Store Review: Kiwiberry1's Collection

(Feeling lazy? Watch the video review at the end of this post instead of reading.)

This is a review of Kiwiberry1's Collection.  Full disclosure: yes they sponsor me, but that does not mean I can't review their packaging, presentation, communication, and even shipping method(s).

No, they did not ask me to do a store review: I just think it would be nice to give some insight into their service level. Hopefully, this is helpful/informative.

Shipping Time

Kiwiberry1's Collection is based in Canada (Vancouver specifically) and South Korea now. I can only talk about shipping time from before they relocated, though. (They are shipping from both Canada and SK, though.) My parcels are sent via standard post and typically take about a week and a half to arrive.  I have had parcels take 1 week to arrive, and I have had them take 2 weeks to arrive.  (That one time the Canadian postal system shut down, it took nearly a  month. Haha.) 

[[ And as always, I have to say:  it's very important that online shoppers realize something about the ordering process from any website: a shop does not control how quickly the post delivers a package.  That is, once a shop sends an item out, no matter what level of post it goes through (express or standard), the time it takes to get to you is out of their hands. ]]

The Box/Package

So my 'order' from Kiwiberry came in a bubble-wrap-lined envelope.  Inside of that is another bit of bubble-wrap: a 'bag' around the lens vials.  And around that bag is a second bubble wrap bag.  So that's three layers of bubble-wrap. <33 Unf.

(These are 2 of the layers of bubble-wrap over the vials)

If you want to see the bubble-wrap lining of the envelope, check out the video.

Finally, here are all the lenses I received (minus the EOS Dollyeye Pink)~! ♥

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And there you have it: shipping info and packaging info.  As far as communication goes, Kiwiberry has always been great as long as I've been in contact with them: they typically reply within 48 hours.  Even waayyy before they ever sponsored me. (That's right: I have bought lenses from this shop--- often.)  All you have to keep in mind is that like many web-based businesses, they are closed on the weekends.  Therefore, there is a 2-day delay if you contact them during the weekend. :]

Overall, having 'been with' Kiwiberry from the start, I can say that their customer service and overall business model is outstanding, as is their huge lens selection. These folks love their customers and know their stuff regarding lenses.  (Not to mention the many discount codes, coupons, and sales available at any given time.)

I'm sorry if it sounds like I'm utterly in love with this shop.  (I mean,. I totally am, but I hope it doesn't completely take away from this review. Haha.)  Now go!  Go over to Kiwiberry1's Collection and shop around~!

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Video Review

You can see the video review here on YouTube, or just watch it below.

♥ Giveaway Winner!! ♥

Maestro, if you will?  DRUM-ROLL~~.

Firstly, thank you so,so much to everyone who entered this giveaway (which was kindly sponsored by Lens Village)!  I assure you, I was shocked at how may folks joined this thing. o.o

Enough stalling, though.  The serendipitous winner of 4 pairs of lenses, 4 lens cases, and 3 face masks from Lens Village is... Lemonberry Lulu!!  Congratulations, Lemon~.

[[Below are screenshots of the random number generator as well as the section of the document with the winner.]]

^ (via 'Random.org') ^

To all those entrants who didn't win, just remember, there are more giveaways coming! ;D Keep your eyes peeled for the next 2 weeks for said new giveaway.

Oh, and of course, thank you to Lens Village so much for sponsoring these products/letting me host their review campaign.

Review: MI E-Type Red (E228) (aka. Venus Eyes Bright Red)

Aw yeahh, it's time for another super belated review.  This time, it's for one of my favourite pairs of lenses ever: the MI E-Type Red.  (These lenses were kindly sponsored by Kiwiberry1's Collection quite a while ago.)

♥- Don't forget to use the discount code, NOXIN, to get 15% off your purchase at Kiwiberry! <3 -♥ 

(For once, no editing on my under-eye bags. o: )

Enlargement: 7/10  These are only 14 mm, and aren't printed particularly close to the edge of the lens. Combine that with the naturally-coloured (brown-red) and not-all-too-thick limbal ring and you get very little enlargement.

Colour/Design: 10/10 To this day, these are my favourite red lenses ever. The colour is bright and yet somehow believable. The limbal ring is a brown-red, so even that is somehow 'natural'. Haha They are just... amazing. <33

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(direct sunlight) <-- click!

- MI E-Type Red vs. Geo Crazy SF-20 -

- i.Fairy Ruby Red  vs. MI E-Type Red -

Comfort: 9/10  I find MI lenses to very comfortable~.

(I can tell the pics are old because my skin is clear. xD)

All in all, the only thing I can say is that I freakin' LOVE these lenses. ♥  These blew my i.Fairy Ruby Reds-- and definitely the EOS Adult Reds-- out of the water, in terms of red lenses. The MI E-Type Reds are the perfect median between completely unnatural and more believable colours.

And here are the extra pics, as usual: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, and Seven.

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You can watch the video review here on Youtube, or view it below.

FINAL DAY OF THE GIVEAWAY~~! o:

Okay you lovely people, the giveaway ends tonight at midnight. (Actually, at 23:59 / 11:59 P.M)  That's EST, so be sure to account for a change in time zones if your time isn't EST~!

So yeah, if you haven't already, JOIN THE GIVEAWAY! :D  Four pairs of lenses and 3 face masks, not to mention lens cases?  Why would you not enter?

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Click here for the main giveaway post!!  

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Review: G&G Daisy (ML4) Brown (aka. Miss Eye Sakura Brown)

Alright, so who has seen the gorgeous advert pics for the Miss Eye Sakura series floating around the web? Pretty, right?  Well, you'll be glad to know you can find it as the G&G/Dueba ML4 series!  (It's also known as the 'Daisy' series and occasionally, the 'Peony' series.)  My pair in particular were kindly provided by Kiwiberry1's Collection! <33  You can stop by for your own pair, too~.

♥- Don't forget to use the discount code, NOXIN, to get 15% off your purchase at Kiwiberry! <3 -♥ 

Enlargement: 9/10  For only being some 14.5 mm or so, these enlarge a lot on me. 

Colour/Design: 7/10  The design on these is absolutely adorable, I think.  So is the actual colour of the lenses when seen by themselves. (Golden yellow = gorgeous.)  Unfortunately, said colour is not very opaque. D:

If you get a halo effect (as seen in the picture[s] below), then you will definitely get that bright, golden brown, but otherwise, it looks like any other dark brown lens. If you prefer a lens that blends fairly well, with an intricate design, these fit the bill.

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Comfort: 9.5/10 Actually, these were extraordinarily comfortable.  I always find G&G/Dueba lenses comfy, but these were great for me. :]

(No makeup! Hooray!)

Overall, I am not super fond of these lenses, but I do not dislike them.  If you know me by now, you know that I like bold, bright colours, usually, and these do not fit that bill. (Except under flash, or other bright lighting.)  They are very dolly, though, so if you really want that glossy, doe-eyed look,then these are pretty much precisely what you're looking for. ;P

And here are the extra pics, as usual: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, and Ten.

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You can watch the video review here on Youtube, or view it below.

Review: Bubble Brown (EOS WM-101 Brown)

[Ahaha~. I just filmed a bunch of video reviews, so I'm all caught up with those now. :) ]  Anyway, this pair of lenses, in particular, was sponsored very kindly by Lens Village.  (They are also sponsoring my current giveaway~.)

Enlargement: 9/10  The WM-101s are 14.8, but have no dark ring. Despite that, they're still pretty darn big for me.

Colour/Design: 8.5/10  I had hoped that these Bubble Browns would be super orange-y, much like my GP-type Brown. Unfortunately, that was not to be.  (Not on me, anyway.)  The colour is fairly opaque, but I would have liked more opacity, as well as a colour which did not mimic my own skin colour so closely. Haha.

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- EOS Bubble Violet vs. EOS Bubble Brown -

Comfort: 10/10  As with about any EOS lens I've had, the level of comfort is fantastic. <3

(What's that? A stress breakout? Why yes, yes I had one.)

Overall, I was somewhat disappointed with these Bubble Browns.  I was super excited to try them, because the looked so orange-y on other girls, but on my skin tone, the brown just falls flat. :/   Looks like I'm still on the hunt for more orange circle lenses...

And here are the extra pics, as usual: One, Two, Three, and Four.
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You can watch the video review here on Youtube, or view it below.