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Kanebo Twany Glamacy Fall 2009 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Thursday, June 11, 2009

in -Glamacy, -Kanebo, -Twany, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

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

Twany Glamacy will release its fall 2009 makeup collection in Japan on August 16th. The lineup includes:

– Eye Color: 1 new shade
– Eye Color UB (Under-Brow): 1 new shade
– Eye Color UE (Under-Eye): 1 new shade
– Eye Color Set (left in photo): 1 variation, limited edition
– Eye Collection 09 AW (right in photo): 2 variations, limited editions
– Liquid Eyeliner: 1 shade
– Powder Eyebrow: 2 variations
– Lipsticks: 5 new shades
– Serum Highlight: 1 shade
– Eye Makeup Remover

Twany Glamacy Fall 2008 Collection

New Brand Focus: Twany Glamacy

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Kosé Addiction Update

by PJ on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

in -Addiction, -Kosé, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images from www.addiction-beauty.com)

Two weeks ago, I mentioned the upcoming department store brand Addiction. Kosé has now set up the brand’s official website, which doesn’t have information on the lineup yet but has stated that the launch date is July 15th.

From what we can see now, the packaging features dark-brown cases that look quite minimal and chic, and the brand logo looks sleek and modern. The brand appears to carry items that fit into different-sized cases.

The website will probably have more information on the products as the launch date approaches.

Updated on June 11th 2009:

A slightly closer look at some of the items:

(image from www.fashionsnap.com)

It seems that the items are housed in black cases instead of dark-brown ones as previously mentioned…

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Update: Coffret D’Or Summer 2009 and Lunasol Fall 2009

by PJ on Tuesday, June 9, 2009

in -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, -Lunasol, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

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

My post on Coffret D’Or’s summer 2009 collection has been updated with a link to some very good close-up images of the Color Mixing Eyes palettes.

Also, Beauty Anonymous has posted a link to a Chinese blog post which includes photos of the upcoming eye palettes from Lunasol’s fall 2009 collection.

Updated on June 14th 2009:

Autumn Masquerade and Beauty Anonymous have posted a link to a blog post (from the same Chinese blog as mentioned above) that features all the palettes from Lunasol’s fall 2009 collection.

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Foundation Face-Off (4): Dior vs. Esprique Precious

by PJ on Tuesday, June 9, 2009

in -Dior, -Esprique (Precious), -Kosé, 2009 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup, makeup - base makeup - foundation

It has been over a year since my last Foundation Face-Off, and I hope you will enjoy this long overdue addition. Today I am taking you through two spring/summer 2009 releases: Dior’s Snow Whitening UV Compact (White Reveal UV Shield Makeup) and Beauté de Kosé Esprique Precious’ Dramatical Stay Pact UV EX. The two trial samples are from the April and May 2009 issues of Biteki.

(I have oily skin that is prone to slight redness. I prefer powder foundations that control shine well, offer at least medium coverage and have decent pore coverage. I don’t usually wear a primer or a concealer. I have a light-to-medium complexion and ZA Two-Way Foundation in 22 is one of my ideal shades. (I haven’t used MAC foundations for a very long time so I don’t know which shade is currently the closest to my complexion.))

Basics

– Dior Snow Whitening UV Compact (White Reveal UV Shield Makeup): SPF 30, PA +++, 6 shades (shade tested: 020)
– Beauté de Kosé Esprique Precious Dramatical Stay Pact UV EX: SPF 25, PA ++, 7 shades (shade tested: OC-410)

Both shades are lighter than ZA Two-Way Foundation in 22.

Finish

The two differ quite a lot in finish. Dior has a luminous and glowy finish, while Esprique Precious has a soft matte finish which is only very subtly luminous. Neither has visible shimmer.

Texture

Dior has a soft velvety texture, while EP has a slightly drier feel (which is far from chalky). Both go on evenly and smoothly.

Coverage

Both have a light-to-medium coverage, but Dior has marginally more coverage. With Dior, I feel that the coverage is more based on the luminous semi-transparent light-reflective powder than on opaque pigment. One thing I don’t like about this is that, as I have applied the powder evenly and then look straight at the mirror, the coverage looks sufficient on the forehead, chin and top of the cheeks (wherever the light hits straight on and creates the coverage) but the sides of my nose and the sides of my face (where the light bounces off sideways from where I can see) seem to get almost no coverage.

Even though this type of coverage creates more dimension for the face and should please some people (as the powder emulates a shading effect), I prefer EP’s soft-focus and even-looking coverage.

Pore Coverage

Dior’s luminous and glowy powder can exaggerate the look of pores. On the other hand, EP has a decent pore coverage.

Shine Control

Again, Dior’s glowy finish can make shine more pronounced overtime. EP has a fairly good shine control.

Staying Power

Dior does have a reasonably good staying power (with all the blotting), but I am more impressed with EP’s lasting ability. It can be a little hard to tell how the coverage and finish last since they are on the natural side, but, after a whole day, there is no patchiness and my skin tone still looks very even.

Overall, Dior reminds me of Primavista’s Powder Foundation Moist Touch and Esprique Precious reminds me of Coffret D’Or’s Beauty Lasting Pact UV. (Coffret D’Or has slightly better shine control). For me, between Dior and Esprique Precious, Esprique Precious is the obvious winner. If it had more coverage, it would definitely be a product I’d consider buying.

You can read my friend Betsy’s review of Esprique Precious Dramatical Stay Pact UV EX on Autumn Masquerade.

Japanese Base Makeup Week

RMK Powder Foundation EX

Foundation Face-Off (1) – Chanel vs. SUQQU

Foundation Face-Off (2) – Lunasol vs. Coffret D’Or

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Shiseido Maquillage Fall/Winter 2009 Base Makeup Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, June 9, 2009

in -Maquillage, -Shiseido, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

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

Maquillage will release its fall/winter base makeup collection in Japan on August 21st. The new items include:

– Moisture Finish Powdery UV Foundation (SPF 20, PA ++, 8 shades)
– Moisture Cream Foundation UV (SPF 25, PA ++, 8 shades)
– Moisture Base UV (SPF 23, PA ++)
– Finish Powder (1 shade)

Recent/upcoming Maquillage collections:

Fall 2009 (point makeup)

Summer 2009 (point makeup)

Spring 2009 (point/base makeup)

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SUQQU Fall 2009 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Monday, June 8, 2009

in -SUQQU, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

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

SUQQU will release its fall 2009 collection in Japan on August 7th. The collection should be available in the UK around a month after the launch in Japan.

The new items include:

– Blend Eyeshadow (3 new variations)

– Dual Contour Shadow (2 variations)

– Dual Gloss Color (2 variations)

– Lip Color Pencil (5 shades)

– Polish Face Color (1 variation)

In 2008, SUQQU released three limited-edition Gloss & Lip Colors for both spring and fall. This year, the new Dual Gloss Color supposedly contains two lip glosses.

All the items in SUQQU’s fall 2009 collection are limited editions.

Est Fall 2009 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Monday, June 8, 2009

in -Est, -Kao, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

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

Est will release its fall 2009 collection in Japan on July 25th. The new items include:

– Emotional Multiple Eyes (4 new variations)

– Eyelash Shade (cream eyeliner, 4 shades, including 2 limited editions)

– Advanced Lips (4 new shades)

Update on June 23rd 2009:

Here is a quick look at all the items in the collection. I would love to see more images of the purple palette soon…

(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Est’s overarching makeup concept is Emotional Beauty, and many of Est’s seasonal makeup ad campaigns are based on one particular emotion. What is very unique (and quite refreshing) is the brand’s exploration of negative emotions. After sorrow and depair, Est is tackling anger in fall 2009. Concept-wise, this is going to be a memorable collection.

(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Est Spring 2009 Makeup Collection

Est Holiday 2009 Release

Est Fall 2008 Makeup Collection

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Sonia Rykiel Fall 2009 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Monday, June 8, 2009

in -Sonia Rykiel, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images/info from www.cosme.net)

Sonia Rykiel will release its fall 2009 makeup collection in Japan on August 1st. The lineup includes:

– Sublime Lipstick (25 shades)

– Ultra Eyeliner (5 shades, Cream Eyeliner Brush sold separately)

– Perfect Finish Mascara (5 shades)

Updated on June 11th, 2009:

The collection will also include 3 new shades of Mono Eyeshadow.

Beauty Brand Focus: Sonia Rykiel

Sonia Rykiel Summer 2009 Collection

Sonia Rykiel Spring 2009 Collection

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News in Brief: SUQQU, RMK & Chanel

by PJ on Wednesday, June 3, 2009

in -Chanel, -RMK, -SUQQU, 2009 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics

(image from www.suqqu.com/global)

– SUQQU will release Perfect Eye Makeup Kit tomorrow (June 4th) in London’s Selfridges. The limited-edition kit, retailing for £68, includes a green-toned Blend Eyeshadow EX-02, Mascara Volume Long N EX-01 Green, Eye Make Up Remover (50ml), Eye Cream (4g), Screw Brush, and an original bag. (The eye palette, mascara and screw brush are available only in this kit.)

(image from www.rmkrmk.com)

– RMK‘s makeup collection renewal items will also be available in Selfridges tomorrow. The Ingenious Power/Jelly Eyes retail for £16 and the Ingenious Powder/Jelly Cheeks retail for £19.50. I swatched a few colors and was quite pleased with the texture of the powder. I particularly liked SH-07 Shiny Purple, which has beautifully dimensional shimmer.

(image from www.selfridges.com)

– I stopped by the Chanel counter in Harvey Nichols and one SA confirmed that the Chanel Studio (which used to carry items only available in Asia and North America) had left Harvey Nichols and would be moving to Selfridges. There was no sight of the Tokyo Happening collection in either counter. Instead, the London Madness collection is available.

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Kanebo Milano Collection 2010

by PJ on Tuesday, June 2, 2009

in -Kanebo, -Kanebo Milano Collection, 2009 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, fragrance, makeup, makeup - base makeup

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

The 2010 edition of Kanebo’s Face Up Powder Milano Collection 2010 will be out in Japan on December 16th. This is a pre-order-only item, and the pre-order period will be between mid-June and September 17th.

The powder (24g, SPF 14 PA++) retails for 12600 JPY. Like the 2009 edition, it includes a powder puff with silk produced in Kyoto.

(motif on the powder case)

Since 1991, Kanebo has been releasing the Milano Collection each year (except 1994 and 1995). You can see all the different case designs below. You can also check out the page on the Kanebo website to see larger photos of the cases.

Updated on June 15th 2009: