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3rd: SUQQU
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I am sure devoted fans of SUQQU have noticed that the brand’s makeup range has been changing over the last couple of years. The colors and tones are more varied as there are more non-neutral eyeshadow shades and more vibrant lip colors. The brand’s spring 2015 makeup collection is fresh and colorful. The three new variations of Blend Color Eyeshadow combine soft spring-like hues with neutral shades, which have always been the brand’s speciality. However, I am more drawn to the blushers and lipsticks in the collection. I picked up Balancing Cheeks N in 04 Mizuhanamoya and Creamy Glow Lipstick Moist in EX-16 Momobara and I will be reviewing them later. (Update: read the two reviews here and here.)
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6th: Lunasol
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.co.jp/company)
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It is usually the eyeshadow palettes that are the stars of Lunasol‘s seasonal makeup collections, but, in the line’s spring 2015 Elegant Purification makeup collection, the new Stain Color Lips lipsticks are claiming the spotlight. The seven shades feature what the line describes as a “soft matte” finish. The cooler shades (02 Pure Pink, 03 Energy Pink and 04 Fresh Pink) are particularly appealing to me.
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by PJ on Friday, March 13, 2015
in -Benefique, -Elégance, -Integrate, -Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée, -Shiseido, 2015 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
10th: Benefique Theoty
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Since Shiseido revamped Benefique Theoty in spring 2013, the line has been gradually adding new items to its lineup each season. Its spring 2015 makeup collection features five shades of Lip Gloss (Smile Aura). The packaging is feminine and romantic as usual.
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by PJ on Thursday, December 25, 2014
in -Aube (Couture), -Kao, -Kosé, -Paul & Joe, -Sofina, -Visée, 2014 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
Happy Christmas, everyone!
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3rd: Visée
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When it comes to eyeshadows, purples and warm neutrals are the two color groups I go for the most, so it is great to see that the eye color items in Visée’s holiday 2014 makeup collection feature nothing but my favorite colors. Some of the Matte Nails shades are looking appealing as well, particularly PU100, a light lilac, and PK802, a lilac-toned pink.
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by PJ on Tuesday, December 23, 2014
in -Dior, -Kanebo, -Lunasol, -Maquillage, -Shiseido, 2014 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
by PJ on Sunday, December 21, 2014
in -AQ, -Cosme Decorte, -Elégance, -Jill Stuart, -Kosé, -Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée, 2014 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
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3rd: Canmake
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In the last couple of years, Canmake has been releasing new items almost every month, and it is not always easy to group them into seasonal releases. Glow Fleur Highlighter was released in July and Mat Fleur Cheeks was released in October, and I am considering them to be fall 2014 items. Both products are follow-ups to Glow Fleur Cheeks, released in fall 2013. Glow Fleur Highlighter looks really pretty, but I think Mat Fleur Cheeks looks even better.
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by PJ on Tuesday, October 28, 2014
in -Addiction, -Kosé, -Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée, -Muselle, -Muselle Nocturnal, -Pola, 2014 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
10th: Dior
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Dior’s 5 Couleurs eyeshadow palettes have been renewed for the brand’s fall 2014 makeup collection. Even though I don’t fancy getting any from the launch lineup at the moment, it does feature a good range of colors and finishes. I am sure we will see more variations soon.
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by PJ on Saturday, August 2, 2014
in _Japanese Brand Profile, -Anna Sui, -Chicca, -Emoda, -Kanebo, 2014 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
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3rd: Chicca
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For me, the highlights of Chicca’s summer 2014 Summer Horizon makeup collection are the lip items. The two new shades of Mesmeric Gloss On look eye-catching (the golden 04 Monochrome Gold and the pink 05 Moon Pink with sparse blue-toned shimmer). Among the three new shades of Mesmeric Lipstick, I like 08 Rose Glacé (the top one in the image), which is a red pink with a subtle rose undertone. It is an understated and elegant color.
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