by PJ on Saturday, August 4, 2012
in _Stash Debut 2012, -Aube (Couture), -Kao, -Sofina, 2011 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - eyeshadow, stash focus

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Sofina‘s color makeup line, Aube, was revamped in December 2008 to become Aube Couture. I had a chance to see Aube Couture in person earlier this year and I was very impressed by the Designing Impression Eyes series, which was launched in fall 2011. I currently have four palettes from the series, and 553 Purple was the first one I purchased. It is my first ever item from Aube Couture, and therefore I am highlighting it in my Stash Debut 2012 series.
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by PJ on Monday, July 23, 2012
in -Coffret d'Or, -Integrate, -Kanebo, -Lavshuca, -Shiseido, 2012 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
(image from www.soniarykiel-cosmetics.com)
(info from www.soniarykiel-cosmetics.com)
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Sonia Rykiel will release its fall 2012 makeup collection in Japan on August 3rd. The collection is a collaboration with Disney, and Daisy Duck will be wearing dresses with the designer’s iconic horizontal stripes.
The collection includes:
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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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