The Shiseido international line has been going through a revamp this year. The new makeup line, created in collaboration with Dick Page, is simply called Shiseido (instead of the original Shiseido The Makeup). In January, the line debuted with Perfect Rouge and Smoothing Lip Pencil. In August, the fall 2009 collection was released. The collection includes 15 shades of Luminizing Satin Eye Color. Today I am reviewing two of them.
(Luminizing Satin Eye Color in BE202 Caramel)
(Luminizing Satin Eye Color in WT907 Paperwhite)
The powder is exceptionally fine and has an almost-creamy texture. Apart from talc (2nd on the ingredient lists of both shades), Luminizing Satin Eye Color uses petrolatum (4th on the ingredient list of WT907 and 6th of BE202) to create the silky and almost-creamy texture. I find this to be slightly unusual, as most eyeshadows rely on a combination of talc and silicones to create the smooth and silky texture. (Silicones are further down the lists of these two shades.)
WT907 is good for brightening the eye area and as a base for other eyeshadows. I also prefer it as a brow highlighter to more shimmery off-whites, as the effect is a lot more natural. BE202 is a gentle shadowing shade as it is able to give a very natural depth to the eyes. (This relatively light shade is able to be depth-enhancing because it is not too shimmery.) Since it is more of a warm neutral, I think it should suit those with a warm complexion better. (It may look quite bronze on those with a cooler complexion.)
The 15 Luminizing Satin Eye Color shades are elegant and understated (except YE306 Solaris, which is a vibrant yellow). I would be curious to see whether more vibrant shades will be added to the range and whether a new range of eyeshadow singles, perhaps with a different finish, will join the line.
(The products featured in this review are provided by Shiseido.)
Posts on Shiseido’s other lines:
Clé de Peau Fall 2009 Collection
Maquillage Fall 2009 Collection
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I really like the look of the caramel shade, thanks for the review and pictures! xo
Hi PJ,
Do u know if the Shiseido The MakeUp Line will still be available? Or are they discontinuing it with the launch of the Dick Page range?
Did you find these very powdery or irritating on the eye? I swiped some on at the Shiseido counter with fingers, and started itching, but not sure if it was the fallout. My fingers touched other stuff that day.
I really like the look of the white one, it is going to sound silly but it is actually quite hard to find a good white eyeshadow which doesnt look cheap!
Hi Em,
You are very welcome. :)
I am glad you enjoyed the review, and thank you for your comment again! :)
Hi Kng Suan,
I am not entirely sure. At the moment, the new items are sold side-by-side with Shiseido The Makeup items at the Shiseido counters in the UK. I have a feeling that, as the new range gradually expands, the previous range will be slowly phased out.
Thank you for stopping by again! :)
Hi,
I am not finding them to be powdery or irritating. They feel very silky smooth on the eyes and they don't irritate my skin.
Sometimes, there are so many people that touched the testers at the counters that there could be hygienic issues. Maybe they are the reasons for the irritation, or, as you mentioned, it could be other items that triggered the irritation.
Thank you very much for your question! :)
Hi Faye,
I understand what you mean. WT907 is a moderately pigmented white with very subtle shimmer and it looks elegant and understated. It certainly doesn't look cheap.
Thank you for stopping by again! :)