Makeup, Skincare, Fragrance and a Bit of Fashion
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Shiseido Majolica Majorca will release its fall 2010 Queen of Decoration collection in Japan on July 21st. The collection features:
– Jeweling Eyes (3 new variations)
– Lash Gorgeous Wing NEO (1 shade)
– Eyes Reset Gel (eye makeup remover)
Updated on April 2nd, 2017:
Read my review of Jeweling Eyes in BR792.
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(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)
– Eye Color Duo (above, 7 variations)
– Eye Color (25 shades)
– Eye Brightener (1 shade)
– Mini Rouge V (3 shades, limited editions)
– Nail Color N (5 shades, limited editions)
– Spot Concealer (3 shades)
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– Eye Collection ’10AW (2 variations, limited editions)
– Eyeliner Pencil (2 new shades)
– Lipstick (5 new shades)
– Cheek Color (2 new shades)
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– Face Up Powder (Milano Collection 2011) (24g, SPF14, PA++, 12600 JPY)
Pre-order period: mid-June – late September
Release date: December 16th
(powder case)
(powder)
(The Eau de Parfum features notes of teatopia, orange blossom, and rose.)
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Kanebo Lunasol will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on August 20th. The collection features:
– Aurorize Eyes (above, 5 variations)
– Gel Eyeliner (6 shades, brush sold separately)
– Full Glamour Lips S (10 new shades)
– Coloring Cheeks (2 new variations)
Lunasol will also release the following limited-edition items on August 20th:
– Aurorize Nuance Eyes (3 shades)
– Full Glamour Gloss N (3 new shades)
– Nail Finish (3 new shades)
Lunasol hasn’t released any 5-color eye palette series since Geminate Eyes back in fall 2007, and I am sure many Lunasol fans will be looking forward to Aurorize Eyes. I certainly want to see more images of the one with purple and pink. The blue Full Glamour Gloss N is looking good too.
Updated on July 1st 2010:
Here are the images of the five variations of Aurorize Eyes:
(01 Nuance Variation)
(02 Light Variation)
(03 Gentle Variation)
(04 Soft Variation)
(05 Contrast Variation)
The product photos on the Kanebo website can be a little washed out, and I expect the colors in these palettes to be slightly more vibrant. At the moment, I really like 02 Light Variation, which reminds me of Coral Coral from Lunasol’s spring 2008 collection. All my Lunasol eyeshadow palettes are purple-toned ones, and I have been thinking about getting a neutral one for quite some time. Light Variation looks like a nice neutral palette for me.
04 Soft Variation, the purple-toned one that caught my eye in the beginning, looks more muted than it does in the image at the top (the group photo). I hope the top-left shade will turn out to be more purple-y and less greyish.
You are see more photos of the collection on the blog of the Japanese magazine Very.
Updated on July 8th 2010:
Have a look at some great swatches here.
I am still liking 02 Light Variation and 04 Soft Variation. The violet in 04 Soft Variation may be too blue-toned for me but I still like the palette as a whole.
Updated on August 14th, 2010:
See more swatches here.
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(image/info from www.nikkei.com)
– Rouge Enamel Glamour (with one lipstick and one lip gloss, 8 variations)
– Dual Glow Eyes (cream eyeshadow duos, 5 variations)
– Double Brow Creator (Pencil) (3 shades)
– Double Brow Creator (Powder) (3 shades)
– Double Brow Creator Holder (double-ended, for (Pencil) & (Powder))
– Double Brow Creator Tip ((replacement) sponge applicator for (Powder))
– Double Brow Creator ((Pencil)/(Powder)/Holder set, limited edition, 3 variations)
(I presume the Double Brow Creator Holder comes with one
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(image/info from www.kao.co.jp/est)Kao Est will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on July 24th. The collection includes:
– Dual Emotional Eyes (4 variations)
– Emotional Aura Lips (3 new shades, limited editions)
– Livelish Lip Base
The top two shades in the Dual Emotional Eyes palettes will have a different finish from that of the bottom two shades (hence the name of the series).
Updated on August 23rd, 2010:
One of my readers, Thenewgirl, told me about this Chinese blog, which has photos, swatches, and EOTDs of the Dual Emotion Eyes palettes.
– images of the palettes
– swatches of the palettes
– EOTDs with 01, 02, and 03
– comparison with other palettes
Many thanks to Thenewgirl!
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SUQQU is more renowned for its makeup range than for its skincare lineup, as the brand has a variety of sublime color and base makeup items. But today I am featuring one of SUQQU’s key skincare products, Musculate Massage Cream.
Those who are familiar with SUQQU might know about the brand’s signature Gankin Massage, which is claimed to help ease the tension of facial muscles, stimulate blood flow, and re-define facial contours. The massage can be administered by staff members at the SUQQU counter or at home, with the help of Musculate Massage Cream.
The massage is performed after cleansing and before toning and moisturizing. Ideally, it is performed daily both in the morning and in the evening. There are specific steps in the Gankin Massage routine, which are available on the “How to Massage” page on SUQQU’s Japanese website. (These steps are not presented on SUQQU’s global website.)
After the massage, the massage cream is wiped off with a sponge cloth, which comes with the massage cream. (The sponge cloth can be purchased separately, and so can a fiber cloth (as an alternative for the same purpose).) SUQQU also recommends using Face Refresher to remove any residue of the massage cream. As far as I can remember, it contains quite a lot of alcohol and might cause skin irritation for some people.
The massage cream has a very emollient texture. It is designed not to sink into the skin entirely so that the emolliency stays on the skin to facilitate the massage. It contains rich emollients such as mineral oil, beeswax, petrolatum, and squalane. It also contains moisturizing ingredients such as dipropylene glycol, stearic acid, cetearyl alcohol, methylserine, xylobiose, and sodium hyaluronate. (I have noticed that methylserine and xylobiose don’t seem to be commonly used in skincare products from western brands.)
Because of all the occlusive emollients in this product, it is a lot more suitable for those with dry or very dry skin and I would not recommend this product for those with oily skin. If you have combination skin, do avoid using this product on the oilier parts of your skin. (Otherwise you are simply pushing mineral oil and petrolatum into the skin which is already very sebaceous and this might create more problems than benefits.)
The Musculate Massage Cream pictured above is the limited-edition jasmine-scented Matsukasoukou version (available in the UK from January), while the original version (without the leaf details on the jar) has the brand’s signature eastern orchid scent. From June 4th, a limited-edition 300ml version (of the original (eastern orchid) version (200ml)) will be available in Japan.
(The product featured in this article is provided by SUQQU.)
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– Ombres Couleurs Quatri (5 variations)
– Rouge Subtil (2 shades)
– Rouge à Lèvres (3 shades)
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The Color Mixing Eyes (カラーミキシングアイズ/幻妝眼彩盒) series is part of Kanebo Coffret D’Or‘s summer 2009 makeup collection. Even though 04 Lavender Purple Mix, which I tried first, was not my favorite Coffret D’Or palette, I liked it enough to want to try another one. Also, I was looking for eye palettes with warm neutrals, so I decided to pick up 01 Orange Brown Mix.
The four shades in this palette:
Bottom left: sheer off-white with soft shimmer
Top left: moderately pigmented warm champagne gold with a mildly sparkly finish
Top right: moderately pigmented light-to-medium bronze with soft shimmer
Bottom right: pigmented dark brown with mild shimmer
One of the reasons I decided to go for Orange Brown Mix is that I wanted to try something a little warmer than Coffret D’Or’s 3D Lighting Eyes in Gold Variation. Orange Brown Mix did turn out to be substantially warmer. Between the two champagne golds, the one in Orange Brown Mix is slightly warmer. The bronze in Orange Brown Mix is also warmer than the neutral (not too warm/cool) gold in Gold Variation.
(Even though, with Color Mixing Eyes, the two colors on top of the palettes are supposed to be mixed together, I tend to use them separately for more versatility.)
The light-to-medium bronze can look a little too bronze-y on me at first. But after half an hour or so, the color relaxes and merges with the skin tone. Still looking very warm, it is more of a soft orange-toned bronze than a true bronze.
When the champagne gold and the bronze are mixed together, the champagne gold adds a touch of coolness to the bronze. Plus, the different sizes of shimmery particles give the mixture a nice dimension.
It is hard to decide whether I prefer Orange Brown Mix or Gold Variation. Orange Brown Mix is more vibrant and summery, while Gold Variation is more understated and elegant. They suit different needs and different moods. But, in terms of the texture of the powder and the overall finish, I slightly prefer Gold Variation. The powder is very silky and the gold shade has a beautiful pearly finish.
Overall, Orange Brown Mix is a nice eye palette for warmer months, as the shades bring a summery warmth to the eyes and help brighten up the face. But I think some people will like the palette for winter for exactly the same reason. While I will go back to this palette (regardless of the seasons) from time to time, I will continue to explore warm neutral-toned palettes.
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Jill Stuart Story of Fragrances Collection for 2025 & 2026 (image from www.cosme.net)
