Makeup, Skincare, Fragrance and a Bit of Fashion
Continuing with Coffret D’Or from yesterday…
FAnet has put up photos and information on two makeovers featuring items entirely from Kanebo’s Coffret D’Or, from primer to lip gloss. Have a look!
There are also links (just above the two photos) to other brand-based makeovers from Stila, Paul & Joe, and RMK.
Enjoy!
More on Coffret D’Or:
Spring/Summer 2008 Base Makeup Collection
Summer 2008 Nail Color Collection
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(Coffret D’Or Full Styling Rouge Color
(Coffret D’Or Full Styling Rouge Glow,
(Coffret D’Or Full Styling Rouge Color,
(RS-242 (left) and RS-241 (right))
RS-241 and RS-242 are from the Color range. They are well-pigmented and have a beautiful natural sheen. There is very fine shimmer in both shades, and it doesn’t look obvious when worn. Both stay on well and are fairly non-drying. (But I always wear a lip balm before I wear any lipstick or lip gloss.) Like most lipsticks from Japanese brands, they are scentless (which I like).
RS-241 is a soft and feminine rose petal shade. It is the shade used on Nakatani Miki, one of the five brand ambassadors for Coffret D’Or (and one of my two favorites of the five, along with Tokiwa Takako). (Below, Nakatani Miki is also wearing 3D Lighting Eyes in 04 Purple Variation.)
(Nakatani Miki for Coffret D’Or )RS-242 is a much deeper rose shade that looks slightly more vibrant and a tad warmer when worn. This more dramatic shade is great for an evening look.
In many Japanese beauty brands (particularly major ones like Shiseido, Kao, Kanebo, and Kosé), lipsticks are named according to various color families (PK (pink), RD (red), OR (orange/peach), RS (rose/cool pink), BE (beige), and BR (brown)). When I started buying makeup, I often bought PK shades. But, later on, I began to pay more attention to RS shades and the more muted and rosier PK shades.
Even though I slightly prefer the lighter RS-241, my favorite way to wear them is to gently dab the darker RS-242 onto my lips and then softly glaze RS-241 on top. The mixture of the two gives me the kind of rose coloration I like. (The Full Styling Rouge Color lipsticks seem to be more pigmented than most lipsticks I have, and I try to be light-handed with them.)
Overall these two shades will suit people who love lipsticks in rose tones and enjoy pigmented lip colors with a natural sheen and very subtle shimmer. They will give you a sophisticated and feminine look.
(One of my friends kindly gave these two lipsticks to me, so I was able to enjoy them. (I know you are reading this, and thank you very much!))
Related Posts:
Lavshuca Jewelry Lips
(another two great lip shades,
slightly less pigmented than the two reviewed above)
Coffret D’Or 3D Lighting Eyes in 04
(one of my favorite items for spring 2008)
Coffret D’Or Beauty Lasting Pack UV
(a great powder foundation for the warmer months)
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My post on Lunasol’s Summer 2008 Collection has been updated to include photos of the two new eye palettes as well as a link to swatches of the new palettes and the two new Geminate Liners.
Enjoy!
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(Enjoying the sunshine while I can…)
In the UK, I think summer is the best season, with warm sunshine and soft breezes.
But we had a fairly disappointingly cool summer in the UK last year, with very little sunshine. This year, under the influence of La Niña, we probably won’t have a warmer summer…
For me, bright turquoise is one of the most summery colors. Thanks to the pleasant (and rare) sunshine today, my turquoise looked brighter and more tropical!
For eyes
– Dior Eyeshadow Duo in DiorLagoon
– Ayura Finger Touch Eye Shadow in GR (limited-edition, fall 2006)
– MAC Eye Shadow in Haunting (Alexander McQueen Collection)
– MAC Paint Pot in Rollickin’ (Fafi Collection)
– Maybelline Dream Mousse Eye Color in Fabulous Turquoise
For lips
-Ettusais Lip Gloss in CL
For skin
– Estée Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher
Please enjoy more splashes of colors!
– New-Leaf Green
– Aqua Blue
– Citrus Orange
– Girlie Pink
– Lilting Lilac
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(Twany Glamacy)
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/twany/newitem/glamacy)
According to Nikkei Net, “Glamacy” is a combination of the words “glamor” and “supremacy”. The brand targets those in their thirties, and the items are more about bringing out the dimension of the face than about keeping up with the trends.
Their eyeshadows and blushers have already been featured in Biteki magazine (May 2008), and I am liking the look of the blushers.
(Twany Glamacy Cheek Color)
Other recent brand launches:
From Kanebo: CHICCA & Coffret D’Or
From Kao:
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(From left to right: EcoTools Powder Brush, Blush Brush,When it comes to makeup brushes, I don’t mind if the hair is natural or synthetic. As long as the bristles are well-shaped, soft to the touch, and with the right bounce for the particular purpose, I think both natural and synthetic hair can potentially make good makeup brushes.
EcoTools is a line of makeup brushes and bath accessories made of materials that minimize the negative impact on the environment. With their makeup brush collection:
– The brush hair is made of animal-free taklon bristles.
– The handle is made of bamboo (which has a low impact on the environment and is highly sustainable).
– The metallic ferrule is made of recycled aluminum.
My favorites among them are the Blusher Brush and the Eye Shading Brush. The hair of the Blush Brush is very soft and dense and the brush picks up blusher powder easily and evenly. The brush is well-shaped so the blusher goes on very naturally and evenly.
The bristles of the Eye Shading Brush are soft and have a good bounce. I also like the fact that the tip of the brush is quite flat so it can help with a more precise eyeshadow application where needed.
I also like the Eyeliner Brush. The brush tip picks up powder easily and allows a fairly precise application. I generally find an angled eyeliner brush easier to use than a flat one. Plus the width of the brush tip is narrow enough for an easy application around the lash line.
The Foundation Brush and the Powder Brush are of fair quality, but I think it would be better if the Foundation Brush had a flatter tip and if the hair of the Powder Brush could be slightly denser.
The only item that might need some substantial improvement is the Lash and Brow Groomer. I feel that the bristles are quite hard to the touch and a little too stiff compared with some other brow brushes (even though a brow brush is meant to be relatively stiff).
The brushes are reasonably priced. The most expensive piece, the Powder Brush, is priced at 7.99 USD.
Overall, most of the EcoTools makeup brushes offer good choices at affordable prices. Whether your eco-friendly mindset extends to your beauty regime or not, these brushes are worth a look.
(Please check their website (link above) for the US stock list.)
Related Posts:
My Makeup Brushes
(the sensational seven)
The Only Eyelash Curler I Ever Need
(precise and thorough)
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(Maquillage summer 2008 collection)– Nail Color: 4 new shades
– Full Vision Mascara: waterproof, 1 shade
– Full Vision Lash Base
– Mascara Combing Remover
– Nail Protect & White
– Cuticle Dry Oil
I think the interesting item from this collection is the Mascara Combing Remover. It is designed to remove waterproof mascara and probably works best with the new Full Vision Mascara.
(Mascara Combing Remover)Other summer 2008 collections:
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(RMK Eye Crayon)
(RMK Gloss Crayon)Back then, the Eye Crayons were all neutral shades and most of the Gloss Crayons were very vibrant. This time, the eye colors are softer and the gloss shades seem a little deeper.
The RMK summer 2008 collection will also include two new nail colors.
They will be launched in Japan on May 16th and should be available in the UK a month after that.
Related Posts:
Japanese Beauty Brands in the UK
(with information on how to buy from some of them from outside the UK)
RMK Cleansing Oil N
(one of my favorite cleansing products)
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(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)
CHICCA will launch the summer 2008 collection in Japan on May 7th. The collection includes:
– Enthralling Powder Eye Shadow: 6 new shades, 4 of which limited editions
– Enthralling Powder Eyeliner: 1 new shade
– Enthralling Gel Eyeliner: 1 new shade
– Enticing Lipstick: 5 new shades
– Enticing Lip Gloss: 2 new shades
– Beauty Light Body Glow: new item, 2 shades
CHICCA, a top-end beauty brand under Kanebo, was launched in Japan on March 5th. It is already seen in Biteki’s (May 2008) mini-feature on three classy high-end beauty brands (along with Clé de Peau and SUQQU).
The summer 2008 collection mainly includes new shades of existing items. I am still waiting for CHICCA to release items like powder blusher and loose powder, which are items I often buy from a new brand. We’ll see what happens in fall…
Related Posts:
CHICCA Launches in March 2008
(with a brief brand profile)
SUQQU: Sensuality with an Attitude
(a profile on this popular high-end brand in Japan)
Clé de Peau Spring 2008 Collection
(soft and feminine)
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Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush (in 04 Mauve) was the first Maybelline item that I bought in quite a long time. (I later bought the Dream Mousse Eye Color in Divine Lilac and Fabulous Turquoise, which I have reviewed.)
When I tested this in the shop, I was impressed by the natural and almost transparent finish and the wearable color. 04 Mauve is a soft medium pink. The finish is quite sheer, which I like, but it can be built up to a slightly more intense finish with minimal efforts.
It has some pink and pale gold shimmer. But it is fine and sparse enough so it doesn’t bother me.
Apart from the wearable shade for my skin-tone (light-to-medium with a slight pink undertone), what I really like about this blusher is the texture. The mousse-like texture is light and almost spongy, and it makes blending very easy. The formula is mainly silicone-based, which explains the velvety feel the blusher dries up to.
The only drawback is that the staying power is not the most impressive that I have experienced. However, touching up is easy, provided that my hands are clean of course.
(My face can get oily during the day. Even after blotting out the shine, I usually still find it hard to use a powder blusher to touch up and get a fresh and pristine finish. The powder sinks in too quickly to be blended evenly. It is much easier for me to use a liquid/cream/mousse based blusher for touch-ups. (Apart from silicones, one of the main ingredients in this blusher is jojoba oil, which contributes to the good slip.)
Overall, this is a fuss-free blusher that is easy to apply and gives a very natural glowy finish. A good value for money for sure if this is the kind of finish you want.
[The names given to items in the Maybelline Dream Mousse line are different from those in the US. It appears that the shade I have is named Soft Plum (#40) in the US.]
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Blushers that are also relatively affordable:
– Lavshuca Cheek Color in PK-1
– Boots No. 7 Cheek Colours in Soft Damson and Petal
– Majolica Majorca Cheek Customize in PK333 & OR211
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