Makeup, Skincare, Fragrance and a Bit of Fashion
(image from YSL)
30% of the purchase of this product will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund.
BBN_BCA
{ 7 comments }
(image and info from www.nikkei.co.jp)
The collection will include two Jewelling Palettes, again featuring collaboration with British fashion designer Christopher Kane. Both the Noble Glamorous palette (in the gold case) and the Princess Tiara palette (in the black case) will have four eye colors and a face color.
The collection will also include:
– Dramatical Gel Liner (in RD632 and GY831 (
I know “dramatical” isn’t a real English word…))
– Jewel Rich Gel (for face and body, 16g)
Related Posts:
Maquillage Clean Contrast Eyes 2 in SV844
Maquillage Lasting Climax Rouge in RS310
{ 2 comments }
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol/)
At the bottom of the page, you will find links to the pages on holiday sets for 2006 and 2007.
Please check out my previous post for a link to photos of the actual items in the 2008 Party Coffret.
Related Posts:
{ 0 comments }
(image and info from www.urcosme.com)
The set will include an eye palette (Vintage Glaze), a lip gloss (Deep Bordeaux), a solid perfume ring, a hand mirror, and a vintage-style clutch bag.
As with all the limited-edition holiday items from Jill Stuart, I think this set will sell exceptionally well. So far, the Jill Stuart holiday set I have is from 2005 and is the brand’s first holiday collection. It includes a shimmery face powder (similar to Guerlain Meteorites) and a lip gloss, packaged in a little round box. You can see the items (minus the box) here.
The set will be released in Japan on November 21st (according to Rouge Deluxe) and in Taiwan on December 1st.
Also, Jill Stuart released a base makeup set in Taiwan. The contents differ slightly from those in the Japanese release, but the clutch bag in the set is the same. Please see the photos of the actual items on this Taiwanese blog.
Related Posts:
Jill Stuart Cosmetics Available in US Soon
{ 0 comments }
(image and info from www.urcosme.com)
The set will be released in Japan on November 21st (according to Rouge Deluxe) and in Taiwan on December 1st.
Related Posts:
Beauté de Kose Fall 2008 Collection
{ 2 comments }
(image from Bobbi Brown)
The collection is priced at £27. In the UK, the entire purchase price less VAT will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation‘s research study at The Royal Marsden in London. In the Republic of Ireland, the same donation will go to the Cancer Clinical Research Trust at St. Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin.
The collection will be available throughout October 2008.
BBN_BCA
{ 0 comments }
(all images from www.cosme.net)
– Rouge à Lèvres (above, 3 variations)
– Ombre à Paupières Crème (2 shades)
– Nail Color L (3 shades)
– Poudre Visage (1 variation)
All items are limited editions. The rich and vibrant magenta-toned packaging is also unique to this collection, as the brand currently features striped cases that reflect the classic Sonia Rykiel designs.
Updated on October 23, 2008:
Please check out photos of all the shades available. (All images are from woman.excite.co.jp.)
Related Posts:
Beauty Brand Focus: Sonia Rykiel
Sonia Rykiel Fall 2008 Makeup Collection
{ 8 comments }
(image from www.cosme.net)
The Antique Sepia version features a brown-toned eye duo with a beige-brown Liquid Rouge, while the Antique Monochrome version includes a grey-based eye duo with a pink Liquid Rouge.
I think, overall, I prefer the look (and the originality) of the Winter Make Collection from Lavshuca’s holiday 2007 release, so I think I will be saving the money for some other holiday items.
Other posts on Lavshuca:
{ 0 comments }
(Sofina Primavista Powder Foundation Moist Touch:I received trial samples of Powder Foundation Moist Touch and the two primers (Smooth Coat Base and Bright Up Base) some time ago, and today I am sharing my thoughts on the foundation. (I will probably talk about the primers later.)
In short, if you like Raycious powder foundations (especially the later versions), you probably won’t have problems liking this one.
Regardless of how the powder is formulated and the new technologies involved in the production, Primavista’s first powder foundation performs similarly to ones from Raycious, in good ways and bad.
Generally, you will see the same strengths that made Raycious so popular. The staying power is very good and the color of the foundation does not turn dull overtime and pretty much lasts the whole day. However, the glowy finish might not suit people with oily skin or those who want powder foundations to work hard to make pores less visible. (This is the reason why I had to stop buying Raycious foundations as the later versions were too glowy for me.)
I use #22 in ZA Two-Way Foundation and find Ochre 05 a relatively good match.
Overall, I think this powder foundation will suit people with no problem with excessive sebum. But one interesting thing is that, back in the Raycious days, there were no powder foundations released for fall/winter. (It was always a liquid foundation.) So maybe we’ll see something slightly more matte and more sebum-absorbent in spring 2009. This fall/winter release is called Powder Foundation Moist Touch…maybe the spring/summer 2009 release will be (predictably) called Fresh Touch? We’ll see!
You can read another review of this foundation at Autumn Masquerade.
Related Posts:
Sofina Primavista Creamy Compact Foundation
{ 12 comments }
(Clockwise from top:– Color Balancing Powder in Buttercup
It is supposed to work as a primer and is applied before the (mineral) foundation. It is available in tinted yellow, lavender, pink, and green. Buttercup is the tinted-yellow one, and I’ve tried applying it as a primer before my ZA Two-Way Foundation. The powder does have a little bit of coverage and evens out the complexion to some extend, which means my foundation does not have to work that hard. However, like many mineral items for the face, it can dry out my skin, which I can feel after I take my makeup off in the evening. I prefer using it as a setting powder after my foundation. The matte finish helps control the shine although it does not happen to have any noticeable pore coverage.
– Satin Finishing Powder in Keiko
This is a fairly decent setting powder with a very softly luminous finish that doesn’t look shimmery. It is less matte and has less coverage than Color Balancing Powder but it has slightly more pore coverage. Keiko will suit light complexions.
– Satin Matte Blush in Tulip
Tulip is another item that will suit light complexions. It is nicely moderately pigmented, unlike some other mineral blushers which are too densely pigmented and are difficult to work with. The finish looks very natural, but I think it might look ashy on darker skin tones.
– Pearluster Eyeshadow in Taupe
Among all the mineral makeup items I have tried, I tend to like eyeshadows more than anything else. The two Alima eyeshadows I’ve tried continue the postive experience. (On the other hand, I think mineral foundations still have a lot of room for improvement in many respects.) Taupe has a very pearly and almost metallic shimmer. I usually wouldn’t go for such a finish, but, since this shade goes on only slightly darker than my skin tone without looking either too ashy/greyish or too bronze, the very pearly finish actually works fine for me. As a very subtle shading color, it gently adds depth to as well as brightens up my eyes.
– Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow in Aubergine
Aubergine is a deep violet that works well as a lining shade and it can also be used to create an intense smoky-eye look. It is quite shimmery but noticeably less pearly/metallic than Taupe, which I will take to be the difference between the two eyeshadow ranges. Some violet shades can go greyish in hours, but I am relatively pleased with how Aubergine’s color and shimmery finish last.
Overall, I think the eyeshadows are good items to try if you are interested in testing out the brand. The good things about Alima’s on-line shop are that small samples are available for purchase and that the color swatches seem fairly accurate (based on the items reviewed above). Also, you can check the ingredient lists of all the products, which is particularly useful if you have very sensitive skin.
Related Posts:
My “Mineral Makeup” category
ck Calvin Klein Subliminal Purity Mineral Based Loose Powder
{ 4 comments }
Jill Stuart Story of Fragrances Collection for 2025 & 2026 (image from www.cosme.net)
