2014 Holiday

RMK Holiday 2014 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Thursday, September 18, 2014

in -RMK, 2014 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, beauty tools/accessories, bodycare, makeup, makeup - base makeup, skincare

Biteki.com has posted images of RMK‘s holiday 2014 makeup collection. The limited-edition collection includes:

– Christmas Kit 2014 (2 sets (A & B), ¥8300)
– Christmas Base Make Kit 2014 (¥8000)

Christmas Kit 2014 includes items for eyes, cheeks, lips and nails. Christmas Base Make Kit 2014 features a primer, a cream foundation, a loose powder, a toner and a treatment oil.

Updated on November 12th, 2014:

Item information and images:

Items released in Japan on November 1st:

– Christmas Kit 2014 (2 sets, ¥8300)

(Set A)
(images from www.cosme.net,
info from www.rmkrmk.com, www.cosme.net & i-voce.jp)

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Paul & Joe Holiday 2014 Makeup & Bodycare Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, September 17, 2014

in -Paul & Joe, 2014 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, bodycare, makeup, makeup - base makeup

Biteki.com and Beautist.cosme.net have posted images of Paul & Joe‘s holiday 2014 makeup and bodycare collection. The limited-edition collection includes:

– Makeup Collection 2014 (2 sets, ¥5800)
– waterproof eyeliner (5 shades)
– Pressed Powder T (1 variation, ¥5000)
– Body Fragrance Collection (2 sets, ¥6000)

Makeup Collection 2014 includes:

– Eye Color T
– Lip & Cheek Color T
– Original Pouch

One set contains Eye Color T in 001 Little Star (pale yellow, pink and lilac) and Lip & Cheek Color T in 001 (pink). The other set contains Eye Color T in 002 Wishing on a Star (light yellow, peach and brown) and Lip & Cheek Color T in 002 (coral). The Lip & Cheek Color T will have a mousse texture and a soft matte finish.

Body Fragrance Collection includes:

– Fragrance Body Milk (200ml)
– Fragrance Body Soap
– Soap Dish
– Original Box

Set 005 Bright Moon features notes from orange and lavender, and set 006 Falling Star features notes from rose, jasmine and lily of the valley.

All the items will be released in Japan on November 1st, except the Body Fragrance Collection, which will be released on December 1st.

Updated on October 14th, 2014:

Item images plus additional and updated information:

– Makeup Collection 2014 (two sets (001 Little Star & 002 Wishing on a Star) shown together)

(image from www.urcosme.com)
(info from www.paul-joe-beaute.com,
www.cosme.net & www.urcosme.com)

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What Version Should You Choose? Milano Collection 2015 Face Powders from Kanebo, Kanebo Twany & Kanebo Impress

by PJ on Friday, September 12, 2014

in -Kanebo, -Kanebo Milano Collection, 2014 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/milano-collection)

A few days ago, I came across this blog post, which discusses the differences among the three versions of the face powder from Kanebo’s Milano Collection (Kanebo, Kanebo Twany and Kanebo Impress). Since I am often asked about this annual limited-edition collection for the holiday season, I thought I’d also talk about these three versions (particularly the three versions of the face powder from the upcoming Milano Collection 2015).

(The information in this post is mainly from the blog post mentioned above, the Kanebo website, and my readers’ and my own observations and experiences.)

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THREE Holiday 2014 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Thursday, September 11, 2014

in -THREE, 2014 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, beauty tools/accessories, makeup

(image/info from www.fashion-press.net)

THREE will release its holiday 2014 La Teinte des Bijouxxx makeup collection in Japan on November 5th. The limited-edition collection includes:

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Maquillage Renewal for Holiday 2014

by PJ on Wednesday, September 10, 2014

in -Maquillage, -Shiseido, 2014 Holiday, 2015 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup, skincare

(images from www.shiseidogroup.jp,
info from www.shiseidogroup.jp & hpplus.jp/maquia)

Launched in fall 2005, Maquillage has been Shiseido’s main base and point makeup line. For holiday 2014, the line will release Dramatic Rouge (10 shades, ¥3000) in Japan on November 21st. The new product, showcasing the line’s new look, will kickstart the line’s renewal.

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Vecua Honey Bee Forest Hand Cream Gift for Fall/ Winter 2014

by PJ on Tuesday, September 9, 2014

in -Vecua, -Vecua Honey, 2014 Fall, 2014 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, bodycare, bodycare - handcare

(image/info from www.vecua.com)

For fall/winter 2014, Vecua Honey has released Bee Forest Hand Cream Gift in Japan on September 1st. The limited-edition set (¥1800) features six of Vecua Honey’s ten hand creams in mini sizes (15g). The set caught my attention since it happened to include all three of my Vecua Honey Hand Creams.

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Primavista Ange Fall/ Winter 2014 Base Makeup Release

by PJ on Wednesday, September 3, 2014

in -Kao, -Primavista, -Primavista Ange, -Sofina, 2014 Fall, 2014 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(image/info from beautyplus.iswii.net)

For fall/winter 2014, Kao Sofina Primavista Ange will add a loose powder to its base makeup lineup. The powder (6g, NTD 420 (approx. USD 14.05/ GBP 8.54)) is designed to deliver shine control and pore coverage while creating a natural and translucent finish.

It will be released in Taiwan on September 19th.

(The Primavista Ange line is not available in Japan.)

Primavista Ange Long Keep Base UV

New Base Makeup Line: Primavista Dea

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Kesalan Patharan Holiday 2014 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, September 2, 2014

in -Kesalan Patharan, 2014 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, beauty tools/accessories, makeup

(images/info from i-voce.jp)

Kesalan Patharan will release its holiday 2014 makeup collection in Japan on October 24th. The collection includes:

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Dior Omotesando Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, August 27, 2014

in -Dior, 2014 Fall, 2014 Holiday, makeup

(images/info from www.fashion-press.net)

Dior will release an exclusive makeup collection to mark the opening of Dior Perfume & Beauty Omotesando Boutique in Tokyo. The limited-edition Omotesando Collection will be exclusive to the boutique, which will open at Omotesando Hills (a shopping complex) on Omotesando on October 9th.

The collection includes the Fleurs des Vents blusher, a 5 Couleurs eyeshadow palette and two Rouge Dior lipsticks. Inspired by windmills, the star of the collection is the gorgeous Fleurs des Vents, with the four letters of “Dior” stylishly and beautifully arranged. (It is simply too pretty to be used!)

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Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée Holiday 2014 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, August 27, 2014

in -Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée, 2014 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, bodycare, fragrance - room fragrance, makeup, skincare

Japanese fashion magazine Éclat has posted information on Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée‘s holiday 2014 makeup collection. The limited-edition collection includes:

– Makeup Coffret 2014 (with Eye Color Duo, Creamy Cheek Pot, Glossy Rouge and a makeup pouch, ¥7500, to be released in Japan on November 7th)
– Eye Color Palette (2 new variations, refill ¥4000, case ¥1500, applicator ¥500, to be released on December 5th)
– Body Soap (Iris, Carnation & Mimosa) (¥1500, to be released on November 7th)

See the images of Makeup Coffret 2014, Eye Color Palettes and Body Soaps. (Love the purple Eye Color Palette!)

Updated on October 2nd, 2014:

Items to be released in Japan on November 7th:

– Makeup Coffret 2014 (¥7500)