(Skin Bliss Unique Shower Lotion in Glow)

Imperial Leather is a UK-based brand that mainly carries bath, shower and handwash products as well as soaps (with which the brand started out). Today I am reviewing a shower lotion from their new Skin Bliss range.

The three shower lotions in the Skin Bliss range claim to be mild and moisturizing. A quick look at the ingredient list shows that it can be a valid claim. With many standard shower gels/creams, the detergent (such as sodium laureth sulfate) is second on the ingredient list (after water). With the Glow one I am reviewing here, water, glycerine and urea come before surfactant/detergent like lauramidopropyl betaine and sodium laureth sulfate, making this body cleanser potentially milder and more moisturizing than many others. (The shea butter, on the other hand, is more than half way down the ingredient list.)

The product comes in a thick milky lotion that foams mildly into a creamy lather, and it rinses off easily. While, not surprisingly, it does not give the skin that squeaky-clean feel, it cleanses gently and does not leave the skin filmy or slippery.

This product is free from paradens.

If you are used to using body washes are that very foamy and effervescent, this can take some getting used to. Overall this is a nice non-stripping body cleanser that can be suitable for people with drier skin or those who need something milder in winter.

Other Bodycare Posts:

Johnson’s Baby Lightoil Spray

Chillessence Be Great Range

E45 Endless Moisture Range

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(All images are from
www.cosmedecorte.com/magiedeco)

Magie Deco has updated its website to feature its fall 2008 collection – Bordeaux Magic.

This is yet another interpretation of red by a Japanese brand for fall 2008, and the color figures in the eye palette, eyeshadow single, cream eyeshadow, lipstick, lip gloss, mascara and nail color. The collection therefore has a very coherent look.

(the two new Shadow Brilliance palettes)

Compared with SUQQU and Lunasol, the red used in Magie Deco’s collection is deeper and has a plum-purple tone, which fits the theme. #21 Bordeaux Shadow palette looks especially striking.

I think the wine-reds in this collection can be more wearable for some people than warmer reds, but I am only judging by the colors themselves, not finish or pigmentation level.

Again, Magie Deco has come up with interesting color combinations for the eye palettes to give itself an edge over wearable but somewhat safe palettes from Maquillage and Coffret D’Or, although I didn’t expect its seasonal theme to be so similar to those of Lunasol and SUQQU.

Personally, neither of the two palettes suits me enough to tempt me for a purchase. But Magie Deco is a brand that I really want to try and I hope there will be a good palette for me soon. (When it’s love at first sight, I’ll know it.)

Related posts – a quick look back at Magie Deco:

Summer 2008 Collection

Spring 2008 Collection

Christmas 2007 Collection

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(Cosme Decorte AQ Shadow Supreme)
(image from www.cosmedecorte.com/aq)

Cosme Decorte AQ has updated its website to feature the fall 2008 collection in the revamped packaging. (Please check my previous post for quick details of the lineup.)

Overall the palettes look good. Each of them combines a more vibrant color (blue, green, violet,…) and dark/light neutrals. I am happy that there is one palette with purple, but the shade, beautiful as it is, looks just a little bit too warm and dark for me. I should not be surprised, since we are entering fall. (AQ items are pricey, so I have to be picky.)

Please be aware that the price of the palette itself does not include the two sponge/brush applicators, which are sold separately for 525 JPY (about 4.8 USD) each. (This is not uncommon with Japanese cosmetics. For example, with Lunasol’s blushers, the refill, the case, and the brush are sold separately as well.)

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

Related Posts:

Beauté de Kosé Fall 2008 Collection

Esprique Precious Fall 2008 Collection

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Beauty Duty for August 6, 2008

by PJ on Wednesday, August 6, 2008

in Weekly Beauty Duty

Enjoy!

Come see why Teri of Beautiful Makeup Search is already a fan of The Model Brow when she hasn’t even tried it yet.

Makeup Moxie reviews the new Revlon Beyond Natural Skin Matching Makeup.

SugarShock Beauty gets in on the bright lip trend with Three Custom Color’s Light Brights.

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If you are looking for reviews of other palettes in the new Trance Deep Eyes range than the ones I’ve talked about (Rose and Grey Variation), here are reviews of two other palettes for you:

Khaki Green Variation on Beauty Anonymous

Blue Variation on Autumn Masquerade

Enjoy!

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(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

EST (owned by Kao) will release its fall 2008 base makeup collection in Japan on August 23. The lineup will include:

Powder Makeup Visually Moist (6 shades, SPF 20, PA++)
Perfect Base Fresh Touch (SPF 15, PA ++)
Perfect Base Moist Touch (SPF 10, PA+)

The Fresh Touch primer is a liquid-type sebum-controlling primer, while the Moist Touch primer is cream-based and provides extra moisture for the skin.

All items are fragrance-free.

Also, the EST website has been updated to feature the fall 2008 point makeup collection.

Related Posts:

Capturing Your Emotional Beauty

(EST Brand Profile)

EST Fall 2008 Point Makeup Collection

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(Paul & Joe Eye Color in 05)

More lilac for today…

Almost all Paul & Joe‘s eyeshadows are available in singles, and the occasional palettes are usually seasonal limited editions. As I am more of a palette person, this is the only Paul & Joe eyeshadow I have, and, yes, it is a lilac.

This is a sheer light lilac. The color only builds up minimally when layered. The powder is very soft and has almost a fluffy feel. I can also use my fingers to apply this eyeshadow and get a nice and natural look.

It has a low-key mildly shimmery finish. What is unique about this shade is the very subtle warm pink and gold shimmer. It adds some vibrancy to the overall finish and prevents the shade from looking one-dimensional when worn alone.

I can use this alone for a barely-there look, as the sheer lilac and the soft veil of shimmer can brighten my eyes. I can also use it to complement my lilac-based eye palettes as a base or where needed.

For me, this is a good time-saver when I want a quick and easy minimal lilac look. It is also nice for travelling when I don’t want to spend too much time putting on makeup but want to look refreshed. (Again, I can use my fingers to apply it, so there is more precious packing space.) I will obviously have to pair it with other colors if I want more depth, but, overall, this is a simple and foolproof basic in my lilac repertoire.

Related Posts:

Loving Japanese Brands – Paul & Joe

Paul & Joe Foundation Primer N

Paul & Joe Loose Powder

Paul & Joe Pressed Powder

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(all images from www.soniarykiel-cosmetics.com)

Sonia Rykiel Beauté has updated its website to include information on the fall 2008 makeup collection, titled Actrice. (Please check my previous post for quick details of the items.)

You’ll see all the variations of the new Quatre Eyeshadow palettes as well as other upcoming items. The link on the page for the palettes will give you some ideas about how to use the shades in this palette range.

The collection will be out in Japan on August 22nd.

Related posts:

Beauty Brand Focus – Sonia Rykiel

Other brand-focus posts – Kanebo Freeplus & Elégance

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(Beauté de Kosé Metallic Luster Eyes)
(image from www.kose.co.jp/bko)

Some websites of the Kosé lines have been updated in the last couple of days to feature the fall 2008 collections. (Please check the sites for Cosme Decorte AQ and Magie Deco for details.) I will mention Beauté de Kosé very briefly today and share my thoughts on AQ and Magie Deco later this week.

If you are interested in Beauté de Kosé’s fall 2008 collection, just out on August 1st, please note that all items are limited editions.

The collection includes two Metallic Luster Eyes palettes (seen above), two new shades of Eye Fantasist, two new shades of Rouge Fantasist Aqua Vinyl, and three new shades of Nail Dramatist. Please check the Beauté de Kosé website for swatches.

Other new collections from Kosé:

Esprique Precious

Elsia

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Weekend Beauty Reads for August 2, 2008

by PJ on Saturday, August 2, 2008

in Weekend Beauty Read


From The Beauty Blog Network:

Come see what baked eye shadows The Makeup Divas are loving!

Beauty Anonymous likes the smoky blacks and copper bronzes of Shu Uemura Fall 2008 Makeup Collection.

Lilan from The Daily Cookie gives you tips on how to get Shanna Moakler’s teal-eyed look with CoverGirl’s new Eye Enhancers shadows!

Roselyn from Makeup Makes Me Happy is back from her Caribbean vacation with a gorgeous Barbie-inspired makeup tutorial featuring pinks, blues, and purple hues from the latest M.A.C. collections!

Need more staying power from your makeup? Beauty411 shares her thoughts on Skindinavia Makeup Primers and Finishing Spray.

Want Flawless skin? The Muse reviews Kevin Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer!

Beauty Junkie in Sf tries out Fresh’s new contribution to the mascara market, Firebird Mascara!

The Beauty of Life may have been a blush novice before, but with Benefit Posietint in her life now she’s totally hooked!

Beauty Banter takes a peek inside Sephora’s 10 Year Anniversary Party in NYC- you’ll go crazy over the products in the goody bags!!!

Elke shares via podcast, what to do when your makeup isn’t working.

Rouge Deluxe reviews REN Cleansers!

Beauty Blogging Junkie shows you how you can channel a Mad Men character at various price points.

Enter Beauty in Real Life’s giveaway for a Kara James Rae Wristlet and some CoverGirl cosmetics!

If loving Bioelements Recovery Serum is wrong, Spoiled Pretty don’t wanna be right. Find out why.

Cybelesays is raving over BOURJOIS’ new Shimmering Shine Liquid Eye Shadow. And to help celebrate, we have 20 of them to giveaway to readers. Click here to get more details!

Erin ofScandalous Beauty, goes back to basics with a video tutorial onthe Basics of Applying Eyeshadow.

Pursebuzz.com was soo inspired by the recent movie Mamma Mia, she decided to recreate the Hairstyle her way.

Makeup Moxie reviews Revlon Beyond Natural Lip Tint.

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