by PJ on Thursday, January 19, 2017
in -Kanebo, -Kao, -RMK, -Shiseido, -SUQQU, all about Japanese cosmetics, bodycare, fragrance, haircare, makeup, skincare

(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.co.jp)
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If you are a fan of Japanese cosmetics, you might have had the experience of checking the official website of a Japanese beauty brand for information on a particular product (probably something you consider purchasing) only to find that the product has been quietly discontinued and is no longer listed on the website. (I’ve certainly had that experience!)
Thankfully, several websites of Japanese beauty companies and brands now feature pages that list items that have just been or will soon be discontinued. Here are some that I have come across:
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(images from www.cosme.net,
info from www.cosme.net & www.biteki.com)
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Paul & Joe will release its holiday 2016 makeup collection in Japan on November 1st. The collection includes:
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by PJ on Saturday, September 24, 2016
in _Japanese Brand Profile, -Playlist, -Shiseido, 2016 Fall, 2016 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, beauty tools/accessories, makeup, makeup - base makeup, skincare

(image from www.shiseidogroup.jp,
info from www.shiseidogroup.jp,
www.shiseido.co.jp/playlist & www.cosme.net)
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On September 21st, Shiseido launched Playlist in Japan. The line is created in collaboration with the hair and makeup artists from Shiseido Beauty Creation Center, and it targets consumers in their thirties and late twenties. Its launch lineup for fall 2016 features point (color) makeup items, base makeup items, skincare items and makeup brushes.
Playlist’s launch lineup of point and base makeup items includes:
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by PJ on Friday, May 20, 2016
in _Japanese Brand Profile, -Kanebo, -KANEBO (Global Brand), 2016 Fall, 2016 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, all about Japanese cosmetics (overseas availability information), makeup, makeup - base makeup, skincare

(image & info from www.kanebo-cosmetics.co.jp)
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On September 15th, Kanebo will launch KANEBO (Global Brand) in Japan. The new line will feature skincare, base makeup and point (color) makeup items, and it will be targeted at both the domestic and the international markets (more information on international availability below).
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(images from i-voce.jp,
info from i-voce.jp & twitter.com/ivoce)
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Kanebo Lunasol will release its summer 2016 makeup and skincare collection in Japan on May 13th. The collection includes:
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(image from www.muji.com/uk)
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A couple of weeks ago, I was in the Muji store in Selfridges Oxford Street and noticed that it was carrying skincare products again.
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(images from www.cosme.net,
info from www.shiseidogroup.jp & www.cosme.net)
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Shiseido Prior will release its spring 2016 makeup collection in Japan on January 21st. The collection includes:
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