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RMK Summer 2014 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Thursday, March 6, 2014

in -RMK, 2014 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, beauty tools/accessories, makeup

Biteki.com has posted information on RMK‘s summer 2014 makeup collection, which will be released in Japan on May 2nd. The collection includes:

– Ingenious Powder Eyes N (24 shades, ¥2200)
– Ingenious Eyeshadow Base (¥2000)
– Eyelash N (1 new set, limited edition, ¥2000)
– Ingenious Powder Cheeks N (15 shades, ¥3000)
– Gloss Lips N (2 new shades, limited editions, ¥2200)
– Nail Color EX (3 new shades, limited editions, ¥1500)

The prices listed above do not include sales tax in Japan.

It seems that Kaori, the new creative director of RMK, is slowly revamping the makeup range. We can probably expect new lip items in the next couple of seasons.

Updated on May 28th, 2014:

Images of and additional information on the collection items listed above:

– Ingenious Powder Eyes N (24 shades, including 5 limited editions)

(images from www.fashion-press.net)
(info from www.cosme.net, www.fashion-press.net & www.urcosme.com)

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Ayura Spring/ Summer 2014 Bodycare & Home Fragrance Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, March 5, 2014

in -Ayura, 2014 Spring, 2014 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, bodycare, fragrance, fragrance - room fragrance

(image from www.ayura.co.jp)
(info from www.ayura.co.jp & i-voce.jp)

Ayura will release its spring/summer 2014 bodycare and home fragrance items in Japan on March 23rd and April 23rd. The new items include:

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Cosme Decorte AQ MW Summer 2014 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Friday, February 28, 2014

in -AQ, -Cosme Decorte, -Kosé, 2014 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images/info from www.cosme.net)

Kosé Cosme Decorte AQ MW will release its summer 2014 makeup collection in Japan on April 16th. The collection includes:

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Kesalan Patharan Spring 2014 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Thursday, February 27, 2014

in -Kesalan Patharan, 2014 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images/info from i-voce.jp)

Kesalan Patharan will release its spring 2014 makeup collection in Japan on April 18th. The collection includes:

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DHC Items Available at Fenwick Bond Street

by PJ on Tuesday, February 25, 2014

in -DHC, all about Japanese cosmetics, all about Japanese cosmetics (overseas availability information)

(images from www.dhc.co.jp,
info from DHC & www.dhcuk.co.uk)

Two popular items from DHC are now available at Fenwick Bond Street in London:

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Esprique Late Spring 2014 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Monday, February 24, 2014

in -Esprique (Precious), -Kosé, 2014 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image from www.cosme.net,
info from esprique.com & www.cosme.net)

Kosé Esprique will release its late spring 2014 makeup collection in Japan on March 16th. The collection includes:

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Primavista Spring/ Summer 2014 Powder Foundation Case

by PJ on Tuesday, February 18, 2014

in -Kao, -Primavista, -Sofina, 2014 Spring, 2014 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(image/info from www.cosme.net)

In the last few years, Kao Sofina Primavista has been releasing two limited-edition powder foundation cases each year, one for spring/summer and one for fall/winter. These cases generally don’t catch my attention as much as those from Raycious (Sofina’s previous base makeup range), but the upcoming Limited Compact Case (¥1050) for spring/summer 2014 stands out for me. Shades of pink are joined by fresh aqua blue and lime yellow, and the case looks colorful and cheerful.

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Jill Stuart Summer 2014 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Friday, February 14, 2014

in -Jill Stuart, 2014 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

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Jill Stuart will release its summer 2014 makeup collection in Japan on April 18th. The collection includes:

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Aube Couture Summer 2014 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, February 12, 2014

in -Aube (Couture), -Kao, -Sofina, 2014 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(Designing Impression Eyes II in 510 Brown)
(images/info from www.cosme.net)

Kao Sofina Aube Couture will release its summer 2014 makeup collection in Japan on March 4th. The collection includes:

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Spring 2014 Makeup Trend Report: Ten Pretty Purples to Fall in Love with This Season

by PJ on Thursday, February 6, 2014

in -Aube (Couture), -Clarins, -Dior, -Guerlain, -Kao, -Mary Quant, -NARS, -Paul & Joe, -Shu Uemura, -Sofina, -SUQQU, -Tom Ford, 2014 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup trend reports

Purple is a versatile color. It can be cute, sensual, sophisticated, vibrant, and edgy. It has also been one of my favorite colors for many years. (See my A Splash of Color: Lilting Lilac (Part 1), (Part 2) & (Part 3).) After a relatively short hiatus, it is great to see purple back on trend for spring 2014. Here are my top 10 purple picks for this season:

1. Shu Uemura Silk Cushion Eye Shadow in Amethyst Purple