A Touch of Blusher — Makeup, Skincare, Fragrance and a Bit of Fashion

Sonia Rykiel Fall 2009 Base Makeup Collection

by PJ on Thursday, July 23, 2009

in -Sonia Rykiel, 2009 Fall, makeup, makeup - base makeup

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

Sonia Rykiel will release its fall 2009 base makeup collection in Japan on September 4th. The new items include:

– Soin Teinte Hydratant Treatment Cream Foundation (above, 5 shades)

– Poudre Suprême (4 variations)

(Multi-toned pressed powder probably
doesn’t get much prettier than this…)

Sonia Rykiel Fall 2009 Point Makeup Collection

Beauty Brand Focus: Sonia Rykiel

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Lunasol Fall 2009 Website Update

by PJ on Thursday, July 23, 2009

in -Kanebo, -Lunasol, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(images/info from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)

Lunasol has updated its website to feature its fall 2009 collection. Have a look at all the items, including the new Star Shower Eyes palettes.

The collection will be available in Japan from August 21st.

Also, on August 28th, the limited-edition 2009 Base Makeup Kit will be released.

The kit (8925 JPY) includes:

– Water Cream Foundation (full-sized)
– Creamy Makeup Base (full-sized)
– Morning Wakening Massage (10g)
– Night Refining Cream (10g)
– Lotion II (21ml)
– Emulsion II (21ml)
– Lunasol Original Pouch

(Customers can choose to purchase a full-sized refill of the Skin Fusing Powder Foundation instead of Water Cream Foundation. In this case, the kit retails for 7875 JPY.)

Lunasol 2008 Base Makeup Kit

Lunasol Skin Fusing Powder Foundation

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Makeup Review: SUQQU Loose Powder in Natural

by PJ on Wednesday, July 22, 2009

in -SUQQU, 2007 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup, makeup - base makeup - powder

SUQQU‘s Loose Powder was released as part of the brand’s fall 2007 base makeup collection. It is available in two shades, Natural and Deep. The two shades work together to create highlight and contour for the face. Today I am reviewing the shade in Natural.

Color-wise, Natural is a sheer off-white cream. It has a subtly pearly finish. When I tested it on the back of my hand, I thought the finish might be too pearly for me. I was also worried that the luminous finish might make my pores look more obvious. But when worn on the face, it imparts a softly luminous finish that is neither pearly or frosty. It doesn’t accentuate the look of pores. Also, the powder is very light and fine.

The enclosed powder puff is relatively soft and easy to use.

Compared with Lavshuca Face Powder and Kiss Mat Chiffon Powder, this product doesn’t have any efficacy in shine control or pore coverage. (It also has the least amount of coverage among the three.) It will not work as a setting powder for those with combination or oily skin.

Among the loose powder products that I have reviewed, it is the closest to Crème de la Mer’s The Powder in Translucent. The main difference is that SUQQU’s finish is more natural and less shimmery and it doesn’t have the pink iridescence that the Crème de la Mer powder has. Overall, as a highlighting powder (particularly for daytime makeup), I prefer SUQQU’s.

Essentially, this is a finishing powder that works as a subtle highlighter, as it adds a soft and very natural glow for the face. It is also subtle enough to be used all over the face if the softly glowy finish is what you would like to go for. (It is able to help create the “brilliant skin” that is very popular in Japan right now.)

(SUQQU is currently available in Japan, Thailand, and the UK. Check here to see the information on all the SUQQU retail points.)

Updated on July 26th 2009:

Examples of “Brilliant Skin”, requested by reader Tamtam. (I am also considering writing up a separate post on this trend.)

(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor)

(image from www.biteki.com)

More on SUQQU’s fall 2007 base makeup collection:

Foundation Face-Off: Chanel vs. SUQQU

Makeup Base Creamy & Brightup

Lunasol Fall 2009 Eye Care and Base Makeup Releases

by PJ on Wednesday, July 22, 2009

in -Kanebo, -Lunasol, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, skincare

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

Lunasol will release items for the eye area in Japan on September 18th. Two new shades will be added to the popular concealer, Under Eyes Base N. (It currently features 3 shades.) The shade in Natural Yellow will help conceal brown-toned dark circles, while Natural Orange will help cover up blue-toned dark circles.

Also, the Eye Essence Kit will be launched. The Kit includes eye moisturizers for day and night. The night-time one can be used as an eye mask once a week.

Lunasol Eyeshadow Palette Swatch Galore

Lunasol Fall 2009 Collection

Lunasol Layer Bloom Eyes in Purple Gradation

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Lavshuca & Kate Fall 2009 Website Updates

by PJ on Wednesday, July 22, 2009

in -Kanebo, -Kate, -Lavshuca, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lavshuca)

Both Lavshuca and Kate have updated their official websites to feature information on the fall 2009 collections. The Lavshuca website has good photos of the new items worn on the model.

Lavshuca Fall 2009 Collection

Kate Fall 2009 Collection

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Sass, Style & Substance for July 19, 2009

by PJ on Sunday, July 19, 2009

in Weekend Sass Style and Substance

Beauty Match
July Contests: make-up and skincare.

Eat Smart Age Smart
Is the recession making you fatter?

eye4style
eye4style is giving one lucky reader one of her favorite products – AmorePacific’s luxe Treatment Enzyme Peel. Enter now to win!

Raging Rouge
This summer, tarte is channelling Pucci with their eyeQuatic Waterproof Summer Essentials Set, and Raging Rouge explains how to use it!

A Touch of Blusher
A Touch of Blusher reviews Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Lipcolor.

STYLEnosh
When swimwear has gone too far. Or not far enough!

My Women Stuff
My Women Stuff wonders about the difference between bronzer and blush.

Beauty and Fashion Tech
Beauty and Fashion Tech Swatches The Napoleon Perdis for Target’s Sweater Set Palette.

Splendicity Accessories
Are you planning your fall shoe wardrobe? The designers have given us some gorgeous options this year.

Steeping Beauty
Steeping Beauty has some thoughts on glamorous camping.

image: Stock.xchg

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Weekend Beauty Read for July 19, 2009

by PJ on Sunday, July 19, 2009

in Weekend Beauty Read

Beauty Anonymous reviews Givenchy Mister Mat Matifying Foundation Primer.

StyleBell shows you how to straighten and make big curls with the Instyler, the first rotating barrel styling iron for your hair.

This summer, tarte channels Pucci with their eyeQuatic Waterproof Summer Essentials Set, and Raging Rouge explains how to use it!

Decorative Diva shows you a Fiery look from Aromaleigh’s Hot in the City Collection!

Cybelesays.com is cleaning out the beauty closet and readers are winning the contents! Click here to enter.

Beauty Junkie in SF tries the mother of all mineral face powders and LOVES it. Hail to the Halo!

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Kao Est Fall/Winter 2009 Base Makeup Release

by PJ on Thursday, July 16, 2009

in -Est, -Kao, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

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

In fall 2009, Est will add Cream Make Up Active Aura Moist (SPF 23, PA++) to the brand’s base makeup lineup. The product features “skin-synchro film”, which helps provide a natural skin-like finish, and “water-reflect powder”, which creates a dewy glow for the complexion.

It will be available in Japan from August 29th.

Kosé Cosme Decorte Magie Deco Fall 2009 Collection

by PJ on Thursday, July 16, 2009

in -Cosme Decorte, -Kosé, -Magie Deco, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

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

Magie Deco will release its fall 2009 collection in Japan on August 21st. The new version of Shadow Brilliance, Shadow Brilliance II, will be launched.

The lineup includes:

– Shadow Brilliance II (above, 6 variations)

– Fairy Eyes (2 new shades)