Makeup, Skincare, Fragrance and a Bit of Fashion
If you are looking for reviews of other palettes in the new Trance Deep Eyes range than the ones I’ve talked about (Rose and Grey Variation), here are reviews of two other palettes for you:
– Khaki Green Variation on Beauty Anonymous
– Blue Variation on Autumn Masquerade
Enjoy!
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(Coffret D’Or Makeup Powder)
The refill and the case are sold separately. (The case comes with a nice fluffy puff.) There is no sifter in the refill so you will need a case (any case) for an easier application. I have a couple of loose powder cases, but I decided to get both the case and the refill.
The sifter is designed in such a way that the powder can easily go in and out of the case (if you want to remove some into a smaller container for travelling). A very nice touch.
Currently the powder is available in one shade. It is a semi-translucent off-white powder with the slightest hint of pink. It has very fine shimmer but it doesn’t really show up very much when applied. The overall finish is semi-matte and gently luminous.
What I like the most about this loose powder is that it is nearly impossible to over-apply it. The powder is very fine and seems to melt into the skin, and there is no chalkiness even after some layering.
Even though, for my oily skin, Lavshuca’s Face Powder (in Lucent, currently my favorite loose powder) has a better pore-diffusing and oil-absorbing efficacy, Coffret D’Or’s loose powder does well enough in both areas to be a suitable product for me. But I would probably use it more in colder months.
Overall, I think this powder should appeal to various skin types. People with combination or oily skin will appreciate how it subtly mattifies the skin, while those with drier skin will probably like how it effortlessly merges with the skin without looking powdery. I think this is one of the products that show off the great quality in Japanese brands’ base makeup items.
(You can see another review of this loose powder at Autumn Masquerade.)
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ck Calvin Klein Mineral Based Loose Powder
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(Coffret D’Or Trance Deep Eyes in Grey Variation)
Grey Variation features a cool lilac as the shadowing shade along with a medium grey for lining the eyes. The four colors are (clock-wise from top-left):
A off-white (sheer, mildly shimmery)
B cool medium lilac (moderately pigmented, shimmery)
C medium-to-dark grey (well pigmented, luminous matte under the sparse shimmer)
D off-white silver (moderately pigmented, very sparkly)
(As with Rose Variation, all shades have fine multi-colored shimmer and a good staying power.)
(Please click on the image for a larger version.)
– The lilac is darker than the warm dusty pink (the shadowing shade) in Rose Variation. The dusty pink can be a little too subtle, particularly for the evening.
– The lilac’s tone changes when looked at from different angles (while the depth of the color remains the same). When seen straight-on (as seen in the photo), the lilac has a cool tone. However, when seen from the side (when the palette is held almost horizontally in front of my eye-line), the shade takes on a slightly warmer tone (particularly under sunlight). But I didn’t manage to really capture the difference on camera. (There is also such a tone variation with the dusty pink in Rose Variation, but it is extremely minimal.)
What is great is that this tone variation also shows up when worn and it gives a good eye-sculpting effect (even when the color is worn lightly). (But please note that this variation is different from (and much subtler than) the iridescence that we see in, for example, Lancôme’s L.U.C.I. collection in spring 2008.)
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor)
(Coffret D’Or TV commercial, via YouTube)
As I mentioned, at the moment I prefer Grey Variation to Rose. But, compared with Purple Variation from the 3D Lighting Eyes series, I think I still like Purple better and I’d say I like Grey as much as I like Gold.
Overall I am quite happy with the two I have from the Trance Deep Eyes series. In an earlier post, I mentioned that I was also considering Beige Variation. It is still on my shopping list, but not anywhere towards the top. There is no limited edition in either of the two palette series, so for now I’ll look forward to spring 2009.
Updated on September 4th, 2008:
Please check out this blog post for swatch and FOTD photos of this palette.
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Lunasol Sheer Contrast Eyes in Lavender Coral
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(Coffret D’Or Trance Deep Eyes in Rose Variation)
Rose Variation is essentially a warm-pink palette with an aubergine lining shade. The four shades are (clock-wise from the lightest):
A off-white with shimmer (sheer, mildly shimmery)
B warm dusty pink with pearly shimmer (moderately pigmented, shimmery)
C dark aubergine with sparse shimmer (well-pigmented, luminous matte under the sparse shimmer)
D off-white pink with shimmer (moderately pigmented, very sparkly)
(All the shimmering particles are multi-colored. All shades have good staying powder.)
The cases are the same as those of the 3D Lighting Eye palettes, and, again, the instructions are printed on the back of the outer packaging:
(Please click on the image for a larger version.)
The main difference between the instructions of 3D Lighting Eyes and those of Trance Deep Eyes is that the second lightest shade in Trance Deep Eyes is applied all over the lid, not just towards the inner corner (as in 3D Lighting Eyes).
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor)
When I follow the instructions, the overall finish is quite sparkly, largely down to the very shimmery/sparkly off-white pink applied over the lids. Even when I only apply it towards the inner corner of the eyes, I think the look can still be a little too sparkly for daytime (when I prefer a very softly shimmery look).
Color-wise, the white base shade (A) and the off-white pink (D) go on almost the same, as they only differ in the amount of shimmer. Therefore, I don’t think Rose Variation is as versatile as Purple Variation, which also creates more dimension for the eyes. But I’d think Rose Variation is probably the most wearable palette (out of the four Coffret D’Or palettes I currently have) for most people, as it is very hard to go wrong with these shades.
Between Purple and Rose Variation, I prefer Purple Variation, which has the beautiful combination of dusty pink and cool lilac. Also, the finish is subtly shimmery rather than sparkly. But if you like beaming sparkles and are not happy with what you get from 3D Lighting Eyes, the Trance Deep Eyes range might be worth a look.
I will be reviewing Grey Variation later this month.
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(Coffret D’Or Fall 2008 Base Makeup Collection)
– Beauty Essence Pact (7 shades, SPF 23 PA++)
– Gel Foundation (7 shades, SPF 17 PA++)
– Beauty Essence Veil (primer)
– Makeup Pressed Powder (1 shade)
– Blend Color Blush (3 shades)
(Like the case for the powder foundation, the case and the puff for Makeup Pressed Powder and the case for Blend Color Blush (the same as the one for the pressed powder) are sold separately.)
So far I have been enjoying the two spring/summer base makeup items I tried (Beauty Lasting Pact UV and Makeup Powder, which I will review later this month). Among the new lineup, I am interested in the pressed powder and the blusher. I haven’t tried any new blusher from a Japanese brand for a while, and I am looking forward to seeing the other two shades. Hopefully these blushers are softly matte and not too shimmery for me.
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The New Thierry Mugler Makeup Line
(featuring Bleu Glacis Cooling Effect Concealer)
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I used to like gold more as a (glamorous and opulent) makeup packaging color scheme than as a shade to be worn. But I have tried a couple of gold-toned eye palettes this summer, and I have been enjoying seeing how various shades of gold can do for my eyes.
It seems that gold will be leading the makeup trend for fall and winter 2008, and I think there will be more dazzling hues of gold all the way through the holiday season.
Base
Anna Sui Fluid Foundation
Majolica Majorca Skin Remake Powder Foundation
Versace Concealer & Highlighter Duo
Eyes
Coffret D’Or 3D Lighting Eyes in Gold Variation
Lavshuca Summer Gradually Compact in Shiny Sandy Beach
Elégance Purity Eyes 11
Cheeks
Anna Sui Face Color Stick 302
Lips
Dior Sparkling Lip Gloss Duo
YSL Golden Gloss 03 Golden Pink
Multi-purposed
Dior Golden Dior Luminizing Makeup Jewel
YSL Gold Celebration Palette “Star Glow”
Fragrance
Dior J’Adore Eau de Parfum
Other splashes of color:
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(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor)
The two new makeup looks happen to feature my favorite shades at the moment, lilac and golden beige! (I love the color of Tokiwa Takako’s (left) dress as well.)
You can see the two TV commercials here.
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Coffret D’Or 3D Lighting Eyes Purple Variation
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(I have been testing them as you are reading this post…)
– If you have been gathering reviews of the new Coffret D’Or Trance Deep Eyes palettes, do come back in July. I will bring you reviews of 01 Rose Variation and 04 Grey Variation. I will also review Coffret D’Or’s loose powder. (It’s a keeper!)
– You will be seeing a new three-part series, Beauty City Mini-Guide. Since I often receive e-mails from readers asking for suggestions on beauty shopping when travelling, I have decided to present some of my personal experiences as blog articles. Each of them will focus on one particular city.
If you would like to make sure you don’t miss any of these future posts, please consider subscribing to my blog via e-mail or a feed reader. Thank you very much!
Tomorrow: Review of items from NARS Cosmetics
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(Shibasaki Kou for Coffret D’Or Fall 2008)
Enjoy!
Related Coffret D’Or Posts:
Trance Deep Eyes Palettes (for Fall 2008)
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My post on Lilting Lilac was back in December, and how time has flown. One of my readers predicted that there would be a Part 2, and she is right.
Here I share with you new faces (since last year), old favorites, and generosity from friends.
Above:
– Maquillage Clean Contrast Eyes in SV844
– Chanel Quadra Eye Shadow in Stage Lights
– Paul & Joe Eye Color in 05 (to be reviewed later)
– MAC Pigments in Violet and Frozen White (off-white with blue/lilac iridescence), in small pots from a lilac-loving friend
– Dior 5-Color Eyeshadow palette in 250 Seascape
– Coffret D’Or 3D Lighting Eyes in 04 Purple Variation
– Clarins Palette Impression in 03 The Mauve Garden
– Anna Sui Pressed Face Powder in 200
– Ferro Eye Candy Shimmer in February
– (left) Lunasol Sheer Contrast Eyes in 02 Lavender Coral
– (right) Lunasol Scent Form Eyes in 02
…and one more before there is more:
– Revlon Glimmer Gloss Nail Enamel in 610 Grape Shimmer (upper left)
Other Splashes of Colors:
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Top 10 Holiday 2024 Makeup Collections (image from i-voce.jp)
