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Shiseido Clé de Peau will release its spring 2011 makeup collection in Japan on January 21st. The collection includes:
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Shiseido Clé de Peau will release Palette Vintage 2 as the brand’s holiday 2010 makeup item. The limited-edition item will be released in Japan on November 21st.
Related posts on Clé de Peau:
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Shiseido Clé de Peau will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on July 21st. The collection includes:
– Ombres Couleurs Quatri (5 variations)
– Rouge Subtil (2 shades)
– Rouge à Lèvres (3 shades)
Related posts:
Clé de Peau Spring 2010 Collection
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Here is a look at Shiseido Clé de Peau‘s spring 2010 makeup collection. The collection includes Rouge à Lèvres (8 shades) and Ombre Couleur Solo (5 new shades). Four of the eight Rouge à Lèvres shades feature a velvety finish, and the other four have a luminous satiny finish.
(Rouge à Lèvres)
(Ombre Couleur Solo)
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Looking through the fall 2009 makeup collections released in the last couple of months, I think the main spring 2009 makeup trends, such as purples and soft neutrals, have taken on a more season-appropriate dimension and continued to dominate the makeup scene. Some palettes featured below feature pinks, which also continue the makeup trends earlier this year.
– Purples
Even as a fan of purples, I have been surprised to see how enduring the trend has been. I think it shows the wearability and versatility of the color. For fall 2009, most of the purples are darker, although there are still some lighter options.
(Shiseido Clé de Peau Satin Eye Colorin 108 Purple Amethyst)
(image from www.cledepeau-beaute.com)
(Dior 5-Color Eyeshadowin 173 Night Butterfly)
(image from www.iswii.net)
(Dior Jazzclub palettes)(image from www.iswii.net)
(YSL Ombres 5 Lumièresin 18 (Japanese release))
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)
(YSL Ombres 5 Lumières
in 8 Midnight (UK/US release))
(image from www.ysl.com)
(YSL Ombres 5 Lumièresin 8 Midnight (UK/US release))
(image from www.ysl.com)
(Max Factor Eye Gradation Colorsin Violet Mauve (Japanese release))
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)
– Warm Neutrals
(image from www.guerlain.co.jp)
As I tend to favor light-to-medium purples which are usually released in spring, warm neutrals are probably (very marginally) my favorite trend of this season. Among neutrals, I like beiges and browns with a warm tone. (Taupes generally suit me less.) This season, many warm neutrals have a pink, peach, soft-copper or warm-gold undertone.
(Estée Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Quadin 15 Rose Gold)
(image from www.esteelauder.co.uk)
(Guerlain Ombre Eclat 4 Shadesin 406 Tsarina)
(image from www.guerlain.com)
(Jill Stuart Seductive Eyesin 07 Mysterious Queen)
(image from www.iswii.net)
– Greys
(image from www.rmkrmk.com)
Greys are usually too cool for my slightly warm-toned complexion, but they are generally great for creating classic retro looks as well as smoky eyes.
Some of the greys for this season are more green-toned, like those from Chanel, and some of them, like those from RMK, are more blue-toned.
(Chanel Les 4 Ombres de Chanelin 16 Murano)
(image from www.chanel.com)
(Dior 2-Color High-Contrast Eyeshadowin 055 Cocktail Look)
(image from www.iswii.net)
(Paul & Joe Color Powder CS in 062)
(image from www.iswii.net)
(RMK Mystique Eyes in 03)
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)
One collection that hits the grand slam is Kate’s fall 2009 collection. Apart from the new Reflect Mirror Eyes series, Kate released a purple palette, a warm-brown palette, and a grey palette.
(Kate Diamond Cut Eyes in PU-1)(image from www.iswii.net)
(Gradical Eyes S in BR-4)(image from www.iswii.net)
(Deep Trap Eyes in PU-1)(image from www.iswii.net)
Also, Dior’s and YSL’s eye palettes (above) include both purples and greys.
– Warm Lips
(image from www.suqqu.com)
Last but not least, it seems that many of the lip colors released for fall 2009 are on the warm side. Many of them are warm pinks and reds with a peach, beige, or brown undertone. (It appears that there are a lot fewer rose-toned lipsticks for this season.)
(Dior Addict High Colors)(image from www.iswii.net)
(Lunasol Full Glamour Lips S)(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)
(SUQQU Lip Color Pencils & Dual Gloss Colors)(image from www.suqqu.com)
Onto the holiday season, it seems that some major brands are still releasing purple shades. Look out for those from Dior, Sonia Rykiel, and Clinique.
(image from www.iswii.net)
More on the fall 2009 collections featured above:
Chanel
Dior
Jill Stuart
Kate
Lunasol
Max Factor
Paul & Joe
RMK
SUQQU
YSL
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Clé de Peau will release its fall 2009 collection in Japan on July 21st. The collection includes:
– Touche de Rouge Extra Silky Lipstick (4 new shades)
– Ombre Couleur Solo (10 shades)
Related posts:
Clé de Peau Spring 2009 Collection
Maquillage Fall 2009 Collection
SHISEIDO Fall 2009 Collection
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Partly due to the current world economy, many people are not spending as much money on makeup as before. It is also not surprising that many of us are looking for classic, wearable and trend-resistant colors.
If you are the kind of makeup fan that looks forward to unique shades, you might have already been disappointed with most of this season’s lineups. It seems that, for spring 2009, many brands are coming up with wearable colors that don’t easily date. But I find it very interesting to look into how various brands interpret “wearable colors”, and here are three shades from spring 2009 collections.
– Soft neutrals
(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/cpb)
Brown-toned neutrals will probably never date. This season, neutrals are soft, milky, and not overly intense. Neither too bronze nor too gray, these neutrals have maximal appeal for most complexions.
Some of the loveliest neutral palettes I have come across are from Clé de Peau and Dior. They are soft, elegant, chic, and easy to wear.
(Shiseido Clé de Peau Eye Color Quadin 121 (top) and 120 (bottom))
(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/cpb)
(Dior 5-Color Eyeshadow in 553 Elégante)(image from www.iswii.net)
If you want something slightly more intense, try Chanel‘s Les 4 Ombres (Quadra Eye Shadow) in Mystic Eyes from the spring 2009 Bohemian Fantasy collection.
(image from www.iswii.net)
– Pinks
(image from www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com)
If you think neutrals are too predictable, try a little bit of pink. Soft light-to-medium pinks that are very slightly on the cool side should give you a youthful and gentle look, as seen above in the ad image from Giorgio Armani‘s Pink Light collection for spring 2009.
Like Giorgio Armani, YSL includes pink in the brand’s only new quad for the season. (Check my previous post to see the main makeup look).
(Palette D’Artiste Colletor Powder for the Eyes)(image from www.cosme.net)
Jill Stuart regularly brings out pink shades, and this season’s Blossoming Pink collection adds two pink-toned palettes to Jill Stuart’s eye palette lineup.
(Seductive Eyes in 06 Romantic Goddess)
(image from www.jillstuart-beauty.com)
(image from www.jillstuart-beauty.com)
(Illuminance Eyes in 06 Blossoming Shine)(image from www.jillstuart-beauty.com)
For an edgier look, try Lancôme‘s Irreverent Madame palette from the brand’s Pink Irreverence collection.
(image from www.lancome.co.uk)– Lilacs
(image from ep-bko.com)
I think lilacs are just as wearable as neutrals and pinks. Like how we find the right neutrals/pinks, as long as we find the shades with the right color intensity and the right amount of warmth/coolness for our complexions, lilac can be a great everyday eyeshadow color.
Lilac was part of the spring 2008 makeup trend, and, as a lilac fan, I am pleased that it is still a very prominent shade this season, especially in Japanese beauty brands. Beauté de Kosé’s Esprique Precious is using the lilac-toned palette (from the new True Impact Eyes range) in the ad campaign. Lunasol‘s Layer Bloom Eyes in 03 Purple Gradation is also the feature item in the brand’s Floral Purification collection. (In the image below, it seems that the palettes are blossoming under the fresh spring sun.)
(www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)
In addition, AYURA‘s only new eye palette for spring 2009 is a cool-toned lilac/gray palette, somewhat reminiscent of Maquillage’s Clean Contrast Eyes 2 in SV844.
(image from www.ayura.co.jp)
– Mix & Match
(image from woman.excite.co.jp)
There are quite a few collections that feature two or more of the three colors mentioned above. For example, all four of Elégance‘s eye palettes incorporate pinks, lilacs, and neutrals. (There are one neutral palette, one pink palette, one lilac palette, and one with an off-white pink and an off-white lilac.)
Beauté de Kosé‘s two new Eye Fantasist liquid eyeshadows are of pink and lilac hues:
(image from www.iswii.net)
If you want pink and lilac in the same product, look into Shu Uemura‘s Spring Mode Makeup Eye Palette in Fantasia and the Nature Temptation Eye Palette from Clarins, which also includes some neutrals. (The picture below shows the version sold in Asia. The European/American version also has a pink and a lilac, which are paired with slightly darker shades.)
(image from www.shuuemura-usa.com)
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)
If the pinks and lilacs above are too pale for your complexion or if you want a more striking look, try Magie Deco‘s Shadow Brilliance palette in 022 Flower Show.
(image from www.cosmedecorte.com/magiedeco)
So, do you like this spring’s trend (or non-trend…), and what colors will you be wearing this season?
More information on the spring 2009 collections featured above:
AYURA
Beauté de Kosé
Chanel
Dior
Elégance
Esprique Precious
Jill Stuart
Lunasol
Magie Deco
Shu Uemura
YSL
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Every season, I count down my ten personal favorite makeup collections. This week, I present my top ten for spring 2008. In reverse order:
10: Clé de Peau
(Eye Color Quad in 116 (left) and 117 (right))
(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/cpb)
This is Clé de Peau‘s first time in my top ten in the last few years. I love the ad image and the gentle and feminine look with the blue eyeshadow. The Eye Color Quad in 117 is a delicious combination of purple, aqua blue, and mint green. Apart from capturing the trend, I think this versatile palette can take you right through the summer months.
9. Maquillage
(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mq)
Maquillage is another line that hasn’t been featured in my seasonal top ten very much. But there is something very striking about their latest seasonal look, which is my favorite look for spring 2008. One of the key items of the collection is Clean Contrast Eyes 2 in SV844, which is used to create the soft lilac eyes we see above:
(Maquillage Clean Contrast Eyes 2 in SV844)(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mq)
This palette combines the very trendy grey from fall 2007 and the spring 2008 leading color lilac. It can also be seen as a monochrome palette with lilac as the accent color. It can create a variety of looks, from gentle and fresh to intensely smoky.
This shade combination is not the first for Maquillage. Contrast Eyes in SV862, released in spring 2006, is quite similar (but the lilac looks warmer). T’Estimo’s Grande Shine Eyes in 02, from summer 2007, also has a similar concept. But the release of this color combination in spring 2008 as a key item of the collection reflects Maquillage’s attempt to interpret the current trend. (Teaser: A full review of Clean Contrast Eyes 2 in SV844 is coming up next week!) 8: Ayura
(part of the Ayura spring 2008 collection)(image from www.ayura.co.jp)
Ayura‘s spring 2008 collection is very visually appealing. I am sure some of the people familiar with Ayura were delighted to see the brand take on a new color scheme for the packing. The intricate patterns against the black cases look exquisitely classy.
The collection includes 4 blushers, 21 lipsticks, and 18 nail colors. There is no item for eyes, but it is almost certain that we are going to see some beautiful eye colors in the new black cases.
7. Anna Sui
(part of the Anna Sui spring 2008 collection)(image from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)
Anna Sui is probably the princess of vibrant colors. The spring 2008 collection features bright hues for eyes and nails. The three limited-edition Sui Lip Glosses (above) appear to be very bright, but they all go on naturally sheer. (Have a look at my review of the blue-tinted Sui Lip Gloss in 100.)
This is one of the more memorable seasonal collections from Anna Sui in the last couple of years, and I hope there will be more lovely items to come!
See you in Part 2!
Related Posts:
Magie Deco Spring 2008 Collection
(A great collection that just missed the cut…)
Spring 2008 Makeup Trend Report
(before we move into summer…)
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(Eye Color Quad in 116 (left) and 117 (right))
(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/cpb)
Ever since I saw Clé de Peau‘s spring 2008 lineup on Japanese beauty magazines, I had been looking forward to seeing if the blue-purple eye palette would be featured for the main ad campaign and what the look would be like.
I was not disappointed when I saw this, to say the very least.
(Shiseido Clé de Peau Spring 2008 Collection) (image from www.shiseido.co.jp/cpb)
There is a sense of softness and serenity, and the aqua blue eyeshadow doesn’t look out of place at all. The whole image has a water-painting quality to it.
I also feel that the blue worn on a large section of the lids conveys a quiet touch of confidence, assertiveness, and maturity that I find very appealing. It shows that a warm blue like this is not just a youthful and funky color. It can also look sensual and feminine.
Even though Clé de Peau has quite a low-key brand image, its recent collections have been very trend-sensitive. An edgy monochrome eye palette was featured in the fall 2007 collection. For this spring, Eye Color Quad in 117 combines the two hottest shades at the moment, blue and purple.
As I mentioned in the Spring 2008 Makeup Trend Report, while western brands are doing a lot of cold blues this season, Japanese brands are coming up with warmer blues. Clé de Peau’s spring 2008 lineup is just one example.
If I may, I am going to appreciate this beautiful image a little more…
Related Posts:
The Allure of Blue Eyeshadows
(Everyone can wear blue.)
Dior 5-Color Eyeshadow Palette in Seascape
(featuring a beautiful warm blue)
Must-Try Look for Spring 2008
(Are you wearing it?)
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I am sure many of you have seen some of the upcoming spring 2008 collections. Apart from returning guests like pink and beige, it seems that cool tones will be stealing the show.
Two major makeup trends for spring 2008:
– blue eye colors
– lilac eye colors
(part of Chanel’s spring 2008 collection, Aurora Blues Accent)
(images from Bjooti.Net)
The new Chanel eyeshadow palette, Les 4 Ombres in Blue Cèlestes, includes a dark cold blue and a pastel blue. It also features grey, which is carried over from the makeup trend from fall 2007. The collection has a distinctive look, but I personally feel that it lacks a bit of warmth.
Givenchy‘s new denim-themed spring 2008 collection, Denim Fétiche, is also blue-oriented, right from the packaging to the shades.
(part of the Givenchy spring 2008 makeup collection,Denim Fétiche)
(images from www.cosme.net)
Compared with Chanel’s collection, there seems to be a little more balance between cooler and warmer shades, which should make these palettes wearable for more people.
Coincidentally, the MAC for A-Mei collection, out in January 2008, includes a brighter, bolder, and slightly warmer blue. I have to say this is the kind of blue that I enjoy playing with more.
(MAC for A-Mei Eye Palettes)(image from www.urcosme.com)
The warm and cool palettes are also put together to complement each other to create more possibilities.
Let’s move on to purple. I have always loved soft purple shades like lilac/lavender as well as darker purples like violet. Since this fall, we have seen rich bright purples in fashion, especially in accessories. Mulberry‘s Bayswater patent leather bag in purple is just one example of a hot fashion trend in fall 2007.
(Mulberry Bayswater bag in purple)(image from www.mulberry.com)
Dior’s spring 2008 collection is very pretty in pink. It has a great mixture of warm and cool pinks, with mauves and lilacs as wonderful accent colors.
(Dior spring 2008 collection)(image from www.joseishi.net/voce/)
The 5-Color Eyeshadow Palettes in 470 Spring Bouquet and 909 Pink May both look beautiful and feminine. Pink May (the lower of the two palettes in the photo above) seems to be a great assembly of pink, peach, soft lilac, and purple. This certainly carries more of a spring atmosphere than Chanel’s Blue Cèlestes palette.
Apart from blue, Givenchy‘s spring 2008 collection also incorporates elements of purple. I will be interested in seeing the actual color and finish of the blusher (pictured in the middle).
(part of Givenchy’s spring 2008 collection)(image from www.cosme.net)
One of YSL‘s two new Ombre Duo Lumière palettes also features a plum-purple:
(YSL Ombre Duo Lumière)(image from woman.excite.co.jp)
There are also collections and individual items that put blue and purple together to create a pleasing mix. Among them, Chanel’s 4 Fleurs de Chanel includes pale pink, blue, and lilac.
(Chanel 4 Fleurs de Chanel)(image from uma.chanel.com)
Anna Sui‘s latest eyeshadow addition, Glitter Eye Color Stick, features bright blue and purple. The two colors also jump out from the limited-edition items, Sui Lip Gloss and Eye Color Accent J palettes.
(Anna Sui Glitter Eye Color Stick)(image from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)
(Anna Sui’s Sui Lip Gloss and Eye Color Accent J)(image from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)
Guerlain‘s new array of 4-color eyeshadow palettes for spring 2008 includes a soft and sensual lilac palette and a cool blue palette. The blue one seems similar to the Chanel Blue Cèlestes in terms of the color combination.
(image from woman.excite.co.jp)Clé de Peau‘s upcoming eyeshadow palette has a warm aqua blue and a stunning violet. A winning combination for me.
(part of Clé de Peau’s spring 2008 collection)(image from www.biteki.com)
Finally, Lunasol‘s Sheer Contrast Eyes palettes include 03 Blue Coral and 02 Lavender Coral, two vibrant palettes with warm blues and very pretty purples. Lavender Coral looks particularly alluring to me.
(Lunasol Sheer Contrast Eyes)(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol/)
It is worth mentioning that Lunasol’s existing eyeshadow palette ranges are doing extremely well this year. Skin Modeling Eyes (released spring 2007), Geminate Eyes (fall 2007), and Scent Form Eyes (fall 2006) occupy the top three positions in the eyeshadow category of @Cosme’ Best Cosmetics Award. I think the Sheer Contrast Eyes range, with the selection of both wearable and on-trend colors, is very likely to continue the immense popularity of Lunasol’s eyeshadows and Lunasol the brand itself.
I am personally very pleased to see more lilacs at makeup counters, as it is a very wearable color for me. As for blues, I am more excited about the warmer ones that seem to appear more from Japanese brands like Clé de Peau and Lunasol that we’ve just seen above.
I am probably going to pick up some (more) lilac eyeshadow palettes, and I will be reviewing them later on!
What about you? Are you happy with these spring 2008 makeup trends?
Related Posts:
The Allure of Blue Eyeshadows
(Everyone should try a bit of blue.)
(Everyone should try a bit of blue.)
A Splash of Color – Lilting Lilac
(one of my favorite colors)
T’Estimo Frame Impact Eyes in Purple
(out this spring and even more on-trend in spring 2008)
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