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Update: Lunasol, Coffret D’Or & Jill Stuart Fall 2010

by PJ on Thursday, July 8, 2010

in -Coffret d'Or, -Jill Stuart, -Kanebo, -Lunasol, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(Lunasol Aurorize Eyes for fall 2010)
(image from sankei.jp.msn.com)

Please check out the updates of these fall 2010 makeup collections:

– Lunasol (link to great swatches)

– Coffret D’Or (image of the two limited-edition Beauty C Curve Eyes palettes and link to images)

– Jill Stuart (link to images of the collection at a press event)

My fall 2010 makeup shopping list is getting longer and longer. This is not good!

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Lunasol Fall/Winter 2010 Base Makeup Collection

by PJ on Thursday, July 8, 2010

in -Kanebo, -Lunasol, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(images/info from www.nikkei.com)

Kanebo Lunasol will release its fall/winter 2010 base makeup collection in Japan on September 10th. The new items include:

– Water Cream Foundation N (SPF19, PA++, 6 shades)
– Tone-Up Makeup Base (SPF19, PA++)
– Skin Contrast Face Powder (2 shades)

It seems that Water Cream Foundation N will replace Water Cream Foundation and that Skin Contrast Face Powder will replace Micro Finish Powder N. I have been interested in trying Micro Finish Powder N (in 02 Natural Beige) for quite some time (since I wrote this post). I might have to get it soon before it is discontinued……

On the same day, Lunasol will also release new skincare products. They are:

– Fast Skin Adjuster (pre-toner)
– Moist Conditioner (toner)
– Balancing Milk OC/SO (moisturizing milk)
– Wrapping Skin Repair (moisturizing Cream)

Coffret D’Or Fall/Winter 2010 Base Makeup Collection

by PJ on Monday, July 5, 2010

in -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.com)

Kanebo Coffret D’Or will release its fall/winter 2010 base makeup collection in Japan on September 1st. The collection includes:

– Silky Fit Pact (SPF20, PA++, 7 shades)
– Silky Fit Cream Foundation (SPF21, PA++, 7 shades)
– Melty Essence Fix (primer, SPF24, PA++)
– Creamy Cover Fix (primer, SPF 21, PA++)
– Moist Flat Coat (primer for eye and lip areas)
– Mode Control Face Color (2 variations)
– Beauty C Curve Eyes (2 limited-edition variations)

I wonder what color combinations the two Beauty C Curve Eyes palettes will feature. A purple one, perhaps?

Updated on July 8th, 2010:

Details and photo of the two new (limited-edition) variations:

(06 Smoky Brown)
(07 Plum Wine)

(image/info from www.cosme.net)

Even though, according to this image, the plum in 07 Plum Wine might be a little too dark for me, I am still quite interested in trying the palette.

You can see more images of the collection here.

Updated on August 21st, 2010:

Swatches and FOTDs of 06 Smoky Brown.

Foundation Face-Off (2): Lunasol vs. Coffret D’Or

Coffret D’Or Makeup Powder

Coffret D’Or Spring/Summer 2010 Base Makeup Collection

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Update: Lunasol Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Thursday, July 1, 2010

in -Kanebo, -Lunasol, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image from sankei.jp.msn.com)

My post on Lunasol’s fall 2010 makeup collection has been updated with images of the individual palettes and a link to more photos of the collection.

It is time to pick your early favorite(s)!

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Update: Coffret D’Or Late Summer/ Early Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, June 29, 2010

in -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, 2010 Fall, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

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

Do have a look at the update of my post on Coffret D’Or’s early fall 2010 collection swatches for more links to swatches of Beauty C Curve Eyes palettes.

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Summer 2010 Makeup Top 10 (Part 3)

by PJ on Monday, June 28, 2010

in -Cosme Decorte, -Dior, -Kanebo, -Kosé, -Lunasol, -Magie Deco, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10

(continued from Part 1 & Part 2)

3rd: Dior

(image from www.dior.com)

(5-Colour Iridescent in 659 Crush Glow)
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)

Dior’s summer 2010 makeup collection is the only collection from a western brand in my top ten for this season. Besides Addicted to Dior, the two 5-Colour Iridescent palettes, 649 Ready-to-Glow and 659 Crush Glow, are also highlights of the collection. (I prefer the warmer Crush Glow (above).)

2nd: Magie Deco

(image from www.cosmedecorte.com/magiedeco)

I actually didn’t pay too much attention to Magie Deco’s summer 2010 collection until I saw images of the collection on the official website. I was fascinated by the cheerful and summery (as well as chic and glamorous) Shadow Brilliance II in LC034 Latina Beauty. Interestingly, the color combination looks somewhat similar to that of Dior’s Crush Glow (above), with yellow gold, salmon pink, and chocolate brown.

1st: Lunasol

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

Lunasol’s summer 2010 collection continues the Nature Purification theme. The two new Nature Color Eyes palettes, EX01 Nature Summer Blue and EX02 Nature Summer Beige, draw inspiration from the hues of the sand and the sea and turn them into shimmery and stunning eyeshadows. The rest of the items in the collection complement the two palettes beautifully, and the peachy-orange items reflect the recent makeup trends.

Dior Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

Lunasol Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

Magie Deco Shadow Brillinace II in Foxy Lady

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Swatches: Coffret D’Or Late Summer/ Early Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Friday, June 25, 2010

in -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, 2010 Fall, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

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

If you are interested in Coffret D’Or‘s late summer/ early fall 2010 collection, there are (finally) some swatches of the items at Iswii.net.

Among the five variations of Beauty C Curve Eyes, I am more interested in 02 Rose Pink and 04 Peach Beige. The swatches are very helpful, although they are not really making the decision easier for me.

All the colors in the two palettes other than the lining shades are quite light. I usually base my decision to purchase an eyeshadow palette on the medium (shadowing) shade, and neither of the two palettes has one. (01 and 05 are not really my shades and I seldom wear dark grey (like the one in 03).)

At the moment I am leaning towards 04 but I will probably make the decision after seeing more photos. (I have at least one palette from each eyeshadow palette series from Coffret D’Or and I am not planning to leave a gap in my collection…) I will include other links to photos in this post if I come across any.

Updated on June 29th 2010:

See swatches of 04 Peach Beige at Makeup And Life. Also, see swatches of 01 Gold Brown here and swatches of all the palettes here and here. I still think I will be going for 04…

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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Twany Glamacy Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Monday, June 14, 2010

in -Glamacy, -Kanebo, -Twany, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.com)

Kanebo Twany Glamacy is part of a genre of Japanese makeup (including brands like Lissage and Satiche (which I will feature a bit later)) that is more about sophisticated and wearable colors than about the latest trends. The line will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on August 16th, and the new items include:

– Eye Collection ’10AW (2 variations, limited editions)
– Eyeliner Pencil (2 new shades)
– Lipstick (5 new shades)
– Cheek Color (2 new shades)

Kanebo Milano Collection 2011

by PJ on Thursday, June 10, 2010

in -Kanebo, -Kanebo Milano Collection, 2010 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, fragrance, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.com)

The annual pre-order-only Milano Collection from Kanebo is usually released for the holiday season. Here is more information on the two items for Milano Collection 2011:

– Face Up Powder (Milano Collection 2011) (24g, SPF14, PA++, 12600 JPY)
Pre-order period: mid-June – late September
Release date: December 16th