Chanel Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Thursday, April 15, 2010

in -Chanel, 2010 Summer, makeup

(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

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Bodycare Review: Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Body Lotion

by PJ on Monday, April 12, 2010

in -Palmer's, bodycare

(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

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Natural Makeup Recommendations (3 of 3): Base Makeup

by PJ on Tuesday, April 6, 2010

in -Coffret d'Or, -Estée Lauder, -Kiss, -Lavshuca, -ZA, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup - foundation, makeup - base makeup - powder, makeup - base makeup - primer/concealer

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.

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Coffret D’Or Late Summer/ Early Fall 2010 Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, April 6, 2010

in -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, 2010 Fall, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Kanebo Coffret D’Or will release its late summer/ early fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on June 16th. The collection features:

– Beauty C Curve Eyes (5 variations)
– Moist Beauty Rouge (10 shades)
– Gloss Coat Stick (5 shades)
– Dual Beauty Blush (3 variations)

Updated on May 12th 2010:

Photos of the five Beauty C Curve Eyes palettes.

Updated on June 25th 2010:

Links to swatches.

Related posts on Coffret D’Or:

Summer 2010 Point Makeup Collection

Spring/Summer 2010 Base Makeup Collection

Spring 2010 Point Makeup Collection

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More from Jill Stuart Summer 2010

by PJ on Tuesday, April 6, 2010

in -Jill Stuart, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, beauty tools/accessories, makeup


(images/info from www.cosme.net)

On June 4th, Jill Stuart will release several more items for summer 2010 in addition to the two new variations of Mix Blush Compact. Jill Stuart’s items usually look very girlie and dreamy, and these upcoming items seem even more so.

The items include:

– Forever Brilliance Eye Pencil (4 shades)

– Double Ring Nail Collection (Diamond & Pearl)

– Flower Bouquet Hand Mirror

All the items are limited editions.

Related posts on Jill Stuart:

Spring/Summer 2010 Base Makeup Release

Spring 2010 Point Makeup Collection

Jelly Eye Color N in 08 Crystal Sky

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Fragrance Review: Marc Jacobs Daisy in the Air

by PJ on Saturday, April 3, 2010

in -Marc Jacobs, fragrance

(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

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RMK Summer 2010 Collection

by PJ on Saturday, April 3, 2010

in -RMK, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(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

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Paul & Joe Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Saturday, April 3, 2010

in -Paul & Joe, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)

Paul & Joe will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on May 1st. The collection includes:

– Finishing Powder (above, 2 variations, limited editions)

– Lipstick S (3 shades, limited editions)

– Lip Gloss G (10 shades)

– Lip Pencil Duo (5 variations)

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Updated on September 20th, 2010:

Read my review of Lip Gloss G in 07 Tangerine.

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Updated on May 27th, 2017:

Read my review of Lip Gloss G in 05 Mon Chéri.

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Related posts on Paul & Joe:

Spring 2010 Point Makeup Collection

Spring/Summer 2010 Base Makeup Collection

Fall 2009 Point/Base Makeup Collection

 

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Makeup Review: Aromaleigh Eyeshadows

by PJ on Monday, March 29, 2010

in makeup, makeup - eyeshadow, mineral makeup

Aromaleigh is one of the many well-known mineral makeup lines. It carries a vast number of shades with various finishes. Today I am featuring some of the line’s eyeshadows.

The shades in the Opulent Lustre range layer well and can look very intense. The powder has a very good adherence to the skin and the lasting power is outstanding. But the drawback is that it is not very easy to blend. (These descriptions apply to the shades in the Valentine 2009 and the Eye Lustre ranges featured further below.)

Tamarind, Camellia, and Jasmine are soft pale shades that look slightly different in the packets. Tamarind looks the coolest and Jasmine looks the warmest. But, when worn, they look virtually the same. They show up as a silvery cool pink with a richly metallic finish that is very light-reflective. These shades are much more suitable for evening makeup since the metallic finish is very dramatic.



Color-wise, Sweet Nothings, from the Valentine 2009 collection (which is still available), looks virtually the same (when worn) as the three shades above. The main difference is that the finish (which is even more light-reflective) looks less flat and more dimensional due to the more varied sizes and colors of shimmery particles. (Based on how it looks in the packet, color-wise, it is between Tamarind and Camellia.)

The Les Papillions range features bright colors with the same staying power. Dormant Dream is a vivid orchid purple and Morphing Moon is a green-toned turquoise. They are less metallic than the shades from the Opulent Lustre range, and I find them to be a lot more blendable. Between the two, Morphing Moon is more shimmery and metallic than Dormant Dream.


Circé from the Eye Lustre range and Chocolate Heart from the Valentine 2009 range are medium-to-dark brown-toned shades that are suitable as shadowing/contouring shades as well as lining shades. Circé is more bronze-toned and Chocolate Heart is more red-toned. Both are quite easy to wear but I personally find Chocolate Heart to be slightly more wearable.


Overall, these are relatively solid products with a great staying power (in terms of both color and the shimmery/metallic finish). The darker and the more vibrant colors show up on the eyes as they look in the packets. On the other hand, it would be great if the lighter colors could show their differences when worn as well and if the metallic shades were more blendable.

(The products featured in this review are provided by Aromaleigh.)

Other posts on mineral makeup:

Lily Lolo

Alima

Afterglow

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Natural Makeup Recommendations (2 of 3): Cheeks & Lips

by PJ on Friday, March 26, 2010

in -Bobbi Brown, -Boots, -Kanebo, -Lavshuca, -Maquillage, -RMK, -Shiseido, -SUQQU, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - blusher, makeup - lip color, makeup - lip gloss

My natural makeup recommendations continue with items for cheeks and lips. (See my recommendations on eye makeup here.)

Items for Cheeks

Sometimes, when you don’t have time to deal with eye makeup, using a blusher can really give the face an instant lift. The key is to use a shade that is as close to your natural flush as possible. I personally prefer moderately pigmented blushers without visible shimmer and those that are either matte or luminous matte.

– RMK Ingenious Powder Cheeks in MT-02 Light Pink (top)

It is marginally the lightest and the most cool-toned of the three blushers featured here. The brush included in the compact is very soft and easy to use, making this item very suitable for touch-ups away from home.

– Lavshuca Cheek Color in PK-1 (left)

This is the kind of default PK blusher shade which we expect from most Japanese makeup lines. The sparse pink-toned shimmery particles visible in the pan is not visible when worn.

– Boots No. 7 Cheek Colour in 25 Petal (right)

It is slightly warmer than the other two and has a very soft peach undertone. It is among my favorite blushers from non-Japanese brands. This shade is particularly good for spring and summer when most of us pick up a little bit of warmth on our complexions.

Items for Lips

– SUQQU Blend Lipstick in 16 Mizuka (upper left)

Go for this shade if you like a warm milky nude-pink for the lips. I usually dislike nude shades for the lips (I don’t think they are flattering), but this shade has enough pink in it so that it looks gentle and natural.

– Maquillage Lasting Climax Rouge in RS310 (right)

Go for this shade if you want more color for the lips. It is a warm-toned rose and is more pigmented than the SUQQU lipstick featured here. It can be layered for more vibrancy.

– Makemania Curvy Lip Silicone in 501 (bottom left)

The ultimate clear lip gloss. It has a very good lip-magnifying effect. (It does not achieve the effect with skin-irritating ingredients that dilate the blood vessels.) I also like the spatula applicator.

– Bobbi Brown Brightening Lip Gloss in Popsicle (bottom)

This is one of Bobbi Brown’s new items for spring 2010. It is a gentle warm pink that should be flattering for most people. It is softly pigmented but the color does show up on the lips. It has a long-lasting glossy finish with a touch of shimmer.

The final part features my recommendations on base makeup.

(Items from Bobbi Brown, RMK, and SUQQU featured in this post are provided by their respective companies.)

Related posts (other wearable items):

For Cheeks:

Jill Stuart Mix Blush Compact in 01 Baby Blush

Albion Eprise Water Face Color in 100

Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in 04 Mauve

For Lips:

SUQQU Creamy Lipstick in 22 Benikoji

Lavshuca Jewelry Lips in PK-1 & RS-1

YSL Golden Gloss in 03 Golden Pink

Blue-Tinted Lip Glosses

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