(images and info from www.joseishi.net/voce)
AYURA will release its spring 2009 collection on January 23rd, 2009. As with most spring makeup collections from Japanese brands, it is quite a wide collection. However, quite disappointingly, there is only one new eye palette.
The lineup includes:
– Aura Feel Gloss (6 shades)
– Aura Feel Lipliner Pencil (3 shades)
– Aura Feel Eyeliner Pencil (3 shades)
– Aura Feel White Pencil (for highlighting)
– Aura Feel Shadow (1 new variation, above)
– Aura Feel Rouge (3 new shades, limited editions)
– Aura Feel Nail (7 new shades)
– Aura Feel Top Coat
– Aura Feel Base Coat
– Nail Color Remover
(Aura Feel Gloss)
(Nail Color Remover)
(Jill Stuart Flower Bath Salt,
from the new Bath & Body Collection)
(image from www.jillstuart-beauty.com)
One of my readers, CC, has very kindly told me that Jill Stuart Beauty will be launched in Hong Kong on December 5th. (Thank you for letting me know, CC!) It is definitely great news for Jill Stuart fans in Hong Kong, who won’t have to travel to Japan or Taiwan to see the products in person.
As I mentioned earlier, a selection of Jill Stuart items will be available in the US next year. I also think it is somewhat possible that the line will be available in a couple of other countries in Asia. Singapore seems to be more than a reasonable choice. We’ll see!
(By the way, Jill Stuart Beauty’s website has been revamped. Do have a look (through the link above) if you are interested.)
Updated on November 26th, 2008:
Please check out this blog post for the price list of Jill Stuart’s items in Hong Kong.
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(image and info from www.cosme.net)
Following the release of Gel Eyeshadows on November 1st, Kate will release Select Eye Colors for holiday 2008 on December 1st.
According to Cosme.Net, this is the first time for Kate to release limited-edition eyeshadow palettes. They appear to be wearable brown-based and grey-based palettes.
Related Posts:
Kate Spring 2009 Collection
Kate Fall 2008 Collection
(image and info from www.nikkei.co.jp)
Like Kate, Kanebo’s Lavshuca will release its spring 2009 collection in Japan on February 1st, 2009.
The collection includes:
– Dramatic Memory Rouge (12 shades)
– Grade Color Eyes palette (5 variations)
– Separate Keep Mascara (in Long and Volume)
– Mascara Base N
– Makeup Base (in UV and Moist)
– Finish Powder (in Lucent and High Cover)
– Stick Concealer N (in 3 shades)
As part of a growing trend in Japanese cosmetics in the last couple of years (which I will discuss in more detail next week), Lavshuca continues to market lipsticks (instead of eyeshadow palettes) as the main items in the seasonal collection. The new Dramatic Memory Rouge is billed as both moisturizing and long-lasting, as it combines “moisture wrapping oil” for continual moisture and “fit stay oil” for lasting color.
Apart from the new lipsticks and eye palettes, I will be paying close attention to the Finish Powder, which I think will replace the current Face Powder (which I adore). The Face Powder I have is in Lucent, and I don’t suppose the new Lucent will be drastically different. But I will also be interested in how High Cover performs. (I am also curious about the new case and I wonder if it will be as cute as the Face Powder case. I am having high hopes.)
The beautiful plum color scheme remains in the overall look of the brand, but the product packaging evolves as new items join the lineup. With interesting products that are worth anticipation, Lavshuca’s spring 2009 collection is looking very promising.
Updated on January 9th, 2009:
Check out photos of Grade Color Eyes palettes and Finish Powder here.
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Loving Japanese Brands – Lavshuca
Lavshuca Holiday 2008 Collection
Lavshuca Summer Gradually Compact
(image and info from www.nikkei.co.jp)
Kanebo’s Kate will release its spring 2009 collection in Japan on February 1st, 2009. The new eye palettes for the season are Diamond Cut Eyes, which feature silver and gold “diamond-cut pearl” particles to impart maximal shimmer. They are available in 5 variations.
The rest of the collection includes:
– Conc Liquid Eyeliner (3 shades)
– Magical Long Gel Mascara N (1 shade)
– Liquid Rouge N (7 shades)
– Deep Trap Eyes palette (1 new variation)
– Gradical Eyes S palette (1 new variation)
– Rouge Extra (1 new shade)
Related Posts:
Kate Holiday 2008 Collection
Kate Fall 2008 Collection
Kate: Lavshuca’s Edgier, Darker Sister
(image from i-voce.boxerblog.com)
Some initial images of SUQQU‘s spring 2009 collection can now be seen on the Voce blog.
In one of the two images in the blog entry, showing the sakura-themed collection, I think I see some new Blend Lipsticks, Blend Eyeshadows, and Nail Colors. The new product for the season is Contour Shadow, which is used generally in the under-browbone area to highlight and to contour the eyes.
For me, it is always good to see a brand that thinks outside the box and comes up with interesting products with very specific purposes. (SUQQU has done it before with Clear Veil Powder.)
I will keep you updated as I come across more information on the collection.
Updated on November 14th, 2008:
Please see more photos of the collection on Voce’s press event blog.
Related Posts:
SUQQU Holiday 2008 Collection
SUQQU Fall 2008 Collection Review Part 1 & Part 2
SUQQU Creamy Lipstick
Kiss is a cute Japanese drugstore brand that I have not tried before. The packaging is girlie but is more minimal-looking than that of Lavshuca and Majolica Majorca. Being a lover of loose powder, I decided to get the Mat Chiffon Powder.
It is a translucent powder with a very slight pink tone. The texture of this talc-based powder is very fine and silky. The finish is matte, as the product name suggests. There is minimal shimmer, which does not look apparent on the face. The puff that comes with the powder is soft and a pleasure to use.
(The shade I have is 01 Lucent Rose. At the moment, I think this is the only shade that Mat Chiffon Powder is available in.)
I have been enjoying using this loose powder very much. What I want from a loose powder is shine control and pore coverage, and this product delivers the two plentifully. The skin looks smoother and more polished, and the shine control is very satisfying.
Some of you might remember that Lavshuca’s Face Powder (in Lucent) is one of my favorite loose powder products and may wonder how I compare the two. First of all, Mat Chiffon Powder is now also among my favorite loose powder items as both are great in shine control and pore coverage. But I think I still very slightly prefer the Lavshuca Face Powder because the beige-toned powder evens out redness a little better (whereas Mat Chiffon Powder is pink-toned).
I would recommend this powder to whoever is interested in a good-quality matte loose powder. Also, if you have combination or oily skin and want to stay shine-free for longer during the day, I think this product is very likely to suit you.
(Many thanks to my friend Betsy at Autumn Masquerade for having me try this powder before I bought it. You can read her review of it here.)
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Crème de la Mer The Powder
(image and info from www.nikkei.co.jp)
Terrible news for my bank balance…
Earlier I linked to photos of items from Lunasol’s spring 2009 collection. Now, here is the collection item detail:
– Layer Bloom Eyes (5 variations)
– Full Glamour Lips S (15 shades, including 5 limited editions)
– Full Glamour Gloss N (5 shades, limited editions)
– Nail Finish (5 new shades)
The collection will be released in Japan on January 16th, 2009.
I think the items we see in the photo above are gorgeous. (It is almost as if Lunasol knew the kind of makeup colors I absolutely adore.) The lilac-toned eye palette and lip gloss are now firmly on my shopping list for spring 2009…
Updated on November 26th, 2008:
Please head over here to see (a whole lot of) images of the collection.
Updated on December 2nd, 2008:
Here are images of the five Layer Bloom Eyes palettes from the Kanebo website (www.kanebo-cosmetics.co.jp):
(01 Pink Gradation)
(02 White Gradation)
(03 Purple Gradation)
(04 Red Gradation)
(05 Orange Gradation)
Related Posts:
Lunasol Sheer Contrast Eyes in Lavender Coral
T’Estimo Frame Impact Eyes in 03
A Splash of Color – More Lilting Lilac
(images and info from www.suqqu.com/japan.html)
SUQQU had updated its Japanese website to feature the holiday 2008 collection, which will be released in Japan on November 7th.
The collection features two Makeup Kits. Kit A includes a Blend Eyeshadow palette and a travel-size Volume Long N Mascara in Silver Black (all limited-edition colors). Kit B includes a special-edition Gloss & Lip Color Palette and a travel-size Loose Powder in Natural. The two sets come with different makeup pouches as well as different designs for the palette cases.
Other Holiday 2008 Collections:
Paul & Joe
Lavshuca
Jill Stuart
(images and info from www.joseishi.net/voce)
(Aura Feel Gloss)
(Nail Color Remover)
