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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– 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.
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Capturing Your Emotional Beauty
(EST Brand Profile)
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(Paul & Joe Eye Color in 05)
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.
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(all images from www.soniarykiel-cosmetics.com)
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)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:
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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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– Pact Concentrate (powder foundation, 6 shades, SPF 23, PA++)
– Liquid Concentrate (liquid foundation, 6 shades, SPF 19, PA++)
– Pre-Make Concentrate (moisturizing primer, SPF 16, PA++)
– Finish Concentrate (loose powder, 1 shade)
– Designing Concentrate (highlighter/contourer, 1 variation)
(Earlier this year, the line also launched two primers, Protect Essence Concentrate I and II, both of which have SPF 26 and PA++.)
Dew Superior was launched in 2007 to replace the original Dew line, which debuted in 2004. Dew used to carry a range of base makeup as well as skincare items, but Dew Superior was launched with skincare items only. The line’s main claim is to bring moisture and elasticity to the skin, and the target consumers are those in their late twenties and above. In line with the main selling point of the skincare items, the new base makeup line claims to have moisturizing properties which help give the skin a glowy look.
(www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/dewsuperior/)
There are a couple of loose/pressed powder items on my shopping list at the moment, so I will probably skip Finish Concentrate. But if you are looking for foundations that have a dewy/glowy finish, then some of these products might worth looking into.
Other upcoming base makeup items:
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(Coffret D’Or Makeup Powder)
The refill and the case are sold separately. (The case comes with a nice fluffy puff.) There is no sifter in the refill so you will need a case (any case) for an easier application. I have a couple of loose powder cases, but I decided to get both the case and the refill.
The sifter is designed in such a way that the powder can easily go in and out of the case (if you want to remove some into a smaller container for travelling). A very nice touch.
Currently the powder is available in one shade. It is a semi-translucent off-white powder with the slightest hint of pink. It has very fine shimmer but it doesn’t really show up very much when applied. The overall finish is semi-matte and gently luminous.
What I like the most about this loose powder is that it is nearly impossible to over-apply it. The powder is very fine and seems to melt into the skin, and there is no chalkiness even after some layering.
Even though, for my oily skin, Lavshuca’s Face Powder (in Lucent, currently my favorite loose powder) has a better pore-diffusing and oil-absorbing efficacy, Coffret D’Or’s loose powder does well enough in both areas to be a suitable product for me. But I would probably use it more in colder months.
Overall, I think this powder should appeal to various skin types. People with combination or oily skin will appreciate how it subtly mattifies the skin, while those with drier skin will probably like how it effortlessly merges with the skin without looking powdery. I think this is one of the products that show off the great quality in Japanese brands’ base makeup items.
(You can see another review of this loose powder at Autumn Masquerade.)
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ck Calvin Klein Mineral Based Loose Powder
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Enjoy!
Teri from Beautiful Makeup Search can finally wear Mineral Makeup. See which mineral makeup foundation she is calling a miracle!
See the new Shu Uemura Fall Mode Makeup Collection at Makeup Bag.
Makeup Moxie reviews the new Revlon Beyond Natural tinted lip balm.
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