by PJ on Monday, July 21, 2014
in -Paul & Joe, 2010 Spring, 2012 Summer, 2013 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, beauty tools/accessories, fashion, makeup, makeup - blusher, makeup - eyeshadow, stash focus

(So many cats in this photo……)
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Since the Paul & Joe counter at Fenwick closed in May and there was nothing on sale at Paul & Joe at Harrods this summer, I thought I’d post about my winter sale 2013 purchases last December, which I didn’t manage to write about at the time.
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(Les 4 Ombres in 228)
(images/info from www.cosme.net)
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Here is a look at Chanel‘s fall 2014 makeup collection. Chanel is expanding its Les 4 Ombres eyeshadow palette range, and I wonder if it is just a coincidence that Dior is also bringing out the new 5 Couleurs eyeshadow palettes for fall 2014.
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Launched in 2008, Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation was originally formulated to be used after cosmetic surgeries and cosmetic procedures. It is claimed to provide a natural, complete, and breathable coverage. In a way, the original purpose of this product is similar to that of a B. B. cream. (The product is not claimed to be or marketed as one, and I will go back to this later on.)
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I went to Harrods earlier this month to see if there were items on sale at Paul & Joe. (The Paul & Joe counter at Fenwick closed in May.) There was no sale item this time. Instead, there was a 10% discount on all items. I left without any purchase (but I am certainly looking forward to the brand’s fall 2014 makeup collection). I then stopped by Selfridges and saw some RMK eyeshadows and blushers on sale. This was expected, since the brand released Ingenious Powder Eyes N and Ingenious Powder Cheeks N this summer to replace all the previous eyeshadow and blusher singles.
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(5 Couleurs in (from left to right & top to bottom)
646, 796, 156, 166 & 846)
(images/info from www.urcosme.com)
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Here is a look at Dior‘s fall 2014 makeup collection. The 5 Couleurs eyeshadow palettes will be revamped. There are variations with gradational neutral shades alongside edgier ones with contrasting colors.
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(image from www.fashion-headline.com)
(info from www.fashion-headline.com)
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From Givenchy‘s upcoming fall 2014 Extravagancia makeup collection, the limited-edition Extravagancia Palette caught my attention. It features four eyeshadows and one lip color, and I like the combination of purple, brown, and champagne gold eyeshadows.
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Kanebo Lunasol has updated its official website with preliminary information on the line’s Rococo-inspired fall 2014 makeup collection, which will be released in Japan on August 22nd.
The collection includes:
– Grace Contrasting Eyes
– Dual Contrasting Eyes
– Shape Designing Liquid Eyeliner
– Full Glamour Lips
– Creamy Matte Crayon Lips
– Soft Contrasting Cheeks
– Nail Finish N
On September 19th, Lunasol will release new base makeup and skincare items for fall/winter 2014. They are:
– Skin Contrast Face Powder (renewed)
– Glowing Day Cream
See images of the items here.
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Updated on July 25th, 2014:
Information on and images of the items that will be released in Japan on August 22nd:
– Grace Contrasting Eyes (2 variations, ¥5000)

(01 Antique Gold)
(images from www.cosme.net,
info from www.cosme.net & i-voce.jp)
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(Face Color Enhancing Trio in PK1 (Lychee))
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SHISEIDO (Global Brand) will release its fall 2014 makeup collection in Japan on August 1st. The collection includes:
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