when I finished editing the video, I saved it in onto my computer and waited for like 12345678 hours I guess.. but it still wouldn't save! It says that I may have deleted some of the videos! Omg seriously!!! At that time I really wanted to destroy the computer! I was just too nice not to do so! (￣□￣；)

...I'm sorry for rambling all of a sudden, I just wanted to burst out my feelings through text! But yeah, if you have any idea on how I should fix the problem, would you be kind enough to tell me? THANKS IN ADVANCE! Now here we go.. these are the recent products I bought at my local drugstore! I'd also do a mini review on 'em!

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I really really love Diamond Lash! And finally.. a glue that matches my falsies! FANTASTIC! I've actually tested a similar glue like this with a different brand and I really love the fact that it's not as painful as when I was using adhessive glue when I'm removing my lashes! It dries quickly and it will totally make your lashes last even longer because in my experience even though I'm gently removing adhessive glue excess on my lashes so that I could use it again! I end up deforming it leaving it ruined!

Next up is Dolly Wink Penliner! If you're familiar with KPalette's 24 hour liner, I must say that both of their qualities are pretty much the same! Same price too! The only advantage Dolly Wink has towards KPalette is it's cute packaging! Hihi!

Here we have Canmake Cream Cheek no.10 and Canmake Candy Lip Wrap no.3! I do think that these two colors are perfect for this spring! I really like their new lip gloss! It's quite sheer but I think it gives me soft looking lips! As for the Cream Cheek, it may look too orangy-red but when you apply it onto your cheeks the color is not too strong looking.. it's easy to blend and buildable and not too shimmery! In my experience with Canmake, I've bought several of their blushes and find most of their blushes too shimmery! Good thing, this Cream Cheek blusher IS NOT too shimmery but still, it has shimmers in it.

Next up is Remedy Liquid Keratin for the hair and Dove facial wash with Cleansing Oil. I'm new to this Keratin thingy.. the only reason I bought it because of the word Keratin on it and I know it's good for the hair.. I thought it's like a hair moisturizing spray and had no idea it was for hair treatment! LOL. So right now I'm searching google on how to use this. As for the Dove thingy.. I got tired of Biore and thought I'd try new products! I really like dove for it doesn't break me out! Plus it has this cleansing oil with it but when you pump it up I thought oil would come out, instead it's foam! Really nice.. I've used it yesterday and removed my make up completely!!! Awesome!

OKAY GUYS! That's it for me! I'll blog again tomorrow.. I guess! じゃなぁ・・・！

You guys familiar with RRcherrypie's videos on youtube? It's becoming a real hit in Japan and to other countries too! If you are familiar.. then I bet you're gonna enjoy this post!

I give you.. a weekend past time idea! Candy makin' kits!!! It's crafty, it's fun aaand not to mention EDIBLE!!! Here are some of the things we did based on RRcherrypie's videos.


Snack time? Let's do it Japan style!!!

Choco Banana Candy


Ramen and Gyoza Candy
(The ramen tastes like actual ramen tho)

Takoyaki Gummy

Gumi Tsureta

NERUNERUNERUNE DIY Candy




Candy Making Kit
(I didn't see this one on his videos but he does
something similar with erasers tho.. not candy!)

Had fun making these! Although it's too troublesome! (>_____< ) Maaa.. if you love doing troublesome things then these candies suits you best! I personally would prefer doing this occasionally 'coz y'know, I'm used to the on the go candies! Open the wrapper-eat the candy-throw the wrapper-candy! But y'know I can't help it sometimes 'coz by the time you're done the outcome becomes too cute and precious that you don't feel like eating it anymore!
O...kay! That's it! Hope you had fun reading this! Did it make your mouths water?? Hehehe.. My bad! 'Til next time you guys!

Good day you guys! Did you had a fun weekend? Well, as for me I sure did! I finally got out of the house! LOL. Yeah.. and saturday turned out to be quite a long day.. and today? Well.. I just stayed at home but I did something really fun! Hi hi.. I'll blog about it next time 'coz today I'll be blogging about my cute haul! So let's get started..

We went to Aeon yesterday and it was actually a good timing 'coz they have almost EVERYTHING on SALE!!! Yeaaah! And I know why they're doing it! 'Coz it's almost spring! And it's time for spring cleaning! That's right! They're selling everything winter related 30% up to 70%! Yes! March is the best time to shop! And every season ending month is the best time! Japan is just.. SAIKO!!!!! Okay so, what do we have here?

Oh it's just me! At my shop!!! (Lol at JUKE's shop)

I went to a The Body Shop, CouCou (where they have everything there for 315円 only!) and JUKE (I had it on bold since it's my name just without the 'S' hihi..)

I got a shampoo and conditioner at The Body Shop for coloured hair! I just used it and the shampoo smells really nice! It's not that bubbly though, compared to the normal shampoo I've been using (Lux) and the conditioner smells like clay.. I can't tell the results yet so the reviews will wait! Oh.. and I also got a concealer I forgot to mention.. I'm not actually gonna buy it 'coz it's too expensive and I didn't bring that much money.. but the sales lady was doing everything she can so she can sell it to me! And I saw that it was the last one from the display so I'm guessing it's pretty popular so I had no choice! (>____< ) I don't regret it though because when I tested it, I thought it was good! Looking forward on using it

Next up is from CouCou shop where they sell everything there for only 315円!!! And everything there is cute! Omg.. I got two pretty holders, a cologne and cute yumyums earphones!

The earphones are too cute!!! just look at it!!!
And the rest are from JUKE's (LOL my name!!!) where I bought clothes! For sale!!! I bought 4 clothes from 'em and I spent 2000円+ where normally if I would buy 4 clothing it'll costs me about 8000円+! (-_____-) Ahh.. stores having sale is just fantastic!!! I'm so ureshii!!!

And now I end this post with my picture! Isn't it so blinged out?! Actually every picture posted here is blinged out! I bet you're wondering where I did the magic! Okay I'll tell you.. I edited it all on snapee! Smartphone user? Or iPhone user? Have it on you and we can be friends there! It's like instagram you see.. my username's Toffinshan! Find me!

Story:

There I was, browsing onto Rakuten until I stumbled upon this shop! eko toku shop, I think this shop just opened 'coz they had opening sale banner on their site and there's not much products on their site buuut, when I saw this!

★ＭＡＣ・マックメイクブラシ１２本セット♪専用ケース付き★
for only 4,650円 I immediately ordered it! And waited.. until I've come to realized that this shit was fake! Oh okay okay.. so 50-50 in my mind I was like, this cannot be fake at all!!! ('Coz as far as I know, it's ILLEGAL to sell fake items here in Japan but yeah, other countries too but here, it's pretty strict like, once the police caught you sellin' fake, you're a goner!) and they have like an opening sale, so I thought this item was just included on the sale BUT! I've come to realized that it's REALLY IMPOSSIBLE for MAC to sell 12 sets of brush for only 4,650円 which is around $58 I guess.. because I've been to an actual MAC shop, and I remembered I was asking my mom to buy me a foundation brush. THAT foundation brush which is not even that long costs about 5,000円 already! For THAT ONE PRODUCT! Jeez.. my mom ended up buying me NOTHING! LOL.

So the brush set I ordered came in today, before opening it I searched videos on youtube on how to KNOW if your mac brush is FAKE! But before the videos, I saw this eBay guideline.. link: GUIDE

MAJOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AUTHENTIC AND FAKE MAC BRUSHES

1. PACKAGING
Authentic MAC brushes come in a clear plastic sleeves with a bar code printed on the sleeve. Many fake brushes I have seen come in clear plastic sleeves without the bar code. In addition, many fake face brushes come with additional hard plastic protectors for the hairs. Real MAC face brushes do not have this additional plastic protector. They come in the simple clear plastic sleeves with bar code.

2. HANDLE
Real MAC brushes come with black wooden handles and the neck (the part that connects the handle to the hair) is silver. I've seen some bad fake brushes with black plastic necks.

3. LETTERING
Authentic MAC brushes are labeled "MAC ###". ### being the number of the brush. On real brushes, the lettering is printed on the handle and easily rubes off with your nail. On most FAKE brushes, the lettering is engraved into the handle and very hard to rub off. Try it.

4. BRUSH SETS
Keep in mind that MAC has never offered a set of full sized makeup brushes except until November 2006 called the Pret-a-Porter brush set and the 2008 Holiday Set for Nordstrom only. The Pret-aPorter set includes 8 full size brushes (187, 190, 129, 213, 224, 266, etc). The set comes with a black satin brush roll. So if you see a full size MAC brush set on Ebay but it doesn't have the 187 skunk brush, it's FAKE. For Christmas 2008 MAC released a full set for Nordstrom only. It came with 4 full size brushes (187, 168, 222 and 208). See photo below.
Therefore, 99% of the brand new full size MAC brush sets on are FAKE.

TRAVEL SIZE BRUSHES
MAC does make many travel size brush sets with brush numbers ending in SE. *UPDATED* - The last photo below is of a fake travel size MAC brush set I found on Ebay recently (Jan. 2008). Authentic travel brush sets usually come in sets of 5 brushes with a cute brush case, the brush handles are usually some unique color, not black. The fake set below, however comes with plain black handles and a generic looking brush roll.

5. THE SELLER
Never buy MAC products from a seller you don't trust. Sellers to watch out for are a) Newly registered sellers with no or little feedback, b) sellers in other countries such as in Asia, Australia and Canada, c) sellers selling a lot of other MAC brush sets (you have to wonder where they are getting the endless supply of brush sets). Don't let 100% feedback fool you. Look at the seller's completed listing and see if week after week they list full size MAC brush sets. That's a sign the brushes are fake!
Please do yourself a favor and click on the "View Sellers's Other Items" link on the right hand over below the sellers info. If the seller is selling other MAC or designer makeup products that week, ask yourself how this person gets their hands on cheap makeup products. 99.99% of the time everything that person is selling are FAKES.

FEEDBACK ISN'T ALWAYS RELIABLE
Plenty of people buy fake MAC brushes on Ebay without realizing it. They leave positive feedback for the seller and in turn convince more victims to buy. There are plenty of sellers with 99% or higher ratings who are selling fake MAC brushes. Bottom line - don't trust feedback. Do your research instead or buy from a store. Don't try to save money but end up paying for a fake brush set.

6. THE PRICE
$50 for a set of new and authentic MAC full size brushes? That's too good of a deal to be true!! The best way to avoid buying fake brushes on Ebay is to buy brushes one at a time, instead of in a set. I am noticing more and more fake 187 brushes on Ebay. They look very similar to the real thing except the seller seems to have an endless supply of them and happily sells them for 50% off of retail. This is a sure sign they are fake. Watch out for seller ids: "goldenseller23","dalilakahlo1","videopizazz2008", "consoledcat", "best_makeup". All their items are fake.

I opened my mac brush and yes! It all fell to the FAKE category.. the packaging, lettering, brush set thingy and the price.. yeah! It's totally FAKE! Nisemono dechuu!!! But you know what? I'm kinda cool with it. Because I bought 12 sets of brush for only 4,650円 when I could've spent 5,000円 for a single authentic one! That's a steal! Plus I only bought this 'coz of the stipling brush! I've always wanted one! Hihi.. Our local drugstore has one and it's sold for about 2,000円 for only one product! I thought it was a good idea to go for the whole set because it's almost half the price plus 11 more brushes! Neat!

Alright you guys, here are the pictures of the fake brushes I bought..

I thought the case is not cheap looking.. some says it is but I don't think so.....

I thought the brushes are really soft.. the powder brush (136) is really fluffy! The stipling (187) too! I love eeet!!! I read on an article that it sheds hair like a LOT! Hopefully that doesn't happen to me when I start using it..

I saw in one of the videos I looked up on youtube that the handle of the fake one's color is black while the real one's color is charcoal? (I forgot) But my fake brushes' color is metallic gray with tinnie tiny sparkling silvers! I thought it was cute! He he

The real one's Japan mark is not engraved while the fake one's engraved. Pshhh!

That's it you guys! Hope this post was helpful.. he he! So yeah, my question for you is,

What do you think about fake brushes?
If you ask me, I really don't care.. it's not like it's gonna ruin my face or anything! It's cheap, it looks almost exactly like the real one! So it's COOL!