Kesalan Patharan Spring 2014 Makeup 2

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Kesalan Patharan will release its spring 2014 makeup collection in Japan on April 18th. The collection includes:

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DHC Deep Cleansing Oil 1

(images from www.dhc.co.jp,
info from DHC & www.dhcuk.co.uk)

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Two popular items from DHC are now available at Fenwick Bond Street in London:

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Kose Esprique Late Spring 2014 Third Anniversary Makeup 1

(image from www.cosme.net,
info from esprique.com & www.cosme.net)

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Kosé Esprique will release its late spring 2014 makeup collection in Japan on March 16th. The collection includes:

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Kao Sofina Primavista Spring Summer 2014 Base Makeup 1

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In the last few years, Kao Sofina Primavista has been releasing two limited-edition powder foundation cases each year, one for spring/summer and one for fall/winter. These cases generally don’t catch my attention as much as those from Raycious (Sofina’s previous base makeup range), but the upcoming Limited Compact Case (¥1050) for spring/summer 2014 stands out for me. Shades of pink are joined by fresh aqua blue and lime yellow, and the case looks colorful and cheerful.

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Jill Stuart Summer 2014 Makeup 1

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Jill Stuart will release its summer 2014 makeup collection in Japan on April 18th. The collection includes:

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Kao Sofina Aube Couture Summer 2014 Makeup 4

(Designing Impression Eyes II in 510 Brown)
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Kao Sofina Aube Couture will release its summer 2014 makeup collection in Japan on March 4th. The collection includes:

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Dior Whitening Spring Summer 2014 Makeup 1

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Here is a quick look at two items from Dior‘s upcoming spring/summer 2014 Diorsnow makeup collection that caught my attention. The very pretty Fresh Blush (above) features soft medium-to-warm hues, while the 5 Couleurs palette in 874 Tenderness (below) includes pinks and peaches that echo the blusher shades.

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Purple is a versatile color. It can be cute, sensual, sophisticated, vibrant, and edgy. It has also been one of my favorite colors for many years. (See my A Splash of Color: Lilting Lilac (Part 1), (Part 2) & (Part 3).) After a relatively short hiatus, it is great to see purple back on trend for spring 2014. Here are my top 10 purple picks for this season:

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1. Shu Uemura Silk Cushion Eye Shadow in Amethyst Purple

Shu Uemura Spring 2014 Makeup Trend 1

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(info from www.cosme.net, www.biteki.com,
i-voce.jp & www.maryquant.co.jp)

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Paul and Joe Spring Summer 2014 Bodycare 1

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Paul & Joe will release its spring/summer 2014 bodycare collection in Japan on April 11th. The collection includes:

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L'Occitane The Vert and Bigarade Eau de Toilette Summer 2013 Fragrance 1

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Last summer, L’Occitane debuted La Collection de Grasse, a collection of fragrances created by the brand’s new (and first) in-house perfumer, Karine Dubreuil. The idea of the collection is that each scent is based on two main notes from different parts of the world. (In Japan, the collection is called Ampersand Grasse, highlighting the key concept of union.)

The launch lineup featured four scents: Jasmin & Bergamote, Magnolia & Mûre, Vanille & Narcisse, and Thé Vert & Bigarade. For fall 2013, Ambre & Santal was launched, and, for holiday 2013, Fleur d’Or & Acacia and Cèdre & Oranger were added to the collection. (Also, Rose & Osmanthus is available in some countries.) Today I am featuring Thé Vert & Bigarade.

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