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The Voce Editor’s blog now has a photo of Coffret D’Or’s spring/summer 2009 base makeup collection.

The collection will include a new powder foundation, a new liquid foundation (Soft Gel Foundation UV), new makeup bases, and a new loose powder (possibly with a brush dispenser).

Coffret D’Or’ Beauty Lasting Pack UV is one of the best powder foundations I have tried in the past couple of years (in terms of my own needs, which are pore coverage and shine control). It does slightly fall short on coverage, and I am eager to see how the new version performs.

The post also includes a photo of SK-II‘s new whitening range and a photo of Giorgio Armani‘s new men’s skincare range.

Updated on January 9th, 2009:

More information on the items.

Related Posts:

Coffret D’Or Spring 2009 Point Makeup Collection

Coffret D’Or Holiday 2008 Collection

Coffret D’Or Makeup Powder

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(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor)

The Coffret D’Or website has been updated to feature new TV commercials for the spring 2009 point makeup collection.

Also, my post on Lunasol’s spring 2009 collection has been updated to include more images.

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(image and info from www.cosme.net)

Cosme.Net (@Cosme) has posted the feature on The Best Cosmetics Awards 2008. The results are based on reader reviews of products released between November 1, 2007 and October 31, 2008.

Two things that caught my attention are the Best Eyeshadow and Best Newcomer awards. My two favorite eye palette series in 2008, Coffret D’Or’s 3D Lighting Eyes and Lunasol’s Sheer Contrast Eyes (both from spring 2008) are number 1 and 2 on the list. (Sofina Aube’s Impression Eyes took the number 3 spot.) 3D Lighting Eyes also won the Best Newcomer award.

I am happy that it seems many other people agree that the two ranges offer fantastic products. The two 3D Lighting Eyes palettes I have, Purple and Gold Variations, are among my favorite eye palettes, while Sheer Contrast Eyes’ Lavender Coral is also among my favorites and is probably my favorite lilac palette at the moment.

These items are undoubtedly some of the makeup highlights for me in 2008, and I am certainly looking forward to what these two brands have to offer in 2009!

Looking Ahead:

Coffret D’Or Spring 2009 Collection

Lunasol Spring 2009 Collection

Aube Couture Launches in December

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My post on Lunasol’s spring 2009 collection has been updated with a link to some great images, including photos of two of the actual palettes on a Japanese auction site as well as photos of Lunasol’s spring 2009 promotional leaflet.

I am still loving the lilac palette (03 Purple Gradation (Wisteria)). It is a must-have for me next season. (I am also thinking about getting the lip gloss that goes with the palette.) The pink palette (01 Pink Gradation (Sakura)) is looking delicious as well!

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The Kanebo-owned CHICCA will release its spring 2009 collection in Japan on February 4th, 2009. Titled “Touch the Flowers”, the collection includes:

– Enticing Lipstick: 10 new shades
– Enticing Lip Gloss: 4 new shades
– Enticing Lip Pencil: 3 shades
– Enthralling Powder Eye Shadow (duo): 4 new variations
– Flush Blush: 2 new shades
– Perfect Readiness Face Protector (SPF 37, PA++)

(info from Nikkei Net)

Like Lunasol’s spring 2009 lineup, this collection seems to be inspired by floral shades. I will update this post when I come across any image of the collection.

Related Posts:

CHICCA Holiday 2008 Collection

CHICCA Fall 2008 Collection

Brand Launch: CHICCA

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(images and info from
www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor/)

Coffret D’Or‘s website has been updated to feature the holiday 2008 palettes (out now) as well as preliminary information on the spring 2009 collection (out on December 16th).

Again, I am keeping a close eye on the new eyeshadow palettes. The five variations of Shine Accent Eyes are 01 Orange, 02 Pink, 03 Green, 04 Blue, and 05 Beige

The palettes feature very soft colors. Even the eye-lining shade in each palette seems quite light. Below, from the Coffret D’Or website, you can see where shades are applied:

I think I will probably get 01 Pink Variation (which includes a lilac shade) and compare it with 3D Lighting Eyes in Purple Variation. (I also like the fact that the jewel details are different for the new eye palette series.)

Related Posts:

Coffret D’Or Spring 2009 Collection
(including information on the full lineup)

Coffret D’Or Holiday 2008 Collection


Coffret D’Or Trance Deep Eyes in Rose Variation

Coffret D’Or Makeup Powder

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(image and info from www.chicca.jp)

The Kanebo-owned CHICCA has released its holiday 2008 coffret in Japan on November 12th. The coffret includes:

– Enthralling Powder Eye Shadow (EX05)
– Enthralling Powder Eyeliner (EX01)
– Enticing Lip Stain (EX01)
– Enticing Lip Gloss (EX01)
– Aroma Candle

All items/shades in this coffret are limited editions. The set is priced at 17850 JPY.

Related Posts:

CHICCA Fall 2008 Collection

CHICCA Summer 2008 Collection

New Brand Launch: CHICCA

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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

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(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.

Related Posts:

Loving Japanese Brands – Lavshuca

Lavshuca Holiday 2008 Collection

Lavshuca Summer Gradually Compact

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(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

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