(continued from Part 1 & Part 2)
3. Jill Stuart
(image from www.jillstuart-beauty.com)
Jill Stuart’s summer 2009 collection includes a new Illuminance Eyes palette as well as items for lips and nails, but I am particularly interested in the new Jelly Eye Color N.
Jill Stuart’s (original) Jelly Eye Color is among the brand’s most popular products, but I have never tried it. (I much prefer powder eyeshadows.) Now that Jelly Eye Color N features an even more princessy packaging, there is almost no reason for me not to try at least one of the shades.
2. Lunasol
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)
Lunasol’s summer 2009 collection continues the Floral Purification theme from spring. The plumeria series includes warm neutrals while the hibiscus series features vibrant cool pinks. The EX02 Summer Pink Gradation from the hibiscus series may be the last vibrant eye palette from Lunasol before fall’s slightly more sombre Stardrop Purification collection sets the scene for the rest of the year.
1. Coffret D’Or
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor)
Coffret D’Or’s summer 2009 collection is quite a sizable one, with a new lipstick range (Juicy Memory Rouge, 12 shades) and a new palette series (Color Mixing Eyes, 5 variations) among other items. Also, the early summer 2009 collection includes 8 new nail colors.
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor)
(image/info from www.biteki.com)
(image from www.addiction-beauty.com)
If you have been following news of Kosé’s new brand, Addiction, do head over to the brand’s official website to browse through the product lineup. (The information on the individual shades is not yet up on the site.)
(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)
Kanebo’s Lavshuca will release its fall 2009 collection in Japan on August 1st. The new eye palette series, Light Mix Eyes, looks quite adorable. The brand continues its focus on lip makeup by releasing Full Balloon Rouge, which features “clear concealing pearl” to tackle lips’ dullness and vertical lines.
The lineup includes:
– Light Mix Eyes (5 variations)
– Grade Color Eyes (1 new variation)
– Dual Prism Eyes (2 new variations)
– Power Memory Eyebrow (2 shades)
– Power Memory Eyeliner (1 shade)
– Full Balloon Rouge (15 shades)
– Rouge Star Classics (2 new shades)
One new base makeup item, Pore Concealer Base, will be released on the same day.
Updated on July 1 2009:
Photos of the five Light Mix Eyes palettes:
(PK-1)
(images from www.kanebo-cosmetics.co.jp)
(BR-1)
(BR-2)
(GN-1)
(BU-1)
Related posts:
Loving Japanese Brands: Lavshuca
Lavshuca Summer 2009 Collection
Lavshuca Spring 2009 Collection
(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)
Kanebo’s Kate will release its fall 2009 makeup collection in Japan on August 1st. The collection focuses on eye makeup, with new eye palettes, mascara, eyeliners, and false eyelashes.
The new items include:
– Reflect Mirror Eyes (8 variations)
– Diamond Cut Eyes (1 new variation)
– Deep Trap Eyes (1 new variation)
– Gradical Eyes (1 new variation)– Frame Impact Volume Mascara (1 shade)
– Mascara Base A (Volume Long) – Eye Lash (false eyelashes)– Frame Impact Marker (eyeliner, 1 shade)
– Super Sharp Liner (2 shades)
– Super Sharp Liner N (1 shade)
– Rouge Extra (2 new shades)
Also, two new base makeup items will be released:
– Lasting Cover Liquid (liquid foundation, 6 shades)
– High Cover UV Pressed Powder (2 shades)
Related posts:
Kate: Lavshuca’s Edgier, Darker Sister
Kate Spring 2009 Collection
Kate Fall 2008 Collection
(continued from Part 1)
6. Majolica Majorca
(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mj)
I have not been paying a lot of attention to Majolica Majorca’s seasonal collections in the last couple of years, as the new items generally don’t excite me. But the new Jewelling Eyes, featuring a nice range of palettes, did catch my eye. The color combinations are on the basic side, but the wearability of them will always appeal to me.
5. Maquillage
(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mq)
Maquillage’s summer 2009 collection is, in a way, a typical summer makeup collection from Japanese brands, with colorful eyeliners and mascaras as well as a collection of nail colors. Two more Eyes Creator 3D palettes (limited editions) join the five launched in spring. The one in GD831 (left in photo), among all the seven palettes, appeals to me the most. I also like the limited-edition gold and silver cases for the two palettes. (I wish they were not limited editions so that I could have more time to think about whether to get GD831…)
4. Sonia Rykiel
(image from www.soniarykiel-cosmetics.com)
The weather in the UK in the last couple of weeks has been pleasantly warm on the whole, so it seems to be a good time to count down my favorite summer 2009 makeup collections. (Let’s hope that the good weather will continue.)
10. Paul & Joe
(image from www.paul-joe-beaute.com)
Paul & Joe’s summer 2009 collection captures the beach holiday feel with gold-toned neutrals and soft cool pinks for eyes, lips and nails. The wearable colors have a subtly vibrant look, and I like the limited-edition champagne gold packaging.
9. Dior
(image from www.dior.com)
With the launch of the Lilas Addict collection (in some countries) and the new 5-Color Design Eyeshadow palettes, Dior’s summer 2009 collection seems a little drowned among all the new products. The seasonal star item, Dior Cristal Shine, is a slight disappointment for me, since it doesn’t have the luxurious feel that many of Dior’s past star items have. The real stars of this collection for me are the two 5-Color Iridescent Eyeshadow palettes. The cool-toned iridescent shades look vivid and edgy.8. RMK
(image from www.rmkrmk.com)
RMK’s renewal collection was released in time for summer 2009. I like the fact that the 35 shades of Ingenious Powder Eyes are categorized into five groups: DR (Dark), BR (Brown), P (Pearly), SH (Shimmery), and ME (Metallic). I particularly like the dimensional finish of the SH shades I tested at the counter. Also, if you like very sparkly eyeshadows, the ME shades are a must-see. They are seriously sparkly. (They are definitely more sparkly than metallic.)
7. Elégance
(image from www.elegance-cosmetics.com)
Many Japanese beauty brands release colorful items for summer, and Elégance’s summer 2009 collection is a good example. The new Lustre Crush Eyes looks very lovely. (Many Japanese consumers seem to see blue and green as summer colors for eyes.) Since it is not a limited-edition item, I am hoping that there will be more shades in the future.
Please check out Part 2 and Part 3.
Related posts:
Spring 2009 Makeup Top 10: Part One, Two & Three
(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)
Lunasol will release its fall 2009 collection in Japan on August 21st. As mentioned earlier, the collection will have a “starry night” theme. The Stardrop Purification collection (my own translation) aims to capture the varying shades and glimmers of stars and sky at dust and night time. The collection features a new series of eyeshadow palettes, Star Shower Eyes, as well as Star Dust on Eyes, which promises to be very sparkly.
The whole lineup includes:
– Star Shower Eyes (5 variations)
– Star Dust on Eyes (2 shades, limited editions)
– Contrasting W Eyeliner (5 shades)
– High Stylize Mascara N (1 shade)
– Full Glamour Lips S (10 new shades)
– Full Glamour Gloss N (5 new shades)
– Nail Finish (5 new shades)
– Coloring Cheeks (2 new shades)
Please check out this post for the link to images of all the five Star Shower Eyes palettes. (I am liking the lilac and the neutral ones.)
Updated on June 27th 2009:
More images of the collection:
(images from www.cosme.net)
Updated on July 2nd 2009:
Images of the five Star Shower Eyes palettes:
(01 Start of Night)
(images from www.kanebo-cosmetics.co.jp)
(02 Medium Night)
(03 Dazzling Night)
(04 Star River)
(05 Close of Night)
Related posts on fall 2009 makeup collections:
Maquillage
Ayura
Aube Couture
With Japanese cosmetics, apart from the new lines springing up every now and then, an existing line sometimes revamps the packaging to keep things fresh.
Before being replaced by Aube Couture, Aube went through a few packaging revamps. About every two years, we would get a whole new Aube look. As the brand attempted to look and be more and more youthful and approachable, I have to stay I generally liked the packaging less and less. There was something about some of the older cases that really appealed to me.
I think I purchased Rouge Dressious in RS376 in 2001. At the time, the next Aube look had been introduced. It still featured dark-blue cases (with a gloss finish), but I think some of them (especially the lipstick cases) looked almost too streamline and simple. The old products, such as Rouge Dressious, were on their way out for good, and I thought I’d at least get one item and have it join my permanent collection.
(RS376 is an elegant deep rose-red.
The actual color looks cooler than it does in the photo.)
I don’t think this is how Aube looked when it was first launched, but it was how it looked when I first got interested in Japanese cosmetics and this is still by far my favorite Aube look. As “Aube” means “dawn” or “leaf” in French, I think the motif at the waist of the lipstick case was probably meant to be a leaf (even though it also looked like a tulip).
I absolutely love the gold details against the frosted dark-blue case. The case looks so classy and elegant and it also has a somewhat assertive air about it.
Now, Aube Couture is all about easy-to-use wearable makeup to create everyday looks, and the soft and amiable packaging was designed to help convey the brand message. But I think I will still miss the Aube that was glamorous, regal and sensual all at the same time.
Related posts:
From My Treasure Chest (1) – Dior Princess Ring
User-Friendly Makeup: Aube Couture
Aube Couture Early Fall 2009 Collection
(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)
On January 1st this year, Shiseido released a new range of lip products (Perfect Rouge and Smoothing Lip Pencil) to launch a new line simply called SHISEIDO. (I am assuming that the line is replacing Shiseido The Makeup) The line continues to feature creations by Dick Page, Shiseido’s Artistic Director.
On August 1st, new eye makeup items will be available, and, on September 1st, the line will feature new base makeup products.
The new additions include:
– Luminizing Satin Eye Color (15 shades)
– Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil (2 shades)
– Natural Eyebrow Pencil (4 shades)
– Perfect Mascara (2 shades)
– Eyelash Curler
– Advanced Hydro Liquid Compact (SPF 15, 6 shades)
– Translucent Loose Powder (1 shade)
Related posts:
Bring It Back! Shiseido’s Inoui ID
Maquillage Fall 2009 Point Makeup Collection
Maquillage Fall/Winter 2009 Base Makeup Collection
(image from www.jillstuart-beauty.com)
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor)
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor)
