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Here is a quick look at Dior‘s spring 2014 makeup collection. The seasonal limited-edition collector’s item is the Trianon Palette. Available in two variations (001 Favorite (below) and 002 Coquette (above)), the palette looks similar to the Dior Chérie Bow palette from spring 2013 but contains a blusher instead of a lip gloss. I like the colors in 002 Coquette.
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by PJ on Monday, December 9, 2013
in -Dior, -Guerlain, -Kanebo, -Lavshuca, -Les Merveilleuses de Ladurée, 2013 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
10th: Lavshuca
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Lavshuca’s fall 2013 makeup collection features red cases for the products. This is a new look for the line, but I still prefer the original (pre-fall-2012) packaging. I like some of the variations of Melty Heart Eyes and the gradational look of Melty Trick Cheeks in this collection.
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Here is a look at Dior‘s holiday 2013 makeup collection. The seasonal limited-edition collector’s item is the Diorific Powder. Available in two shades (001 Rose d’Or and 002 Perle d’Or), the powder is housed in a glamorous gold case.
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Here is a look at some of the highlights of Dior‘s fall 2013 makeup collection. The two limited-edition 5 Couleurs palettes feature rich autumnal colors. I like the slightly unpredictable color combinations. The violet looks very striking against the lighter and the more somber colors in the palette.
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by PJ on Saturday, June 22, 2013
in -Chanel, -Coffret d'Or, -Dior, -Esprique (Precious), -Kanebo, -Kosé, 2013 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
10th: Chanel
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Chanel stayed with soft neutrals, pinks, and plums in the last few seasons, which is why the brand’s summer 2013 makeup collection, Collection l’Été Papillon de Chanel, is a very pleasant surprise. Blue, turquoise, and green are joined by pink and gold to create a long-awaited colorful collection. I particularly like the limited-edition Les 4 Ombres in 44 Métamorphose (below).
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Here is a look at Dior‘s summer 2013 Bird of Paradise makeup collection. It is a vibrantly colorful collection, with deep blue, rich turquoise, and bright pink.
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by PJ on Saturday, April 6, 2013
in -Aube (Couture), -Clé de Peau, -Dior, -Elégance, -Kao, -Shiseido, -Sofina, 2013 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
by PJ on Thursday, March 14, 2013
in -AQ, -Aube (Couture), -Cosme Decorte, -Dior, -Elégance, -Guerlain, -Kate, -Lunasol, -NARS, -Paul & Joe, -RMK, -SHISEIDO (Global Brand), -Shu Uemura, -Sofina, -SUQQU, -YSL, 2013 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, seasonal makeup trend reports

(Mary Quant Eye Opener Selection 2013 Spring in I)
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For spring 2013, among many fairly colorful makeup collections from various brands, pink and green seem to be two of the trend colors. There is a range of pink hues, from soft peachy pinks to dramatic fuchsia pinks. On the other hand, green has been a key shade for some time (spring 2012 and fall 2012). The palettes from Mary Quant (above) and YSL (below) include both shades.
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It seems that whitening ranges continue to be big businesses in Asia, and the springtime is when most of the whitening ranges from both Asian and western beauty brands (which develop whitening ranges exclusively for the Asian market) bring out new products. From daily skincare items to treatment products and from ultra-high SPF sunscreens to full base-makeup routines (from primer to loose powder), whitening ranges have been getting more and more extensive.
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