Makeup, Skincare, Fragrance and a Bit of Fashion
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor)
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)
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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(image and info from www.nikkei.co.jp)
Earlier I linked to photos of items from Lunasol’s spring 2009 collection. Now, here is the collection item detail:
– Layer Bloom Eyes (5 variations)
– Full Glamour Lips S (15 shades, including 5 limited editions)
– Full Glamour Gloss N (5 shades, limited editions)
– Nail Finish (5 new shades)
The collection will be released in Japan on January 16th, 2009.
I think the items we see in the photo above are gorgeous. (It is almost as if Lunasol knew the kind of makeup colors I absolutely adore.) The lilac-toned eye palette and lip gloss are now firmly on my shopping list for spring 2009…
Updated on November 26th, 2008:
Please head over here to see (a whole lot of) images of the collection.
Updated on December 2nd, 2008:
Here are images of the five Layer Bloom Eyes palettes from the Kanebo website (www.kanebo-cosmetics.co.jp):
(01 Pink Gradation)
(02 White Gradation)
(03 Purple Gradation)
(04 Red Gradation)
(05 Orange Gradation)Related Posts:
Lunasol Sheer Contrast Eyes in Lavender Coral
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One of the editors at Voce magazine has posted photos of Lunasol’s spring 2009 collection taken at the press event. Do have a look!
The purification theme continues with “Floral Purification” for spring 2009, as the inspiration of the collection is drawn from the light and feminine shades of cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, wisteria, magnolia and azalea.
In the photos, you will see two eye palettes, three lipsticks, one lip gloss, and one nail color. (There are obviously more in the collection.) The light lavender-plum palette looks particularly alluring to me. So does the lilac dress that the model is wearing in the ad image! (Is spring 2009 another lilac season?)
It seems that this collection will be soft, airy, feminine, and definitely very spring-like. The color combinations in the palettes might not be as colorful as Lunasol’s spring 2008 collection, but this simple color concept will give Lunasol to show off the wonderful texture and finish of their eyeshadows.
In short, I am excited.
By the way, in the same blog entry, you will see all the 20 shades of Shiseido’s Perfect Rouge, which I mentioned yesterday.
Related Posts:
Loving Japanese Brand – Lunasol
Lunasol Holiday 2008 Collection
Lunasol Sheer Contrast Eyes in Lavender Coral
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(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol/)
At the bottom of the page, you will find links to the pages on holiday sets for 2006 and 2007.
Please check out my previous post for a link to photos of the actual items in the 2008 Party Coffret.
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Please see more photos of Coffret D’Or’s The Party Makeup Collection on this blog post.
The compact is looking prettier already (than what we see in the photo earlier.) The cool palette (Sweet Dress) reminds me very slightly of the Lavshuca holiday 2007 palette I have. Both the eyeshadows and lip colors are looking somewhat similar.
Also, have a look at photos of Lunasol’s upcoming holiday 2008 makeup coffret. It includes an eyeshadow palette, a blusher, an eyeliner, a nail color, and a clutch bag (which is just beneath the items in the first photo). Not surprisingly, the colors are very neutral-toned.
The blog photos in both posts are taken by blogger Sharon at a Kanebo press event in Taiwan. She notices how similar Lunasol’s holiday 2008 eyeshadow palette is to the 2007 one (the photo of which is just above the eyeshadow swatch photos). She mentions that one minor difference is that the shimmer is more gold-based in the 2007 palette and mainly silver-based in the 2008 one.
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(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)
– Full Glamour Lips S: 3 shades
– Full Glamour Gloss S: 3 shades
– Shining Face Color: 1 shade (a shimmery lavender-toned pressed powder)
– Lip Essence (for Night) Kit: a lip moisturizer and a treatment lip mask
The “moonlight purification” themed collection will feature “soft silver” shimmer in Full Glamour Lips S and Full Glamour Gloss S.
If things remain the same as previous years, there will also be a coffret coming out. I will be looking forward to that.
Also, Lunasol has released the (limited-edition) 2008 Base Makeup Kit on August 28th.
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)
– Water Cream Foundation (30g, full size)
– Creamy Makeup Base (30g, full size)
– Micro Finish Powder N (3.5g)
– Morning Wakening Massage (10g)
– Night Refining Cream (10g)
– Makeup Pouch
The kit is priced at 8925 JPY, which is the prices of Water Cream Foundation and Creamy Makeup Base combined. If you would like to try some key base and skincare products from Lunasol, this would be a good opportunity. (The foundation would be more suitable for drier skin.)
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For fellow Lunasol lovers-
My post on Lunasol’s fall 2008 collection has been updated with a link to an extensive array of swatches. Have a look!
For all my UK readers-
According to WWD, while La Roche-Posay has recently been introduced to the UK, another pharmacy line, Lierac, will be available in the UK in September.
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(image from www.chanel.com)
If there is one word that sums up the makeup trends for fall 2008, it is “warmth”. We had grey from fall 2007 and cool lilac and blue from spring 2008, and now we are greeted by opulent gold and red.
Fields of Gold
Chanel leads the pack with a collection with gold in the eye palette, lip gloss, face highlighter, and nail color. It is a decadent shade of gold, although it can be too warm for some complexions. If this is the case with you, items from Lavshuca (Grade Color Select in GD-1) and Shiseido The Makeup (Lip Gloss in G29 Mellow Gold) might suit you better.
(Lavshuca Grade Color Select in GD-1 (among swatches))
(Shiseido The Makeup Lip Gloss in G29 Mellow Gold)Gold is also seen in Vernis Crème de Nacres, two nail products in Lancôme‘s fall 2008 collection that are applied with a special applicator. (I am not entirely certain whether they are sold in North America, but they are already available in the UK.)
(Lancôme Vernis Crème de Nacres)Shades of Red
If you are fans of purples, there are still some nice shades from Givenchy, Clarins, Awake and Sonia Rykiel as these beautiful hues continue the trend in spring 2008. But many purples are taking on a much warmer tone for fall 2008 and turning into plum purples. We are also seeing shades of burgundy and red, which, just like gold, are the key shades for this fall.
For plum and burgundy, which still somewhat echo the spring trend, look into the palettes from Laura Mercier, EST, and Magie Deco:
(Laura Mercier Eye Color Trio in Mauve Sunset)
(Magie Deco Shadow Brilliance in 021 Bordeaux Shadow)While warmer reds are seen in major Japanese brands (like Lunasol and SUQQU below), Dior, always a trendsetter, features a muted warm red in 5-Colour Eyeshadow in #673 Earth Tones:
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)
(image from www.suqqu.com/japan.html)
(Dior 5-Color Eyeshadow in 673 Earth Tones)If you love experimenting with makeup trends, why not try wearing gold and warm purples/reds to sport both trends at the same time?
(Magie Deco Pure Color in GD076 and RD470)
(Cosme Decorte AQ Shadow Supreme in 015)
(Maquillage Forming Shiny Eyes in 54)If reds around the eyes don’t suit you, try gold with deep cool violets. It is a beautiful and modern way to wear violets. I am thinking about trying the items below:
(Maquillage Forming Shiny Eyes in 52)
(Lavshuca Dual Prism Eyes in PU-1 (among the swatches))Last but not least, the two makeup looks for fall/holiday 2008 from Shiseido The Makeup epitomise the key trends for the coming seasons:
(Eyeshadow Quad Shimmer in Q11 (left) and Q12 (right))Related posts (more red, plum, and lilac):
Coffret D’Or Trance Deep Eyes in Grey Variation
(with a cool medium lilac)
NARS Fall 2008 Collection
ck Calvin Klein Fall 2008 Collection
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Jill Stuart Story of Fragrances Collection for 2025 & 2026 (image from www.cosme.net)
