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Kanebo Coffret d'Or Spring 2012 Makeup 1(image/info from www.nikkei.com)

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Kanebo Coffret d’Or will release its spring 2012 makeup collection in Japan on December 16th. The collection includes:

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Paul Joe Holiday 2011 Makeup 97(images/info from www.paul-joe-beaute.com & i-voce.jp)

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Paul & Joe will release its holiday 2011 makeup & bodycare collection in Japan on November 3rd. The collection includes:

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3rd: SUQQU

SUQQU Fall 2011 Makeup Top 10 1(image from www.suqqu.com)

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SUQQU’s fall 2011 makeup collection is a relatively small but perfectly formed collection. Earlier I reviewed Blend Color Eyeshadow in 08 Mizuaoi & Face Color Palette in EX-01, and they are both beautiful items. The eyeshadows are gorgeously creamy and Face Color Palette is a solid multi-purposed product.

When I reviewed SUQQU’s Creamy Glow Lipsticks in April, I mentioned that I thought SUQQU would probably bring out a sheerer range of lipsticks in the next few seasons. It turned out that I was right. I tested the limited-edition Creamy Glow Lipsticks Moist at the SUQQU counter, and they are considerably sheerer than the very intensely pigmented Creamy Glow Lipsticks. (But they are not overly sheer.) They also have a glossy finish that appeals to me. I hope there will be a more permanent range of sheer and glossy lipsticks from SUQQU later on.

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Kao Sofina Primavista Dea Fall Winter 2011 Base Makeup 1(image/info from www.nikkei.com)

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Primavista, Kao Sofina‘s base makeup line, was launched in September 2008 to replace my beloved Raycious. On November 15th, Sofina will release Primavista Dea, a sub-line of Primavista that is designed for consumers over fifty. According to Kao (which owns the Sofina brand), the range incorporates “pure blossom powder” to help target the appearance of large pores and sallowness.

Primavista Dea’s launch collection for fall/winter 2011 includes:

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Kanebo Lunasol Holiday 2011 Makeup 2(image from i-voce.jp)

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My post on Lunasol’s holiday 2011 makeup collection has been updated to include additional images and information on the items.

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6th: Elégance

Elegance Fall 2011 Makeup Top 10 1(image from www.elegance-cosmetics.com)

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I like the simple and elegant packaging of the new Mirage Eyes and Genteel Face from Elégance’s fall 2011 makeup collection. The details on the mirrors are a nice touch. Mirage eyes features some very wearable colors, and the warmer browns and the olive green have especially caught my attention.

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Elegance Fall 2011 Makeup Top 10 2(image from www.elegance-cosmetics.com)

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Kenzo FlowerTAG Eau de Toilette 1

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Released in 2000, Kenzo‘s Flower by Kenzo is one of the brand’s best-known fragrances. There are various versions of the scent, including Le Parfum (2003), Flower Oriental (2005), Edition d’Artistes (2006), Winter Flowers (2008), Essentielle (2009), and the various annual editions of Eau d’Été. For 2011, to celebrate the art of graffiti and tagging, Kenzo has released FlowerTAG.

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Kanebo Lunasol Holiday 2011 Makeup 1(image from www.nikkei.com)

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My post on Lunasol’s holiday 2011 makeup collection has been updated to include information on additional items in the collection.

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Kanebo Lavshuca Holiday 2011 Makeup 1(image/info from www.nikkei.com)

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Kanebo Lavshuca will release its holiday 2011 makeup collection in Japan on November 1st. The collection includes:

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10th: Sonia Rykiel

Sonia Rykiel Fall 2011 Makeup Top 10 1(image from www.soniarykiel-cosmetics.com)

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I do like a bit of color for fall (among all the neutrals and other muted shades), and Sonia Rykiel’s fall 2011 Sensual makeup collection is giving me that.  The new Eyeshadow Duos include soft hues, vibrant colors, and sedate shades. The new shades/variations of Mousse Eyeshadow and Cheek Color Powder also inject some fresh colors into fall.

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Sonia Rykiel Fall 2011 Makeup Top 10 2(image from www.soniarykiel-cosmetics.com)

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Sonia Rykiel Fall 2011 Makeup Top 10 3(image from www.soniarykiel-cosmetics.com)

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