by PJ on Saturday, January 29, 2011
in -2011 Spring,-Clarins,-Coffret d'Or,-Dior,-Elégance,-Estée Lauder,-Guerlain,-Kanebo,-Lancôme,-Lunasol,-NARS,all about Japanese cosmetics,makeup,makeup - eyeshadow,seasonal makeup trend reports
(image from www.iswii.com)
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After a few seasons of warm neutrals, grey emerges as one of the hottest shades for spring 2011. The looks that incorporate grey are chic and sophisticated, with a feel of low-key glamour. Meanwhile, surprisingly, purples are still at center stage, and, for this season, they are teaming up with warm neutrals for a natural but defined look.
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Silvers & Greys
Dior leads the rest of the field with an ultra-chic Gris Montaigne makeup collection. All the new eye makeup items are grey-toned, and the color theme extends to lip and nail items. You will also find greys in collections from other trend setters such as Guerlain and NARS.
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by PJ on Monday, May 26, 2008
in "I love colors" series,-Anna Sui,-Clarins,-Coffret d'Or,-Dior,-Kanebo,-Lunasol,-MAC,-Maquillage,-Paul & Joe,-Shiseido,makeup,makeup - base makeup,nail color/care
by PJ on Sunday, March 18, 2007
in -Anna Sui,-Chanel,-Clarins,-Dior,-Helena Rubinstein,-Lancôme,-Paul & Joe,-RMK,-Shiseido,-YSL,all about Japanese cosmetics,makeup,skincare
(Clarins Palette Impression)
(Monet-inspired)
This is one of my absolute favorite makeup items. I acquired it in Japan several years ago. (It was only sold in Japan.) Monet is my favorite painter, so this Monet-inspired palette was simply a must-have for me while I was in Tokyo.
I have only sampled it very lightly. I think I will only use it rarely so that I get to keep the beautiful pattern.
I’ll stop here and let the photos do the talking.
by PJ on Sunday, December 17, 2006
in -Chanel,-Clarins,-Dior,-Estée Lauder,-Givenchy,-Guerlain,-RMK,-YSL,all about Japanese cosmetics,makeup,skincare
Each year, the November issue of Frau magazine in Japan releases the annual makeup and skincare ranking. Beauty experts and makeup artists give points to all the new launches this year and the top-finishing products make the list.
I am listing the products sold internationally.
SKINCARE
Anti-aging:
SK-II: Signs Dual Treatment Mask
Guerlain: Orchidee Imperiale
Chanel: Sublimage
HR: Prodigy Mask
Estee Lauder: Advanced Night Repair Concentrate
Estee Lauder: Perfectionist Power Correcting Patch
Toner:
Chanel: Hydramax+ Nanolotion
Natura Bisee: Diamond Mist
Dior: Deep Hydration Refreshing Spray
Moisturizer:
SK-II: Skin Rebooster
YSL: Fresh Hydrating Water Gel
YSL: Super Hydrating Detoxifying Essence
Cleanser:
Clarins: Pure Melt Cleansing Gel
RMK: Cleansing Milk
Clarins: Water Comfort One-Step Cleanser
HR: Prodigy Makeup Remover
Restgenol: Active Collagenol Lifting Force Cleansing
New Skincare Lines:
Givenchy: Power Youth
Pore Care:
HR: Pore Genius
Clinique: Turnaround 15-minute Facial
Biotherm: Line Peel Pore Targeter
Chanel: Purete Ideale Serum
MAKEUP
Mascara/Eyebrow:
Max Factor: Lash Artist
HR:Lash Queen Waterproof
Chanel: Inimitable
Givenchy: Eyebrow Prisme
Maybelline: Lash Stylist Waterproof
HR: Surrealist
Eye Color:
Dior: 5-Color Eyeshadow 970
RMK: Ingenious Natural Eyes 02
Chanel: Quadra Eye Shadow 51
YSL: Ombre Solo Double-Effect Eye 4
Sonia Rykiel: Cream Eyeliner 01
Lip Color:
Chanel: Rouge Allure 4, 14, 24, 30
Dior: Rouge Dior 132
Sonia Rykiel: Lipstick AC 03
RMK: Irresistible Lips C 08
Guerlain: KissKiss Laque 740
Estee Lauder: Pure Color Crystal Lipstick 304
BASE MAKEUP
Foundation:
Laura Mercier: Silk Cream Foundation
Laura Mercier: Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 Nude
Paul & Joe: Creamy Compact Foundation
SK-II: Airtouch Foundation
Others:
Givenchy: Prisme Libre #2
De la Mer: The Powder
Giorgio Armani: UV Master Primer SPF 40/ PA+++
Laura Mercier: Secret Brightener #2
PERFUME/ HAIR/ BODY
Chanel: Allure Sensuelle
YSL: Profil Minceur
Clarins: Body Shaping Supplement
(Frau magazine, November 2006)
