(image from www.shiseido.co.uk,
info from www.nikkei.com)
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According to Nikkei, as SHISEIDO‘s (Global Brand) first international expansion move in 2011, the brand will be available in Armenia and Belarus from February.
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Related posts on SHISEIDO’s expansion:
Panama & Moldova
Columbia
South Africa

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Kanebo Lavshuca‘s Star Decoration Eyes series is from the line’s winter 2010 makeup collection. As soon as I came across images of the palettes, I thought I would definitely get one of them. The choice was between BR-1 and PU-1, and, because I don’t really like purple paired with grey (greys are usually too cool for me), I went for BR-1.
The case has the same length and width as those of Eye Color Select palettes, but it is a little thicker, which I like.
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(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)
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Kanebo Lunasol has updated its official website to feature its spring 2011 Aquatic Purification makeup collection. Also, check out this link to see swatches of many of the items from the collection!
(images/info from www.urcosme.com)
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Here is a quick look at NARS‘ spring 2011 makeup collection. One item that really caught my eye is the limited-edition Trio Eyeshadow in Calanque (pictured above and below).
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I generally prefer neutral shades from Japanese brands to those from western brands, as those from western brands are often too warm, too cool, too matte or too frosty for me. But since the colors, finish and texture of Duo Eyeshadow in Kalahari do appeal to me, I am looking forward to Calanque. The amount of warmth and the finish will be the deciding factors…
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Related posts:
NARS Holiday 2010 Makeup Collection
MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow in Odd Couple
Bobbi Brown Metallic Eye Shadows
(image from cosmetics-medical.com/mcs)
(info from cosmetics-medical.com/mcs & i-voce.jp)
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Elégance will release its Sweet Memories spring 2011 makeup collection in Japan on February 18th. The feature item of the collection is the new Fabulous Rouge lip color palette, which is available in 4 variations (pictured above and below). They look stunningly ornate!
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(image from cosmetics-medical.com/mcs)
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The collection includes:
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(image/info from www.nikkei.com)
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Kao Sofina Primavista will release its spring/summer 2011 base makeup collection in Japan on February 19th. The collection includes:
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(image from www.chanel.com)
(info from i-voce.jp & www.iswii.net)
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I am sure most of you have seen Chanel‘s Les Perles de Chanel makeup collection for spring 2011, either on-line or in person. The limited-edition star item of the collection is the Ombres Perlées de Chanel palette, and I am looking forward to seeing it in person.
In addition, for spring 2011, Chanel will release the Tourbillon D’Éclat de Chanel makeup collection to go alongside the new whitening skincare range in Asia. The star item of this collection is Poudre Lumière Perle (top in photo below).
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(image from www.iswii.net)
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Have a look at additional photos of the collection:
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French skincare line Decléor‘s new Harmonie Calm range is claimed to soothe dryness, redness and sensitivity. The range currently features four products: Delicate Milky Cream Fluid, Soothing Milky Cream, Relaxing Milky Eye Gel Cream and Comforting Milky Gel Cream Mask. Today I am focusing on Soothing Milky Cream.
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