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Happy 10th Anniversary, Biteki!

by PJ on Saturday, May 21, 2011

in all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, skincare, stash focus

(p. 57, Biteki, May 2011)

I still remember my reaction upon seeing the very first issue of Biteki in 2001. “A magazine just about beauty!” I exclaimed to myself. I became a fan ever since. I have purchased every single issue so far, and I certainly think Biteki is one of the best sources of information on Japanese beauty products (and beauty products in general).

(pp. 58 & 59, Biteki, May 2011)

Over the years, there have been many beautiful covers, which reflect the aesthetics of the magazine and the makeup trends. Below are some of my favorite covers:

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Japanese Cosmetics Focus: Shiseido &Face

by PJ on Friday, May 20, 2011

in _Japanese Brand Profile, -&Face, -Shiseido, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup, skincare

(images/info from www.shiseido.co.jp/andface)

Today, in my Japanese Cosmetics Focus series, I will be highlighting &Face, a slightly less known line from Shiseido.

&Face carries skincare, base makeup, point makeup, and beauty supplements. The line has three main ranges:

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Maquillage Fall 2011 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Monday, May 16, 2011

in -Maquillage, -Shiseido, 2011 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.com)

Shiseido Maquillage will release its fall 2011 makeup collection in Japan on July 21st. The collection includes Essence Glamorous Rouge (liquid lipstick, 6 shades).

The collection might feature additional items. I will update this post if I come across more information.

Maquillage Spring/Summer 2011 Base Makeup Collection

Maquillage 5th Anniversary Makeup Collection

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Shiseido ZA Two-Way Powder Foundation Update

by PJ on Monday, May 2, 2011

in -Shiseido, -ZA, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(images/info from www.za-cosmetics.com)

This is certainly by no means a timely update. I almost always have quite a few refills of my trusted Shiseiso ZA Two-Way Foundation and I wasn’t immediately aware of the new versions until I was told about them by a friend some time ago.

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Jill Stuart Summer 2011 Makeup & Bodycare Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, April 27, 2011

in -Jill Stuart, 2011 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, bodycare, makeup

(images/info from i-voce.jp)

Jill Stuart will release its summer 2011 makeup collection in Japan on June 3rd. The collection includes:

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Update: YSL Summer 2011 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Monday, April 25, 2011

in -YSL, 2011 Summer, makeup, makeup - base makeup, nail color/care

(image from www.cosme.net)

My post on YSL’s summer 2011 makeup collection has been updated to include additional items in the collection.

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Coffret d’Or Late Summer/ Early Fall 2011 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Monday, April 25, 2011

in -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, 2011 Fall, 2011 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor,
info from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor & www.nikkei.com)

Kanebo Coffret d’Or will release its Lady Basic late summer/ early fall 2011 makeup collection in Japan on June 16th. The collection includes:

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Chicca Summer 2011 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Monday, April 25, 2011

in -Chicca, -Kanebo, 2011 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(image/info from www.chicca.jp)

Kanebo Chicca will release its Exotic Voyage summer 2011 makeup collection in Japan on May 11th. The collection includes:

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Makeup Review: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine

by PJ on Thursday, April 21, 2011

in -Chanel, 2011 Spring, makeup, makeup - lip color

(Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in (clockwise from bottom)
52 Fétiche, 66 Bel-Ami, 60 Antigone, and 54 Boy)

In the last few years, Chanel has been regularly releasing new lip items, such as Rouge Allure, Rouge Coco, Rouge Allure Laque, and Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss. Launched this spring, Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine is the latest addition. As I personally prefer semi-sheer lip items, I am quite excited about this new product.

Rouge Coco Shine comes in a slimmer case than that of Rouge Coco. (The lengths are the same and the gold bands are placed in the same position.) I like Rouge Allure’s substantial case but Rouge Coco Shine’s sleeker look also appeals to me.

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