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One of my readers, Kerry, has mentioned her concern (which I am sure is shared by many others) about using beauty products manufactured in Japan since the accident at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant as a result of the earthquake on March 11th.
To ensure the safety of the production process and of the use of the products, Japan Cosmetic Industry Association issued a statement on March 30th. You can read the English version here. This is a direct translation from the Japanese version, which has been posted on official websites of many Japanese beauty brands.
by PJ on Monday, February 7, 2011
in -Paul & Joe, 2011 Spring, 2011 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, bodycare, haircare, makeup, makeup - base makeup, skincare
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Paul & Joe has updated its website to feature information on the brand’s spring/summer 2011 base makeup collection, which will be released in Japan on March 1st.
The collection includes:
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Ayura‘s very popular Meditation range has a gorgeously fresh fragrance and Ayura’s Hair Wash is one of the best shampoos I have used. (See more of my thoughts here.) For spring 2011, Ayura will extend its Meditation range again and bring out a limited-edition Meditation Hair Coffret.
The coffret features:
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(Left: Anna Sui UV Body Spray G
Right: Anna Sui Hair Spray G)
(image from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)
Anna Sui Cosmetics in Japan has announced the recall of UV Body Spray G and Hairspray G, which were released a few weeks ago (on June 5th) as limited-edition items for summer 2008.
There are concerns about product leakage from the nozzle, and the sale of these two items has been discontinued. Customers in Japan who purchased either of the two products can receive a refund upon returning it. (The full recall notice (in Japanese) can be seen on the Anna Sui website.)
(Mini Rouge W)
(image from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)
On June 5th in Japan, there will be more items from Anna Sui‘s summer 2008 collection being released. They include:
– Mini Rouge W (limited-edition, 3 shades, seen above)
– Bath & Body Primary Kit: The set includes a pouch with Hair Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Shampoo, each in a travel-size 60ml bottle.
(Bath & Body Primary Kit)
(image from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)
– Hair Spray G: A hair-conditioning product (not a styling product).
– UV Body Spray G: SPF 30/ PA+++
(Left: Anna Sui UV Body Spray G
Right: Anna Sui Hair Spray G)
(image from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)
These items join the currently available eyeliner pencils, mascaras, and nail colors as the full lineup of the Anna Sui summer 2008 collection.
Mini Rouge, released last fall (packaged in black cases), has been very popular, so I am sure these three white limited-edition ones will be equally coveted. (As far as I know, the black Mini Rouge shades are not limited-edition items.)
Related Posts:
Anna Sui Lip & Eye Luxury Palettes
Loving Japanese Brands – Anna Sui
My Latest Foundation Cases
(featuring Anna Sui and Jill Stuart)
by PJ on Friday, May 23, 2008
in haircare
(Kiwi & Citrus Moisture-Active Shampoo)
Today I am reviewing three products from Crème of Nature. If your hair tends to be on the dry side and needs more moisturizing haircare products, then these might be worth looking into.
– Kiwi & Citrus Moisture-Active Shampoo
This shampoo foams very well, but it is also very conditioning. It does take more time than usual to rinse and I feel that it is a little bit too emollient for my scalp, but the hair itself is left soft and nourished. While this is a good cleansing product for my slightly dry hair, I think it will suit people with both dry scalp and dry hair better.
(Jojoba & Olive Oil Moisture-Active Deep Conditioning Treatment)
– Jojoba & Olive Oil Moisture-Active Deep Conditioning Treatment
This is a hair treatment that is left for 20 minutes after shampooing. I have tried using this after my deep-cleansing shampoo (Pantene Pro-V Clarifying Shampoo, which is basically a shampoo with more detergent than standard shampoos) to remove product build-up and to see how well this treatment works. It does work well in infusing moisture into the hair, which is left conditioned and manageable.
(Most of the time, I shower when a hair treatment is at work. But with this product, which contains many rich emollients like paraffinum liquidum, coconut oil, soybean oil, shea butter, cocoa seed butter, jojoba seed oil, and olive oil, I rinse it off completely before showering. Otherwise there will be some unwanted emolliency particularly around the back of my neck and my back.)
(Lemongrass and Rosemary Leave-in Crème Conditioner)
– Lemongrass and Rosemary Leave-in Crème Conditioner
This is my favorite of the three. A leave-in conditioner or a (silicone-based) hair serum (like John Frieda’s Frizz-Ease) helps me a great deal in keeping my hair manageable, and this item does the job well. It has a light-cream texture and a little goes a long way. It adds moisture and a bit of gloss to the hair, but it does not make the hair look or feel greasy (provided that I don’t over-use it). The moisture is able to last throughout out the day.
If you have normal/oily hair that doesn’t have dryness issues, then these three products might not suit you and you might find them to be too rich. But if you
have dry scalp and dry hair and/or if you regularly color-treat or heat-treat your hair, then these products might be worth a try.
(Crème of Nature products are currently available in the US.)
(A note on my hair: I have short-length and wavy hair. I have slightly oily scalp and slightly dry hair. Volume is never something I need to boost up, since I have quite a lot of hair. My hair can be on the puffy and unruly side, so I use haircare and styling products that make it look flatter, sleeker, and more groomed. I don’t color-treat or heat-treat my hair.)
Other Haircare Reviews:
Profound Beauty
James Brown
Dove
Von Natur
— For those following Jill Stuart’s Launch in Taiwan, see the initial price list of some of the items. As predicted, the retail prices in Taiwan are cheaper than those (including sale tax) in Japan. Most items are about 7% cheaper.
— Have a look at a large photo of Anna Sui’s new Oil Control Paper case on a Japanese blog. Check out the details and the enclosed mirror.
— Uno is Shiseido’s well-known male haircare/skincare drugstore line. Recently, Orlando Bloom has been their spokesperson and you can see some of the TV commercials on Uno’s website. Here is the latest mini-movie version:
