As some of you might already know, I like many of Dior’s seasonal limited-edition items. For holiday 2008, after seeing the initial images of Night Diamond Allover Diamond Dust, I was pretty sure I would be getting it. (Please also check the link above to see all the collection updates.)
Dior’s holiday 2008 collection was out in the US much earlier than in the UK. It was released here about two weeks ago and I got the Night Diamond powder as soon as it was available.
In the US, only 001 Beige Diamond is sold, but in the UK (and the rest of Europe, I think) and in Asia, there is also 002 Pink Diamond. The one I have is Beige Diamond.
Beige Diamond is a pale champagne gold with multi-colored shimmer. The finish is shimmery without being overly sparkly. (I also tested Pink Diamond at the counter. It goes on as a very shimmery platinum and looks noticeably more sparkly than Beige Diamond. It doesn’t look particularly pink when worn.)
I actually haven’t used Beige Diamond on my face yet. (Unlike a few other Dior seasonal limited-edition items, I will be using this one…but I will wait until a bit later to dip in.) Based on the light swatches on the back of my hand, it seems that the shimmery particles are quite fine and the effect looks dimensional rather than flat.
I also like the design of the case. With all the bling, the case still manages to look elegant and it definitely oozes glamour. The metal case is also quite heavy, which I like. It certainly has a very substantial look and feel.
The compact also comes with a brush (which is not stored in the compact). Both have their own velvet pouches.
Usually, Dior releases items for lips for the holiday season (wristband-style bracelet for 2002, ID tags for 2003 and 2004, dice charm for 2005, heart charm for 2006, and necklace for 2007). This is the first time in years that we are getting something pure and simple (although very bejewelled) that doesn’t double as something else. But my other half did say that it is heavy enough to be a paper weigh. (What a luxurious paper weigh it would be…)
(Both my friends The Muse at Musings of a Muse and Betsy at Autumn Masquerade have reviewed Night Diamond Beige Diamond on their blogs. It seems that we all like it!)
Related Posts:
My Personal Take on Dior
Dior Eyeshadow Duo in DiorLagoon
Dior Diorissime Palette
(image and info from www.chicca.jp)
The Kanebo-owned CHICCA has released its holiday 2008 coffret in Japan on November 12th. The coffret includes:
– Enthralling Powder Eye Shadow (EX05)
– Enthralling Powder Eyeliner (EX01)
– Enticing Lip Stain (EX01)
– Enticing Lip Gloss (EX01)
– Aroma Candle
All items/shades in this coffret are limited editions. The set is priced at 17850 JPY.
Related Posts:
CHICCA Fall 2008 Collection
CHICCA Summer 2008 Collection
New Brand Launch: CHICCA
(image and info from www.iswii.net)
(images and info from www.ayura.co.jp/jp/)
AYURA usually brings out a set of products for the holiday season, and I was wondering why I hadn’t come across any news for this year. Then I realized that the two sets, both including the new Night Meditation fragrance (full size, 20ml) are probably what AYURA has brought out for the holiday period.
The Night Meditation Room Collection (seen above), launched on the same day as the fragrance itself, includes:
– Night Meditation Natural Spray
– Night Meditation Aroma Oil
– Night Meditation Aroma Pot
The set, out now, is priced at 5250 JPY.
The much pricier Night Meditation Bath Collection includes:
– Night Meditation Natural Spray
– Meditation Bath α
– Aromatic Wash
– Meditation Body Cream
– Juke Tower (water-resistant MP3 player)
The set, out on November 23rd, is priced at 12600 JPY.
(AYURA Night Meditation)
(image and info from www.cosme.net)
Following the release of Gel Eyeshadows on November 1st, Kate will release Select Eye Colors for holiday 2008 on December 1st.
According to Cosme.Net, this is the first time for Kate to release limited-edition eyeshadow palettes. They appear to be wearable brown-based and grey-based palettes.
Related Posts:
Kate Spring 2009 Collection
Kate Fall 2008 Collection
(image from www.cosme.net)
CK Calvin Klein will release its holiday 2008 collection in Japan on December 5th. The lineup includes:
– Delicious Pout Mini Flavored Lip Gloss Collection (5 sold as a set)
– Tempting Glance Palette
– Splendid Color Nail Polish Collection (4 sold as a set)
All these items are limited editions. They are now available in the US at Sephora.com.
Related Posts on CK Calvin Klein:
Eyeshadow Quads
Fall 2008 Collection
Subliminal Purity Mineral Base Loose Powder
(images and info from www.suqqu.com/japan.html)
SUQQU had updated its Japanese website to feature the holiday 2008 collection, which will be released in Japan on November 7th.
The collection features two Makeup Kits. Kit A includes a Blend Eyeshadow palette and a travel-size Volume Long N Mascara in Silver Black (all limited-edition colors). Kit B includes a special-edition Gloss & Lip Color Palette and a travel-size Loose Powder in Natural. The two sets come with different makeup pouches as well as different designs for the palette cases.
Other Holiday 2008 Collections:
Paul & Joe
Lavshuca
Jill Stuart
(image from RMK;
info from RMK and www.joseishi.net/voce/)
RMK will release Christmas Palette 2008, an all-in-one makeup set for the holiday season, presented in a metallic gold pouch.
The items in the palette includes:
– Eye Color (4 shades)
– Separate Curl Mascara in 01 Black (mini size)
– Gloss Lips in EX-11 (mini size)
– Cheek Color (2 shades)
– Pressed Powder
– three appliators and a powder puff
The Eye Color, Gloss Lips, and Cheek Color shades are limited editions.
The palette will be released in Japan and in the UK (at £39) on November 7th.
Updated on November 26th, 2008:
Please see the review of the palette here.
Related Posts:
RMK Fall 2008 Collection
Can’t Live Without – RMK Cleansing Oil N
Beauty City Guide – London
