(images and information from www.iswii.net)
The collection will also include:
– Rouge Fantasist: two new shades
– Mascara Fantasist Long Show: 1 shade
More lilacs from other spring 2009 makeup collections:
Maquillage
(Eyes Creator in VI367)
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– Illuminance Eyes: 1 new variation (seen above)
– Seductive Eyes: 1 new variation
– Mix Blush Compact: two new variations
– Jelly Eye Color: two new limited-edition shades
– Jelly Lip Gloss: 12 shades (2 limited-edition shades, product name translated by Haru at Rouge Deluxe)
– Nail Lacquer N: 5 shades (2 limited-edition shades)
I was expecting more eye palettes from Jill Stuart’s spring 2009 lineup, but it seems that the collection is more about the launch of Jelly Lip Gloss, which is a new product. But if you are a fan of Jelly Eye Color, I think you are probably pleased to see the two long-awaited new shades. (The other is of a dark-grey tone.)
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They are very similar to the kind of palettes released by mass-market lines such as Maquillage and Coffret D’Or. First of all, the 4-color palettes include a base color, a light color, a darker shading color, and a lining color. Also, easy-to-wear gradation palettes like these are still very popular in Japan.
I haven’t been paying a lot of attention to makeup from Max Factor lately, but these palettes look very pretty, with some gorgeous purples and pinks. Hopefully we’ll see some close-ups of them in Japanese beauty magazines later on.
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Two things that caught my attention are the Best Eyeshadow and Best Newcomer awards. My two favorite eye palette series in 2008, Coffret D’Or’s 3D Lighting Eyes and Lunasol’s Sheer Contrast Eyes (both from spring 2008) are number 1 and 2 on the list. (Sofina Aube’s Impression Eyes took the number 3 spot.) 3D Lighting Eyes also won the Best Newcomer award.
I am happy that it seems many other people agree that the two ranges offer fantastic products. The two 3D Lighting Eyes palettes I have, Purple and Gold Variations, are among my favorite eye palettes, while Sheer Contrast Eyes’ Lavender Coral is also among my favorites and is probably my favorite lilac palette at the moment.
These items are undoubtedly some of the makeup highlights for me in 2008, and I am certainly looking forward to what these two brands have to offer in 2009!
Looking Ahead:
Coffret D’Or Spring 2009 Collection
Lunasol Spring 2009 Collection
Aube Couture Launches in December
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From The Beauty Blog Network:
Lilan from The Daily Cookie adds a little sparkle to her holidays with Givenchy Pop Gloss Crystal in two new LE shades!
Felicia at ThisThatBeauty is doing her own personal rendition of the MAC and HELLO KITTY collection. Check out Felicia’s HELLO KITTY Face of the Day.
The Makeup Divas reviews and tells you about a scrumptious selection of bath and body care products, that are perfect to use as stocking stuffers!
Beauty411 shares time-saving tips and styling suggestions for holiday hair without the hassle!
Beauty Anonymous brings you Shiseido’s Majolica Majorca Holiday 2008 Collection.
Beauty Junkie in SF discovers Diptyque’s luxurious candles in San Francisco’s Maiden Lane.
All Lacquered Up ponders whether men can wear nail polish or if it’s only acceptable on rock stars.
The Beauty Blog Network shares maybe the best post ever.
Elke finds a Holiday Gift Set for $25 that even Dr. McDreamy would approve of.
Face Candy helps you choose between the Lancome’s Holiday Beauty Box and Estee Lauder’s Holiday Blockbuster.
Beauty Banter dishes on the must-have Holiday Hair… all the celebs are sporting it!
Head on over to Beauty in Real Life to find out which fabulous new skincare products make the cut in Christine’s morning routine.
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Gleaming Things
Have a “Gleaming” Christmas – jewelry shopping guide for Christmas and the holidays.
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Her Accessories is celebrating Christmas with her gift guide tradition “The Twelve Days of Shopping”.
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ShoeBlitz
ShoeBlitz features 5 Manolo Blahnik shoes that you’ll really love!
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Earlier this year, I talked about the two replacements (above) of Garnier’s Hand Cocoon, which is one of my favorite hand creams. The red one on the right is very similar to Hand Cocoon in terms of both the ingredients and the texture, and it is what I have been using. It is also far better than the white one on the left.
However, it’s happened again. Recently I have only been seeing the white one in Boots and Superdrug, and I am suspecting that the red one might have been discontinued.
Just to make things more confusing, I have been seeing sporadic stock of Hand Cocoon in Superdrug (in slimmer tubes like the ones above). I bought two today just to get myself through this winter…
Update: The red one (HandRepair Intensive Restorative Hand Cream) is not discontinued and is back in stock.
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– Emotional Multiple Eyes palettes: 4 variations
– Emotional Aura Pact (for face and eyes): 1 new variation
– Emotional Aura Gloss: 3 new shades (limited editions)
– Emotional Aura Lips: 3 new shades
I have not tried anything from Est yet and I am really looking forward to making my first purchase. But at the moment I am not sure I would go for any item in this collection. Perhaps some more photos from Japanese beauty magazines will change my mind.
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My post on Lunasol’s spring 2009 collection has been updated with a link to some great images, including photos of two of the actual palettes on a Japanese auction site as well as photos of Lunasol’s spring 2009 promotional leaflet.
I am still loving the lilac palette (03 Purple Gradation (Wisteria)). It is a must-have for me next season. (I am also thinking about getting the lip gloss that goes with the palette.) The pink palette (01 Pink Gradation (Sakura)) is looking delicious as well!
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For the last few holiday seasons, RMK has brought out luxury makeup palettes that include items for eyes, cheeks, and lips. Today I am reviewing the 2008 version of the RMK Christmas Palette.
The holiday palette for this year is presented in a rectangular gold pouch with a chic metallic finish. The palette itself is black.
The palette includes four eyeshadows, a travel-sized mascara, a travel-sized lip gloss, face colors, and pressed powder. The pressed powder, powder puff and blusher brush are in the pull-out drawer on the bottom layer.
– Eyeshadows
The three light shades (gold, pink, and green) are very sheer and mainly add (quite sparkly) shimmer to the eyes. The brown is less shimmery and a lot more pigmented. It can be a subtle eyelining shade or part of your smoky-eye look.
– Face Colors
At first, I thought the coral-orange blusher would be too warm for my liking, but it goes on as a nice warm coral-pink that looks surprisingly natural. Both the blusher and the highlighter have shimmer. (The shimmer in the highlighter is more pronounced.)
– Pressed Powder
It goes on luminously matte and has good pore coverage. However, compared with products like Kiss Mat Chiffon Powder and Lavshuca Face Powder in Lucent, it lacks shine control and will not suit those with oily skin.
– Separate Curl Mascara in 01 Black (travel-sized)
This waterproof mascara is part of RMK’s regular mascara lineup. The brush is slightly curled. For me, it creates more volume and definition rather than length. On my lashes, it doesn’t clump or smudge.
– Gloss Lips in EX-11 (limited-edition shade, travel-sized)
This is a semi-sheer gloss with a hint of beige and should suit most complexions. It has very pretty multi-colored shimmer. As far as I remember, RMK’s lip glosses come with a brush applicator. This one has a sponge applicator.
Overall, this set creates a warm and glowy makeup look for the holiday season. How you use the pigmented brown eyeshadow will determine how dramatic the overall look is. If you have been thinking about trying items from RMK, this set (including the brand’s popular items like the mascara and Gloss Lips) is worth considering.
If you would like to see swatches and FOTDs of this palette, please head over here and here. Enjoy!
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Jill Stuart Story of Fragrances Collection for 2025 & 2026 (image from www.cosme.net)
