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RMK Spring 2011 Makeup 1(images/info from i-voce.jp)

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RMK will release its spring 2011 makeup collection in Japan on January 21st. The collection includes:

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Watosa 1(images/info from www.watosa.com)

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It has been a long time since the last Japanese Cosmetics Focus post, and today I bring you Watosa.

Watosa is one of the brands that I mentioned in my post If I Could Go to Japan RIGHT NOW. Many years ago, I spotted some Watosa items in a beauty boutique in Hong Kong after seeing them on a few Japanese magazines, and I thought I had to leave the store with something.  I decided to go for Lipstick in 210 Metropolis Mauve. It is a deep plum mauve with a satiny finish. The paper packaging features the brand’s signature stripy patterns.

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Paul and Joe Spring 2011 Makeup 1(images from www.urcosme.com,
info from www.urcosme.com
& www.iswii.net)

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Here is a look at Paul & Joe‘s spring 2011 makeup collection, which is inspired by Claude Monet’s paintings featuring a woman with a parasol.

The items in this collection include:

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Kose Cosme Decorte Magie Deco Spring 2011 Makeup 1(images/info from www.cosmedecorte.com/magiedeco)

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Kosé Cosme Decorte’s Magie Deco has already updated its official website to feature the line’s spring 2011 Sugar Magic makeup collection, which will be released in Japan on January 16th. The collection includes:

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Sonia Rykiel Spring 2011 Makeup 1(images/info from www.cosme.net)

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Sonia Rykiel will release its spring 2011 makeup collection in Japan on February 1st. The collection includes:

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Dior Spring 2011 Makeup 1(images/info from www.iswii.net)

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Dior Spring 2011 Makeup 2

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Here is a quick look at Dior‘s spring 2011 makeup collection. The limited-edition star item of the collection is Dior Cannage Palette, which is available in two variations. (You can see the packaging of the palette here.)

Grey is the main color scheme of the collection. Though chic and sophisticated, greys are usually too cool-toned for my complexion. Also, I am not really impressed by the packaging of the Dior Cannage Palette. It seems to be very similar to the holiday makeup palettes that have been released in the last few years. Overall this is certainly not one of my personal favorite seasonal makeup collections from Dior, although I would be interested in seeing the grey-toned Dior Addict Ultra Gloss (image below) in person.

Have a look at the rest of the collection:

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Sonia Rykiel Holiday 2010 Makeup 7(image from www.soniarykiel-cosmetics.com)

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My post on Sonia Rykiel’s holiday 2010 makeup collection has been updated to include information on items that will be released in Japan on December 1st.

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Sonia Rykiel Holiday 2010 Makeup 1(images/info from biteki.com)

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Sonia Rykiel will release its holiday 2010 makeup collection in Japan on November 1st. The collection includes:

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Teri from Beautiful Makeup Search is featuring three must-have summer products of 15 beauty bloggers plus her own picks.

Please head over and have a look!

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My post on Lilting Lilac was back in December, and how time has flown. One of my readers predicted that there would be a Part 2, and she is right.

Here I share with you new faces (since last year), old favorites, and generosity from friends.

Above:
Maquillage Clean Contrast Eyes in SV844
Chanel Quadra Eye Shadow in Stage Lights
Paul & Joe Eye Color in 05 (to be reviewed later)
MAC Pigments in Violet and Frozen White (off-white with blue/lilac iridescence), in small pots from a lilac-loving friend

Dior 5-Color Eyeshadow palette in 250 Seascape
Coffret D’Or 3D Lighting Eyes in 04 Purple Variation
Clarins Palette Impression in 03 The Mauve Garden
Anna Sui Pressed Face Powder in 200
Ferro Eye Candy Shimmer in February

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– (left) Lunasol Sheer Contrast Eyes in 02 Lavender Coral
– (right) Lunasol Scent Form Eyes in 02

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…and one more before there is more:

Revlon Glimmer Gloss Nail Enamel in 610 Grape Shimmer (upper left)

Other Splashes of Colors:

Girlie Pink

Citrus Orange

New-Leaf Green

Terrific Turquoise

Aqua Blue

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