I collected my February 2009 issue of Biteki last week, among the huge winter sale crowd in central London.
I almost always like Biteki’s covers. The makeup looks are elegant and never over-the-top. But I was particularly drawn to this cover upon seeing it. I like the relaxed long wavy hair and the lilac off-the-shoulder top. The makeup looks fresh, feminine, and very wearable.
I flipped through the magazine to see the behind-the-scene photos and the products used, and I was pleasantly surprised that this look was created by Dick Page, the artistic director for Shiseido The Makeup, with items from the line*. (Usually the covers showcase works of Japanese makeup artists that regularly work with the magazine, and the products used are from a selection of brands.)
Items used:
– Hydro-Powder Eye Shadow H1
– Accentuating Cream Eyeliner 2
– Accentuating Color Stick S1, S3 and S5
– Perfect Rouge OR418 and PK419
The lovely touch is the orange-toned Perfect Rouge OR418 layered on top of PK419 on the inner rims of the lips. (Please click on the image above for a larger version.) The finish looks natural and seamless and brings a subtle vibrancy to the complexion.
By the way, this information-filled Biteki February 2009 issue is worth getting. February issues usually feature poll results of readers’ favorite products. Also, for the first time, Biteki’s main spring makeup feature is in the February issue (instead of March). This time, the booklet features photos of 973 new shades from 52 brands.
* The new Perfect Rouge and Smoothing Lip Pencil are now simply under the brand name Shiseido and not Shiseido The Makeup.
Related posts:
Agyness Deyn for Shiseido Maquillage
My Ultimate Makeup Archive
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hi PJ
(not too sure if the previous comment went through)
wanted to ask where you purchase your japanese magazines…from japan supermaket at picadilly circus?
nuts
hi there i am base in london but can’t seem to find this mag. where did you get it from? thanks- KJ
Hi Nutty,
Yes, the bookstore in Japan Centre at Piccadilly Circus carries many major Japanese magazines, including Biteki. As for me, I subscribe to Biteki at JP-Books at Mitsukoshi Department Store, which, as you might know, is very close to Japan Centre. (I tend to collect the magazines in store rather than have them mailed to me.)
Hope it helps, and thank you for your comment again! :)
Hi KJ,
Thank you for your question. :)
I received your and Nutty’s comments at the same time, and I have answered the question above. Please have a look. :)