Paul and Joe Face and Eye Color CS 078 Purr-fect Lipstick C 077 Catwalk Spring 2012 Makeup 1

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I still remember seeing Paul & Joe Beauté‘s beautiful debut collection for spring 2002 in Biteki magazine. Over the years, the style of the packaging has remained the same, which I think is one of the elements that reflect the success of the line. It is the combination of the soft and feminine product packaging design and the seasonal fashion-inspired Collections Sparkles, which are based on designer Sophie Albou’s catwalk creations.

Paul & Joe’s spring 2012 Meow! makeup collection celebrates the line’s 10th anniversary, and the inspiration of the collection is Albou’s love of cats. Today I am featuring Face & Eye Color CS in 078 Purr-fect and Lipstick C in 077 Catwalk.

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Sisley Skinleya Anti-Aging Lift Foundation 00 Light Linen 1

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Last fall, Sisley released Skinleÿa Anti-Aging Lift Foundation, which promises to even out the complexion and restore freshness of the skin. It is available in nine shades, and today I am featuring 00 Light Linen, the lightest shade of the lineup.

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Kose Visee Glam Glow Eyes GR-4 Fall 2011 Makeup 1

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Happy New Year, everyone!

In my first post in 2012, I will be sharing my thoughts on Visée‘s Glam Glow Eyes in GR-4. The Glam Glow Eyes series (available in 5 variations) is from Visée’s fall 2011 makeup collection. I have previously reviewed BR-3.

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Shiseido Integrate Spring 2012 Makeup 3(images/info from i-voce.jp)

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Shiseido Integrate will release its spring 2012 makeup collection in Japan on March 21st. The collection includes:

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Les Merveilleuses de Laduree Spring 2012 Makeup 1(images/info from www.fashion-press.net)

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I remember the excitement I had when I first saw the makeup collections from Anna Sui, Paul & Joe, Jill Stuart, and Lavshuca. It was the combination of gorgeously princessy packaging and beautifully feminine and eye-catching colors, and, with their high quality, all of the four are among my favorite makeup lines.

In spring 2012, there will be a new princess in the kingdom, as French macaroon maker Ladurée teams up with Albion (which is under Kosé) to launch Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée, a series of point and base makeup products. This is not the first time a cosmetics line from a western brand is licensed under Kosé. The company has an impressive track record with Anna Sui’s, Paul & Joe’s, and Jill Stuart’s beauty lines.

The star item of Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée’s debut collection for spring 2012 is Face Color Rose Ladurée (above, 3 variations, refill ¥7350, case ¥3150), in which the blusher powder is pressed into rose-petal shapes. It looks absolutely dreamy.

The rest of the collection includes:

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RMK Spring 2012 Makeup 9(image from woman.excite.co.jp)

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The following posts have been updated:

Lunasol Spring 2012 Makeup Collection
(links to swatches)

RMK Spring 2012 Makeup Collection
(additional product images)

Majolica Majorca Spring 2012 Makeup Collection
(additional product information)

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Happy Holidays, everyone!

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3rd: Paul & Joe

Paul Joe Holiday 2011 Makeup 97(image from www.paul-joe-beaute.com)

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Again, Paul & Joe brings us a dazzling collection for the holiday season. The holiday 2011 collection includes items for face, eyes, lips, body, and nails. The five Ornamental Self Select Eye Colors and  the five Nail Enamels feature matching colors. (Read my review of Ornamental Self Select Eye Colors in 001 & 004. )

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6th: Maquillage

Shiseido Maquillage Holiday 2011 Makeup 1(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mq)

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I like the glamorous look of the Aura Beauty pressed powder in the Aura Beauty set for Maquillage’s holiday 2011 makeup collection, as well as the grater (Blend Sharpener) that turns the pressed powder into loose powder, which can be used with the Face Brush included in the set. The deluxe mirror and the pouch complete this limited-edition set beautifully.

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Kanebo Lavshuca Spring 2012 Makeup 1(image/info from www.nikkei.com)

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Kanebo Lavshuca will release its spring 2012 makeup collection in Japan on February 1st. The collection includes:

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Kanebo Lunasol Spring Summer 2012 Base Makeup 1(image from www.nikkei.com,
info from www.nikkei.com & i-voce.jp)

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Kanebo Lunasol will release its spring/summer 2012 base makeup collection in Japan on February 17th. The collection includes:

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