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Elégance Spring 2011 Point Makeup Collection & Spring/Summer 2011 Base Makeup Collection

by PJ on Friday, January 7, 2011

in -Elégance, 2011 Spring, 2011 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(image from cosmetics-medical.com/mcs)
(info from cosmetics-medical.com/mcs & i-voce.jp)

Elégance will release its Sweet Memories spring 2011 makeup collection in Japan on February 18th. The feature item of the collection is the new Fabulous Rouge lip color palette, which is available in 4 variations (pictured above and below). They look stunningly ornate!

(image from cosmetics-medical.com/mcs)

The collection includes:

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Holiday 2010 Makeup Top 10 (Part 1)

by PJ on Tuesday, December 21, 2010

in -Anna Sui, -Elégance, -NARS, -Paul & Joe, 2010 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10

10th: NARS

(image from www.narscosmetics.co.uk)

NARS’ holiday 2010 makeup collection has got some of my favorite makeup colors: violet, lilac, gold, beige and cool pink. Also, I like the look (and the name) of Trio Eye Shadow in Okinawa, even though the colors might not necessarily work particularly well for me.

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Fall 2010 Makeup Top 10 (Part 1)

by PJ on Friday, October 15, 2010

in -Elégance, -Kosé, -Paul & Joe, -Sonia Rykiel, -Visée, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10

10th: Elégance

(image from www.elegance-cosmetics.com)

Even though some of the colors in Elégance’s fall 2010 makeup collection don’t appeal to me, I like how the theme of the collection, Operatic Queen, is reflected by the way the colors are arranged in the Phantom Eyes palettes. The packaging of the items is opulent and classy as always.

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Elégance Holiday 2010 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Friday, October 8, 2010

in -Elégance, 2010 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

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

Elégance will release its holiday 2010 makeup collection in Japan on November 18th. The collection features:

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Elégance Fall 2010 Point & Base Makeup Collection

by PJ on Monday, August 9, 2010

in -Elégance, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(image/info from www.elegance-cosmetics.com)

Elégance will release its fall 2010 Operatic Queen point makeup collection in Japan on August 16th. The collection includes:

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Summer 2010 Makeup Top 10 (Part 2)

by PJ on Monday, June 21, 2010

in -Elégance, -Kanebo, -Lavshuca, -Paul & Joe, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10

(continued from Part 1)

6th: Paul & Joe

(image from www.paul-joe-beaute.com)

While the limited-edition Finishing Powder and Lipstick S from Paul & Joe’s summer 2010 makeup collection are probably getting the most attention, I am more interested in the new Lip Gloss G. I like the two Paul & Joe lip glosses I have (including Lip Gloss N in Black-Tie), and the new range also has some lovely colors. For a change, the chrysanthemum motifs are embossed (and not printed) on the tubes. Very pretty!

5th: Elégance

(image from www.elegance-cosmetics.com)

From lip glosses from Paul & Joe to those from Elégance. The new Glam Up Gloss features a nice variety of shades, including a blue-tinted one, which I am slightly tempted to get. (The Glam Up Gloss range is not a limited edition so I will have time to think about getting the blue one.) Apart from the lip glosses, I also like how the whole collection is visually presented on the brand’s official website.

4th: Lavshuca

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

The first product from Lavshuca’s summer 2010 collection that grabbed my attention is the new Mix Color Cheeks, with one highlighter and two gradational blusher shades in each of the four variations. The new Melting Eyes range has some wearable neutrals, peaches, and pinks. Among the five variations, OR-1 is perhaps the most on-trend one.

The countdown concludes in Part 3.

Lavshuca Cheek Color in PK-1

Japanese Cosmetics Focus: Elégance

Loving Japanese Cosmetics (3 of 7): Paul & Joe

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Spring 2010 Makeup Top 10 (Part 1)

by PJ on Thursday, May 6, 2010

in -Elégance, -Kanebo, -Kate, -SUQQU, -YSL, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10

Here we go, in reverse order:

10. Kate

(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

(Diamond Cut Eyes in BR-3)
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.co.jp)

Kate is far from a regular on my seasonal top ten lists, but the line’s Gradical Eyes A series, with five tone-on-tone shades in each palette, has some soft-neutral options that appeal to me. (Also new for spring 2010 is Diamond Cut Eyes in BR-3, which is the kind of light-to-medium neutral palette that I would consider trying.)

9. SUQQU

(image fromwww.suqqu.com )

One of the things SUQQU is known for is its range of neutral-toned eye palettes. For spring 2010, the new additions are in the form of the limited-edition Noble Nuance Eyeshadow palettes. On the other hand, the star item of the collection is the multi-toned Noble Nuance Face Color.

8. YSL

(image from www.ysl.com)

Many major western brands, such as Chanel and Dior, have released relatively muted shades for spring 2010. This makes YSL‘s spring 2010 makeup collection stand out from the crowd. There are still wearable pinks and browns, but there are also more vibrant shades such as turquoise and deep violet. Lilac makes an appearance in the new Ombre 5 Lumières palette and the new La Laque nail color.

7. Elégance

(image from www.elegance-cosmetics.com)

The spring 2010 makeup collection from Elégance is also quite colorful. There are some interesting color combinations in the three new variations of the Phantom Eyes palettes (cool turquoise and warm pale pink, bright pink and mint green, and yellow and lilac). Eight shades of Eye Crayon also join the brand’s makeup lineup.

(The countdown continues in Part 2 and Part 3.)

Spring 2009 Makeup Top 10 Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3

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Elégance Summer 2010 Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, March 16, 2010

in -Elégance, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, bodycare, makeup

(images from www.cosme.net,
info from www.cosme.net
& www.joseishi.net/voce)

Elégance will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on April 18th. The collection includes:

– Glam Up Gloss (above, 7 shades)

– Lasting Color Mascara (5 shades)

– Lasting Eyeliner (5 shades)

Also, on May 18th*, Elégance will release two limited-edition bodycare items:

– Body Makeup Milk (SPF 15, PA+, with a watery consistency and pearly shimmer)

– Fragrance Body Powder (with shimmer)

(*According to Cosme.Net, the release date of the two bodycare items is April 18th.)

Elégance Spring 2010 Collection

Elégance Makeup Collection Revamp

Japanese Cosmetics Focus: Elégance

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Elégance Spring 2010 Collection

by PJ on Saturday, January 23, 2010

in -Elégance, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

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

Elégance will release its spring 2010 makeup collection in Japan on February 18th. The collection includes:

– Phantom Eyes (above, 3 new variations)

– Eye Crayon (8 shades)

– Spice Shot Rouge (4 new shades)

– Pencil Remover

Elégance Holiday 2009 Collection
(Makeup Collection Revamp)

Elégance Fall 2009 Collection

Japanese Cosmetics Focus: Elégance

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Elégance Holiday 2009 Collection

by PJ on Monday, October 12, 2009

in -Elégance, 2009 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images/info from www.cosme.net)

On November 18th, Elégance will release a vast array of new items. It seems to me that this could be a revamp of at least part of Elégance’s makeup line, and the new packaging looks quite gorgeous. (I am filing this post under “Holiday 2009 Collections” only because of the timing of the release.)

The new items include:

– Phantom Eyes (10 variations)

– Aurora Storm (8 variations)