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On November 1st, Kate will release a Brown Collection as part of the brand’s holiday 2009 collection in Japan.
The easy-to-wear brown-toned collection includes Nudist Designing Lip (4 shades) as well as three eye palettes. Each palette includes three eyeshadow shades and two eyebrow shades.
Related posts:
Kate Fall 2009 Collection
Kate Holiday 2008 Collection
Kate Gel Eyeshadows
(RMK Ingenious Powder Eyes in P-13 Purple)
Last month, I reviewed RMK’s Ingenious Powder Cheeks, which is part of RMK’s makeup revamp this May. Today I am sharing my thoughts on three shades of the new Ingenious Powder Eyes.
As I mentioned earlier, the shade names of the new blushers and eyeshadows put the items into various categories. With Ingenious Powder Eyes, there are DK (dark), BR (brown), P (pearlescent), SH (shimmery) and ME (metallic) shades. (There is also Ingenious Jelly Eyes, with all shade names beginning with JE.) The three shades I am reviewing here are from different categories.
P-13 Purple is a moderately pigmented medium-to-light purple that has a soft pearly finish with subtly multi-colored shimmer. It goes on slightly cooler than it looks in the pan. The powder is smooth and silky and it is very easy to apply and blend. It can create both a sheer and a slightly more intense look when layered, and I particularly like the delicate shimmer of the finish.
Compared with SH-07 Shiny Purple that I had a chance to try at the counter, SH-07, as I remember, is slightly darker and has a more dimensional finish (possibly due to the shimmery particles of varying sizes). But P-13 is by no means flat. It has a gentler finish compared with SH-07.
BR-03 Brown is a pigmented semi-matte brown with a hint of shimmer. It goes on slightly warmer than it looks in the pan, and it doesn’t turn grey or ashy overtime. It can be used as an effective depth-enhancing shadowing color for the eyelids or as a subtle eye-lining color. If you are looking for brown-toned essentials for your eyeshadow collection, this is definitely worth a look.
The shades in the ME (Metallic) category are among the most sparkly eyeshadows that I have come across in Japanese cosmetics. ME-05 Metallic Green is a very sparkly light warm green. The shade is mainly composed of sparkly particles (with only a little bit of pigment), and the green finish is mostly from the sparkles. (There are also hints of sparkles of other shades.)
I was worrying about the sparkle fallout when I was trying it for the first time, but it was not as bad as I had expected. The sparkles stayed on my eyelids with just a slight fallout after a day’s wear. Considering the size of the sparkles, I think the shade lasts quite well.
P-13 and BR-03 come with brush applicators and ME-05 comes with a sponge applicator. All three shades are easy to apply and last relatively well.
Overall these are quality items. I also like the shade categories. Once we are familiar with the various finishes, we know more or less what to expect when new shades are added to the lineup. If you have a chance to stop by the RMK counter, do have a play with all the different shades of Ingenious Powder Eyes.
(In the UK, RMK counters can be found at Selfridges London Oxford Street and Selfridges Trafford Centre Manchester. You can check out this page on the RMK Global website for all the RMK counters in and outside Japan.)
Related posts:
RMK Powder Foundation EX
RMK Super Basic Liquid Concealer
Can’t Live Without: RMK Cleansing Oil
Japanese Cosmetics in the UK
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On October 16th, Kosé’s Cosme Decorte will launch a new line, Maquiexpert. The debut lineup includes base makeup and skincare items.
The line has a minimal and professional look. The packaging is very Giorgio Armani, and Covering Makeup Foundation (above) reminds me of Max Factor’s pancake compact foundation.
Maquiexpert’s debut lineup includes:
– Covering Makeup Foundation (10 shades, sponge sold separately)
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– Face Powder
– Covering Makeup Base
– Textuner (primer)
– Deep Cleansing Oil
– Balancing Mist
Maquiexpert’s price point will be somewhat similar to those of Jill Stuart and Lunasol. Both Covering Makeup Foundation and Face Powder retail for 5250 JPY.
A limited-edition debut kit was available in Isetan Shinjuku in Tokyo from September 6th to 10th. Also, you can check out this post on a Japanese blog for the promotional image of the line.
Related posts:
Cosme Decorte Magie Deco Fall 2009 Collection
Cosme Decorte AQ Fall 2009 Collection
New Japanese Beauty Brand: Addiction
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& www3.kose.co.jp/bko)
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Here is a quick look at YSL’s holiday 2009 collection. (It will be available in Japan from October 30th.)
The collection includes:
– Your Lovely Palette for Eyes (above)
– Your Lovely Palette for Lips
– Radiant Touch Collector (2 shades)
– Mini Touche Blush (2 shades)
– Rouge Pur Pure Lipstick (2 new shades)
– Sparking Lip Gloss (2 shades)
– Golden Gloss (1 new shade)
All the items are limited editions except the two Pure Lipsticks and the Golden Gloss.
It’s nice to see some nice purple shades for the holiday season. I do like the Golden Gloss I have, and I am looking forward to seeing the purple one.
Related posts:
YSL Fall 2009 Collection
YSL Holiday 2008 Collection
A Splash of Color – Gorgeous Gold
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