by PJ on Sunday, March 22, 2015
in _Stash Debut, -Addiction, -Kosé, 2013 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - lip color, makeup - lip gloss, stash focus
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3rd: SUQQU

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I am sure devoted fans of SUQQU have noticed that the brand’s makeup range has been changing over the last couple of years. The colors and tones are more varied as there are more non-neutral eyeshadow shades and more vibrant lip colors. The brand’s spring 2015 makeup collection is fresh and colorful. The three new variations of Blend Color Eyeshadow combine soft spring-like hues with neutral shades, which have always been the brand’s speciality. However, I am more drawn to the blushers and lipsticks in the collection. I picked up Balancing Cheeks N in 04 Mizuhanamoya and Creamy Glow Lipstick Moist in EX-16 Momobara and I will be reviewing them later. (Update: read the two reviews here and here.)
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(images & info from i-voce.jp)
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Kanebo Kate will release its summer 2015 makeup collection in Japan on May 1st. The collection includes:
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6th: Lunasol

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It is usually the eyeshadow palettes that are the stars of Lunasol‘s seasonal makeup collections, but, in the line’s spring 2015 Elegant Purification makeup collection, the new Stain Color Lips lipsticks are claiming the spotlight. The seven shades feature what the line describes as a “soft matte” finish. The cooler shades (02 Pure Pink, 03 Energy Pink and 04 Fresh Pink) are particularly appealing to me.
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by PJ on Friday, March 13, 2015
in -Benefique, -Elégance, -Integrate, -Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée, -Shiseido, 2015 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
10th: Benefique Theoty

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Since Shiseido revamped Benefique Theoty in spring 2013, the line has been gradually adding new items to its lineup each season. Its spring 2015 makeup collection features five shades of Lip Gloss (Smile Aura). The packaging is feminine and romantic as usual.
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(image from www.cosmedecorte.com/aq_mw)
(info from www.cosmedecorte.com/aq_mw & www.cosme.net)
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Kosé Cosme Decorte AQ MW will release its summer 2015 makeup collection in Japan on April 16th. The collection includes:
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Have a look at images of Kanebo Lunasol‘s summer 2015 makeup collection on Cosme.net and Instagram. The photo on Cosme.net features the two Sheer Breeze Eyes palettes.
The collection will be released in Japan on May 15th.
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Updated on March 24th, 2015:
Information on and images of the collection items:
– Sheer Breeze Eyes (2 variations, limited editions, ¥5000)

(EX01 Refreshing Breeze Collection)
(images & info from www.cosme.net)
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Have a look at images of Paul & Joe‘s summer 2015 makeup collection on Spur (here & here), Cosme.net, Twitter and this blog post. It will be released in Japan on May 1st.
Based on these initial images, the collection seems promising. (The new Lip Gloss M (the lip gloss compact) looks particularly interesting.) It is likely to make up for what I feel is a slightly lackluster lineup for spring 2015.
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Updated on March 15th, 2015:
Information on and images of Paul & Joe’s summer 2015 Midnight Sangria makeup collection:
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(images & info from www.fashion-press.net)
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The collection includes:
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