(images and info from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lavshuca)
The Lavshuca website has been updated to include information on the spring 2009 collection.
The layout of the website has been slightly revamped for easier navigation. Many of the items feature how they look when worn, including all the new shades of Dramatic Memory Rouge and Grade Color Eyes palettes from the spring 2009 collection.
Also, the “Lav Lip Collection” link (from the homepage) will take you to a chart where you can see the differences among all the currently available Lavshuca lip items in terms of how pigmented and how glossy they are.
pigmented
↑
matte←—————————————→glossy
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translucent
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www.soniarykiel-cosmetics.com)
Sonia Rykiel‘s website has been updated to feature the spring 2009 makeup collection. The lineup includes:
– Glossy Lip Color (10 shades)
– Cheek Color Powder (4 variations)
– Eyeliner Pencil WP (Waterproof)
– Mono Eyeshadow (13 new shades)
It is quite an eye-catching collection, with three new products and colorful additions to the Mono Eyeshadow range. The new lip gloss has a nice range of shades (I am drawn to the cooler end of the lineup), while the iconic Sonia Rykiel horizontal stripes are again used for the blushers.
The collection will be out in Japan on February 6th, 2009.
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(image from www.nikkei.co.jp,
info from www.nikkei.co.jp
and www.joseishi.net/voce)
The Kosé-owned Esprique Precious will release the spring/summer 2009 base makeup collection in Japan on February 16th, 2009. The collection includes:
– Dramatical Stay Pact UV EX (7 shades, SPF 25, PA++)
– Dramatical Stay Base (SPF 20, PA++)
– Face Styling Powder (for creating highlight and lowlight)
– Cleansing Lotion (makeup removal water)
According to Nikkei Net, Kosé has developed the new Film Fix Powder to be used in the new version of Dramatical Stay Pact UV (out in spring 2008). The powder particles are designed to have enhanced lipophilic and hydrophilic properties. Instead of fighting against perspiration and sebum, which are the two main issues in wearing a foundation in summer, Film Fix Powder is supposed to merge seamless with them so the finish stays even overtime.
According to Voce, Film Fix Powder will work hand in hand with Pure Cover Powder (for natural coverage) and Zero Shine Powder (for translucency) in Dramatical Stay Pact UV EX.
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by PJ on Tuesday, January 20, 2009
in _I Love Colors, -Kanebo, -Lavshuca, -MAC, -Prescriptives, -Stella McCartney, bodycare, fragrance, makeup, makeup - base makeup
Plum is not really one of my favorite makeup colors to wear, as it is a little too warm and dark for my complexion. (I prefer more purple shades for eyes and slightly lighter shades for lips.) But I do have a few plum-colored sweaters and scarves, which I enjoy wearing in winter.
For me, plum is a beautiful color to look at. I love its richness and elegance as well as its understated femininity.
Makeup
Lavshuca Jewelry Lips
Lavshuca Face Powder in Lucent
MAC Paint Pot in Nice Vice (from the Fafi collection)
Prescriptives Colorscope Eye Color in plum (right of photo)
Prescriptives Colorscope Eye Color in Aubergine (bottom of photo)
Fragrance
Stella McCartney STELLA Eau de Parfum
Stella McCartney Sheer STELLA Eau de Toilette 2004 & 2005
Bodycare
Stella McCartney STELLA Precious Body Cream
ESPA Detoxifying Salt Scrub (to be reviewed next month)
Home Fragrance
Stella McCartney STELLA Scented Candle
More Splashes of Colors:
Gorgeous Gold
Lilting Lilac
Girlie Pink
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The Makeup Divas is giving away two sets of the China Glaze Romantique Collection. So hurry on over to enter now!
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Aging Beautiful tells us about the new Stress Recovery Night Cream from Elizabeth Arden’s INTERVENE line.
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Elke shares how to manage your beauty budget, with items you already have, as well as tips and tricks. In this post? Your pencils.
ThisThatBeauty gets an advanced viewing of Three Custom Color Specialists’ sexy new collection THE L WORD. Check out Felicia as she models all four shades – Bette, Kit, Alice and Shane. After seeing these beautiful shades you will want to pre-order yours TODAY!
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Glossypink is all about the Cat Eye.
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I am sure most of you know about Mattel’s collaboration with Stila. If you are interested, the Voce editor’s blog has photos of the launch event in Japan. One features a human-sized Barbie doll, and one shows a few accessory items that I haven’t come across elsewhere.
You can see more of the collection at Sephora.
Many Japanese makeup brands feature a liquid or light-cream eyeshadow that is applied with a sponge (or occasionally a brush) applicator and blended with a finger. (One of the most popular ones is perhaps Beauté de Kosé’s Eye Fantasist.) RMK‘s version is Water Color Eyes, which is more liquidy than creamy. It comes in 7 shades, and today I am reviewing #02 Lavender.
It is a light lilac with subtle multi-colored shimmer. One layer creates a mildly pearly finish with no obvious sparkle (which is the finish I tend to go for with this item). More layers create a more intense/pearly look.
When worn lightly, it can brighten up the eyes naturally without looking obvious. Once when I wore it, a friend commented that my eye area looked brighter and she wasn’t aware that I was wearing makeup on my eyelids until I told her.
Apart from the lids, it can also be worn under eyebrows and in the inner corners of the eyes. For the latter, simply take off the excess on the applicator (which is a sponge applicator that we usually see for a lip gloss) and apply the color with very minimal blending.
The color is easily blended with a finger. The liquidy texture allows just enough time for blending, and, once it dries, the color sets quite firmly. I am very impressed with the staying power. After a whole day, the finish stays put and doesn’t fade. (I don’t usually use a primer under eyeshadows.)
If you want to brighten up the eye-lid area with an item that works subtly and effectively, this is a good item to consider. Also, if you are looking for eyeshadows that are more resistant to creasing, this range should be worth looking into.
Related posts:
RMK Spring 2009 Collection
Can’t Live Without – RMK Cleansing Oil
Review: RMK Fall 2008 Collection
(images and info from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lavshuca)
