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SUQQU Fall/Winter 2009 Base Makeup Releases

by PJ on Monday, July 13, 2009

in -SUQQU, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

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

On September 18th, SUQQU will release Concealer Tone Up and the fall/winter 2009 edition of Base Makeup Kit in Japan.

Concealer Tone Up is an orange-based concealer for the eye area. The product is designed to offer a natural but effective coverage while maintaining the moisture level in the eye area.

The limited-edition Base Makeup Kit includes:

– Dual Pressed Powder (full-sized product)
– Foundation (cream-type foundation, 16g)
– Makeup Base Creamy (7g, see review here)
– original pouch

I’d expect these two items to be available in the UK shortly after they are launched in Japan.

SUQQU Base Makeup Kit (Spring/Summer 2009)

SUQQU Clear Veil Powder

SUQQU Fall 2009 Collection
(including the base makeup item Polish Face Color)

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Update: Coffret D’Or Fall 2009 Collection

by PJ on Monday, July 13, 2009

in -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

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

The Kanebo Coffret D’Or website has been updated to include information on the fall 2009 point makeup collection and the fall/winter 2009 base makeup collection. Please check here for the updates.

(Coffret D’Or Eye Color)

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Weekend Beauty Read for July 12, 2009

by PJ on Sunday, July 12, 2009

in Weekend Beauty Read

Elke shares her summer beauty must haves.

A Touch of Blusher previews Paul & Joe’s fall 2009 collection.

Beauty Anonymous brings you Jill Stuart fall 2009 makeup collection.

Decorative Diva has the exclusive on Aromaleigh’s newest LE collection, Hot in the City! Find out her thoughts on it!

Head on over to The Makeup Divas and enter to win a 2fl oz bottle of Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator, valued at $120!

Beauty Junkie in SF found her favorite way to exfoliate this summer and stay on budget: St Ives In-Shower Body Polish.

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life have another fab giveaway this week! Click here to enter to win a month’s supply of NutriSystem!

Felicia from ThisThatBeauty finds a recessionista deal. Three great eye creams all under $20.

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Sass, Style & Substance for July 12, 2009

by PJ on Sunday, July 12, 2009

in Weekend Sass Style and Substance

STYLEnosh
Check out these sites for the ever elusive, cute maternity wear.

A Touch of Blusher
A Touch of Blusher previews Paul & Joe’s fall 2009 collection.

Splendicity Accessories
Do you need some stylish suggestions for replacing your too-casual flip flops?

image: Stock.xchg

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Makeup Review: Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Lipcolor

by PJ on Thursday, July 9, 2009

in makeup, makeup - lip color

(from left to right:
060 Stellar Sunrise, 010 Premium Pink, 075 Number One Nude)

ColorStay Ultimate Lipcolor is one of Revlon’s recent major launches. The new liquid lipstick claims to be food-proof and lip-conditioning, and it promises to require no touch-up for up to 12 hours.

Ten shades are available in the UK at the moment. Pictured above, 060 Stellar Sunrise is a warm peachy coral, 010 Premium Pink is a rose-toned red, and 075 Number One Nude is a medium brown. All the three shades are well-pigmented and have a semi-matte finish.

The product has a liquidy cream texture and is applied with a wand. After a couple of minutes, the liquid dries up and becomes smudge-proof.

Practicality-wise, the product does deliver. It is water-proof, smudge-proof and, in almost all cases, food-proof, and the color is very long-lasting. There is virtually no need to touch up for the whole day. (For the product to be fully smudge-proof, it has to be worn on bare lips with no lip balm.)

However, it is not sufficiently moisturizing for the lips (especially for a product that has to be worn on bare lips.) The lips can feel tight and look dry after the liquid dries up. Also, the slightly frosty metallic sheen can make lip lines appear more obvious.

To help the lips appear more moisturized, I’d gently dab (not rub or massage) on some lip balm after the product dries up. In this case, the color is still relatively smudge-proof. However, it doesn’t really help the lips feel more soothed as the lip balm is not getting through the smudge-proof color layer.

Overall, the product does mostly what it promises, as it is a smudge-proof lipcolor that requires no touch-up. However, it is not the most comfortable lip product to wear and the finish is not ultra-flattering. I think I would rather have my lips look and feel moisturized and nourished, and I wouldn’t mind having to touch up.

Makeup Review: NARS Cosmetics

SUQQU Creamy Lisptick

Lavshuca Color Conc Rouge

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Jill Stuart Fall 2009 Makeup Collection & 5th Anniversary Jewel Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, July 8, 2009

in -Jill Stuart, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images/info from www.iswii.com)

Here is a look at Jill Stuart‘s fall 2009 makeup collection. I like the ad image for this season. With dark eye makeup and peachy cheeks and lips, the look is sweet and chic at the same time.

The new items include:

– Illuminance Eyes (1 new variation)

– Seductive Eyes (1 new variation)

– Mix Blush Compact (2 new variations)

– Lip Luster (2 new shades)

– Jelly Lip Gloss (1 new shade)

– Nail Lacquer N (3 new shades)

– Nail Care Essence Oil

In addition, Jill Stuart will celebrate its fifth anniversary by releasing a limited-edition Jewel Collection.

(images from www.iswii.com,
info from www.joseishi.net/voce/)

The following two items will be released in Japan on August 31st:

– Crystal Diamond Powder (2 shades)

– Diamond Sparkle Nail Collection

The rest of the Jewel Collection will be available in Japan on October 9th.

– Diamond Dew Lip Color (2 shades)

– Vintage Jewel Compact Mirror

The items are undoubtedly ultra-pretty and will definitely sell out fast, but I don’t usually like very ornate antique-looking makeup pieces which are not actually vintage. Maybe more photos of the collection will change my mind on these items. (On the other hand, the jewellery case from the Diamond Sparkle Nail Collection looks less antique-y and slightly more contemporary.)

Jill Stuart Summer 2009 Makeup Collection

Jill Stuart Spring 2009 Makeup Collection

Jill Stuart Mix Blush Compact in Baby Blush

Foundation Face-Off: Jill Stuart vs. SUQQU

Loving Japanese Brands: Jill Stuart

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Sofina Primavista Fall/Winter 2009 Base Makeup Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, July 7, 2009

in -Primavista, -Sofina, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Sofina Primavista will release its fall/winter base makeup collection in Japan on September 1st. The new items include:

– Powder Foundation Perfect Fit (SPF 15, PA++)
– Moisture Coat Base
– Serum Concealer Eye Zone

Sofina Primavista Spring/Summer 2009 Base Makeup Collection

Sofina Primavista Powder Foundation Moist Touch (for Fall/Winter 2008)

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Update: Paul & Joe Fall 2009 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, July 7, 2009

in -Paul & Joe, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

Here are some larger images of the limited-edition items from Paul & Joe’s fall 2009 makeup collection. (Many thanks to Betsy at Autumn Masquerade for bringing my attention to these images.)

(images from www.iswii.com)

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Lunasol Eyeshadow Palette Swatch Galore

by PJ on Monday, July 6, 2009

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

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

Beauty blogger (and fellow Lunasol fan) Gemilay has posted swatches of Lunasol’s eyeshadow palettes released between fall 2005 and fall 2008. (Thank you for posting a commet to let me know, Gemilay!)

Also, beauty blogger Karman has posted the ad image of Lunasol’s fall 2009 collection.

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Coffret D’Or Fall/Winter 2009 Base Makeup Collection

by PJ on Monday, July 6, 2009

in -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.com)

Ever since I tried out Coffret D’Or‘s Beauty Lasting Pact UV, I have always been looking forward to Coffret D’Or’s new base makeup items. (Beauty Lasting Pact UV is among the best powder foundations for oily skin that I have ever tried.)

On September 1st, Coffret D’Or will release its fall/winter base makeup collection. The new items feature Moisture Color Pearl, which provides extra moisture as well as a translucent finish for the skin.

The new items include:

– Beauty Essence Liquid (liquid foundation, 7 shades)
– Beauty Essence Color Veil (light control primer, 2 shades)
– Tone Up Highlighter (pen highlighter, 1 shade)
– Pure Crystalish Compact (light control powder, 2 shades)
– Retouch Veil (makeup retouch mist)
– Fall/Winter 2009 powder foundation case

(There doesn’t seem to be a new powder foundation for fall/winter 2009.)

Updated on July 7th 2009:

Image of the two cases of Pure Crystalish Compact: