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

Both Lavshuca and Kate have updated their official websites to feature information on the fall 2009 collections. The Lavshuca website has good photos of the new items worn on the model.

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Lavshuca Fall 2009 Collection

Kate Fall 2009 Collection

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(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Kanebo’s Kate will release its fall 2009 makeup collection in Japan on August 1st. The collection focuses on eye makeup, with new eye palettes, mascara, eyeliners, and false eyelashes.

The new items include:

– Reflect Mirror Eyes (8 variations)
– Diamond Cut Eyes (1 new variation)
– Deep Trap Eyes (1 new variation)
– Gradical Eyes (1 new variation)

– Frame Impact Volume Mascara (1 shade)
– Mascara Base A (Volume Long)
– Eye Lash (false eyelashes)
– Frame Impact Marker (eyeliner, 1 shade)
– Super Sharp Liner (2 shades)
– Super Sharp Liner N (1 shade)
– Rouge Extra (2 new shades)

Also, two new base makeup items will be released:

– Lasting Cover Liquid (liquid foundation, 6 shades)
– High Cover UV Pressed Powder (2 shades)

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Kate Spring 2009 Collection

Kate Fall 2008 Collection

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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)

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

Lavshuca has updated its official website to include information on the November releases for holiday 2008, which include the Stick Eyeshadows and the Antique Collection (seen above).

Also, Kate has updated its website to feature the upcoming Gel Eyeshadows, available on November 1st as well.

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(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Riding on the success of Gel Eyeliners, Kate will release Gel Eyeshadows on November 1st in Japan.

Eight shades are available, with two different finishes among them. The pastels have a translucent feel, while the three darker shades are more pigmented. All shades have shimmer.

It might have already occurred to you that they seem similar to Coffret D’Or’s July release, Fluffy Shiny Eyes. Both Kate and Coffret D’Or are Kanebo lines, so I wouldn’t be surprised if they have a similar texture and finish. But notice that Kate’s lineup features the three darker colors not available in Fluffy Shiny Eyes.

Updated on November 11th, 2008:

Please see more of Kate’s holiday 2008 releases here.

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Kate Fall 2008 Collection

Kate Summer 2008 Collection

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(part of the Kate fall 2008 collection)
(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

It is only mid-May, but news of the fall 2008 makeup collections has been rolling in.

Kanebo Kate will release its fall 2008 collection in Japan on August 1st. The collection includes:

Deep Trap Eyes (5 variations)
Powder Gel Liner N (4 shades)
Curb Wax Mascara (1 shade)
Rouge Extra (14 shades)
Line Spicy N eye palette (1 new variation)
Gradical Eyes S palette (1 new variation)
Glam Trick Eyes palette (1 new variation)

Below is information on how the shades in the new palette series, Deep Trap Eyes, are used:

(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Still, I have not yet bought any item from Kate. Would anything from this collection change everything? We’ll see!

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Lavshuca Fall 2008 Collection

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(Kate summer 2008 collection)
(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)


Kate will release the summer 2008 collection in Japan on May 1st.

The collection includes:

Rouge Trance S lipsticks: 8 shades
Dual Carat eyeshadow duos: 3 new variations

The Dual Carat range has been popular, so I think the new additions will be very welcomed. The Rouge Trance S will be a range of sheer and mildly pigmented lipsticks focusing on creating transparent and dimensional lips.

This is my first summer 2008 makeup collection post, and I am looking forward to bringing you more!

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Kate Spring 2008 Collection

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(Kate Spring 2008 Collection)
(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Kate will release its Spring 2008 makeup collection on February 1, 2008.

It is all about the eyes for Kate in spring 2008! The collection includes:

Line Spicy N eyeshadow palettes (5 variations)
Magical Volume Gel Mascara (1 shade)
Square Cut Eyeliner (5 shades)
Powder Gel Eyeliner (3 shades)
Gradical Eyes palette (1 new variation)
Glam Tricks Eyes palette (1 new variation)

The Square Cut Eyeliner features a flat rectangle-cut tip for a flexible application:

(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)


I have not been a Kate fan in the last few years. Will 2008 be the year for me to buy my first Kate item? I will keep you posted!

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(my personal take on Kate)

Lavshuca Spring 2008 Collectio
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(Do you love the new looks?)

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(You can tell that I love my Japanese cosmetics…)


Most of you who read my blog certainly know that I have a passion for Japanese cosmetics. While I do try to keep a balance between western and Japanese cosmetics on my blog, I do think, for me, Japanese cosmetics items do better on my scoreboard in most areas.

If you would like to look through my posts related to Japanese cosmetics, I have made it a bit easier for you by adding the category All About Japanese Cosmetics on the sidebar (under “Read by Topics”). As of now, there are 96 posts under this category, and the number will certainly grow week by week.

Please enjoy!

Here are just a few highlights:

Loving Japanese Brands
(where I highlight 7 wonderful Japanese brands)

Japanese vs. Western…Who’s Winning?
(Which side are you on?)

If I Could Go to Japan RIGHT NOW
(I share my dream shopping list.)

A couple of the items featured in the photo above:

Kanebo T’Estimo Frame Impact Eyes 03

Lavshuca Eye Color Select PK-1

More to come!!

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