In the last few seasons, I have been picky about what makeup items to buy. However, I couldn’t resist Coffret D’Or‘s Jewelcious Eyes in 05 Purple Amethyst. Firstly, it is purple, and, secondly, it is Coffret D’Or.
The Jewelcious Eyes series is part of Kanebo Coffret D’Or’s spring 2010 collection, and there are five variations available. I was also interested in 04 Amber Beige, but, after seeing some photos of the palette, I thought that it might be too cool-toned for me.
The four shades in 04 Purple Amethyst are:
Left: sheer off-white with subtle shimmer
Right: moderately pigmented medium purple with pearly multi-colored shimmer
Bottom: well-pigmented dark charcoal-toned purple with sparse shimmer
Center: multi-colored sparkles (with little pigment)
All the colors have a good staying power.
I thought the medium purple might be a little too cool for me, but it actually goes on warmer than it looks in the pan and it turns out to be a shade that suits me quite well.
One of the selling points of this series is the “Jewel Shower” shade in the center of the palette. It is meant to be used over the eyelids as well as along the inner corners of the eyes to add some intense sparkles. I was worried that the sparkles would not stay put on my lids, but they do have a good adherence to the skin and there is very little fallout. The sparkling effect lasts throughout the day. (Personally, I think the shade is better suited for evening makeup.)
(I like the design of the case.)
(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)
Sonia Rykiel will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on May 1st. The collection includes:
– Ombre D’Été (above, 5 variations)
– Gloss D’Été (3 shades)
– Shiny Nail Color 2010 (3 shades)
– L’Atout Éclat Supreme 2010 (1 shade)
– Poudre Visage D’Été (1 shade)
All the items in this collection are limited editions.
Related posts on Sonia Rykiel:
Spring 2010 Collection
Fall 2009 Collection
Japanese Cosmetics Focus: Sonia Rykiel
(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)
A quick look at Chanel’s summer 2010 makeup collection, if you haven’t come across it elsewhere:
– Soleil Tan de Chanel (above, 2 shades)
– Rouge Allure (3 new shades)
– Aqualumière (1 new shade)
– Gloss Fluo de Chanel (2 new shades)
– Lèvres Scintillantes (1 new shade)
– Aqualumière Gloss (1 new shade)
– Le Vernis (3 new shades)
(All the items in this collection are limited editions.)
Related posts on Chanel:
Spring 2010 Makeup Collection
Ultra Correction Lift & Line Repair
Huile Confort & Lotion Confort
(image from Palmer’s)
A body moisturizer with rich emollients like petrolatum, paraffinum liquidum (mineral oil), and cocoa seed butter can be quite greasy, but this is not the case with Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Body Lotion.
It has a dense lotion consistency but it is relatively easy to spread. I find it to be very easily absorbed and it is among the most moisturizing body lotions that I have come across. It leaves the skin very nourished and supple.
It also includes moisturizing ingredients such as glyceryl strearate, propylene glycol, glycerin, coconut oil, and palm oil.
Like the Cocoa Butter Formula Body Butter that I reviewed earlier, it has a warm and slightly smoky cocoa scent. I don’t usually like cocoa-based scents, which I think is because many of them are quite sweet, but the smokiness of the cocoa scent in this product appeals to me a lot. (If you wear a fragrance regularly, do note that the scent is quite long-lasting and could clash with your fragrance.)
This product should work very well for those with dry or very dry skin. If you don’t have particularly dry skin, it would work better for you in colder and/or drier months.
(The product featured in this review is provided by Palmer’s.)
Related posts:
Jergens Total Nourishment Body Moisturiser
Vaseline Sheer Infusion Mineral Renewal Body Lotion
Neutrogena Deep Moisture Body Lotion
by PJ on Tuesday, April 6, 2010
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After talking about items for eyes as well as cheeks and lips, today I am posting the final part of my natural makeup recommendations. The items below are likely to work well for those with combination or oily skin who want a decent semi-matte coverage as well as a fair deal of pore coverage. (I have oily skin and I find it a little easier to recommend products that suit those with combination or oily skin.)
– Estée Lauder Idealist Pore-Minimizing Skin Refinisher (bottom left)
This product is obviously not designed to be a primer, but the silicone-rich formula makes it a good primer. It helps disguise the appearance of pores and creates a soft-focus finish. (If you have very oily skin, be very light-handed with it.)
(I very rarely use primers and Idealist is the one I use the most (only a couple of times a year at most). Also, I don’t use oil-control primers so I don’t really have a personal recommendation.)
– ZA Two-Way Foundation (top)
I think this is one of the best powder foundations for those with combination or oily skin and it has been my favorite foundation for years. It has a semi-matte finish, a decent coverage, and a good pore coverage. The sebum-control efficacy and the overall lasting power are fairly good too.
– Coffret D’Or Beauty Lasting Pack UV (center)
Compared with ZA Two-Way foundation, it has less coverage but controls sebum better. I like it slightly less mainly because it doesn’t have the level of coverage that I want, but this is an outstanding powder foundation if you need a good deal of sebum-control.
– Lavshuca Finish Powder in Lucent (left)
This is the new version of the discontinued Face Powder in Lucent. (The two are very similar.) It mattifies the skin well and has a fairly good pore coverage.
It has a subtle redness-neutralizing effect.
– Kiss Mat Chiffon Powder (bottom right)
It is as good as Lavshuca’s Finish Powder in Lucent. Between the two, Mat Chiffon Powder is sheerer but has a marginally better pore coverage. I quite like its skin-brightening finish.
– Coffret D’Or Makeup Powder (right)
Among the three loose powders here, this is the most natural-looking one. It has a very airy and translucent finish that almost never looks powdered, but
it doesn’t control shine or disguise the appearance of pores as well as the two above. (Among the three loose powders, this is the most likely to suit those with a none-oily skin type.)
Related posts:
– If you have a drier skin type, then these items might be worth considering:
Jill Stuart Moist Silk Liquid Foundation
SUQQU Powder Foundation Glow
Lunasol Skin Fusing Powder Foundation
Sofina Powder Foundation Moist Touch
RMK Powder Foundation EX
SUQQU Loose Powder in Natural
– Have a look at my
Japanese Base Makeup Week series.
(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)
(image from Marc Jacobs)
Launched in 2007, Marc Jacobs’ Daisy EDT has been a very successful fragrance. The EDP version was then released, and, for spring/summer 2010, a limited-edition version, Daisy in the Air (EDT), has been available in the UK.
With pastel-blue petals adorning the bottle, Daisy in the Air has the same scent as that of Daisy. This edition comes with a paper garland, with which you can turn Daisy into a home fragrance.
Daisy features notes of wild strawberry, ruby red grapefruit, violet, jasmine, and gardenia.
I think Daisy is a very easy-to-wear fragrance. It does not attempt to establish a very strong identity, as none of the notes (particularly the floral notes) jumps out and takes over and the base notes are soft and subtle. But
I think these could possibly be the key reasons for its success. It is light enough for everyday wear and is a pleasantly accessible and non-intrusive fresh fruity floral scent.
I like many of the fragrances by Marc Jacobs. Particularly, I love Marc Jacobs Perfume, a modern and elegant gardenia scent, and Blush, a successful blend of jasmine and mild fluid woodiness. Personally, I don’t think Daisy’s identity is as distinctive as that of Marc Jacobs Perfume or Blush. But what Marc Jacobs has created with Daisy is a product with a tremendous mass-market appeal. I think there will be more limited-edition versions of this fragrance to come.
(The product featured in this review is provided by Marc Jacobs via The Perfume Shop.)
Related posts:
Daisy Marc Jacobs Pour Sephora
Marc Jacobs Boutique in Mayfair, London
My Fragrance Favorites
(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)
RMK will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on May 7th. The collection features:
– Mix Colors for Eyes (Shiny) (2 variations, limited editions)
– Mix Colors for Cheeks (Shiny) (1 variation, limited edition)
– Nail Color EX (30 shades)
Related posts on RMK:
Spring 2010 Collection
Ingenious Powder Eyes
Ingenious Powder Cheeks
(I like the design of the case.)
