makeup – base makeup

Anna Sui Fall 2009 Point & Base Makeup Collecion

by PJ on Friday, July 24, 2009

in -Anna Sui, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

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Anna Sui will release its fall 2009 makeup collection in Japan on August 20th. The items include:

– Eye Color Accent B (above, 3 shades)

– Lipstick B (3 shades)

– Nail Color N (5 shades)

All the items above are limited editions.

On the same day, new base makeup items will be launched. They include:

– Moisture Rich Fluid Foundation (6 shades)

– Moisture Rich Powder Foundation (5 shades)

– Moisture Rich Foundation Primer

A limited-edition Moisture Rich Foundation Kit will be available as well. It consists of the new primer (full-sized), (presumably) either the fluid or the powder foundation (full-sized) and an original pouch. Th kit retails for 7350 JPY, which means customers receive the pouch for free when purchasing the primer (3150 JPY) and either of the foundations (both 4200 JPY).

Anna Sui Summer 2009 Hair & Body Collection

Anna Sui Spring 2009 Collection

Anna Sui’s Sui Lip Gloss in 100

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Sonia Rykiel Fall 2009 Base Makeup Collection

by PJ on Thursday, July 23, 2009

in -Sonia Rykiel, 2009 Fall, makeup, makeup - base makeup

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Sonia Rykiel will release its fall 2009 base makeup collection in Japan on September 4th. The new items include:

– Soin Teinte Hydratant Treatment Cream Foundation (above, 5 shades)

– Poudre Suprême (4 variations)

(Multi-toned pressed powder probably
doesn’t get much prettier than this…)

Sonia Rykiel Fall 2009 Point Makeup Collection

Beauty Brand Focus: Sonia Rykiel

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Lunasol Fall 2009 Website Update

by PJ on Thursday, July 23, 2009

in -Kanebo, -Lunasol, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

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

Lunasol has updated its website to feature its fall 2009 collection. Have a look at all the items, including the new Star Shower Eyes palettes.

The collection will be available in Japan from August 21st.

Also, on August 28th, the limited-edition 2009 Base Makeup Kit will be released.

The kit (8925 JPY) includes:

– Water Cream Foundation (full-sized)
– Creamy Makeup Base (full-sized)
– Morning Wakening Massage (10g)
– Night Refining Cream (10g)
– Lotion II (21ml)
– Emulsion II (21ml)
– Lunasol Original Pouch

(Customers can choose to purchase a full-sized refill of the Skin Fusing Powder Foundation instead of Water Cream Foundation. In this case, the kit retails for 7875 JPY.)

Lunasol 2008 Base Makeup Kit

Lunasol Skin Fusing Powder Foundation

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Makeup Review: SUQQU Loose Powder in Natural

by PJ on Wednesday, July 22, 2009

in -SUQQU, 2007 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup, makeup - base makeup - powder

SUQQU‘s Loose Powder was released as part of the brand’s fall 2007 base makeup collection. It is available in two shades, Natural and Deep. The two shades work together to create highlight and contour for the face. Today I am reviewing the shade in Natural.

Color-wise, Natural is a sheer off-white cream. It has a subtly pearly finish. When I tested it on the back of my hand, I thought the finish might be too pearly for me. I was also worried that the luminous finish might make my pores look more obvious. But when worn on the face, it imparts a softly luminous finish that is neither pearly or frosty. It doesn’t accentuate the look of pores. Also, the powder is very light and fine.

The enclosed powder puff is relatively soft and easy to use.

Compared with Lavshuca Face Powder and Kiss Mat Chiffon Powder, this product doesn’t have any efficacy in shine control or pore coverage. (It also has the least amount of coverage among the three.) It will not work as a setting powder for those with combination or oily skin.

Among the loose powder products that I have reviewed, it is the closest to Crème de la Mer’s The Powder in Translucent. The main difference is that SUQQU’s finish is more natural and less shimmery and it doesn’t have the pink iridescence that the Crème de la Mer powder has. Overall, as a highlighting powder (particularly for daytime makeup), I prefer SUQQU’s.

Essentially, this is a finishing powder that works as a subtle highlighter, as it adds a soft and very natural glow for the face. It is also subtle enough to be used all over the face if the softly glowy finish is what you would like to go for. (It is able to help create the “brilliant skin” that is very popular in Japan right now.)

(SUQQU is currently available in Japan, Thailand, and the UK. Check here to see the information on all the SUQQU retail points.)

Updated on July 26th 2009:

Examples of “Brilliant Skin”, requested by reader Tamtam. (I am also considering writing up a separate post on this trend.)

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

(image from www.biteki.com)

More on SUQQU’s fall 2007 base makeup collection:

Foundation Face-Off: Chanel vs. SUQQU

Makeup Base Creamy & Brightup

Kao Est Fall/Winter 2009 Base Makeup Release

by PJ on Thursday, July 16, 2009

in -Est, -Kao, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

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

In fall 2009, Est will add Cream Make Up Active Aura Moist (SPF 23, PA++) to the brand’s base makeup lineup. The product features “skin-synchro film”, which helps provide a natural skin-like finish, and “water-reflect powder”, which creates a dewy glow for the complexion.

It will be available in Japan from August 29th.

Kosé Cosme Decorte AQ Fall 2009 Point & Base Makeup Collection

by PJ on Thursday, July 16, 2009

in -AQ, -Cosme Decorte, -Kosé, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

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Cosme Decorte AQ, one of Kosé’s top-end lines, will release its fall 2009 collection in Japan on August 21st.

The new point makeup items include:

– Shadow Supreme (above, 3 new variations)

– Rouge Supreme (5 new shades)

– Nail Supreme (5 new shades)

– Lip Brush

The new base makeup items (which will be housed in the new packaging launched last year for AQ’s fall 2008 point makeup collection) include:

– Cream Foundation Supreme (7 shades, SPF 20, PA++)

– Powder Foundation Supreme (7 shades, SPF 15, PA++)

– Makeup Base (2 shades, SPF 18, PA+)

– Concealer (2 shades, SPF 25, PA+++)

– Modelling Nuancer (pressed powder/ highlighter, 2 shades)

– Face Powder N (1 shade)

– Lip Glosser (lip treatment, lipstick base and lip gloss)

Cosme Decorte AQ Summer 2008 Collection

Beauté de Kosé Spring 2009 Collection

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

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Stash Update: Coffret D’Or & Lavshuca

by PJ on Monday, July 13, 2009

in -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, -Lavshuca, 2009 Spring, 2009 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup, stash focus

I have received Coffret D’Or’s Color Mixing Eyes in 04 Lavender-Purple Mix (for summer 2009) and both Lucent and High Cover of Lavshuca’s Finish Powder (for spring/summer 2009). I will start trying them out very soon and I will post the reviews later on!

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SUQQU Fall/Winter 2009 Base Makeup Releases

by PJ on Monday, July 13, 2009

in -SUQQU, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

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On September 18th, SUQQU will release Concealer Tone Up and the fall/winter 2009 edition of Base Makeup Kit in Japan.

Concealer Tone Up is an orange-based concealer for the eye area. The product is designed to offer a natural but effective coverage while maintaining the moisture level in the eye area.