2008 Holiday

Est Holiday 2008 Release

by PJ on Thursday, September 18, 2008

in -Est, -Kao, -Sofina, 2008 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)

Est will release the Diamond Splash Eyes palette on November 1st in Japan for the holiday 2008 period.

The palette will include three eyeshadow shades of pink and brown. Again, as with most Japanese holiday releases, it is an ultra-wearable color combination for virtually any party outfit you choose to put on in the festive season. The palette design itself certainly has a festive vibe as well.

Capturing Your Emotional Beauty
(Profile on Est)

Est Fall 2008 Makeup Collection

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Holiday 2008 – More on Coffret D’Or and Lunasol

by PJ on Wednesday, September 17, 2008

in -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, -Lunasol, 2008 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

Please see more photos of Coffret D’Or’s The Party Makeup Collection on this blog post.

The compact is looking prettier already (than what we see in the photo earlier.) The cool palette (Sweet Dress) reminds me very slightly of the Lavshuca holiday 2007 palette I have. Both the eyeshadows and lip colors are looking somewhat similar.

Also, have a look at photos of Lunasol’s upcoming holiday 2008 makeup coffret. It includes an eyeshadow palette, a blusher, an eyeliner, a nail color, and a clutch bag (which is just beneath the items in the first photo). Not surprisingly, the colors are very neutral-toned.

The blog photos in both posts are taken by blogger Sharon at a Kanebo press event in Taiwan. She notices how similar Lunasol’s holiday 2008 eyeshadow palette is to the 2007 one (the photo of which is just above the eyeshadow swatch photos). She mentions that one minor difference is that the shimmer is more gold-based in the 2007 palette and mainly silver-based in the 2008 one.

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Kanebo Coffret D’Or Christmas 2008 Release

by PJ on Wednesday, September 17, 2008

in -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, 2008 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Kanebo seems to be among the first Japanese beauty companies to unveil their holiday 2008 releases. We’ve heard about some of the items from Kate, Lavshuca, and Lunasol, and now it is the palettes from Coffret D’Or.

Coffret D’Or will release its first holiday collection on November 16th in Japan. (The line was launched in December last year with the spring 2008 collection.) The Party Makeup Collection includes two versions of the eye and lip palette, one cooler (Sweet Dress) and one warmer (Noble Dress).

(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Both palettes include three eyeshadows (a base color, a shimmery color and a dark color) and three lip colors (a glow-type lip color (sheer and glossy), a color-type lip color (more pigmented) and a shimmery gloss).

Holiday palettes from Japanese brands are mostly about wearability (good as presents for others) and collectibility (good as presents…for yourself…), and they rarely make any bold statement in terms of color combinations. But if you like shimmer and sparkles, holiday palettes from Japanese brands often have a lot of them.

I like the fact that the design of the compact is in keeping with the Coffret D’Or look that we have quickly come to be familiar with (but with a nice little curvy twist). The shades themselves are not calling out to me yet, but I certainly prefer the cooler palette and I think we’ll see more appealing photos of them on magazines and the Coffret D’Or website later.

One thing worth mentioning is that, in photos, some palettes from Japanese brands can create an illusion of size. (I have had experiences of thinking the palettes look a lot smaller in person…or maybe it is just that I usually like larger and more substantial-looking palettes.) I think one thing we can look at in the photo above is the size/length of the applicators (which should be the standard small ones in Japanese palettes) in relation to the size of the palette. I am guessing that these will be around the same size as the very compact Lavshuca Summer Gradually Compacts (which are about 3.7x12cm and are very slim).

Makeup Review: Bobbi Brown Holiday 2008 Basics Eye Palette

by PJ on Monday, September 15, 2008

in -Bobbi Brown, 2008 Holiday, makeup, makeup - eyeshadow

(Bobbi Brown Holiday 2008 Basics Eye Palette)
(all images from Bobbi Brown)

Bobbi Brown usually brings out a wide range of items for the holiday season. The shades are often slightly more glamorous but still wearable. Today I am reviewing one of Bobbi Brown’s holiday 2008 releases, Basics Eye Palette.

The palette features a base shade, two shadowing shades and a lining shade:

– Eye Shadow in Navajo (exclusive): sheer matte off-white cream
– Eye Shadow in Cement: moderately pigmented matte medium taupe
– Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow in Heather Mauve: well-pigmented medium taupe with a soft metallic finish
– Eye Shadow in Mahogany: densely-pigmented matte dark brown

(The shades are slightly darker and (pleasantly) warmer than how they appear in the photo above.)

Cement and Heather Mauve can be used interchangeably, depending on the overall finish you want for the day. The matte Cement really adds depth for the eyes, while the shimmery Heather Mauve can either be used alone or lightly on top of Cement where you want a bit of shimmer.

Navajo goes on very subtle and sheer. It can be a good base or a very subtle brow highlighter. Espresso glides well as an eyeliner. The effect can be as natural or intense as you want but the shade is very natural in itself.

All the shades, as expected of Bobbi Brown, have a nice texture. (Mauve Heather is particularly smooth and silky.)

Overall, the Basics Eye Palette should suit light and medium skin tones and can create both subtle and slightly more dramatic looks. If you want more intense shades, the new Velvet Plum Eye Palette (seen below), also from Bobbi Brown’s Christmas 2008 Collection, should be a good choice.

(Velvet Plum Eye Palette)

(from left to right)
– Eye Shadow in Bone
– Eye Shadow in Naked
– Metallic Eye Shadow in Velvet Plum
– Eye Shadow in Espresso

Bobbi Brown will also release a double-decker Lip & Eye Palette for the holiday season. It features four Creamy Lip Colors and four Metallic Eye Shadows:

(Lip & Eye Palette)

Creamy Lip Colors:

– Berry Mauve
– Pink Sequin
– Dusty Mauve (exclusive)
– Ruby (exclusive)

Metallic Eye Shadows:
– Champagne Quartz
– Gold Dust
– Golden Bronze (exclusive)
– Galaxy (exclusive)

All three palettes will be available in the UK in October.

Other holiday 2008 collections:

Dior

Lancôme

NARS

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Dior Holiday 2008 Collection Update (1) – More Items and Images

by PJ on Sunday, September 14, 2008

in -Dior, 2008 Holiday, makeup

Please have a look at the post at Steph’s Closet for more images of Dior’s holiday 2008 collection.

The Night Diamond compact (Black Diamond Diamond Effect Powder, according to the site) is still looking good!

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Dior Holiday 2008 Collection

by PJ on Friday, September 12, 2008

in -Dior, 2008 Holiday, makeup

(Dior Night Diamond
from the Holiday 2008 Collection )
(all images from i-voce2.com)

I always look forward to Dior’s holiday releases, and the packaging of this year’s star item, Night Diamond, is yet again inspired by Dior’s couture designs.

Dior‘s holiday 2008 collection will be released in Japan on November 1st. There should be more items to come. So far some of the items include:

– Night Diamond (pressed powder, 2 shades)

– J’Adore Absolu (50ml, this seems to be already available in many countries)

– J’Adore Absolu Fragrance Compact (solid perfume, 4g)

I do like the case of Night Diamond, and I am really looking forward to seeing the product in person.

I will update this post when there is more information.

Updated on September 14th, 2008:

There are more images of the jewelled powder compact and some other items at Steph’s Closet.

Updated on September 19th, 2008:

Please see the updated post here for more product information.

Updated on September 27th, 2008:

Please see the updated post here for more product information.

Updated on October 23rd, 2008:

Please see more photos of the collection here.

Updated on November 17th, 2008:

My review of Dior Night Diamond is up.

Updated on November 18, 2008:

Image and information of the Shimmering Party Makeup collection.

Dior Fall 2008 Makeup Collection

Dior Holiday 2007 – DiorLight

Dior Holiday 2006 – Dior Pretty Charms

How I Get My Dior (for Free)

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Lancôme Holiday 2008 Collection

by PJ on Friday, September 12, 2008

in -Lancôme, 2008 Holiday, makeup

(all images from i-voce2.com)

Lancôme will release its holiday 2008 collection in Japan on October 31st. All items are limited editions. Some of them include:

– Color Focus Palette 4 Ombres (above, 1 variation)

– Diva Magic Powder (1 shade)

– Le Magnetique Nail Lacquer (1 shade)

– Juicy Tube (2 shades)

The collection will also include two limited-edition shades of Color Fever Dewy Shine.

Lavshuca Holiday 2008 Collection

Kate Holiday 2008 Collection

Prescriptives Holiday 2008 Colorscope Refillable Palette

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NARS Holiday 2008 Collection

by PJ on Friday, September 12, 2008

in -NARS, 2008 Holiday, makeup

(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

NARS will release its holiday 2008 collection in Japan on November 14th. The collection includes:

– Duo Eyeshadow in 3064 Jolie Poupee
– Single Eyeshadow in 2062 Night Life (silver) and 2063 Silent Night (gold)
– Blush in 4030 Super Orgasm
– Lipstick in 1083 Canaille
– Lip Gloss in 1644 All Night Long
– Nail Polish N in 1760 Orgasm

I quite like this colorful collection. NARS seems to be a part of the huge violet/purple trend this fall/winter, and the Eyeshadow Duo in Jolie Poupee looks very nice to me. (I have been seeing exactly these kinds of shades in stores like Armani Exchange, H&M and Uniqlo.) I think, this winter, I might wear my deep purple sweater from ZARA even more…

NARS Fall 2008 Collection

An Interview with François Nars
(from The Telegraph)

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Lunasol Holiday 2008 Release

by PJ on Wednesday, September 10, 2008

in -Kanebo, -Lunasol, 2008 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Lunasol will release items for the holiday 2008 period on November 15th in Japan. The lineup includes:

– Full Glamour Lips S: 3 shades
– Full Glamour Gloss S: 3 shades
– Shining Face Color: 1 shade (a shimmery lavender-toned pressed powder)
– Lip Essence (for Night) Kit: a lip moisturizer and a treatment lip mask

The “moonlight purification” themed collection will feature “soft silver” shimmer in Full Glamour Lips S and Full Glamour Gloss S.

If things remain the same as previous years, there will also be a coffret coming out. I will be looking forward to that.

Also, Lunasol has released the (limited-edition) 2008 Base Makeup Kit on August 28th.

(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)

The kit includes:

– Water Cream Foundation (30g, full size)
– Creamy Makeup Base (30g, full size)
– Micro Finish Powder N (3.5g)
– Morning Wakening Massage (10g)
– Night Refining Cream (10g)
– Makeup Pouch

The kit is priced at 8925 JPY, which is the prices of Water Cream Foundation and Creamy Makeup Base combined. If you would like to try some key base and skincare products from Lunasol, this would be a good opportunity. (The foundation would be more suitable for drier skin.)

Lunasol Fall 2008 Collection

Lunasol Sheer Contrast Eyes in Lavender Coral

Lunasol Full Glamour Gloss in Bright Pink

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Kanebo Milano Collection 2009

by PJ on Friday, September 5, 2008

in -Kanebo, -Kanebo Milano Collection, 2008 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, fragrance, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/milano-collection)

Milano Collection is an annual release of a luxury pressed powder and an eau de parfum from Kanebo. I believe it is only available in Asia.

The Milano Collection 2009 includes:

– Milano Collection 2009 Face Up Powder (SPF 14, PA ++)

The set retails for 12600 JPY. Cosme.Net also quotes 21000 JPY for the set plus an extra refill. The powder puff includes high-quality silk produced in Kyoto.

(image from www.cosme.net)

– Milano Collection 2009 Eau de Parfum

It is a rose-based scent which also features notes of cassis, apple, lemon, camomile, jasmine, melon, musk, and amber. It retails for 15750 JPY for 60ml.

This is a pre-order-only collection, and the pre-order period ends on September 19th. The eau de parfum will be available for collection on November 16th and the Face Up Powder will be available on December 16th.

You can see all the annual designs of the pressed powder from 1991 here.

My Foundation Routine

Sofina Raycious Case Galore

“An Unprecedented Masterpiece”: SUQQU Clear Veil Powder

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