by PJ on Thursday, August 14, 2014
in updates
by PJ on Wednesday, August 13, 2014
in -Kao, -Primavista, -Primavista Ange, -Sofina, 2013 Spring, 2013 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup, makeup - base makeup - primer/concealer, stash focus

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Earlier this year, I reviewed Powder Foundation UV (Long Keep) from Kao Sofina Primavista Ange, a base makeup line developed for the Taiwanese market. (The line is not sold in Japan.) The products are formulated to appeal to those with combination or oily skin who need to cope with a warm and humid climate. Besides the powder foundation, I also purchased Long Keep Base UV and Liquid Foundation UV (Long Keep). (I rarely use primers or liquid foundations, but I was curious about them.) Today I am reviewing Long Keep Base UV.
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(image from runway-webstore.com/emoda_cosmetics)
(info from www.emoda-japan.com,
runway-webstore.com/emoda_cosmetics & www.cosme.net)
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Emoda will release its fall 2014 Rockabilly Dolls makeup collection in Japan on August 15th. From bright oranges for summer to seductive plums for fall, Emoda continues to explore its versatility.
Emoda’s fall 2014 makeup collection includes:
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by PJ on Saturday, August 9, 2014
in -Bulgari, -Dior, -Elizabeth Arden, -Stella McCartney, -SUQQU, 2011 Fall, 2014 Fall, 2014 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics (overseas availability information), fragrance, makeup
by PJ on Friday, August 8, 2014
in updates
by PJ on Wednesday, August 6, 2014
in _Japanese Brand Profile, -Cosme Decorte, -Even Perfect, -Kosé, -Lacouture, 2014 Fall, 2014 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(images from www.cosmedecorte.com,
info from www.cosmedecorte.com & i-voce.jp)
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For fall/winter 2014, Kosé Cosme Decorte will debut a new base makeup line, Even Perfect, in Japan on August 21st. The launch collection includes:
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(image from www.cosme.net)
(info from www.cosme.net & www.biteki.com)
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Kosé Visée will release its fall 2014 makeup collection in Japan on August 21st. The collection includes:
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(images/info from www.biteki.com)
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Prédia, owned by Kosé, is predominantly a skincare line available in beauty specialty stores in Japan. (It is not sold in department stores or drugstores.) Prédia has several sub-lines (Spa et Mer, Spa des Grands, Deep Spa and Affinity), and, altogether, the line carries skincare, bodycare, haircare, base makeup, point makeup, nail items and one fragrance.
Prédia used to have a point makeup sub-line called Chérini, and its current point makeup items are under Affinity. On August 21st, Prédia will release its fall 2014 makeup collection in Japan (directly under Prédia). The collection includes:
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