makeup

RMK Summer 2010 Collection

by PJ on Saturday, April 3, 2010

in -RMK, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)

RMK will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on May 7th. The collection features:

– Mix Colors for Eyes (Shiny) (2 variations, limited editions)

– Mix Colors for Cheeks (Shiny) (1 variation, limited edition)

– Nail Color EX (30 shades)

Paul & Joe Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Saturday, April 3, 2010

in -Paul & Joe, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)

Paul & Joe will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on May 1st. The collection includes:

– Finishing Powder (above, 2 variations, limited editions)

– Lipstick S (3 shades, limited editions)

– Lip Gloss G (10 shades)

– Lip Pencil Duo (5 variations)

Updated on September 20th, 2010:

Read my review of Lip Gloss G in 07 Tangerine.

Updated on May 27th, 2017:

Read my review of Lip Gloss G in 05 Mon Chéri.

Makeup Review: Aromaleigh Eyeshadows

by PJ on Monday, March 29, 2010

in makeup, makeup - eyeshadow, mineral makeup

Aromaleigh is one of the many well-known mineral makeup lines. It carries a vast number of shades with various finishes. Today I am featuring some of the line’s eyeshadows.

The shades in the Opulent Lustre range layer well and can look very intense. The powder has a very good adherence to the skin and the lasting power is outstanding. But the drawback is that it is not very easy to blend. (These descriptions apply to the shades in the Valentine 2009 and the Eye Lustre ranges featured further below.)

Tamarind, Camellia, and Jasmine are soft pale shades that look slightly different in the packets. Tamarind looks the coolest and Jasmine looks the warmest. But, when worn, they look virtually the same. They show up as a silvery cool pink with a richly metallic finish that is very light-reflective. These shades are much more suitable for evening makeup since the metallic finish is very dramatic.

Color-wise, Sweet Nothings, from the Valentine 2009 collection (which is still available), looks virtually the same (when worn) as the three shades above. The main difference is that the finish (which is even more light-reflective) looks less flat and more dimensional due to the more varied sizes and colors of shimmery particles. (Based on how it looks in the packet, color-wise, it is between Tamarind and Camellia.)

The Les Papillions range features bright colors with the same staying power. Dormant Dream is a vivid orchid purple and Morphing Moon is a green-toned turquoise. They are less metallic than the shades from the Opulent Lustre range, and I find them to be a lot more blendable. Between the two, Morphing Moon is more shimmery and metallic than Dormant Dream.

Circé from the Eye Lustre range and Chocolate Heart from the Valentine 2009 range are medium-to-dark brown-toned shades that are suitable as shadowing/contouring shades as well as lining shades. Circé is more bronze-toned and Chocolate Heart is more red-toned. Both are quite easy to wear but I personally find Chocolate Heart to be slightly more wearable.

Overall, these are relatively solid products with a great staying power (in terms of both color and the shimmery/metallic finish). The darker and the more vibrant colors show up on the eyes as they look in the packets. On the other hand, it would be great if the lighter colors could show their differences when worn as well and if the metallic shades were more blendable.

(The products featured in this review are provided by Aromaleigh.)

Natural Makeup Recommendations (2 of 3): Cheeks & Lips

by PJ on Friday, March 26, 2010

in -Bobbi Brown, -Boots, -Kanebo, -Lavshuca, -Maquillage, -RMK, -Shiseido, -SUQQU, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - blusher, makeup - lip color, makeup - lip gloss

My natural makeup recommendations continue with items for cheeks and lips. (See my recommendations on eye makeup here.)

Items for Cheeks

Sometimes, when you don’t have time to deal with eye makeup, using a blusher can really give the face an instant lift. The key is to use a shade that is as close to your natural flush as possible. I personally prefer moderately pigmented blushers without visible shimmer and those that are either matte or luminous matte.

– RMK Ingenious Powder Cheeks in MT-02 Light Pink (top)

It is marginally the lightest and the most cool-toned of the three blushers featured here. The brush included in the compact is very soft and easy to use, making this item very suitable for touch-ups away from home.

– Lavshuca Cheek Color in PK-1 (left)

This is the kind of default PK blusher shade which we expect from most Japanese makeup lines. The sparse pink-toned shimmery particles visible in the pan is not visible when worn.

– Boots No. 7 Cheek Colour in 25 Petal (right)

It is slightly warmer than the other two and has a very soft peach undertone. It is among my favorite blushers from non-Japanese brands. This shade is particularly good for spring and summer when most of us pick up a little bit of warmth on our complexions.

Items for Lips

– SUQQU Blend Lipstick in 16 Mizuka (upper left)

Go for this shade if you like a warm milky nude-pink for the lips. I usually dislike nude shades for the lips (I don’t think they are flattering), but this shade has enough pink in it so that it looks gentle and natural.

– Maquillage Lasting Climax Rouge in RS310 (right)

Go for this shade if you want more color for the lips. It is a warm-toned rose and is more pigmented than the SUQQU lipstick featured here. It can be layered for more vibrancy.

– Makemania Curvy Lip Silicone in 501 (bottom left)

The ultimate clear lip gloss. It has a very good lip-magnifying effect. (It does not achieve the effect with skin-irritating ingredients that dilate the blood vessels.) I also like the spatula applicator.

– Bobbi Brown Brightening Lip Gloss in Popsicle (bottom)

This is one of Bobbi Brown’s new items for spring 2010. It is a gentle warm pink that should be flattering for most people. It is softly pigmented but the color does show up on the lips. It has a long-lasting glossy finish with a touch of shimmer.

The final part features my recommendations on base makeup.

(Items from Bobbi Brown, RMK, and SUQQU featured in this post are provided by their respective companies.)

More Summer 2010 Makeup Releases from YSL

by PJ on Thursday, March 25, 2010

in -YSL, 2010 Summer, makeup

(images from www.joseishi.net/voce,
info from www.joseishi.net/voce &
www.cosme.net)

Here are some more summer 2010 makeup releases from YSL. Notice that some items are exclusive to Asia.

The new items are:

– Ombres 5 Lumières (above, one new variation, limited edition, Asia-exclusive)

– Rouge Pure Shine (one new shade, limited edition)

– Golden Gloss (three new shades, two of which limited editions)

(Cosme.Net lists the two limited-edition Golden Gloss shades as Asia-exclusives.)

YSL Summer 2010 Makeup Releases

YSL Golden Gloss in 03 Golden Pink

My Personal Take on YSL

{ 4 comments }

YSL Summer 2010 Releases

by PJ on Friday, March 19, 2010

in -YSL, 2010 Summer, makeup

(images/info from www.cosme.net)

YSL will renew the eyeshadow single range by releasing Ombre Solo N, which will be available in 10 shades.

Also, YSL will release several limited-edition summer 2010 items in Japan on April 16th. They will be exclusively available in Isetan Shinjuku in Tokyo and Hankyu Umeda Flagship Store in Osaka. The items are:

– Terre Saharienne

– Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow (2 new shades)

– Mascara Aquarésistant (in #7 Blue Lagoon, re-release)

– La Laque (2 new shades)

Updated on March 25th 2010: See more items here.

Lunasol Summer 2010 Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, March 16, 2010

in -Kanebo, -Lunasol, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Lunasol will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on May 14th. The collection continues the theme of Scenic Purification, and the new items include:

– Nature Color Eyes (2 new variations)
– Shining Water Eyes (2 new shades)
– Full Glamour Lips G (2 new shades)
– Full Glamour Gloss N (2 new shades)
– Nail Finish (3 new shades)
– Modeling Face Color (1 shade)
– Control Makeup Base (SPF 25, PA++, with gold-toned pearly shimmer)

(Modeling Face Color)

All the items in this collection are limited editions.

Aube Couture Summer 2010 Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, March 16, 2010

in -Aube (Couture), -Sofina, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images/info from www.cosme.net)

Sofina‘s Aube Couture will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on April 13th. The collection includes:

– Designing Premium Rouge (above, 4 new shades)

– Designing Mascara (1 shade)

Aube Couture Spring 2010 Collection

User-Friendly Makeup: Aube Couture

From My Treasure Chest (2) : Aube Rouge Dressious

{ 0 comments }

Addiction Summer 2010 Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, March 16, 2010

in -Addiction, -Kosé, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)

Addiction will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on April 23rd. The collection features:

– Limited Compact Le Mépris* (above, with two eyeshadows and a blusher)

– Eyeshadow (1 new shade)

– Eyeliner Pencil (1 new shade)

– Lipstick (1 new shade)

– Lip Gloss (1 new shade)

– Blush (1 new shade)

All the items in this collection are limited editions.

(*I am guessing that the name Le Mépris is based on the 1963 French film Le Mépris (Contempt), starring Brigitte Bardot. Have a look at the movie poster, which might possibly be part of the inspiration of the palette.)