Makeup, Skincare, Fragrance and a Bit of Fashion
I was disappointed with the lack of the limited-edition star item in Dior‘s holiday 2011 makeup collection, and I had been looking forward to seeing what Dior was going to bring out for this holiday season. Dior’s holiday 2012 Grand Bal makeup collection features warm-toned shades for the eyes and rich reds for the lips. (It is good to see new Diorific lipsticks and nail colors.) The star item is the Grand Bal palette, and I decided to get it with my Boots points.
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After YSL released Gloss Pur in 11 Icy Effect in summer 2011, I didn’t think there would be another blue-tinted lip gloss from the brand anytime soon. However, YSL’s holiday 2012 Northern Lights makeup collection, with an unusual blue color theme for the festive season, features Golden Gloss in 55 Arctic Blue. (It is called Blue Iceberg in Japan and perhaps other countries.) Yes, I had to have it.
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(image/info from www.nikkei.com)
Shiseido’s Anessa is one of the most popular suncare ranges in Japan. The range features sunscreens (including one designed for babies), foundations, and a BB cream, all of which offer high levels of protection against UVA and UVB rays. The range also includes cleansers formulated to remove high-factor sun protection.
Currently, in Japanese cosmetics, the labels indicating the strengths of UVA protection are PA+, PA++, and PA+++. From January 2013, as a result of the advancement of UVA protection technology in Japan, the Japan Cosmetic Industry Association will introduce PA++++, an even higher level of UVA protection.
Anessa’s spring/summer 2013 suncare collection, which will be released in Japan on February 21st, features items with the PA++++ UVA-protection level. The collection includes (from left to right in the photo above):
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Paul & Joe‘s Pearl Foundation Primer was first released in spring/summer 2012 as a limited-edition item. I was planning to buy it at the time, but it seemed to sell out quite quickly and I missed out on it. A few months later, I was very pleased to see it back as part of Paul & Joe’s limited-edition holiday 2012 makeup collection. I certainly didn’t allow myself to miss out on it again!
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In my own little world of makeup discovery, 2012 is probably the year of Sofina Aube Couture. Designing Impression Eyes in 553 Purple is the first item I purchased from the line since its revamp from the original Aube. I have then picked up three more variations, one of which is the limited-edition 561 Purple from fall 2012, and today I am sharing my thoughts on my second purchase, 555 Brown (released in spring 2012).
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(images/info from i-voce.jp)
Anna Sui will release its spring 2013 makeup collection in Japan on January 4th. The collection includes:
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Kanebo Lunasol will release its spring 2013 makeup collection in Japan on January 18th. The theme of the collection is Color Purification, and the collection includes:
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For fall 2012, Paul & Joe has revamped its lipstick range and brought out twenty new shades as well as six limited-edition shades. These shades fall into three categories: Clear, Natural, and Full Pigment. They are sold as refills, and alongside them are new lipstick cases. There are one regular case (Lipstick Case) and six limited-edition cases (five Lipstick Cases P and one Lipstick Case L). I was instantly attracted to the beautifully colorful Lipstick Case P 002. I decided to pick up this case and Lipstick in 104 Mademoiselle.
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BeautyPlus has posted images of Jill Stuart‘s spring 2013 makeup collection. Once again, the collection features a lot of soft pinks and peaches.
I will update this post later on.
Updated on January 12th, 2013:
Images and information on the collection items:
(images from www.cosme.net)
(info from www.jillstuart-beauty.com & www.cosme.net )
The collection includes:
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BeautyPlus has posted images of Paul & Joe‘s spring 2013 makeup collection.
I like the look of the new blushers. On the other hand, compared with many of the gorgeous prints we have seen this year, the prints for spring 2013 seem to be on the weak side.
I will update this post with more information later on.
Updated on December 26th, 2012:
Images and information on the collection items:
(images/info from www.paul-joe-beaute.com)
The collection includes:
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Jill Stuart Story of Fragrances Collection for 2025 & 2026 (image from www.cosme.net)
