by PJ on Wednesday, December 21, 2011
in -Aube (Couture), -Jill Stuart, -Kao, -Maquillage, -Shiseido, -Sofina, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
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6th: Maquillage
(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mq)
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I like the glamorous look of the Aura Beauty pressed powder in the Aura Beauty set for Maquillage’s holiday 2011 makeup collection, as well as the grater (Blend Sharpener) that turns the pressed powder into loose powder, which can be used with the Face Brush included in the set. The deluxe mirror and the pouch complete this limited-edition set beautifully.
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(image from www.nikkei.com,
info from www.nikkei.com & i-voce.jp)
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Kanebo Lunasol will release its spring/summer 2012 base makeup collection in Japan on February 17th. The collection includes:
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10th: RMK
(image from www.rmkrmk.com)
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Among RMK’s Christmas Palettes, the 2011 edition is certainly one of the better ones in terms of mix-and-match possibilities of the eyeshadows and blushers. For me, the highlights of the set are the blushers and the lip gloss. The collaboration with Kate Spade makes this limited-edition set extra special.
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(image/info from esprique.com)
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Kosé Esprique has released its holiday 2011/ spring 2012 makeup collection in Japan on November 16th. The collection includes:
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(image/info from www.nikkei.com)
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Kosé Esprique will release its spring/summer 2012 base makeup collection in Japan on February 16th. The collection includes:
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According to Giorgio Armani‘s website, the Eyes to Kill Silk Eye Shadow (“Eyes to Kill Intense Eye Shadow” on the brand’s website) has a hybrid texture (between a powder and a cream) and provides smooth and lasting color. 16 shades are available (along with 2 limited-edition shades for holiday 2011), and today I am highlighting 2 Lust Red, 4 Pulp Fiction, and 7 Sweet Fire.
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(images/info from www.urcosme.com)
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Here is a quick look at Chanel‘s spring 2012 makeup collection. The collection includes two limited-edition items (the blusher (above) and the pressed powder (below)) as well as new shade(s)/variation of Les 4 Ombres, Ombre Essentielle, Stylo Yeux Waterproof, Rouge Coco, Rouge Coco Shine, Lèvres Scintillantes, Le Crayon Lèvres, and Le Vernis. There will also be a new lip balm in the same packaging as that of Rouge Coco Shine. It is a collection full of soft, warm-toned, and wearable colors.
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