I've got a Starpery Rosanne with the shiny skin body, the head is matt (soft). At first I wasn't too keen but it grew on me in no time and now I do like it. I would say there is a tackiness to the skin which you could describe as sticky which is a pain with removing hairs. It will look matt with powdering but doesn't last. However, for me these are minor points, she is one stunning lady with the most incredible shape body
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The one thing I really don't like is the implanted hair. It feels very poor quality and falls out worse than a malting cat or dog. The back of the hair is currently platted, but at the front it just seems to fall out on it's own and try brushing or combing it, even with great care, and it comes out in small clumps. I'll never get an implanted hair doll again. She still looks good at the moment but in time I'm worried it will get worse
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Note these are my personal views and other members with the same doll may have a very different experience.
I've attached a recent (quick) pic and you can see it is very shiny but I love it!
Off on hols for 2 weeks so will not be able to respond to any questions, if I get any
BG