My posts on the EST, Magie Deco, and Cosme Decorte AQ summer 2008 collections have been updated to include additional images and information.
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My posts on Majolica Majorca‘s and Coffret D’Or‘s summer 2008 collections have been updated to include additional images.
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(the Golden Dior pendantfor summer 2008)
Please enjoy the images from Dior’s summer 2008 collection!
Please enjoy the images from Dior’s summer 2008 collection!
(Dior summer 2008Asia-only release)
(images from woman.excite.co.jp.)
Apart from the bronzing items, the rest of the collection ranges from warm pink to peach and beige. Overall, I think most of the colors are too warm for my complexion. But if you are a bronzed goddess, this collection is definitely worth a closer look when it hits the counters.
I am liking the look of the Golden Dior pendant at the moment. Since I didn’t use my Boots points on any of Dior’s spring 2008 collection, I might use them to get it. It contains a cream color that can be used on the eyes, cheeks, and lips.
It is available in Pink and Gold, and I will probably get the one in Pink…(If the same thing happens again with Dior’s limited-edition items, only the one in Gold would be available in the US.)
Some of my Dior items:
DiorLight Jeweled Makeup Necklace
(from Holiday 2007)
Diorissime Palette
(from Fall 2007)
5-Color Eyeshadow Palette in Seascape
(purple, blue, and mint green…)
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(Majolica Majorca 2008 summer collection)(image from www.biteki.com)
Majolica Majorca will release the summer 2008 collection in Japan on April 26th. The collection includes:
(image from www.s-woman.net/maquia/)
Powder Heat Metallic: 1 shade (limited edition)
Lash Heat Metallic: 1 shade (limited edition)
My last Majolica Majorca purchase was about two years ago. Since then, I haven’t been impressed by their seasonal releases. The summer 2008 collection is still not cutting it for me…
Interestingly, I haven’t bought anything from Majolica Majorca since Lavshuca was launched in spring 2006. At least for the past two years, I think Lavshuca does cute a lot better than Majolica Majorca…
Updated on March 29, 2008:
Here is another photo of the Majolica Majorca summer 2008 collection, which includes the three limited-edition nail colors.
(image from www.s-woman.net/maquia/)
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(part of Cosme Decorte AQ’s summer 2008 collection)(image from www.biteki.com)
AQ (which stands for “Absolute Quality”) is the top-end skincare/makeup line from Kose’s high-end brand Cosme Decorte. It will release the summer 2008 collection in Japan on April 16th. The collection features:
Apart from the eyeshadow palette and the lipsticks mentioned above, the collection also includes three new Nail Colors.
Other upcoming summer 2008 collections:
– Eye Shadow (palette): 1 new variation (#032)
– Lipstick: 3 new shades
One of Cosme Decorte AQ’s spring 2008 palettes (#030) includes a lilac and a rosy pink. Their summer 2008 eye palette also features a lilac, this time paired with a blue. The two shades look very good together.
Cosme Decorte AQ’s lipsticks are some of the priciest in Japan. They cost 6300 yen each (around 63 USD), the same price as Clé de Peau’s Rouge a Lèvre in Japan.
Updated on March 31st, 2008:
The Cosme Decorte AQ website has been updated to include information on the summer 2008 collection.
The makeup theme for the collection is Turquoise Lagoon, and the core of the collection is the Pure Grace Eyeshadow palette in #032, which includes turquoise and lilac (seen above). The Cosme Decorte AQ website also shows how to use this palette to create the look in the ad. (Both images are from www.cosmedecorte.com/aq.)
Apart from the eyeshadow palette and the lipsticks mentioned above, the collection also includes three new Nail Colors.
You can check the Cosme Decorte AQ website for more information on the collection.
Other upcoming summer 2008 collections:
Lunasol Summer 2008 Collection
Kate Summer 2008 Collection
EST Summer 2008 Collection
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(part of Magie Deco’s summer 2008 collection)(image from www.biteki.com)
Magie Deco will launch the summer 2008 collection in Japan on April 16th. The collection includes:
Shadow Brilliance eye palettes: 2 new variations
Luxual Long Mascara Waterproof: 2 shades
The Shadow Brilliance palettes seem to be selling well in Japan and the palette in 014 Believe in Magic is seen on the readers’ favorite eyeshadow palette list in Biteki (February 2008 issue). Shadow Brilliance’s color combinations are slightly more original than eye palettes from Maquillage, Aube, and Coffret D’Or, and I am sure there will be more lovely items to come from Magie Deco.
Updated on March 31st, 2008:
The Magie Deco website has been updated to include information on the summer 2008 collection. (All images are from www.cosmedecorte.com/magiedeco/.)
The full Magie Deco summer 2008 collection includes:
– Shadow Brilliance eye palettes: 2 new variations
– Fairy Eyes cream eyeshadows: 4 new shades
– Fairy Rouge glosses: 3 new shades
– Lipsticks: 3 new shades
– Gem on Liner Waterproof (new): 2 shades
– Luxual Volume Mascara Waterproof (new): 2 shades
– Luxual Long Mascara Waterproof (new): 2 shades
– Nail Colors: 5 new shades
– Eye Makeup Remover (new)
You can see all the new product images on the Magie Deco website.
(I’d like to thank Betsy at Autumn Masquerade for the alert!)
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(part of Coffret D’Or’ssummer 2008 collection)
(image from www.biteki.com)
Coffret D’Or will release 20 nail colors as its summer 2008 collection in Japan on April 16th.
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce/)
The summer collections of Japanese cosmetics brands are usually a lot smaller than their spring and fall releases, and this is an example. These nail colors also add to Coffret D’Or’s debut lineup (released in December 2007) which didn’t feature items for nails.
Updated on March 29, 2008:
The Coffret D’Or summer 2008 collection will also include the Cuticle Care Oil.
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce/)
I like the two-tier design, and the lilac and aqua look very pretty! This might join my cuticle oil collection…
Related Posts:
Coffret D’Or 3D Lighting Eyes in 04
(one of my favorite spring 208 items)
Coffret D’Or Spring/Summer 2008 Base Makeup Collection
(loving the look…)
Foundation Face-Off: Coffret D’Or vs. Lunasol
(There is a clear winner for me.)
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(part of the EST Summer 2008 collection)(image from www.cosme.net)
EST will release the summer 2008 collection in Japan on April 26th. The collection includes:
(EST Emotional Aura Gloss)
Emotional Aura Gloss: 10 shades, fragrance-free
Nail Color: 12 shades
Nail Foundation (base coat)
Nail Color Remover
Essentially, the collection features more basics which add to the debut collection launched in November 2007, which has been generally very well received. I particularly look forward to seeing the shades of the glosses.
I will update this post with more images later on.
Updated on March 31st, 2008:
The EST website has been updated to include information on the summer 2008 collection. (All images are from www.kao.co.jp/est/.)
(EST Emotional Aura Gloss)
Like EST’s Emotional Aura Lips, the lip glosses are grouped into three categories. Innocent Colors (#101-106) are moderately pigmented, Pure Colors (#201, 202) are on the sheer side, and Deep Colors (#301, 302) are more heavily pigmented.
You can check the EST website to see the shades of the Nail Color.
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(Anna Sui Luxury Eye Palette)(image from www.iswii.net)
Repeating the design of the two Luxury Eye Palettes (in black cases) from the 2006 Holiday collection, Anna Sui will be releasing another Luxury Eye Palette and a Luxury Lip Palette. Both are limited editions.
I like the shades in the Luxury Eye Palette, particularly the soft teal and the lilac. The colorful shades are balanced by the warm neutrals.
The Luxury Lip Palette appears to be a combination of lip colors and glosses:
(Anna Sui Luxury Lip Palette)(image from www.iswii.net)
Anna Sui sometimes releases Asia-only limited-edition items, and at the moment I am not sure if these two palettes will be released in North America. I will keep you updated if I come across any information.
Updated on March 21st 2008:
One of my readers, Ebontien, kindly let me know that the two palettes are being sold in Canada. (Thank you, Ebontien!)
I suppose they are or will be available in the US as well.
Related Posts:
Anna Sui Spring/Summer Base Makeup Collection
We Love Anna Sui Official Book
Sui Lip Gloss in 100
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(Lunasol summer 2008 collection)(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)
Lunasol will launch the summer 2008 collection in Japan on May 9th.
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)
The collection includes:
– Full Glamor Gloss N: 10 shades (2 of which limited editions)
– Sheer Contrast Eyes palettes: 2 new variations (limited editions)
– Geminate Liners: 2 new shades
– Nail Finish: 4 new shades
This is another stellar collection from Lunasol, with rich and colorful hues. Very exciting!
Lunasol will also release two new skincare products on the same day, Scrubful Wash and Skin Control Mist. Both aim for maintaining a fresh and shine-free complexion for summer.
Updated on April 7, 2008:
First of all, here are photos of the two new eye palettes:
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)
(image from woman.excite.co.jp)
Also, you can see swatches of these two palettes and the two new Geminate Liners.
Related Posts:
Lunasol Spring 2008 Collection
(colorful and wearable)
Lunasol Sheer Contrast Eyes in Lavender Coral
(a gorgeous lilac palette)
Lunasol Full Glamor Gloss in Bright Pink
(one of my favorite lip glosses)
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