by PJ on Wednesday, July 9, 2014
in -Paul & Joe, 2011 Spring, 2011 Summer, 2013 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, bodycare, fragrance, haircare, stash focus

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I do love my fragrances, but, when the weather is warmer, I sometimes reach for lighter options such as body mists. (I hope my readers in the UK are enjoying the nice weather (despite the occasional rain).) One body mist that I recently purchased is Paul & Joe‘s Hair & Body Mist, which was released as part of Paul & Joe’s holiday 2013 bodycare collection. (It is not a seasonal limited-edition item.)
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(images from www.cosme.net,
info from www.cosme.net & i-voce.jp)
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Anna Sui released its holiday 2013 makeup, skincare, bodycare, handcare and haircare collection in Japan on October 3rd. The collection includes:
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by PJ on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
in -Ayura, 2012 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, bodycare, fragrance, haircare, makeup, makeup - base makeup, nail color/care
(images/info from www.ayura.co.jp/jp/)
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Here is a look at Ayura‘s holiday 2012 makeup, fragrance, and bodycare collection. The collection features:
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(images/info from www.cosme.net)
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Jill Stuart will release its fall/winter 2012 bodycare collection in Japan on October 12th. According to Jill Stuart’s website, the new Relax bodycare collection features floral notes of lily, lily of the valley, jasmine, and rose as well as citrusy notes of lemon, orange, and grapefruit.
The collection includes:
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(image/info from Marks & Spencer)
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On May 22nd, the beauty department in Marks & Spencer‘s Kensington High Street branch in London was relaunched as Your Beauty, which marked the start of the revamp of the store’s beauty departments throughout the UK.
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Jill Stuart will release its spring 2012 makeup collection in Japan on January 13th. Have a look at images of the collection at Biteki.com. Not surprisingly, it is pink and more pink.
The collection includes:
– Jewel Crystal Eyes (1 new variation)
– Jelly Eye Color N (2 new shades)
– Crayon Eyeliner (2 shades)
– Mix Blush Compact (1 new variation)
– Blush Blossom (1 new variation)
– Lip Jewel (2 new shades)
– Jelly Lip Gloss (5 new shades)
– Nail Color N (3 new shades)
All the items in this collection are limited editions except the 2 shades of Crayon Eyeliner.
Also, on February 3rd, Jill Stuart will release additional items in the Jill by Jill Stuart fragrance range. The new items are:
– Jill by Jill Stuart Sweet Dreams Love Body Milk
– Jill by Jill Stuart Sweet Dreams Love Hair Mist
– Jill by Jill Stuart Sweet Dreams Love Candle
I will update this post with more information later on.
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Updated on December 15th, 2011:
Images of the spring 2012 makeup collection:
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(images from www.urcosme.com,
info from www.cosme.net,
www.urcosme.com & www.iswii.net)
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Here is a look at Anna Sui‘s holiday 2011 makeup and bodycare collection. The collection includes:
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(images/info from i-voce.jp)
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Ayura will release two limited-edition sets and one fragrance item in Japan for the holiday 2011 season. They are:
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(image from www.jcia.org)
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One of my readers, Kerry, has mentioned her concern (which I am sure is shared by many others) about using beauty products manufactured in Japan since the accident at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant as a result of the earthquake on March 11th.
To ensure the safety of the production process and of the use of the products, Japan Cosmetic Industry Association issued a statement on March 30th. You can read the English version here. This is a direct translation from the Japanese version, which has been posted on official websites of many Japanese beauty brands.