by PJ on Thursday, December 30, 2010
in -Paul & Joe, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, bodycare, fashion, makeup, makeup - eyeshadow, skincare, skincare - moisturizing/others, stash focus
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Joining the winter sale madness, I stopped by Paul & Joe at Harrods and Fenwick a couple of days ago. (Paul & Joe’s sale items are usually recently discontinued products, soon-to-be discontinued products, and surplus stock, and they are usually (almost always) 50% off their full retail prices. (Have a look at this post for more information on seasonal sales on cosmetics in the UK.))
All the items I got this time are 50% off retail prices. I would not have purchased these items at their full prices (possibly with the exception of the Body Milk), but, with the considerable discounts, I was very happy to bring home and try these products:
(Towards the end of this post, there is a list of items that I remember are on sale in Harrods and Fenwick.)
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Neutrogena‘s new Multi-Defence skincare range claims to combat what the brand calls the five key environmental aggressors that can damage the skin: sun, pollution, cold, heat, and wind. The range currently features 6 products: 3 day moisturisers (Dry & Sensitive SPF 15, Normal to Combination SPF 15, and All Skin Types SPF 25), Night Moisturiser (All Skin Types), Gentle Purifying Scrub and Gentle Purifying Wipes. Today I am highlighting Daily Moisturiser for All Skin Types SPF 25 and Night Moisturiser for All Skin Types.
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(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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(images/info from www.nikkei.com)
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Kanebo Lunasol will release its spring/summer 2011 base makeup and skincare items in Japan on February 18th. The new items include:
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by PJ on Monday, November 29, 2010
in -SUQQU, 2010 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, beauty tools/accessories, makeup, makeup - eyeshadow, makeup - mascara, skincare, skincare - moisturizing/others
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SUQQU‘s holiday 2010 collection features two makeup kits, one base makeup and skincare kit, and a pressed face powder. Today I am featuring 2010 Christmas Makeup Kit A, with a particular focus on the limited-edition Blend Color Eyeshadow in EX-01 Yukiyo.
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One of RoC‘s latest ranges, Hydra+ Anti-Fatigue, claims to ease the signs of skin fatigue, including dullness, tightness and uneven skin tones. Three items are currently available (Hydra+ Anti-Fatigue Moisturising Cream Light, Moisturising Cream Rich and Eye Cream), and today I am highlighting Moisturising Cream Light.
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Chanel‘s Sublimage range is the brand’s most upscale skincare range. According to Chanel, the planifolia (listed as vanilla planifolia fruit water on the ingredient list) that all the products in this range contain has an intensive regenerating action. Today I am highlighting a new addition to the range, Essential Revitalizing Concentrate, which will be launched in the UK on October 8th.
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The new Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Advanced Face Serum is claimed to soothe skin’s redness, sensitivity and reactivity, and it is recommended by Origins for those with rosacea. Today I am taking a closer look at this product.
The serum has a light liquidy consistency and spreads very easily. This consistency should potentially suit those with combination or oily skin, but I wouldn’t recommend it to those with these two skin types since it contains a lot of (occlusive) plant oils.
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After Night Meditation in 2008 and Night Harmonition in 2009, Ayura will release Eau de Moon in Japan on October 23rd. (October 23rd happens to be the release date for all these three fragrances.) This night-time fragrance features two main notes:
– tuberose (also known as “moon fragrance” in Japan)
– Dutchman’s Pipe (a species of night-blooming cactus, also known as Night Queen)
On the same day, a limited-edition Eau de Moon Collection I will be available. It includes a full-size Eau de Moon (50ml) as well as a digital photo frame.
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Ayura will also release the following items on October 23rd:
– Well Balance Midnight Charge Lip
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– Well Balance Nightreat Bath
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Updated on October 11th, 2010:
On November 19th, Ayura will release Eau de Moon Collection II.
(image/info from www.ayura.co.jp)
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The set includes:
– Eau de Moon (50ml, full size)
– Eau de Moon Linen Water
– Eau de Moon Sola Flower
– Eau de Moon Sola Flower Tray
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Related posts on Ayura:
Loving Japanese Brands (1 of 7): Ayura
Fall 2010 Makeup Collection
15th Anniversary Memories Coffret
