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Kose Cosme Decorte Magie Deco Holiday 2010 Makeup 1(image/info from cosmetics-medical.com/mcs)

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For holiday 2010, Cosme Decorte Magie Deco will release Magie Deco Coffret IV in Japan on November 16th. The coffret includes Shadow Brilliance (eyeshadow palette), Lip Gloss, Eye Gloss, and Loose Cheek.

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Related posts on Magie Deco:

Shadow Brilliance II in Foxy Lady

Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

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Kose Cosme Decorte Magie Deco Fall 2010 Makeup 3

(images/info from www.cosme.net)

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Kosé Cosme Decorte Magie Deco will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on August 21st. The collection includes:

– Shadow Brilliance II (above, 3 new variations)

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Kose Cosme Decorte AQ Fall 2010 Makeup 1

(images/info from www.cosme.net)

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Kosé Cosme Decorte AQ will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on August 21st. The collection features:

– Shadow Supreme (above, 2 new variations)

– Rouge Supreme (3 new shades)

Kose Cosme Decorte AQ Fall 2010 Makeup 2

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– Nail Supreme (3 new shades)

Kose Cosme Decorte AQ Fall 2010 Makeup 3

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Related posts on Cosme Decorte:

AQ Fall 2009 Makeup Collection

AQ Spring 2009 Makeup Collection

Maquiexpert Base Makeup Range

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Addiction Fall 2010 Makeup 1

(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)

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Addiction will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on August 20th. The collection features:

– Eyeshadow (6 new shades)

– Lipstick (2 new shades)

Addiction Fall 2010 Makeup 2

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– Lip Gloss (2 new shades)

Addiction Fall 2010 Makeup 3

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– Blush (2 new shades)

Addiction Fall 2010 Makeup 4

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The collection (at least the items above) reminds me of Three’s fall 2010 makeup collection and Sonia Rykiel’s fall 2010 makeup collection. Purple is still on-trend!

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Related posts on Addiction:

Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

Spring 2010 Makeup Collection

Fall 2009 Makeup Collection Swatches

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(image/info from www.nikkei.com)
Kosé’s Esprique Precious will release its fall/winter 2010 base makeup collection in Japan on August 21st. The collection features:

– Dramatical Veil Pact UV (Extra Moist) (SPF20, PA++, 7 shades)
– Dramatical Veil Liquid UV (Extra Moist) (SPF20, PA++, 7 shades)
– Moisturizing Base UV (Peachy Veil) (SPF12, PA+)
– Extra Moist Retouch (moisturizing primer)

Related posts on Esprique Precious:

Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

Spring 2010 Makeup Collection

Spring/Summer 2010 Base Makeup Collection

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3rd: Dior

(image from www.dior.com)

(5-Colour Iridescent in 659 Crush Glow)
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)

Dior’s summer 2010 makeup collection is the only collection from a western brand in my top ten for this season. Besides Addicted to Dior, the two 5-Colour Iridescent palettes, 649 Ready-to-Glow and 659 Crush Glow, are also highlights of the collection. (I prefer the warmer Crush Glow (above).)

2nd: Magie Deco

(image from www.cosmedecorte.com/magiedeco)

(image from www.cosmedecorte.com/magiedeco)

I actually didn’t pay too much attention to Magie Deco’s summer 2010 collection until I saw images of the collection on the official website. I was fascinated by the cheerful and summery (as well as chic and glamorous) Shadow Brilliance II in LC034 Latina Beauty. Interestingly, the color combination looks somewhat similar to that of Dior’s Crush Glow (above), with yellow gold, salmon pink, and chocolate brown.

1st: Lunasol

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

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

Lunasol’s summer 2010 collection continues the Nature Purification theme. The two new Nature Color Eyes palettes, EX01 Nature Summer Blue and EX02 Nature Summer Beige, draw inspiration from the hues of the sand and the sea and turn them into shimmery and stunning eyeshadows. The rest of the items in the collection complement the two palettes beautifully, and the peachy-orange items reflect the recent makeup trends.

Related posts:

Dior Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

Lunasol Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

Magie Deco Shadow Brillinace II in Foxy Lady

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(image/info from www.nikkei.com)


Kosé’s Esprique Precious will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on July 16th. The collection features:

– Heart Graphical Rouge (8 shades)
– Heart Graphical Mascara (1 shade)
– Aurora Crystal Gloss (1 shade)
– Dual Lip Pencil (1 variation)

Related posts on Esprique Precious:

Spring/Summer 2010 Base Makeup Collection

Spring 2010 Makeup Collection

Foundation Face-Off (4): Dior vs. Esprique Precious

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

I have not been an avid fan of Kosé’s Visée. I have only purchased one product from the line (Dual Shine Rouge Palette for holiday 2006), and the packaging and the brand image generally don’t appeal to me. But Visée’s new eyeshadow palette series for fall 2010, Blossom Eyes, is looking pretty good. I am liking the floral patterns, although the case may look too plastic-y in person.

Visée’s fall 2010 makeup collection includes:

– Blossom Eyes (5 variations)
– Lash Blossom Volume (1 shade)
– Lash Blossom Long (1 shade)

The collection will be released in Japan on June 16th.

You can see the promotional image of the collection and the five Blossom Eyes palettes here.

Updated on June 29th 2010:

Please see Julia’s review (with swatches) of the pink variation of Blossom Eyes at Colour Me Cute!.

Related posts on Kosé-owned lines:

Addiction Summer 2010 Collection

Cosme Decorte Magie Deco Shadow Brilliance II in Foxy Lady

Foundation Face-Off (4): Dior vs. Esprique Precious

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3. Magie Deco

(image from www.cosmedecorte.com/magiedeco)

(image from www.cosmedecorte.com/magiedeco)


Earlier this year, I finally got my first item from Magie Deco (Shadow Brilliance II in Foxy Lady). It didn’t disappoint me, and I will definitely look out for other things to try. For spring 2010, there are blue, green, and purple as well as more soft neutrals. I particularly like
LC033 White Crystal Opal and DC031 Pink Opal. (White Crystal Opal looks a lot warmer in photos in Biteki than it does in the image above.)

2. Lunasol

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

I tend to be more excited about Lunasol’s palette series for spring than those for fall, and Nature Color Eyes from the spring 2010 collection is another beautifully colorful range from one of my favorite makeup lines in the last ten years. I like the warmth in 03 Nature Brown and the soft colors in 05 Nature Colorful. (If the liner shade in Nature Colorful were a deep purple, I would probably consider buying it.)
1. Coffret D’Or

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

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

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

Among Coffret D’Or’s purple eye palettes, 3D Lighting Eyes in 04 Purple Variation (from the spring 2008 collection) is my favorite and Jewelcious Eyes in 05 Purple Amethyst from the spring 2010 collection is my second favorite. The tone of the purple in Purple Amethyst suits me well and I like its moderate pigmentation level and pearly shimmer. I also like the case design of this palette series.

The Innocent Color Blush reminds us again that Coffret D’Or is the successor to T’Estimo, which released Pure Layer Blush, a loose-powder blusher, for spring and summer 2007. (The cases look nearly the same.)

As I mentioned before, Coffret D’Or overall appeals to me a lot more than T’Estimo. This collection is one of the many reasons why the line has kept me interested for the last few years.

Related posts:

Lunasol Sheer Contrast Eyes in Lavender Coral

Lunasol Summer 2010 Collection

Coffret D’Or Late Summer/ Early Fall Collection

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(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)

Addiction will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on April 23rd. The collection features:

– Limited Compact Le Mépris* (above, with two eyeshadows and a blusher)

– Eyeshadow (1 new shade)

– Eyeliner Pencil (1 new shade)

– Lipstick (1 new shade)

– Lip Gloss (1 new shade)

– Blush (1 new shade)

All the items in this collection are limited editions.

(*I am guessing that the name Le Mépris is based on the 1963 French film Le Mépris (Contempt), starring Brigitte Bardot. Have a look at the movie poster, which might possibly be part of the inspiration of the palette.)

Related posts on Addiction:

New Japanese Beauty Brand: Addiction

Spring 2010 Collection

Product Swatch Galore

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