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Skincare Review: RMK Cleansing Oil S & Cleansing Balm M

by PJ on Wednesday, May 25, 2011

in -RMK, 2011 Spring, 2011 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, skincare, skincare - cleansing/toning

In April, RMK renewed some of its cleansing products. Cleansing Oil S and Cleansing Milk C replaced the previous versions, and Cleansing Balm M was introduced. Today I am reviewing the new Cleansing Oil S and Cleansing Balm M.

RMK’s Cleansing Oil N is one of my favorite makeup-removing products, and I have been using it ever since it replaced Cleansing Oil (which I also used continuously). Therefore, I was curious to see how different the new Cleansing Oil S was going to be. It turned out that there are some noticeable differences:

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Happy 10th Anniversary, Biteki!

by PJ on Saturday, May 21, 2011

in all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, skincare, stash focus

(p. 57, Biteki, May 2011)

I still remember my reaction upon seeing the very first issue of Biteki in 2001. “A magazine just about beauty!” I exclaimed to myself. I became a fan ever since. I have purchased every single issue so far, and I certainly think Biteki is one of the best sources of information on Japanese beauty products (and beauty products in general).

(pp. 58 & 59, Biteki, May 2011)

Over the years, there have been many beautiful covers, which reflect the aesthetics of the magazine and the makeup trends. Below are some of my favorite covers:

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Japanese Cosmetics Focus: Shiseido &Face

by PJ on Friday, May 20, 2011

in _Japanese Brand Profile, -&Face, -Shiseido, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup, skincare

(images/info from www.shiseido.co.jp/andface)

Today, in my Japanese Cosmetics Focus series, I will be highlighting &Face, a slightly less known line from Shiseido.

&Face carries skincare, base makeup, point makeup, and beauty supplements. The line has three main ranges:

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Maquillage Fall 2011 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Monday, May 16, 2011

in -Maquillage, -Shiseido, 2011 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.com)

Shiseido Maquillage will release its fall 2011 makeup collection in Japan on July 21st. The collection includes Essence Glamorous Rouge (liquid lipstick, 6 shades).

The collection might feature additional items. I will update this post if I come across more information.

Maquillage Spring/Summer 2011 Base Makeup Collection

Maquillage 5th Anniversary Makeup Collection

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Skincare Review: SUQQU Reset Cleansing Oil & Reset Cleansing Cream

by PJ on Thursday, May 12, 2011

in -SUQQU, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, skincare, skincare - cleansing/toning

As I mentioned, SUQQU went through a major revamp in Japan last year and many products were discontinued and replaced. Earlier I reviewed Blend Color Eyeshadow in 01 Kakitsubata and Creamy Glow Lipsticks in 07 Asasuou, 09 Hanarenga, and 18 Karakurenai, and today I am focusing on two of the new skincare items.

Reset Cleansing Oil and Reset Cleansing Cream were released in Japan last September (as were the new makeup items from SUQQU). Along with Eye Makeup Remover R, they are the new makeup removing products from the brand. (Extra Off Cleansing Gel, Extra Off Cleansing Milk, Extra Off Cleansing Cream, and Eye Makeup Remover are no longer available in Japan.)

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Shiseido ZA Two-Way Powder Foundation Update

by PJ on Monday, May 2, 2011

in -Shiseido, -ZA, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(images/info from www.za-cosmetics.com)

This is certainly by no means a timely update. I almost always have quite a few refills of my trusted Shiseiso ZA Two-Way Foundation and I wasn’t immediately aware of the new versions until I was told about them by a friend some time ago.

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