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SUQQU Summer 2013 Makeup 1(images/info from www.cosme.net)

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SUQQU will release its summer 2013 makeup collection in Japan on May 17th. The collection includes:

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Mary Quant Spring 2013 Makeup Trend 1

(Mary Quant Eye Opener Selection 2013 Spring in I)
(images from www.cosme.net)

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For spring 2013, among many fairly colorful makeup collections from various brands, pink and green seem to be two of the trend colors. There is a range of pink hues, from soft peachy pinks to dramatic fuchsia pinks. On the other hand, green has been a key shade for some time (spring 2012 and fall 2012). The palettes from Mary Quant (above) and YSL (below) include both shades.

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SUQQU Blend Color Eyeshadow EX-12 Hisuidama Spring 2013 Makeup 1

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SUQQU‘s spring 2013 makeup collection, Vintage Pearl, celebrates the brand’s 10th anniversary. This limited-edition collection was released in Japan on February 1st and it is launched in the UK today. In this review, I am highlighting two items in the collection, Blend Color Eyeshadow in EX-12 Hisuidama and Creamy Glow Lipstick Moist in EX-09 Kohakudama.

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SUQQU Spring 2013 10th Anniversary Makeup 1(images from www.suqqu.com,
info from SUQQU and www.suqqu.com)

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Last year, Paul & Joe celebrated its 10th anniversary. This year, it is SUQQU‘s turn. The brand will release its 10th anniversary Vintage Pearl makeup collection for spring 2013 in Japan on February 1st. The collection includes:

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SUQQU Holiday 2012 Makeup 1(images/info from www.cosme.net)

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SUQQU will release its holiday 2012 makeup collection in Japan on November 2nd. The collection includes two limited-edition makeup kits, 2012 Christmas Makeup Kit A (above, ¥8400) and 2012 Christmas Makeup Kit B (below, ¥8400).

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SUQQU Blend Color Eyeshadow 14 Kosumosuiro Fall 2012 Makeup 1

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SUQQU‘s fall 2012 makeup collection incorporates a variety of soft pink and peach hues to create feminine and sophisticated looks. Today I am sharing my thoughts on Blend Color Eyeshadow in 14 Kosumosuiro and the limited-edition Gradation Cheeks in EX-01 Mizudaidai.

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Nars Fall 2012 Makeup Trend 1(combining two trends: Nars Trio Eyeshadow in High Society)
(image from beautyplus.iswii.net)
(images from www.cosme.net unless otherwise noted)

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Purple and green have emerged as the dominant colors for fall 2012. Continuing from the spring 2012 makeup trend, green is still a key player. On the other hand, I am glad that purple is back on trend.

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SUQQU Blend Color Eyeshadow 12 Konruri Summer 2012 Makeup 1

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Launched on May 18th in Japan, SUQQU‘s Blend Color Eyeshadow in 12 Konruri (the only makeup release from SUQQU for summer 2012) replaces 01 Kakitsubata (launched in fall 2010 and discontinued on May 17th in Japan). While they do appear similar, both their color tones and color compositions are considerably different and I think most people are likely to have a clear preference for one over the other. Today I am taking a closer look at 12 Konruri.

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10th: Lunasol

Kanebo Lunasol Summer 2012 Makeup Top 10 1(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol/)

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Lunasol’s summer 2012 makeup collection is a continuation of soft colors from the line’s spring 2012 collection. Even the rich blues and golden bronzes often seen in Lunasol’s summer makeup collections are replaced by powder blue and cool beige. The powder blue in Petal Pure Eyes in EX02 Fresh Coral (below) is the only non-pink/peach/neutral eyeshadow shade from Lunasol so far this year.

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SUQQU Fall 2012 Makeup 4(images/info from i-voce.jp)

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SUQQU will release its fall 2012 makeup collection in Japan on August 10th. The collection includes:

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