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Kate Fall 2010 Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, May 25, 2010

in -Kanebo, -Kate, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Kanebo Kate will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on August 1st. The collection includes:

– Dual Blend Eyes (8 variations)
– Lasting Gel Eyeliner (6 shades)
– Lasting Gel Eyebrow (3 shades)
– Lasting Gel Eyebrow Coat
– Gradical Eyes A (1 new variation)
– Reflect Mirror Eyes (1 new variation)
– Rouge Lustre (8 shades)
– Lip Gloss S (5 shades)
– Beauty Up BB Base UV

Related posts on Kate:

Kate: Lavshuca’s Edgier, Darker Sister

Summer 2010 Collection

Spring 2010 Collection

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Jill Stuart Night Jewel Solid Perfume

by PJ on Wednesday, May 19, 2010

in -Jill Stuart, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics

(image/info from www.cosme.net)

Jill Stuart will release Night Jewel Solid Perfume (1.4g) in Japan on July 2nd. This limited-edition item is an extension of Night Jewel Eau de Toilette, which was launched in Japan in December 2009.

(Jill Stuart Night Jewel Eau de Toilette)
(image from www.jillstuart-beauty.com)

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Chicca Fall 2010 Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, May 19, 2010

in -Chicca, -Kanebo, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Chicca will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on August 18th, and the theme of the collection is Modern Romance. The berry-red magenta shades look quite striking.

The collection includes:

– Enthralling Powder Eye Shadow (4 new variations)
– Enticing Lipstick (4 new shades)
– Enticing Lip Gloss (2 new shades)
– Enticing Lip Pencil (2 new shades)
– Flush Blush (1 new shade)

Related posts on Chicca:

Summer 2010 Collection

Spring 2010 Collection

Fall 2009 Collection

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Ayura Fall 2010 Collection

by PJ on Monday, May 17, 2010

in -Ayura, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, fragrance, fragrance - room fragrance, makeup

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

Ayura will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on July 23rd. The collection includes:

– Aura Feel Oriental Eyes (6 variations)
– Aura Feel Colored Black Mascara (4 shades)
– Aura Feel Gloss Pot (2 shades)

On the same day, Ayura will also release an incense burner with two types of incense.

All the items above are limited editions.

Related posts on Ayura:

Loving Japanese Brands (1 of 7): Ayura

Summer 2010 Collection

15th Anniversary Memories Coffret

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Spring 2010 Makeup Top 10 (Part 3)

by PJ on Friday, May 14, 2010

in -Coffret d'Or, -Cosme Decorte, -Kanebo, -Kosé, -Lunasol, -Magie Deco, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10

(continued from Part 1 and Part 2)

3. Magie Deco

(image from www.cosmedecorte.com/magiedeco)

(image from www.cosmedecorte.com/magiedeco)


Earlier this year, I finally got my first item from Magie Deco (Shadow Brilliance II in Foxy Lady). It didn’t disappoint me, and I will definitely look out for other things to try. For spring 2010, there are blue, green, and purple as well as more soft neutrals. I particularly like LC033 White Crystal Opal and DC031 Pink Opal. (White Crystal Opal looks a lot warmer in photos in Biteki than it does in the image above.)

2. Lunasol

(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)

I tend to be more excited about Lunasol’s palette series for spring than those for fall, and Nature Color Eyes from the spring 2010 collection is another beautifully colorful range from one of my favorite makeup lines in the last ten years. I like the warmth in 03 Nature Brown and the soft colors in 05 Nature Colorful. (If the liner shade in Nature Colorful were a deep purple, I would probably consider buying it.)
1. Coffret D’Or

(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor)

(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor)

(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor)

Among Coffret D’Or’s purple eye palettes, 3D Lighting Eyes in 04 Purple Variation (from the spring 2008 collection) is my favorite and Jewelcious Eyes in 05 Purple Amethyst from the spring 2010 collection is my second favorite. The tone of the purple in Purple Amethyst suits me well and I like its moderate pigmentation level and pearly shimmer. I also like the case design of this palette series.

The Innocent Color Blush reminds us again that Coffret D’Or is the successor to T’Estimo, which released Pure Layer Blush, a loose-powder blusher, for spring and summer 2007. (The cases look nearly the same.)

As I mentioned before, Coffret D’Or overall appeals to me a lot more than T’Estimo. This collection is one of the many reasons why the line has kept me interested for the last few years.

Related posts:

Lunasol Sheer Contrast Eyes in Lavender Coral

Lunasol Summer 2010 Collection

Coffret D’Or Late Summer/ Early Fall Collection

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News & Thoughts in Brief

by PJ on Wednesday, May 12, 2010

in -Dior, -Paul & Joe, -RMK, -SUQQU, 2010 Spring, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics

(SUQQU Noble Nuance Face Color)
(image from www.suqqu.com)

Dior: I came across Dior’s summer 2010 collection in Harrods. (It doesn’t seem to be available in other department stores or Dior counters in Boots at the moment.) I am slightly underwhelmed by Addicted to Dior mainly because it is smaller than what I imagined. But I think I still like it enough to want to use my Boots points for it.

Paul & Joe: As I mentioned earlier, Select Eye Colors are now available in the UK. None of the shades has grabbed me. At the moment, I am looking forward to the new Lip Gloss G from the summer 2010 collection.

RMK: Spring Modern Eyes in 04 Rosy Purple from the spring 2010 collection has been sold out.

SUQQU: I finally had a chance to see SUQQU’s spring 2010 collection in person. Noble Nuance Face Color has a subtle luminous glow that should be appealing for many people. Among other items in the collection, I like Noble Nuance Eyeshadow in EX-01, Noble Nuance Cheeks in EX-01, and Noble Nuance Lipstick in EX-02.

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Lunasol Toff & Loadstone Collection Kit

by PJ on Wednesday, May 12, 2010

in -Kanebo, -Lunasol, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, fashion, makeup

(images/info from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)

On June 11th, Lunasol will release a makeup kit in collaboration with Japanese fashion line Toff & Loadstone.



The Lunasol Toff & Loadstone Collection Kit includes:

– Toff & Loadstone Collection Eyes in EX01 (Sheer Gold Collection)
– Noble Shade Liner in EX02 (Gold Brown)
– Full Glamour Gloss N in EX14 (Sheer Beige)
– Full Glamour Lips G in EX03 (Neutral Beige)
– original pouch by Toff & Loadstone

Priced at 10500 JPY, the kit will be exclusively available in Isetan Shinjuku, Seibu Ikebukuro, Takashimaya Yokohama, and Hankyu Umeda Flagship Store in Osaka.

Related posts on Lunasol:

Summer 2010 Collection

Skin Modeling Eyes Starter Kit

Layer Bloom Eyes in 03 Purple Gradation

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Update: Coffret D’Or Late Summer/ Early Fall 2010

by PJ on Wednesday, May 12, 2010

in -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, 2010 Fall, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(Coffret D’Or Beauty C Curve Eyes in 01 Gold Brown)
(images from www.kanebo-cosmetics.co.jp)

The Kanebo website now has the images of the five variations of the upcoming Beauty C Curve Eyes from Coffret D’Or’s late summer/ early fall 2010 collection.
(02 Rose Pink)

(03 Monotone Blue)

(04 Peach Beige)
(05 Khaki Green)

Even though there is no purple palette this time, I am still interested in trying one palette from the range. At the moment I am drawn to the (rather subtle) 04 Peach Beige.

(The Coffret D’Or website has also been updated to feature the late summer/ early fall 2010 collection.)

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Spring 2010 Makeup Top 10 (Part 2)

by PJ on Monday, May 10, 2010

in -Est, -Kao, -Maquillage, -Paul & Joe, -Shiseido, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10

(continued from Part 1)

6. Paul & Joe

(image from www.paul-joe-beaute.com)

 

I think, for many people, the highlight of Paul & Joe’s spring 2010 collection is the Disney Character Collection, which features the Alice in Wonderland characters. For me, I also like the new eyeshadow singles (Select Eye Colors). A while ago, I was told by a Paul & Joe sales assistant that they might not be launched in the UK. But, fortunately, I recently saw them in Harrods. All the 25 shades are available here.

5. Maquillage

(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mq)

 

There are five Eyes Creator (3D) palettes in Maquillage‘s spring 2010 collection. All of them feature light-to-medium colors, which look very wearable. I particularly like PK766 (with a hint of peach) and BR765 (with a hint of gold). The new shades of Eye Color N (Powder) include GD, BE, and BR shades as well.

4. Est

(image from www.kao.co.jp/est)

 

I still haven’t tried items from Est, but I nearly decided to go for a couple of items on several occasions. In the spring 2010 collection, I like the look of the Emotional Multiple Eyes palettes in 09 and 11. 09 reminds me of Magie Deco’s Shadow Brilliance II in Foxy Lady, while 11, with lilac, pink, and yellow gold, reminds me of Lunasol’s Sheer Contrast Eyes in Lavender Coral.

The countdown concludes in Part 3.

Related posts (on summer 2010 collections):

Paul & Joe

Aube Couture

Jill Stuart

 

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Makeup Review: RMK Spring Modern Eyes in Orangy Brown for Spring 2010

by PJ on Sunday, May 9, 2010

in -RMK, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - eyeshadow

In my post on the makeup trend of spring 2010, I mentioned that quite a few orange-toned shades seemed to be appearing among Japanese cosmetics. Today, I am looking at a good example of this trend, Spring Modern Eyes in 03 Orangy Brown from RMK’s spring 2010 collection.

Top left: well-pigmented mildly metallic warm brown with a burgundy undertone
Bottom: moderately-pigmented shimmery light warm beige
Middle: lightly-pigmented mildly shimmery off-white
Right: sheer subtly shimmery soft peachy orange

The orange looks vibrant in the pan, but it is sheer and subtle when applied.

All the colors go on very smoothly, especially the light beige and the dark brown. The staying power of all the colors is good.

According to the application instruction enclosed with the palette, firstly, the light beige is applied on the eyelids. Then, the dark brown is used to line the eyes and the off-white is applied on the brow bones. Finally, the light orange is layered on top of the other three shades.

Based on this application, the effect is soft and warm. Even though the light beige and the orange are on the sheer side, they are not so sheer that they would just show up as shimmer.

I personally really like the light beige, which is a very good daytime color. It has the right (softly warm) tone for my slightly warm complexion and it adds subtle depth to the eyes. The multi-color shimmer also enhances the dimension of the eyes.

The orange imparts a touch of bounciness to the eye areas. It can be layered for slightly more intensity, but it doesn’t look gaudy or overly vibrant. It can also be used in the inner corners of the eyes or as a lower-eye liner for a very different look. I have not tried any shade similar to it before and I do find it to be quite wearable.

This palette is an interesting reinterpretation of warm neutrals. If the orange in this palette were a medium-to-dark beige, the palette would be relatively more ordinary. The orange certainly adds a bit of novelty and an element of surprise and discovery to the palette. It makes this palette worthy of a look even if you already have a few neutral palettes.

(The product featured in this review is provided by RMK.)

Related posts on RMK:

Summer 2010 Collection

Ingenious Powder Eyes

Powder Foundation EX

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