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Kanebo Kate will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on May 1st. The collection includes:

– Eye Color Pencil N (above, 12 shades)

– Reflect Mirror Eyes (2 new variations)



– Liquid Rouge N (2 new shades)


Related posts on Kate:

Spring 2010 Collection

Fall 2009 Collection

Spring 2009 Collection

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Lunasol will release a limited-edition Skin Modeling Eyes Starter Kit in Japan on March 12th. Lunasol fans will surely recognize the eye palette in this kit. It is the exceptionally popular Skin Modeling Eyes in 01 Beige Beige.

The Skin Modeling Eyes series was released in spring 2007, and 01 Beige Beige has been so popular that it is constantly out of stock in Japan. This time, the eye palette is paired with a lip palette with four beige-toned shades. The design of the lip palette is reminiscent of Skin Modeling Lips (also part of Lunasol’s spring 2007 collection), but the color combination is different from those of the four palettes released then.

The kit is priced at 5250 JPY, which is the retail price of the eye palette on its own. This makes the kit a really good deal.

Related posts on Lunasol:

Layer Bloom Eyes in Purple Gradation
(spring 2009)

Deciphering the Superiority: Lunasol’s Sheer Contrast Eyes in Lavender Coral
(spring 2008)

Scent Form Eyes in Leak
(fall 2006)

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I have got Coffret D’Or’s Jewelicious Eyes in 05 Purple Amethyst (from spring 2010) and Color Mixing Eyes in 01 Orange Brown Mix (from summer 2009).

I will review the Jewelicious Eyes palette first later on since it is this season’s item.

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Kanebo’s Twany Glamacy will release its spring 2010 makeup collection in Japan on February 16th. The lineup includes:

– Eye Collection (2 new variations, limited editions)
– Lipstick (5 new shades)

Related posts on Twany Glamacy:

Fall 2009 Collection

Fall 2008 Collection

New Makeup Line: Kanebo Twany Glamacy

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Happy Christmas everyone! Today I will conclude my holiday 2009 makeup top 10 countdown.

3. Lunasol

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I really like the white packaging of Lunasol’s Party Coffret 2009. Lunasol usually brings out neutral-toned eyeshadow palettes for the holiday season (which can be a little repetitive for Lunasol fans), so I like the fact that there is a pink shade in this year’s eye palette. The collection also includes other items for the face, lips, and nails.

2. Jill Stuart

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The holiday season is probably the perfect time to indulge in some ultra-prettiness, and Jill Stuart’s Sweetness Collection is more than suitable for the purpose. It is a very pink set, with pink makeup shades as well as pink makeup accessories. The pouch might look a little too frilly for some people, but I personally really like it.

1. Dior

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Dior has had some good holiday collections over the years, but I think its 2009 holiday collection is among the best. The gorgeous Cristal Boréal includes four Aurore Boréale crystals, which reflect light beautifully and have a nice depth to them. But it is not the only highlight of the collection, as there are some lovely purple-toned and soft neutral-toned eyeshadows. For me, this is a solid and memorable holiday collection from Dior.

Related posts:

Lunasol Spring 2010 Collection

Jill Stuart Spring 2010 Makeup Collection

Dior Spring 2010 Makeup Collection

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It is hard to believe that 2009 is coming to an end. Before we celebrate the arrival of 2010, it is now time to present my favorite holiday 2009 collections.

10. Coffret D’Or

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For me, 2009 is another good year for Kanebo’s Coffret D’Or and the line is still as exciting as it was last year. This year’s LuxuLight Collection palettes contain eyeshadows and lip colors, like last year’s The Party Makeup Collection. The colors are housed in a lovely case with a festive vibe.

9. Aube Couture

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Another makeup palette for eyes and lips. The Designing Jewel Compacts feature four variations to choose from, which are more than the usual one or two from holiday makeup palettes from Japanese beauty lines. The eyeshadows are arranged in the case in the same way as those in the usual eye palettes (Designing Eyes) from the line.

8. Sonia Rykiel

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I like Sonia Rykiel’s signature multi-colored stripes and it is nice to see them on Palettes Yeux Couleurs. The collection also includes two makeup sets, both including purple packaging for the makeup items and a purple makeup case.

7. Paul & Joe

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Paul & Joe also brought out purple packaging for holiday 2009. The purple and gold cases are both on-trend and glamorous. Paul & Joe’s makeup is known for wearable colors, and most of these items are certainly very easy to wear. (See my review of some of the items in the collection here.) The collection also includes the new Lip Lacquer, the re-launched fragrances (Blanc and Bleu), the new bodycare items, and Cosmetic Pouch III, which are regular items.

Related posts:

Loving Japanese Brands – Paul & Joe

Japanese Cosmetics Focus – Sonia Rykiel

From My Treasure Chest – Sofina Aube Rouge Dressious

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Lunasol will release its spring/summer 2009 base makeup collection in Japan on February 19th. The lineup includes:

– Micro Finish Pressed Powder N (2 shades, SPF 10, PA +)
– Pressed Face Color (2 shades)

Related posts:

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

Lavshuca Finish Powder in Lucent & High Color

RMK Powder Foundation EX

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Kanebo Coffret D’Or will release its spring 2010 base makeup collection in Japan on March 1st. The collection includes:

– Lasting Power Liquid UV (7 shades, SPF 29, PA++)
– Lasting Power Stay Fix UV (primer, SPF 25, PA++)
– Oil Control Pact powder
– UV Clear Compact powder (SPF21, PA++)

There is no new powder foundation from Coffret D’Or for spring 2010. The foundation case towards the top of the image is the spring 2010 edition of the powder foundation case.

Related posts:

Coffret D’Or Makeup Powder

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

Coffret D’Or Spring 2010 Point Makeup Collection

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Kanebo Lavshuca will release its spring 2010 collection in Japan on February 1st. The collection features:

– Light Mix Eyes (1 new variation)
– Lash Wide Maker (1 shade)
– Eyebrow Mascara (2 shades)
– Rouge Star Classics (Prism Pearl) (4 new shades)
– Dramatic Memory Rouge (2 new shades)

Related posts on Lavshuca:

Stash Focus: Lavshuca Finish Powder in Lucent & High Cover

Holiday 2009 Collection

Fall 2009 Collection


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Kanebo Kate will release its spring 2010 collection in Japan on February 1st. The release will include both point and base makeup items.

The new point makeup items include:

– Gradical Eyes A (8 variations)
– Diamond Cut Eyes (1 new variation)
– Quick Eyeliner S (2 shades)
– Lasting Design Eyebrow W (2 variations)
– Eyebrow Color N (2 shades)
– Cheek Color S (4 variations, each with two shades)

The new base makeup items include:

– Lasting Cover Pact (6 shades, SPF 20, PA++)
– Makeup Base UV N (SPF 29, PA++)
– Covering Concealer (Dark Circles) (1 shade)
– Covering Concealer (Pores) (1 shade)
– Stick Concealer N (2 shades)
– Face Powder N (2 shades)

Related posts on Kate:

Holiday 2009 Collection

Fall 2009 Collection

Kate: Lavshuca’s Darker, Edgier Sister

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Updated on December 31st, 2012:

Read my review of my first ever Kate item, Gradical Eyes A in GD-1.

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