YSL Summer 2010 Releases

by PJ on Friday, March 19, 2010

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YSL will renew the eyeshadow single range by releasing Ombre Solo N, which will be available in 10 shades.

Also, YSL will release several limited-edition summer 2010 items in Japan on April 16th. They will be exclusively available in Isetan Shinjuku in Tokyo and Hankyu Umeda Flagship Store in Osaka. The items are:

– Terre Saharienne


– Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow (2 new shades)

– Mascara Aquarésistant (in #7 Blue Lagoon, re-release)

– La Laque (2 new shades)


Updated on March 25th 2010: See more items here.

Related posts on YSL:

Spring 2010 Makeup Collection

Fall 2009 Makeup Collection

Mascara Volume Effect Faux Cils

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Lunasol will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on May 14th. The collection continues the theme of Scenic Purification, and the new items include:

– Nature Color Eyes (2 new variations)
– Shining Water Eyes (2 new shades)
– Full Glamour Lips G (2 new shades)
– Full Glamour Gloss N (2 new shades)
– Nail Finish (3 new shades)
– Modeling Face Color (1 shade)
– Control Makeup Base (SPF 25, PA++, with gold-toned pearly shimmer)

(Modeling Face Color)


All the items in this collection are limited editions.

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Sofina‘s Aube Couture will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on April 13th. The collection includes:

– Designing Premium Rouge (above, 4 new shades)

– Designing Mascara (1 shade)

Related posts:

Aube Couture Spring 2010 Collection

User-Friendly Makeup: Aube Couture

From My Treasure Chest (2) : Aube Rouge Dressious

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Addiction will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on April 23rd. The collection features:

– Limited Compact Le Mépris* (above, with two eyeshadows and a blusher)

– Eyeshadow (1 new shade)

– Eyeliner Pencil (1 new shade)

– Lipstick (1 new shade)

– Lip Gloss (1 new shade)

– Blush (1 new shade)

All the items in this collection are limited editions.

(*I am guessing that the name Le Mépris is based on the 1963 French film Le Mépris (Contempt), starring Brigitte Bardot. Have a look at the movie poster, which might possibly be part of the inspiration of the palette.)

Related posts on Addiction:

New Japanese Beauty Brand: Addiction

Spring 2010 Collection

Product Swatch Galore

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Elégance will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on April 18th. The collection includes:

– Glam Up Gloss (above, 7 shades)

– Lasting Color Mascara (5 shades)

– Lasting Eyeliner (5 shades)

Also, on May 18th*, Elégance will release two limited-edition bodycare items:

– Body Makeup Milk (SPF 15, PA+, with a watery consistency and pearly shimmer)

– Fragrance Body Powder (with shimmer)



(*According to Cosme.Net, the release date of the two bodycare items is April 18th.)

Related posts:

Elégance Spring 2010 Collection

Elégance Makeup Collection Revamp

Japanese Cosmetics Focus: Elégance

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On May 23rd in Japan, Ayura will release Aura Feel Oriental Gel Nails. Three limited-edition sets will be available, and each set will include three nail colors and a nail art sheet.

Related posts on Ayura:

Ayura 15th Anniversary Memories Coffret

Spring 2010 Collection

Night Harmonition

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Late last year, one of my readers suggested that I recommend items for a complete makeup look. I thought that I would recommend items that create a natural look that is suitable for daily wear. Today, I will focus on eye makeup items.

Coffret D’Or 3D Lighting Eyes in Purple Variation (right)

Released in December 2007, it is still one of my favorite eye palettes. The dusky pink and the light lilac are a winning combination. The violet lining shade is one of the most beautiful lining shades I have come across.

Coffret D’Or Trance Deep Eyes in Rose Variation (left)

Try this one if you want a palette that is similar to 3D Lighting Eyes in Purple Variation but with more warmth. (Do note that this palette is more shimmery.)

Magie Deco Shadow Brilliance II in Foxy Lady (top)

This is my recent favorite. It includes soft warm neutrals that create a natural depth for the eyes.

Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara in Jet Black

It is one of the most natural-looking mascaras that I have come across. It creates subtle length and volume for the lashes, and it has never clumped on my lashes.

SUQQU Eyebrow Brush L

I think this is one of SUQQU’s finest creations. Use this brush with any eyebrow powder that suits you. I like the fact that the brush is able to enhance the structure of the eyebrows without leaving any hard edges.

More recommendations for cheeks & lips as well as the complexion!

(The SUQQU Eyebrow Brush L featured in this post is provided by SUQQU.)

Related posts (other wearable items):

Coffret D’Or 3D Lighting Eyes in Gold Variation

SUQQU Blend Eyeshadow in 10 Sakuragi

Chanel Irréelle Duo in Désert-Rose

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3rd: Cameron Diaz (Oscar de la Renta)

82nd Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

I think Cameron Diaz’s red carpet style is sometimes too casual, but this look is great for her. The shimmery Oscar de la Renta gown is glamorous without being too fussy, and the relaxed hairstyle suits her well.

2. Kate Winslet (Atelier Yves Saint Laurent)

82nd Annual Academy Awards Arrivals

Like last year, Kate Winslet chose to wear an Atelier Yves Saint Laurent gown for the Oscars. It is another simple and elegant look that works for her. The Tiffany & Co. necklace finishes the look beautifully, and her warm-toned makeup looks stunning too.

1st: Jennifer Lopez (Armani Privé)

82nd Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

I like a bit of visual impact on the red carpet, and this Armani Privé dress has it. Jennifer carries off the structured look well and the soft color complements her skin tone. It is a good move to keep the jewelry simple.

Besides, I also like Queen Latifah‘s dusky pink (some say lavender) gown by Badgley Mischka with asymmetric jewel details and Anna Kendrick‘s romantic blush pink number by Elie Saab.

82nd Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

82nd Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals


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Dior Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Here is a quick look at Dior‘s summer 2010 makeup collection. The star item of the collection is Addicted to Dior. The lid features the address of Dior’s Paris store (30 Avenue Montaigne, Paris). The lip gloss palette will be available in two variations, and I think I will be getting one of the two.

The rest of the collection includes:

– 5-Colour Iridescent palette (2 new variations, including 1 limited edition)

– 1-Colour Eyeshadow (1 new shade)

– Dior Addict High Shine (2 new shades)

– Dior Addict Crystal Gloss (1 shade, limited edition)

– Diorskin Nude Glow (1 shade, SPF 10, limited edition)

Related posts on Dior:

Spring 2010 Makeup Collection

Cristal Boréal for Holiday 2009

My Personal Take on Dior

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Kanebo’s Chicca will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on May 12th. The theme of the collection is Illuminated Summer Glow.

The collection includes:

– Enthralling Powder Eye Shadow (4 new variations)
– Enticing Lipstick (4 new shades)
– Enticing Lip Gloss (2 new shades)
– Ravishing Beauty Pressed Powder (1 shade, limited edition)

Related posts on Chicca:

Spring 2010 Collection

Holiday 2009 Collection

Fall 2009 Collection

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