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Kanebo Sensai Cellular Performance Hydrachange Mask 1

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Kanebo’s Sensai line is one of the lines from the brand that have a more international presence. Today I am featuring two facial masks from the line’s Cellular Performance skincare range, Cellular Performance Hydrachange Mask and Cellular Performance Mask.

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Kanebo Coffret D'Or Beauty C Curve Eyes Peach Beige 1

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This is the first Stash Focus article since the blog move, and today I am bringing you my thoughts on Kanebo Coffret D’Or‘s  Beauty C Curve Eyes in 04 Peach Beige.

The Beauty C Curve Eyes series is part of Coffret D’Or’s late summer/ early fall 2010 makeup collection, which was released in Japan on June 16th. The series features five variations. With the absence of a purple palette among them, I decided to go for 04 Peach Beige.

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Kose Cosme Decorte Magie Deco Fall 2010 Makeup 3

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Kosé Cosme Decorte Magie Deco will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on August 21st. The collection includes:

– Shadow Brilliance II (above, 3 new variations)

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Kose Cosme Decorte AQ Fall 2010 Makeup 1

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Kosé Cosme Decorte AQ will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on August 21st. The collection features:

– Shadow Supreme (above, 2 new variations)

– Rouge Supreme (3 new shades)

Kose Cosme Decorte AQ Fall 2010 Makeup 2

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– Nail Supreme (3 new shades)

Kose Cosme Decorte AQ Fall 2010 Makeup 3

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Related posts on Cosme Decorte:

AQ Fall 2009 Makeup Collection

AQ Spring 2009 Makeup Collection

Maquiexpert Base Makeup Range

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Kanebo Impress Granmula Fall 2010 Skincare 1(image/info from www.nikkei.com)

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In 2006, Kanebo launched the Impress range, and, a year later, the Impress IC sub-range was launched. According to Kanebo, Impress is marketed as a “high-price” range while Impress IC is what the brand calls a “volume-price” (mid-price) range.

On November 19, a new sub-range, Impress Granmula, will be introduced in Japan. Marketed as a “highest-price” range, the launch collection includes three items:

– Lotion (21,000 JPY, approx. 154 GBP, 239 USD)
– Emulsion (31,500 JPY, approx. 230 GBP, 359 USD)
– Cream (126,000 JPY, approx. 922 GBP, 1436 USD)

The Cream is certainly exceptionally pricey, but it still can’t stand comparison with Pola’s B.A The Cream Edo Kiriko, released as a limited edition last October.

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Related posts:

Kanebo “Sensai Premier” Range

Dior TOTALLY DIOR Cannage for Holiday 2007

Elizabeth Arden Prevage Face Advanced Anti-Aging Serum

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Addiction Fall 2010 Makeup 1

(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)

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Addiction will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on August 20th. The collection features:

– Eyeshadow (6 new shades)

– Lipstick (2 new shades)

Addiction Fall 2010 Makeup 2

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– Lip Gloss (2 new shades)

Addiction Fall 2010 Makeup 3

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– Blush (2 new shades)

Addiction Fall 2010 Makeup 4

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The collection (at least the items above) reminds me of Three’s fall 2010 makeup collection and Sonia Rykiel’s fall 2010 makeup collection. Purple is still on-trend!

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Related posts on Addiction:

Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

Spring 2010 Makeup Collection

Fall 2009 Makeup Collection Swatches

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Shiseido Global Brand 2010 1(image from www.shiseido.co.uk,
info from www.nikkei.com)

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In 2008, SHISEIDO started implementing a 3-year plan to increase its global presence. (See my post in 2008 regarding this here.) A major part of the plan is to increase the brand’s retail points across the world. Since then, SHISEIDO has commenced business in the following countries:

March 2008: Romania, Bulgaria
May 2009: Egypt
August 2009: Laos, Morocco
December 2009: Azerbaijan
May 2010: Mongolia

From this month, SHISEIDO will launch retail points in three Balkan nations: Albania, Kosovo, and Macedonia. The brand will be the first Japanese cosmetics brand available in these three countries.

With these European launches, the brand will be available in 77 countries, including 44 European countries.

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Updated on October 15th, 2010:

According to one of Shiseido’s latest press releases (via www.nikkei.com), the brand was available in Mongolia from September.

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Related posts on SHISEIDO:

Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

Luminizing Satin Eye Colors in Caramel & Paperwhite

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Jill Stuart Fall Winter 2010 Makeup Pouch 1(image/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)

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Jill Stuart will release the fall/winter 2010 makeup pouch in Japan on August 20th.  The limited-edition item features a vintage-style black lace design over pink satin.

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Related posts on Jill Stuart:

Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

Night Jewel Solid Perfume

Jelly Eye Color N in Crystal Sky

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Sofina Aube Couture will release Designing Jewel Compact in Japan on October 5th as the line’s holiday 2010 makeup release. The palette includes three lip colors and an eyeshadow palette. The eyeshadows are arranged in the same way as those in the line’s new Designing Shine Eyes palettes.

Related posts on Aube Couture:

Summer 2010 Collection

Spring 2010 Collection

Holiday 2009 Collection

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RMK will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on August 20th. The collection includes:

– Brown Eyes (above, 6 variations, limited editions)

– Ingenious Waterproof Pencil Eyeliner (4 shades)

– Eyebrow Mascara N (5 shades)

– Irresistible Lips B (4 new shades)



– Ingenious Powder Cheeks (3 new shades, limited editions)

– Nail Color EX (5 new shades)



I also noticed that all the seasonal eyeshadow palettes and blushers that RMK has brought out so far this year are limited editions, which is slightly unusual for a Japanese beauty brand.

Related posts on RMK:

Spring Modern Eyes in 03 Orangy Brown

Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

Spring 2010 Makeup Collection

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