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One of the star items of Jill Stuart‘s launch lineup in 2005 was Blush Powder. It was a loose powder blusher in a very pretty container. I was tempted to get it, but then I got the 2005 Christmas Collection set, which included a highlighting powder in the same container (left in the photo). Then, in fall 2010, Blush Blossom was released. It was Jill Stuart’s new loose powder blusher, which, in a way, replaced Blush Powder. I decided to try 01 Romantic Sweet Pea.
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Shiseido Maquillage will release its spring/summer 2015 base makeup collection in Japan on February 21st. The collection includes:
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by PJ on Friday, January 9, 2015
in -Addiction, -Chanel, -Chicca, -Clarins, -Dior, -Guerlain, -Integrate, -Kanebo, -Majolica Majorca, -Shiseido, -SUQQU, -YSL, 2015 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup trend reports
For spring 2015, whether you are wearing blue, green, brown or gray, try pink as an accent color to add freshness to the look.
– Dior 5 Couleurs in 856 House of Pink

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Since I tried Lunasol’s Sheer Contrast Eyes in 02 Lavender Coral in 2008, it has been one of my favorite purple-toned eyeshadow palettes and the main purple shade in the palette has been my ultimate standard for purple eyeshadows. I like many of the purple eyeshadow palettes I have tried in the last few years, but very few come close to the beautiful Lavender Coral. Shiseido Integrate‘s Pure Big Eyes in VI221 is one of those rare few.
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Jill Stuart will release its spring/summer 2015 base makeup and bodycare collection in Japan on March 6th. The collection includes:
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by PJ on Saturday, January 3, 2015
in -Majolica Majorca, -Shiseido, 2009 Spring, 2009 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup, makeup - base makeup - powder, stash focus

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With base makeup items from Japanese brands, there seems to be an endless cycle of renewing and revamping as many products are replaced with updated versions within two or three years. Of course, there are exceptions, and Majolica Majorca‘s Pressed Pore Cover is one of them.
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by PJ on Monday, December 29, 2014
in _Japanese Brand Profile, _Stash Debut, -Etvos, 2012 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - eyeshadow, mineral makeup, stash focus

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My Stash Debut series, which takes you through my first purchases from various brands/lines, is focusing on Etvos today, and I will be sharing my thoughts on Mineral Eye Color Palette in Chocolate Beige.
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