by PJ on Thursday, January 19, 2017
in -Kanebo, -Kao, -RMK, -Shiseido, -SUQQU, all about Japanese cosmetics, bodycare, fragrance, haircare, makeup, skincare

(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.co.jp)
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If you are a fan of Japanese cosmetics, you might have had the experience of checking the official website of a Japanese beauty brand for information on a particular product (probably something you consider purchasing) only to find that the product has been quietly discontinued and is no longer listed on the website. (I’ve certainly had that experience!)
Thankfully, several websites of Japanese beauty companies and brands now feature pages that list items that have just been or will soon be discontinued. Here are some that I have come across:
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Ayura‘s Spirit of Ayura and the fragrance from the Meditation bodycare range are two of the best fragrances I have ever come across. I have talked about Spirit of Ayura in my posts on my three favorite fragrances and Ayura’s Night Meditation, and the most detailed description of the scent I have given so far is in my reply to a reader’s comment.
As for the fragrance of the Meditation range, I very briefly described it in my post on Ayura’s 15th Anniversary Memories Coffret, and today I will talk more about it as I share my thoughts on Meditation Body Balm.
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(images from www.cosme.net,
info from www.shiseido.co.jp,
www.shiseidogroup.jp & www.cosme.net)
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Shiseido Prior released its holiday 2016 makeup collection in Japan today. The collection includes:
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(image & info from www.kanebo-cosmetics.co.jp)
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For spring/summer 2017, Kanebo Milano Collection will release Milano Collection 2017 Body Fresh Powder (30g, SPF 20, PA++, limited edition, ¥8000) in Japan on June 16th.
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by PJ on Monday, October 17, 2016
in -Majolica Majorca, -Shiseido, 2016 Fall, 2016 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, bodycare, haircare, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(images & info from www.cosme.net)
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Shiseido Majolica Majorca will release its fall/winter 2016 makeup, base makeup and bodycare collection in Japan on November 21st. The collection includes:
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(images & info from i-voce.jp)
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Kanebo Chicca will release its holiday 2016 makeup and bodycare collection in Japan on November 9th. The collection includes:
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(image from www.fashion-press.net)
(info from www.rmkrmk.com,
www.fashion-press.net & i-voce.jp)
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RMK will release its holiday 2016 makeup, base makeup and handcare collection in Japan on November 4th. The collection includes:
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(image & info from i-voce.jp)
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Ayura will release its holiday 2016 bodycare and handcare collection in Japan on November 1st. The collection includes:
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