all about Japanese cosmetics

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6th: Dior

Dior Holiday 2012 Makeup Top 10 1(image from www.dior.com)

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Dior’s holiday 2012 Grand Bal makeup collection features chic gold-toned neutrals for the eyes and seductive reds for the lips and nails. The Grand Bal palette, in a sleek gold case, also includes a gold-toned eyeshadow, and I like the look of the Diorific items in the gold packaging as well. The collection has a glamorous and opulent feel.

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10th: Majolica Majorca

Shiseido Majolica Majorca Holiday 2012 Makeup 1(image from www.nikkei.com)

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For me, the highlight of Majolica Majorca’s holiday 2012 makeup collection is the new Cream de Cheek. It features four lovely shades and adorable packaging. It is good that this is not a limited-edition product, and I look forward to testing it later on.

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Addiction Spring 2013 Makeup 5(images/info from www.cosme.net)

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Addiction will release its spring 2013 makeup collection in Japan on January 11th. The collection includes:

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Kose Cosme Decorte AQ MW Spring 2013 Makeup 1(images/info from www.cosme.net)

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Kosé Cosme Decorte AQ MW (Absolute Quality Marcel Wanders) will release its spring 2013 Yamazakura makeup collection in Japan on January 16th. The collection includes:

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Kanebo Lavshuca Spring 2013 Makeup 1(image from www.nikkei.com)
(info from www.nikkei.com & www.cosme.net)

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Kanebo Lavshuca will release its spring 2013 makeup collection in Japan on February 1st. The collection includes:

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Kanebo Kate Spring 2013 Makeup 1(image/info from www.nikkei.com)

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Kanebo Kate will release its spring 2013 makeup collection in Japan on February 1st. The collection includes:

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Shiseido Majolica Majorca Spring 2013 Makeup 1(image from www.nikkei.com)
(info from www.nikkei.com)

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Shiseido Majolica Majorca will release its spring 2013 Secret Blink makeup collection in Japan on January 21st. This collection celebrates the line’s 10th anniversary.

The collection includes:

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Paul and Joe Makeup Collection 2012 001 Frozen Lilac Holiday 2012 Makeup 1

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Earlier I wrote about Paul & Joe‘s Pearl Foundation Primer in 001 Bonbon, which is from the brand’s holiday 2012 makeup collection (and spring/summer 2012 base makeup collection). The collection also features Makeup Collection 2012. It is available in two sets, 001 Frozen Lilac and 002 Sleigh Ride, and today I am highlighting 001 Frozen Lilac.

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Kose Esprique Spring 2013 Makeup 2(images/info from www.cosme.net & esprique.com)

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Kosé Esprique has released its spring 2013 makeup collection in Japan on November 16th. The collection includes:

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Kose Elsia Melty-on Eye Color GD-1 Spring 2012 Makeup 1

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This year, Kosé’s Elsia is one of the Japanese makeup lines that really caught my attention. Earlier I posted about the line’s Luxe Shine Eye Color in E-5, which started my Stash Debut 2012 series. The Melty-on Eye Color range was lunched in spring 2012 and includes eight variations (¥945 each), and today I am sharing my thoughts on GD-1, my second purchase from Elsia.

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