-Shiseido

Maquillage Spring 2010 Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, December 9, 2009

in -Maquillage, -Shiseido, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images/info from www.cosme.net)

Shiseido Maquillage will release its spring 2010 makeup collection in Japan on January 21st. The new items include:

– Eyes Creator (3D) (above, 5 new variations, including 2 limited editions)

– Glossy Perfect Rouge (9 shades)

– Lasting Perfect Rouge (7 shades)

– Eyebrow Color Wax (3 shades)

– Eye Color N (Powder) (6 new shades, 3 Clear Colors and 3 Shadow Colors)
– Eye Color N (Cream) (3 new shades)
– Long Stay Eyeliner (6 shades, including 2 limited editions)
– Smooth & Stay Lip Liner (6 shades)

Updated on December 15th, 2009:

Here is an additional image of the collection.

(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Fall 2009 Makeup Trend Round-Up

by PJ on Wednesday, October 21, 2009

in -Chanel, -Clé de Peau, -Dior, -Guerlain, -Jill Stuart, -Kanebo, -Kate, -Lunasol, -Max Factor, -Paul & Joe, -RMK, -Shiseido, -SUQQU, -YSL, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup trend reports

(image from www.cledepeau-beaute.com)

Looking through the fall 2009 makeup collections released in the last couple of months, I think the main spring 2009 makeup trends, such as purples and soft neutrals, have taken on a more season-appropriate dimension and continued to dominate the makeup scene. Some palettes featured below feature pinks, which also continue the makeup trends earlier this year.

– Purples

Even as a fan of purples, I have been surprised to see how enduring the trend has been. I think it shows the wearability and versatility of the color. For fall 2009, most of the purples are darker, although there are still some lighter options.

(Shiseido Clé de Peau Satin Eye Color
in 108 Purple Amethyst)
(image from www.cledepeau-beaute.com)

(Dior 5-Color Eyeshadow
in 173 Night Butterfly)
(image from www.iswii.net)

(Dior Jazzclub palettes)
(image from www.iswii.net)

(YSL Ombres 5 Lumières
in 18 (Japanese release))

(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)

(YSL Ombres 5 Lumières
in 8 Midnight (UK/US release))
(image from www.ysl.com)

(Max Factor Eye Gradation Colors
in Violet Mauve (Japanese release))
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)

– Warm Neutrals

(image from www.guerlain.co.jp)

As I tend to favor light-to-medium purples which are usually released in spring, warm neutrals are probably (very marginally) my favorite trend of this season. Among neutrals, I like beiges and browns with a warm tone. (Taupes generally suit me less.) This season, many warm neutrals have a pink, peach, soft-copper or warm-gold undertone.

(Estée Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Quad
in 15 Rose Gold)
(image from www.esteelauder.co.uk)

(Guerlain Ombre Eclat 4 Shades
in 406 Tsarina)
(image from www.guerlain.com)

(Jill Stuart Seductive Eyes
in 07 Mysterious Queen)
(image from www.iswii.net)

– Greys

(image from www.rmkrmk.com)

Greys are usually too cool for my slightly warm-toned complexion, but they are generally great for creating classic retro looks as well as smoky eyes.

Some of the greys for this season are more green-toned, like those from Chanel, and some of them, like those from RMK, are more blue-toned.

(Chanel Les 4 Ombres de Chanel
in 16 Murano)
(image from www.chanel.com)

(Dior 2-Color High-Contrast Eyeshadow
in 055 Cocktail Look)
(image from www.iswii.net)

(Paul & Joe Color Powder CS in 062)
(image from www.iswii.net)

(RMK Mystique Eyes in 03)
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)

One collection that hits the grand slam is Kate’s fall 2009 collection. Apart from the new Reflect Mirror Eyes series, Kate released a purple palette, a warm-brown palette, and a grey palette.

(Kate Diamond Cut Eyes in PU-1)
(image from www.iswii.net)

(Gradical Eyes S in BR-4)
(image from www.iswii.net)

(Deep Trap Eyes in PU-1)
(image from www.iswii.net)

Also, Dior’s and YSL’s eye palettes (above) include both purples and greys.

– Warm Lips

(image from www.suqqu.com)

Last but not least, it seems that many of the lip colors released for fall 2009 are on the warm side. Many of them are warm pinks and reds with a peach, beige, or brown undertone. (It appears that there are a lot fewer rose-toned lipsticks for this season.)

(Dior Addict High Colors)
(image from www.iswii.net)

(Lunasol Full Glamour Lips S)
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)

(SUQQU Lip Color Pencils & Dual Gloss Colors)
(image from www.suqqu.com)

Onto the holiday season, it seems that some major brands are still releasing purple shades. Look out for those from Dior, Sonia Rykiel, and Clinique.

(image from www.iswii.net)

More on the fall 2009 collections featured above:

Chanel
Dior
Jill Stuart
Kate
Lunasol
Max Factor
Paul & Joe
RMK
SUQQU
YSL

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Makeup Review: SHISEIDO Luminizing Satin Eye Color

by PJ on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

in -Shiseido, -SHISEIDO (Global Brand), all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - eyeshadow

The Shiseido international line has been going through a revamp this year. The new makeup line, created in collaboration with Dick Page, is simply called Shiseido (instead of the original Shiseido The Makeup). In January, the line debuted with Perfect Rouge and Smoothing Lip Pencil. In August, the fall 2009 collection was released. The collection includes 15 shades of Luminizing Satin Eye Color. Today I am reviewing two of them.

(Luminizing Satin Eye Color in BE202 Caramel)

(Luminizing Satin Eye Color in WT907 Paperwhite)

BE202 Caramel is a medium bronze-toned beige and WT907 Paperwhite is a cream white. They are moderately pigmented and they have very fine shimmery particles. They impart a satiny finish that looks soft and understated. The lasting power is good.

The powder is exceptionally fine and has an almost-creamy texture. Apart from talc (2nd on the ingredient lists of both shades), Luminizing Satin Eye Color uses petrolatum (4th on the ingredient list of WT907 and 6th of BE202) to create the silky and almost-creamy texture. I find this to be slightly unusual, as most eyeshadows rely on a combination of talc and silicones to create the smooth and silky texture. (Silicones are further down the lists of these two shades.)

WT907 is good for brightening the eye area and as a base for other eyeshadows. I also prefer it as a brow highlighter to more shimmery off-whites, as the effect is a lot more natural. BE202 is a gentle shadowing shade as it is able to give a very natural depth to the eyes. (This relatively light shade is able to be depth-enhancing because it is not too shimmery.) Since it is more of a warm neutral, I think it should suit those with a warm complexion better. (It may look quite bronze on those with a cooler complexion.)

The 15 Luminizing Satin Eye Color shades are elegant and understated (except YE306 Solaris, which is a vibrant yellow). I would be curious to see whether more vibrant shades will be added to the range and whether a new range of eyeshadow singles, perhaps with a different finish, will join the line.

(The products featured in this review are provided by Shiseido.)

Posts on Shiseido’s other lines:

Clé de Peau Fall 2009 Collection

Maquillage Fall 2009 Collection

Maquillage Forming Shiny Eyes in 52

Maquillage Clean Contrast Eyes 2 in SV844

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Clé de Peau Fall 2009 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, June 23, 2009

in -Clé de Peau, -Shiseido, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.biteki.com)

Clé de Peau will release its fall 2009 collection in Japan on July 21st. The collection includes:

– Touche de Rouge Extra Silky Lipstick (4 new shades)
– Ombre Couleur Solo (10 shades)

Clé de Peau Spring 2009 Collection

Maquillage Fall 2009 Collection

SHISEIDO Fall 2009 Collection

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Summer 2009 Makeup Top 10 (Part 2)

by PJ on Sunday, June 21, 2009

in -Majolica Majorca, -Maquillage, -Shiseido, -Sonia Rykiel, 2009 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10

(continued from Part 1)

6. Majolica Majorca

(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mj)

I have not been paying a lot of attention to Majolica Majorca’s seasonal collections in the last couple of years, as the new items generally don’t excite me. But the new Jewelling Eyes, featuring a nice range of palettes, did catch my eye. The color combinations are on the basic side, but the wearability of them will always appeal to me.

5. Maquillage

(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mq)

Maquillage’s summer 2009 collection is, in a way, a typical summer makeup collection from Japanese brands, with colorful eyeliners and mascaras as well as a collection of nail colors. Two more Eyes Creator 3D palettes (limited editions) join the five launched in spring. The one in GD831 (left in photo), among all the seven palettes, appeals to me the most. I also like the limited-edition gold and silver cases for the two palettes. (I wish they were not limited editions so that I could have more time to think about whether to get GD831…)

4. Sonia Rykiel

(image from www.soniarykiel-cosmetics.com)

Sonia Rykiel’s summer 2009 collection shows that blue (particularly a medium warm aqua blue) will probably always return as a main color for summer makeup in Japan. With blue, brown and white for both eyes and nails, along with three new lip glosses, the collection seems almost Lunasol-esque as it creates three mini collections with the three colors. Overall the lineup is colorful and well-coordinated, with colors painting a picture of the sun, the sea and the sand.

Please check out Part 3!

(The Other) Budget Princess: Majolica Majorca

Beauty Brand Focus: Sonia Rykiel

Maquillage Fall 2009 Makeup Collection

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SHISEIDO Fall 2009 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Thursday, June 11, 2009

in -Shiseido, -SHISEIDO (Global Brand), 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

On January 1st this year, Shiseido released a new range of lip products (Perfect Rouge and Smoothing Lip Pencil) to launch a new line simply called SHISEIDO. (I am assuming that the line is replacing Shiseido The Makeup) The line continues to feature creations by Dick Page, Shiseido’s Artistic Director.

On August 1st, new eye makeup items will be available, and, on September 1st, the line will feature new base makeup products.

The new additions include:

– Luminizing Satin Eye Color (15 shades)
– Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil (2 shades)
– Natural Eyebrow Pencil (4 shades)
– Perfect Mascara (2 shades)
– Eyelash Curler
– Advanced Hydro Liquid Compact (SPF 15, 6 shades)
– Translucent Loose Powder (1 shade)

Bring It Back! Shiseido’s Inoui ID

Maquillage Fall 2009 Point Makeup Collection

Maquillage Fall/Winter 2009 Base Makeup Collection

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Shiseido Maquillage Fall/Winter 2009 Base Makeup Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, June 9, 2009

in -Maquillage, -Shiseido, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Maquillage will release its fall/winter base makeup collection in Japan on August 21st. The new items include:

– Moisture Finish Powdery UV Foundation (SPF 20, PA ++, 8 shades)
– Moisture Cream Foundation UV (SPF 25, PA ++, 8 shades)
– Moisture Base UV (SPF 23, PA ++)
– Finish Powder (1 shade)

Recent/upcoming Maquillage collections:

Fall 2009 (point makeup)

Summer 2009 (point makeup)

Spring 2009 (point/base makeup)

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Shiseido Maquillage Fall 2009 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, May 20, 2009

in -Maquillage, -Shiseido, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Shiseido’s Maquillage will release its fall 2009 collection in Japan on July 21st. The lineup includes:

– Eyes Creator 3D: 5 new variations (2 limited editions, see information below)
– Eye Color N (Powder): 6 new shades
– Eye Color N (Cream): 3 new shades
– Perfect Gloss: 8 shades
– Moisture Rouge (Color-on type): 6 new shades
– Moisture Rouge (Sheer type): 6 new shades (limited editions)
– Face Creator 3D: 2 new variations
– Powder Touch Eyebrow: 3 shades

Maquillage’s fall 2008 collection featured collaborations with fashion designer Christopher Kane, This year, the fall collection will feature collaborations with Chinese-American fashion designer Alexander Wang. The collaboration items include:

– Eyes Creator 3D: BR364, BR365 (limited editions, with cases designed by Wang)
– Perfect Gloss in OR264, PK445, RD536, and RS587
– Moisture Rouge (Sheer type): all 6 shades (limited edition)

Maquillage Summer 2009 Collection

by PJ on Friday, April 10, 2009

in -Maquillage, -Shiseido, 2009 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Maquillage will release its summer 2009 collection in Japan on May 21. The lineup includes:

– Eyes Creator 3D (2 new variations, limited editions)
– Full Vision Mascara & Liner (5 shades)
– Full Vision Gloss Coat Mascara (1 shade)
– Glossy Nail Color (22 shade)
– Top & Base Coat

The gold-toned Eyes Creator 3D (in GD831) got my attention. It seems to be the kind of neutral-to-gold palette that suits me and it reminds me of the Coffret D’Or 3D Lighting Eyes in Gold Variation, which I like very much.

Spring 2009 Makeup Top 10 (Part 1)

by PJ on Monday, March 16, 2009

in -Elégance, -Esprique (Precious), -Kosé, -Maquillage, -RMK, -Shiseido, 2009 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10

Spring makeup collections tend to be my favorites as compared with collections from the rest of the year, since the colors are usually soft, fresh, and wearable. This week, I will be counting down my top ten spring 2009 makeup collections.

10. Maquillage

(Maquillage Eyes Creators 3D)
(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mq)

(Maquillage Face Creators 3D)

(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mq)

Maquillage rolled out a large collection for spring 2009, changed a few of the brand ambassadors, and modified the packaging. The collection focuses on creating dimension for the face and the facial features. The Face Creator 3D includes highlighters, contourers and a blusher and aims to create depth for the face and a delicate jawline.

9. RMK

(image from www.rmkrmk.com)

RMK‘s spring 2009 collection, Spring Translucence, is full of soft ethereal hues. The idea is to use moderately pigmented shades with a gently luminous finish to enhance the lucidity of the complexion (rather than to cover the face with opaque colors). The star item is the Translucent Cheeks & Eyes, with one warmer and one cooler variation. The other items in the collection are also well-balanced and features both warmer and cooler shades.

8. Elégance

(Elégance EyeShadows)
(image from www.elegance-cosmetics.com)

(Elégance Radiance Quartet)

(image from www.elegance-cosmetics.com)

Like Sonia Rykiel and Paul & Joe, Elégance is a French fashion line with its beauty range mainly available in Asia. I particularly like the glamorous and opulent golden cases for many of its products. (Please see my profile of the brand here.) For spring 2009, the four new Eyeshadow palettes reflect all the main seasonal color trends (pinks, purples, and neutrals). The new Radiance Quartet is among the three cheek items from Elégance that I really want to check out in person.

7. Esprique Precious

(Esprique Precious True Impact Eyes)
(image from ep-bko.com)

Usually, spring is when most Japanese brands bring out the largest point makeup collection, but Kosé’s Esprique Precious‘ spring 2009 collection is very concise and consists of four eye palettes, two lipsticks and two lip glosses. The purple eye palette (True Impact Eyes in T-3) is featured as the main item of the collection. (Please see the ad image here.) I am still a little tempted to try this palette, as the purple seems to have the right tone for my complexion.

The countdown continues in Part 2 and Part 3.

Spring 2009 Makeup Trend Report

Maquillage Clean Contrast Eyes 2 in SV844

Maquillage Forming Shiny Eyes in 52

RMK Water Colors Eyes in 02 Lavender

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