Makeup, Skincare, Fragrance and a Bit of Fashion
(image/info from www.cosmedecorte.com/aq_mw/)
Kosé Cosme Decorte’s AQ MW (a line in collaboration with Dutch industrial designer Marcel Wanders) has released its summer 2012 makeup collection in Japan on April 16th to follow the line’s debut makeup collection for spring 2012. It features bright cool-toned shades for the eyes, and I particularly like the rose pink for the lips.
The collection includes:
{ 4 comments }
10th: AQ MW
(image from www.nikkei.com)
With Kosé Cosme Decorte’s Magie Deco not releasing a collection for spring 2012, my attention is naturally moving towards one of Cosme Decorte’s other lines, AQ MW (Absolute Quality Marcel Wanders). The filigree patterns of the line’s debut makeup collection for spring 2012 run across the cases as well as some of the products themselves. Packaging-wise, I still prefer Magie Deco, but I certainly look forward to AQ MW’s seasonal releases in the future.
{ 0 comments }
(images/info from www.nikkei.com)
Kosé Cosme Decorte’s AQ MW was launched last November to mark Cosme Decorte’s 40th anniversary. It was launched with a skincare line, and, on February 16th, AQ MW will debut its first seasonal makeup collection (for spring 2012). The collection includes:
{ 4 comments }
(image/info from www.cosmedecorte.com)
Kosé Cosme Decorte AQ will release its fall 2011 Moonlight Flower makeup collection in Japan on August 21st. The collection includes:
{ 0 comments }
(images/info from i-voce.jp)
Kosé Cosme Decorte AQ will release its spring 2011 makeup collection in Japan on January 16th. The collection includes:
{ 0 comments }
(images/info from www.nikkei.com)
On November 16th, Kosé Cosme Decorte will launch Cosme Decorte AQ MW, a new sister line to the existing AQ (Absolute Quality) line (the highest-end line of Cosme Decorte). The launch is to celebrate Cosme Decorte’s 40th anniversary.
Even though, according to Cosme Decorte, MW officially stands for Miracle Wonder, the acronym is presumably based on the initials of Dutch industrial designer Marcel Wanders, who collaborated with Cosme Decorte to design the packaging of the products. The beautifully elaborate packaging is reminiscent of Wanders’ crochet designs. (See more of his crochet designs here.)
(Crochet Table, Marcel Wanders, 2001)
(image from www.moooi.com)
(image from www.nikkei.com)
The line focuses on the skincare and aromatherapy properties of sandalwood extract. (But do note that sandalwood extract may be a skin irritant for some people.)
The launch lineup includes:
– Cleansing Milk
– Facial Bar
– Repair Emulsion
– Repair Lotion
– Repair Serum
– Essential Balm
– Cream Excellent
– Massage Cream
– Facial Mask Duo
The prices range from 4725 JPY (Facial Bar (refill)) to 31500 JPY (Cream Excellent).
Related posts on Cosme Decorte:
AQ Fall 2010 Makeup Collection
Magie Deco Holiday 2010 Makeup Coffret
Magie Deco Fall 2010 Makeup Collection
{ 0 comments }
(image from www.rmkrmk.com)
Color-wise, the fall 2010 makeup trends seem to be a natural progression from the last few seasons. Beiges and browns dominated spring 2010, and they are still a key trend in fall 2010, (Gone are the grays, which were prominent in fall 2009, as a major color trend.) Meanwhile, purples shone last fall and they have taken on a few varied hues this season.
Beiges & Browns
RMK puts browns firmly on center stage with the Autumn Brown collection. The limited-edition Brown Eyes palettes feature various brown tones. (The palettes are called Deep Brown, Dark Brown, Red Brown, Yellow Brown and Beige Brown.) Guerlain‘s new Écrin 6 Couleurs palettes are also based on a variety of neutral tones, while SUQQU‘s revamped makeup line lays the groundwork with six Blend Color Eyeshadow palettes, all with neutral hues.
(image from www.iswii.net)
(image from www.guerlain.co.jp)
(image from www.biteki.com)
Pinks, Mauves, Purples & Plums
Biteki (September 2010) calls them the berry tones, and those who are not enticed by the skin-tonal colors and who are interested in more vibrant shades might want to look into these mouth-watering colors.
Dior‘s 5 Color Design palette in Pink Design includes a dusty pink and a sophisticated muted purple. Estée Lauder‘s Pure Color 5 Color Eyeshadow Palette in Surreal Violet offers some delicious berry shades. Addiction‘s fall 2010 makeup collection includes berry-toned items for eyes as well as lips. (Refer to the link for the new items for lips.)
(image from www.dior.com)
(image from www.sephora.com)
(image from www.esteelauder.com)
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)
Mix & Match
What is interesting is that many brands feature both color trends in their fall 2010 makeup collections (either in one single item or in various items in the collection). Here are some of the highlights:
{ 2 comments }
(images/info from www.cosme.net)
Kosé Cosme Decorte AQ will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on August 21st. The collection features:
– Shadow Supreme (above, 2 new variations)
– Rouge Supreme (3 new shades)
– Nail Supreme (3 new shades)
Related posts on Cosme Decorte:
AQ Fall 2009 Makeup Collection
AQ Spring 2009 Makeup Collection
{ 0 comments }
(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce/)
The new point makeup items include:
– Shadow Supreme (above, 3 new variations)
– Rouge Supreme (5 new shades)
– Nail Supreme (5 new shades)
– Lip Brush
The new base makeup items (which will be housed in the new packaging launched last year for AQ’s fall 2008 point makeup collection) include:
– Cream Foundation Supreme (7 shades, SPF 20, PA++)
– Powder Foundation Supreme (7 shades, SPF 15, PA++)
– Makeup Base (2 shades, SPF 18, PA+)
– Concealer (2 shades, SPF 25, PA+++)
– Modelling Nuancer (pressed powder/ highlighter, 2 shades)
– Face Powder N (1 shade)
– Lip Glosser (lip treatment, lipstick base and lip gloss)
Related posts:
Cosme Decorte AQ Summer 2008 Collection
Beauté de Kosé Spring 2009 Collection
Foundation Face-Off (4): Dior vs. Kosé Esprique Precious
{ 8 comments }
(image and info from www.cosmedecorte.com)
Magie Deco‘s spring 2009 collection includes a new Shadow Brilliance palette as well as new shades of Lipstick, Lipstick Luxual Color, Fairy Rouge (lip gloss), Pure Color (eyeshadow single), and Nail Color. Pink, purple, and green seem to be the main shades of the collection.
(new Pure Color eyeshadows for spring 2009)
Many thanks to Betsy at Autumn Masquerade for informing me of the website update!
Related Posts:
Magie Deco Holiday 2008 Collection
Magie Deco Fall 2008 Collection
{ 2 comments }
Kanebo Milano Collection 2025 for Holiday 2024 (image from www.fashion-press.net)
