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Phyrra tells you about Maybelline’s Fit Me Liquid Foundation. See what she thinks about it!

Megan from Painted Ladies has found the perfect mascara. Really! Read more about bareMinerals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara and Birchbox.

EauMG interviews actress Kate Walsh about her new Boyfriend.

The Makeup Divas are having a huge MAC Wonder Woman Giveaway! So head on over and enter today!

Cinnamon Kitten has a Q&A session with Jamie, Founder of Batty’s Bath.

A Touch of Blusher reviews Estée Lauder’s spring 2011 makeup collection.

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(Each entry is presented by its original blogger.)

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Sony CP Satishe Spring 2011 Makeup 1(image from www.cp-cosmetics.com/satishe/)

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My Japanese Cosmetics Focus series is back today with Satishe.

Satishe is the name of the color makeup range of CP Cosmetics, which also carries the skincare range Soigne and the base makeup range Delitia as well as haircare and bodycare products. The line features items for face, eyes, lips, cheeks and nails.

(CP Cosmetics is part of StylingLife Holdings Inc. BCL Company*, under which there are other beauty brands such as Makemania (which carries the ultra-popular Curvy Lip Silicone), Vecua and Love Clover.)

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Sony CP Satishe Spring 2011 Makeup 2(Fantasy Garden, Satishe’s spring 2011 makeup collection)
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Satishe doesn’t boast dramatic colors or dazzling shimmer. The line offers wearable colors suitable for most work and casual occasions. One of the key items of the line is the eyeshadow palette Soft Veil Eyeshadow. The design of the palettes and the color combinations remind me of some of Lunasol’s early eyeshadow palettes (particularly Intellectual Eyes).

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Sony CP Satishe 3(images from www.cp-cosmetics.com/satishe/)

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Here are some highlights of the rest of Satishe’s lineup:

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Estee Lauder Spring 2011 Makeup 1

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For spring 2011, Estée Lauder released the Wild Violet makeup collection, which features purples and muted neutrals for the eyes, vibrant shades for the lips and an on-trend grey for the nails.

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Estee Lauder Spring 2011 Makeup Pure Color EyeShadow Untamed Violet 2

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Pure Color EyeShadow in Untamed Violet (above) is one of the key items in the collection. It is a moderately pigmented muted blue with a hint of purple and a soft veil of multi-hued shimmer. Overall it has more of a velvety finish than a shimmery finish. I don’t find it as blendable as the ultra-blendable eyeshadows from many of the Japanese brands, and it may take a bit of layering if you want a highly color-rich finish. But the powder has a very good adherence on the skin and the finish lasts reasonably well.

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Kanebo Lunasol Summer 2011 Makeup 1(images/info from www.nikkei.com)

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Lunasol will release its summer 2011 makeup collection in Japan on May 13th. In recent years, along with other items, Lunasol releases two eyeshadow palettes for summer in keeping with the spring makeup theme. (For spring 2011, the theme is Aquatic Purification.) Here is the first look at the two palettes, which I was really looking forward to.

The new items include:

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Access² Fashion & Journalism, February 22nd, 2011

by PJ on Tuesday, March 8, 2011

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Access 2 Fashion and Journalism 2011 1(event poster from Elevation Networks)

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I had the honor and pleasure to be invited to the Access² Fashion & Journalism event, which was held on February 22nd in London. As a guest speaker on the journalism panel, I talked about my passion in writing about beauty and my last four years as a blogger. I also offered some advice to those who would like to become bloggers and on-line journalists.

The event was organized by Elevation Networks, and, specifically, its GIFTED Campaign, one of whose aims is to help Arts and Fashion students gain an insight into the field through those in the relevant industries.

One of the things that impressed me the most is the enthusiasm of all the participating students, who were keen to ask questions and talk to the speakers, and I certainly hope they were able to benefit from the event.

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Related posts:

Fashion City: Nottingham

Viktor & Rolf at Barbican Centre

A Touch of Blusher is four years old!

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Phyrra tells you about a great new haircare line, Original Moxie. They’ve got products for every hair type! She also shares a coupon code.

From gel liners, to kohls, to liquids, and more, Sheila from Painted Ladies breaks down all the different options for lining your eyes.

My Beauty Bunny shares DIY beauty treatments you can make with common household ingredients.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic compares Revlon Photo Ready Foundation to MUFE HD Foundation, are they dupes?

A Touch of Blusher reviews Elemis’ latest cleanser.

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(Each entry is presented by its original blogger.)

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Dior Addict Lipstick Spring 2011 Makeup 2(image from www.biteki.com)

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The following posts have been updated with additional information:

Aube Couture Summer 2011 Makeup Collection

New Dior Addict Lipsticks

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Kanebo Kate Summer 2011 Makeup 1(images/info from www.nikkei.com)

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Kanebo Kate will release its summer 2011 makeup collection in Japan on May 1st. The collection includes:

– Eyeline Fixer (to create a double-eyelid look)

Kanebo Kate Summer 2011 Makeup 2

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– Lash Up Clear Base

– Frame Impact Marker (eyeliner, 1 new shade (brown))

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Related posts on Kate:

Kate: Lavshuca’s Edgier, Darker Sister

Spring 2011 Makeup Collection

Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

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Kanebo Lunasol Skin Modeling Eyes Kit Beige Beige Spring Summer 2011 Makeup 1(image/info from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)

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On March 23rd, Lunasol will release Skin Modeling Eyes Kit in collaboration with Biteki magazine and makeup artist Masaru Hamada. The limited-edition kit includes Skin Modeling Eyes in 01 Beige Beige (Lunasol’s all-time best-seller) and an original pouch.

Each purchase will also come with a deluxe sample (4g) of Lip Essence (for Day). (The full-size product is 7g.)

Released in spring 2007, Skin Modeling Eyes in 01 Beige Beige (usually referred to simply as Beige Beige by Lunasol fans) has reached a legendary status as an ultimate neutral eyeshadow palette. This is not the first time that Beige Beige is featured in a limited-edition kit. In 2008, it was included in Lunasol’s 10th Anniversary Makeup Palette. Last year, it was part of the brand’s Skin Modeling Eyes Starter Kit.

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Related posts on Lunasol:

Spring 2011 Makeup Collection

Spring/Summer 2011 Base Makeup Collection

Stash Focus: Lunasol Aurorize Eyes in 02 Light Variation

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Anna Sui Summer 2011 Makeup 3(images/info from i-voce.jp)

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Anna Sui will release its summer 2011 makeup collection in Japan on April 7th. The collection includes:

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