(all images from www.paul-joe-beaute.com)
Paul & Joe has updated its (English) website with full information on its holiday 2008 collection. Paul & Joe fans will be delighted to know that this is not a half-hearted collection, as there are a lot of goodies and collectibles! (I can’t believe it is coming close to a year since I bought the Lip Gloss N from Paul & Joe’s holiday 2007 collection.)
The collection includes:
– Body Fragrance Collection (two sets, limited editions, with Fragrance Body Powder, Solid Fragrance, Fragrance Body Cream, and Original Drawstring Bag)
– Eye Makeup Collection “Neige“
Eye Gloss N (5 shades)
Pearl Powder (5 shades)
Pencil Eye Liner (4 shades)
– Face Color & Lipstick Kit (two sets, limited edition, with Face Color M, Lipstick G and Original Pouch)
– The Red Velvet Collection (Lipstick L, limited edition, three shades)
– Cosmetic Pouch II and Body Treatment Oil
The Paul & Joe English site has swatches of all the colors available, so I shall leave you to explore the site!
According to Cosme.Net, the collection will be launched in Japan on November 7th. On the other hand, the Paul & Joe English site seems to suggest that it is out on October 1st (in some countries at least). I will certainly keep a close eye on the collection when I stop by the Paul & Joe counter next time.
Other Holiday 2008 Collections:
Chanel
Dior
YSL
(continued from Part 1)
6. Anna Sui
(image from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of its makeup line, Anna Sui has brought out Makeup Color Collection D as well as a new range of nail colors. (Please check this post for relevant information and a link to some actual photos of the makeup set.) Pricey as it is, it is one of those ultimate collectible items and I think it will only get more expensive as we come across it on auction sites.
5. Paul & Joe
(image from www.paul-joe-beaute.com)
Paul & Joe has been releasing the seasonal Sparkles collections in the past few years with original prints from designer Sophie Albou’s fashion collections. I don’t always love all the prints or the colors, but I like the overall look of this collection. I had a chance to test the items at the counter, and almost all the colors are pleasantly elegant and wearable. I was thinking about buying the eyeshadow and the lipstick in the cases with the pink bouquet print, but I personally think the print photographs slightly better than it looks in reality.
You can check out this blog post for more photos of some of the items.
4. Kesalan Patharan
(image from www.kesalanpatharan.co.jp)
It is time to count down my favorite fall 2008 makeup collections. In the next week or two, as usual, I will present them in reverse order (in three posts).
10. Awake
(image from www.awake.co.jp)
Purple shades will probably always get my attention, and Awake‘s fall 2008 collection certainly is very purple. Apart from the eye palettes, Awake’s Moon Illusion collection includes lip glosses and nail colors, both of which feature a purple shade. This is a small seasonal lineup with a very coherent look.
You can see a review of some of the items from this collection at Autumn Masquerade.
9. Jill Stuart
(image from www.jillstuart-beauty.com)
Packaging-wise, this is probably the prettiest makeup collection this season. The eyeshadow palette and blusher cases manage to look even more divine than the previous releases. But the color combinations are slightly predictable. Nevertheless, I will be looking forward to the spring 2009 collection.
Check out a review of some of the items (along with packaging comparison) at Musings of a Muse.
8. YSL
(images from www.ysl.com)
Even though I am disappointed with the Lilac Sky palette, which doesn’t suit me enough to worth a purchase, it doesn’t affect my view on this stunning-looking new range of 5-color eyeshadow palettes. The colors are rich and vibrant, with a mix of matte and shimmery shades. Whenever a magazine page features one of these, my eyes are usually immediately drawn to it.
7. Sonia Rykiel
(images from www.soniarykiel-cosmetics.com)
Sonia Rykiel‘s Actrice fall 2008 collection aims to capture the sophisticated glamour of silver-screen heroines. The colors seem lively but still easy to wear. The Quatre Eyeshadow Collection in 01 and 04 feature a soft lilac and violet respectively, while the limited-edition 06 has gold and silver in one palette. I haven’t tried anything from Sonia Rykiel after they changed the packaging from deep silver cases to striped ones, and I will definitely keep a mental note on the eye palette series.
The countdown continues in Part 2 and Part 3.
Related Posts:
Summer 2008 Makeup Top 10 –
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/dp)
In my earlier post on Freeplus, which is Kanebo’s skincare line for sensitive skin, I mentioned that Shiseido’s d Program would be the equivalent. On October 21, most of the basic items in d Program will be revamped.
The main appeal of the d Program range is that the products are free from fragrance, mineral oil, and parabens, and the new products should continue this ethos. According to Nikkei Net, the new releases will focus on caring for “lifestyle sensitive skin“, which refers to skin sensitivity due to lifestyle factors such as daily stress and lack of sleep. The products are designed to be gentle and suitable for fragile and reactive skin.
The new items are divided into three “Programs”: Balance Care Program (for dehydrated oily skin that is occasionally prone to acne, in blue bottles), Acne Care Program (in orange bottles), and Moist Care Program (for dry skin, in pink bottles).
Shiseido’s d Program is sold in Asia, and the website is for information only.
Updated on January 11th, 2010:
Check out Innerchild’s review of Shiseido d Program Conditioning Wash.
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Kanebo Freeplus New Releases
Genre Focus – Whitening Skincare Products
Beauty Spending – Where do you fit into this?
(image from Calvin Klein)
Secret Obsession is one of Calvin Klein‘s latest fragrances. Very different from some of the brand’s recent releases such as the fruity Euphoria, Secret Obsession has a sensual and mysterious edge.
Top notes: exotic plum, mace, rose de damas
Middle notes: Egyptian jasmine, French orange flower, tuberose
Base notes: cashmere woods, burnt amber, Madagascan vanilla, Australian sandalwood
The plum seems to jump out more from the rest of the top notes, and mace adds a touch of spiciness. As the initial spiciness subsides, the scent starts to take on more depth. Despite all the floral middle notes, the core of the scent does not strike me as floral. Instead, it has a subtle wine-like grown-up sensuality.
The drydown, which is lightly woody and pleasantly mellow, does appeal to me. (I personally don’t like very woody base notes.) It has a sophisticated feel without being overly-complicated or pretentious.
Many scents are either fresh and cool or rich and warm, but Secret Obsession seems to strike a balance between the two. Overall, I think this fragrance will appeal to people who enjoy a deep and sensual scent.
Secret Obsession is available in eau de parfum in 30ml, 50ml, and 100ml.
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(all images from www.iswii.net)
Here are a few more photos from Dior’s holiday 2008 collection. The photo above is a close-up of the Holiday Collection Makeup Palette that I mentioned in an earlier post.
The photos below show more palettes from the collection. These are similar to the ones from last year. I am not certain if they are global releases. If the ones from last year were available where you are, chances are that you are probably going to see these new ones later. (By the way, the 2007 ones were sold in the UK, and I’d say I will be expecting to see them in October.)
Related Posts:
Dior Holiday 2008 Collection
Dior Holiday 2008 Update (1)
Dior Holiday 2008 Update (2)
Last month, I mentioned that, being a lilac fanatic, I was very interested in trying Kesalan Patharan‘s Eye Color Palette in S007 from the brand’s fall 2008 collection. I have now tried it for quite a few times and I am ready to share my thoughts with you. (A very brief brand profile of Kesalan Patharan is towards the end of this post.)
From left to right:
– medium lilac with sparkles and some very slight iridescence
– light blue with fine shimmer
– semi-matte aubergine with sparse shimmer
(All shimmer and sparkles are multi-colored.)
First of all, I have to say I am disappointed with the lilac. The powder seems to be on the dry side and lacks adherence to the skin, and it takes some layering to get the color on the eyelids. After that, as I try to gently blend the color, the sparkles start to come off a little. Throughout the day, the finish gradually turns dull and somewhat muddy. It certainly does not look like what you see in the pan.
On the other hand, the other two shades actually perform a lot better. I usually wear a light wash of the blue to go with the lilac, and the color shows up nicely and stays well (no turning dull). I don’t have any problem with the application and the staying power of the aubergine lining shade either.
It is a huge pity that the lilac doesn’t have an optimally flattering finish. Otherwise, this would be a beautiful and easy-to-wear palette and the coloration of the lilac should be very similar to the stunning one in Lunasol’s Sheer Contrast Eyes in Lavender Coral (which still reigns supreme as one of my favorite lilac palettes).
I thought I might talk a little more about the brand here. Kesalan Patharan is one of the few Japanese beauty brands that have an image of a professional beauty line. One of their best-selling products, I believe, is Sheer Micro Powder. It was chosen by Biteki readers as their favorite loose powder (in the February 2007 issue). It also happens to be the loose powder I have been asked about the most by my readers.
(Kesalan Patharan Sheer Micro Powder)
(image from www.kesalanpatharan.co.jp)
(all images from www.joseishi.net/voce/)
Chanel will release its holiday 2008 collection in Japan on October 31st in Japan. The star item is Poudre Précieuse Or (above), which is a loose illuminating powder for the face and the body.
The rest of the collection includes:
– Rouge Allure (6 new shades)
– Aqualumière (1 new shade)
– Lèvres Scintillantes (2 new shades)
– Ombre D’Eau (1 new shade)
– La Ligne de Chanel (eyeliner)
– Le Crayon Yeux (1 new shade)
– Le Vernis (1 new shade)
All items are limited editions except the six new Rouge Allure lipsticks.
I think these items will be released in other Asian countries as well as in Japan. For Chanel’s holiday 2008 release information in the US (which slightly varies), please check out the post at Makeup Bag.
Other Holiday 2008 Information:
Dior
YSL
Bobbi Brown
(all images from www.paul-joe-beaute.com)
