(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/milano-collection)
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A few days ago, I came across this blog post, which discusses the differences among the three versions of the face powder from Kanebo’s Milano Collection (Kanebo, Kanebo Twany and Kanebo Impress). Since I am often asked about this annual limited-edition collection for the holiday season, I thought I’d also talk about these three versions (particularly the three versions of the face powder from the upcoming Milano Collection 2015).
(The information in this post is mainly from the blog post mentioned above, the Kanebo website, and my readers’ and my own observations and experiences.)
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by PJ on Saturday, August 2, 2014
in _Japanese Brand Profile, -Anna Sui, -Chicca, -Emoda, -Kanebo, 2014 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
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3rd: Chicca
(image from www.chicca.jp)
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For me, the highlights of Chicca’s summer 2014 Summer Horizon makeup collection are the lip items. The two new shades of Mesmeric Gloss On look eye-catching (the golden 04 Monochrome Gold and the pink 05 Moon Pink with sparse blue-toned shimmer). Among the three new shades of Mesmeric Lipstick, I like 08 Rose Glacé (the top one in the image), which is a red pink with a subtle rose undertone. It is an understated and elegant color.
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by PJ on Tuesday, July 29, 2014
in -Integrate, -Kanebo, -Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée, -Lunasol, -Shiseido, 2014 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
Kanebo Lunasol has updated its official website with preliminary information on the line’s Rococo-inspired fall 2014 makeup collection, which will be released in Japan on August 22nd.
The collection includes:
– Grace Contrasting Eyes
– Dual Contrasting Eyes
– Shape Designing Liquid Eyeliner
– Full Glamour Lips
– Creamy Matte Crayon Lips
– Soft Contrasting Cheeks
– Nail Finish N
On September 19th, Lunasol will release new base makeup and skincare items for fall/winter 2014. They are:
– Skin Contrast Face Powder (renewed)
– Glowing Day Cream
See images of the items here.
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Updated on July 25th, 2014:
Information on and images of the items that will be released in Japan on August 22nd:
– Grace Contrasting Eyes (2 variations, ¥5000)
(01 Antique Gold)
(images from www.cosme.net,
info from www.cosme.net & i-voce.jp)
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(images from i-voce.jp,
info from www.chicca.jp & i-voce.jp)
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Kanebo Chicca will release its fall 2014 makeup collection in Japan on August 20th. The collection includes:
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by PJ on Thursday, June 5, 2014
in -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, 2012 Fall, 2012 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - blusher, makeup - eyeshadow, makeup - lip color, makeup - lip gloss, stash focus
(images from i-voce.jp,
info from nomorerules.net, i-v0ce.jp & www.cosme.net)
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Kanebo Kate will release its fall 2014 makeup collection in Japan on August 1st. The collection includes:
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by PJ on Wednesday, May 21, 2014
in _Japanese Brand Profile, -Coffret d'Or, -Coffret d'Or Gran, -Kanebo, 2013 Fall, 2013 Holiday, 2014 Spring, 2014 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor/gran)
(info from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor/gran & www.cosme.net)
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Kanebo Coffret d’Or’s sub-line, Coffret d’Or Gran, has released its spring/summer 2014 base makeup collection in Japan on May 1st. The collection includes:
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