2009 Spring

(images and info from www.joseishi.net/voce)

Here is a quick look at Paul & Joe’s spring 2008 collection.

On January 9th, 2009, the limited-edition items will be released in Japan. They include two variations of Eye Color Palette CS (above) and two shades of Lipstick C (below).

The rest of the collection will be released on February 6th. They include 3 new shades of Eye Color, 6 new shades of Lipstick N, 5 new shades of Nail Enamel, and 3 shades of the new Eyebrow Liner.





A limited-edition Nail & Hand Care Kit will also be available on February 6th. The set includes Nail Protect Coat, Hand Cream, and Hand Gloves.

Updated on December 16th, 2008:

Photo of the two eye palettes:

(image from woman.excite.co.jp)

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(images and info from www.joseishi.net/voce)

Lunasol has been among one of my favorite beauty brands for a long time. Launched in 1999, the brand has slowly and steadily evolved but it has always carried an air of elegance and sophistication. The quality of many products I have tried is second to none.

On February 20, 2009, Lunasol will release a 10th Anniversary Makeup Palette and a 10th Anniversary Base Kit. The Makeup Palette, housed in a rectangular pouch with a mirror and applicators, includes eyeshadows, a blusher, a lip gloss, an eyeliner, and a mascara.

The Base Kit will include:

– Modeling Water Liquid Foundation (full size)
– Control Makeup Base (full size)
– Nuance Change Foundation 01 (7g)
– Under Eyes Base N 01 (2g)
– Micro Finish Powder N 02 (3.5g)
– Morning Wakening Massage N (10g)
– Night Refining Cream (10g)
– original bag

(Customers can choose the colors of the Modeling Water Liquid Foundation and the Control Makeup Base.)

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Dior Spring 2009 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, December 10, 2008

in -Dior, 2009 Spring, makeup

(images and info from www.iswii.net)

Calling all Dior star item collectors…

Here is a look at Dior’s spring 2009 makeup collection. The star item of the season is Lady Dior, inspired by the iconic Lady Dior bag, which is among my favorite Dior accessory designs. The cream-based palette comes in two versions, both including a highlighter and a shade suitable for cheeks and lips. I have my eye on the one with the beautiful red (above).

(Lady Dior bag)
(image from www.dior.com)

The collection features soft milky beige tones for the eyes. I have to say these are the kind of neutrals that really appeal to me. There will be one new 5-Color palette (with beige tones) and one new 5-Color Iridescent palette (with slightly more varied shades.) I find the beige palette (below) surprisingly beautiful (and comforting) to look at. I can’t wait to see it in person.

The collection will also include new shades of Rouge Dior, Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect, Dior Addict High Shine, Crayon Eyeliner, Lip Liner, and nail colors.

I have been building up my Boots points, and I am ready for Lady Dior!

Do check out this report to see more photos of the collection (particularly the nice size of Lady Dior palettes).


Other Dior seasonal star items:

Night Diamond (holiday 2008)

Golden Dior (summer 2008)

DiorLight (holiday 2007)

Other spring 2009 makeup collections:

Chanel

YSL

Guerlain


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(image and info from www.nikkei.co.jp)

If Kanebo International is available in your country, then, from February 1st, 2009, you will see a new collection of point (color) makeup under the Sensai line.

Kanebo International does have a point makeup collection and a base makeup collection under Sensai. But, as far as I know, there hasn’t been much movement for a while in terms of new seasonal collections. This release follows the launch of Sensai Premier The Body Cream to further strengthen the prestigious image of Kanebo International and the profile of Sensai.

According to Nikkei Net, the collection will be available in boutiques, department stores and spas where Kanebo International is available (in America, Europe, and Middle East). The price range is from 8 to 45 euros.

Kanebo International is not available in Japan. In the UK, it is currently available in Harrods.

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The Voce Editor’s blog now has a photo of Coffret D’Or’s spring/summer 2009 base makeup collection.

The collection will include a new powder foundation, a new liquid foundation (Soft Gel Foundation UV), new makeup bases, and a new loose powder (possibly with a brush dispenser).

Coffret D’Or’ Beauty Lasting Pack UV is one of the best powder foundations I have tried in the past couple of years (in terms of my own needs, which are pore coverage and shine control). It does slightly fall short on coverage, and I am eager to see how the new version performs.

The post also includes a photo of SK-II‘s new whitening range and a photo of Giorgio Armani‘s new men’s skincare range.

Updated on January 9th, 2009:

More information on the items.

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Guerlain Spring 2009 Collection

by PJ on Monday, December 8, 2008

in -Guerlain, 2009 Spring, makeup

(images and info from /www.joseishi.net/voce)

Guerlain will release its spring 2009 collection in Japan on January 16th, 2009. Here is a quick look at the collection.

The fresh green shades in the new Radiant Shadow Color Palette (above) and the KissKiss Gloss (below) are quite striking, although I am not sure whether the green-toned eyeshadow will suit me.


The rest of the collection includes:

Radiant Shadow Mono (10 shades)

KissKiss lipsticks (4 new shades)

KissKiss Maxi Shine lipsticks: 4 new shades

Smoothing Eyeshadow Base

The collection will also feature a new variation of Radiant Shadow Duo & Liner.

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Chanel Spring 2009 Collection

by PJ on Friday, December 5, 2008

in -Chanel, 2009 Spring, makeup

(images and info from www.iswii.net)

Here is a quick look at Chanel‘s spring 2009 makeup collection, titled Bohemian Fantasy. The limited-edition star item for the season is the lip palette, seen below.

(Hydrabase, 6 new shades)
(Aqualumière, 2 new shades)

The collection also includes one new shade of Le Crayon Yeux and one new shade of Inimitable Mascara Waterproof.

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(images and info from www.cosme.net)


Ettusais will release its spring 2009 collection in Japan on January 22, 2009. The relatively small collection includes three shades of Sweet Marble Cheek Color (seen above) and three shades of Sweet Marble Gloss. Both items are limited editions.

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

The Coffret D’Or website has been updated to feature new TV commercials for the spring 2009 point makeup collection.

Also, my post on Lunasol’s spring 2009 collection has been updated to include more images.

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(images and information from www.iswii.net)

It seems that pinks and lilacs are going to be a big part of makeup collections from Japanese brands in spring 2009. Reflecting the trend, Beauté de Kosé will release two new Eye Fantasist cream eyeshadows, in pink and lilac.

The collection will also include:

Rouge Fantasist: two new shades

Mascara Fantasist Long Show: 1 shade

More lilacs from other spring 2009 makeup collections:

Esprique Precious

Lunasol

Maquillage
(Eyes Creator in VI367)

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