by PJ on Friday, March 25, 2011
in -Coffret d'Or, -Cosme Decorte, -Kanebo, -Kosé, -Lunasol, -Magie Deco, 2011 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
by PJ on Monday, March 21, 2011
in -Elégance, -Jill Stuart, -Kanebo, -Kate, -Sonia Rykiel, 2011 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
10th: Jill Stuart
(image from www.jillstuart-beauty.com)
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Another season, another pink collection from Jill Stuart. Not surprisingly, the new Blush Blossom, launched in fall 2010, has proven to be a popular product, and there is one new color variation this season. Lip Luster was re-packaged to become Lip Jewel, which looks even prettier.
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by PJ on Thursday, December 23, 2010
in -Cosme Decorte, -Kanebo, -Kosé, -Lavshuca, -Lunasol, -Magie Deco, 2010 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
10th: NARS
(image from www.narscosmetics.co.uk)
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NARS’ holiday 2010 makeup collection has got some of my favorite makeup colors: violet, lilac, gold, beige and cool pink. Also, I like the look (and the name) of Trio Eye Shadow in Okinawa, even though the colors might not necessarily work particularly well for me.
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by PJ on Friday, October 22, 2010
in -Coffret d'Or, -Integrate, -Kanebo, -Lunasol, -Shiseido, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
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3rd: Integrate
(image from www.nikkei.com)
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Integrate has been slowly changing its brand image. (Remember the TV ads starring Angelina Jolie when the brand was first launched several years ago?) Integrate is now a cuter and more girlie line, and the new Rainbow Grade Eyes series from Integrate’s fall 2010 makeup collection makes a clear statement regarding how the line wants to be perceived. The message is clear.
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by PJ on Friday, October 15, 2010
in -Elégance, -Kosé, -Paul & Joe, -Sonia Rykiel, -Visée, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
10th: Elégance
(image from www.elegance-cosmetics.com)
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Even though some of the colors in Elégance’s fall 2010 makeup collection don’t appeal to me, I like how the theme of the collection, Operatic Queen, is reflected by the way the colors are arranged in the Phantom Eyes palettes. The packaging of the items is opulent and classy as always.
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by PJ on Monday, June 28, 2010
in -Cosme Decorte, -Dior, -Kanebo, -Kosé, -Lunasol, -Magie Deco, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
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3rd: Dior

(image from www.dior.com)
(5-Colour Iridescent in 659 Crush Glow)
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)
Dior’s summer 2010 makeup collection is the only collection from a western brand in my top ten for this season. Besides Addicted to Dior, the two 5-Colour Iridescent palettes, 649 Ready-to-Glow and 659 Crush Glow, are also highlights of the collection. (I prefer the warmer Crush Glow (above).)
2nd: Magie Deco

(image from www.cosmedecorte.com/magiedeco)

(image from www.cosmedecorte.com/magiedeco)
I actually didn’t pay too much attention to Magie Deco’s summer 2010 collection until I saw images of the collection on the official website. I was fascinated by the cheerful and summery (as well as chic and glamorous) Shadow Brilliance II in LC034 Latina Beauty. Interestingly, the color combination looks somewhat similar to that of Dior’s Crush Glow (above), with yellow gold, salmon pink, and chocolate brown.
1st: Lunasol

(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)

(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)