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Stash Update: Coffret D’Or

by PJ on Saturday, January 30, 2010

in -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, 2009 Summer, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - eyeshadow, stash focus

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

I have got Coffret D’Or’s Jewelicious Eyes in 05 Purple Amethyst (from spring 2010) and Color Mixing Eyes in 01 Orange Brown Mix (from summer 2009).

I will review the Jewelicious Eyes palette first later on since it is this season’s item.

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Twany Glamacy Spring 2010 Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, January 20, 2010

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

(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Kanebo’s Twany Glamacy will release its spring 2010 makeup collection in Japan on February 16th. The lineup includes:

– Eye Collection (2 new variations, limited editions)
– Lipstick (5 new shades)

Holiday 2009 Makeup Top 10 (Part 3)

by PJ on Friday, December 25, 2009

in -Dior, -Jill Stuart, -Kanebo, -Lunasol, 2009 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10

(continued from Part 1 and Part 2)

Happy Christmas everyone! Today I will conclude my holiday 2009 makeup top 10 countdown.

3. Lunasol

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

I really like the white packaging of Lunasol’s Party Coffret 2009. Lunasol usually brings out neutral-toned eyeshadow palettes for the holiday season (which can be a little repetitive for Lunasol fans), so I like the fact that there is a pink shade in this year’s eye palette. The collection also includes other items for the face, lips, and nails.

2. Jill Stuart

(image from jillstuart-beauty.com.tw)

The holiday season is probably the perfect time to indulge in some ultra-prettiness, and Jill Stuart’s Sweetness Collection is more than suitable for the purpose. It is a very pink set, with pink makeup shades as well as pink makeup accessories. The pouch might look a little too frilly for some people, but I personally really like it.

1. Dior

(image from www.dior.com)

Dior has had some good holiday collections over the years, but I think its 2009 holiday collection is among the best. The gorgeous Cristal Boréal includes four Aurore Boréale crystals, which reflect light beautifully and have a nice depth to them. But it is not the only highlight of the collection, as there are some lovely purple-toned and soft neutral-toned eyeshadows. For me, this is a solid and memorable holiday collection from Dior.

Lunasol Spring 2010 Collection

Jill Stuart Spring 2010 Makeup Collection

Dior Spring 2010 Makeup Collection

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Holiday 2009 Makeup Top 10 (Part 1)

by PJ on Wednesday, December 23, 2009

in -Aube (Couture), -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, -Kao, -Paul & Joe, -Sofina, -Sonia Rykiel, 2009 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10

It is hard to believe that 2009 is coming to an end. Before we celebrate the arrival of 2010, it is now time to present my favorite holiday 2009 collections.

10. Coffret D’Or

(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

For me, 2009 is another good year for Kanebo’s Coffret D’Or and the line is still as exciting as it was last year. This year’s LuxuLight Collection palettes contain eyeshadows and lip colors, like last year’s The Party Makeup Collection. The colors are housed in a lovely case with a festive vibe.

9. Aube Couture

(image from fanet.jp)

Another makeup palette for eyes and lips. The Designing Jewel Compacts feature four variations to choose from, which are more than the usual one or two from holiday makeup palettes from Japanese beauty lines. The eyeshadows are arranged in the case in the same way as those in the usual eye palettes (Designing Eyes) from the line.

8. Sonia Rykiel

(image from fanet.jp)

I like Sonia Rykiel’s signature multi-colored stripes and it is nice to see them on Palettes Yeux Couleurs. The collection also includes two makeup sets, both including purple packaging for the makeup items and a purple makeup case.

7. Paul & Joe

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

Paul & Joe also brought out purple packaging for holiday 2009. The purple and gold cases are both on-trend and glamorous. Paul & Joe’s makeup is known for wearable colors, and most of these items are certainly very easy to wear. (See my review of some of the items in the collection here.) The collection also includes the new Lip Lacquer, the re-launched fragrances (Blanc and Bleu), the new bodycare items, and Cosmetic Pouch III, which are regular items.

Loving Japanese Brands – Paul & Joe

Japanese Cosmetics Focus – Sonia Rykiel

From My Treasure Chest – Sofina Aube Rouge Dressious

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Lunasol Spring/Summer 2010 Base Makeup Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, December 22, 2009

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

(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Lunasol will release its spring/summer 2009 base makeup collection in Japan on February 19th. The lineup includes:

– Micro Finish Pressed Powder N (2 shades, SPF 10, PA +)
– Pressed Face Color (2 shades)

Foundation Face-Off – Lunasol vs. Coffret D’Or

Lavshuca Finish Powder in Lucent & High Color

RMK Powder Foundation EX

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Coffret D’Or Spring/Summer 2010 Base Makeup Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, December 15, 2009

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

(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Kanebo Coffret D’Or will release its spring 2010 base makeup collection in Japan on March 1st. The collection includes:

– Lasting Power Liquid UV (7 shades, SPF 29, PA++)
– Lasting Power Stay Fix UV (primer, SPF 25, PA++)
– Oil Control Pact powder
– UV Clear Compact powder (SPF21, PA++)

There is no new powder foundation from Coffret D’Or for spring 2010. The foundation case towards the top of the image is the spring 2010 edition of the powder foundation case.

Coffret D’Or Makeup Powder

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

Coffret D’Or Spring 2010 Point Makeup Collection

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Lavshuca Spring 2010 Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, December 8, 2009

in -Kanebo, -Lavshuca, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Kanebo Lavshuca will release its spring 2010 collection in Japan on February 1st. The collection features:

– Light Mix Eyes (1 new variation)
– Lash Wide Maker (1 shade)
– Eyebrow Mascara (2 shades)
– Rouge Star Classics (Prism Pearl) (4 new shades)
– Dramatic Memory Rouge (2 new shades)

Kate Spring 2010 Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, December 8, 2009

in -Kanebo, -Kate, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Kanebo Kate will release its spring 2010 collection in Japan on February 1st. The release will include both point and base makeup items.

The new point makeup items include:

– Gradical Eyes A (8 variations)
– Diamond Cut Eyes (1 new variation)
– Quick Eyeliner S (2 shades)
– Lasting Design Eyebrow W (2 variations)
– Eyebrow Color N (2 shades)
– Cheek Color S (4 variations, each with two shades)

The new base makeup items include:

– Lasting Cover Pact (6 shades, SPF 20, PA++)
– Makeup Base UV N (SPF 29, PA++)
– Covering Concealer (Dark Circles) (1 shade)
– Covering Concealer (Pores) (1 shade)
– Stick Concealer N (2 shades)
– Face Powder N (2 shades)

Lunasol Spring 2010 Collection

by PJ on Thursday, November 19, 2009

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

(images/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Kanebo Lunasol will release its spring 2010 makeup collection in Japan on January 15th. The purification theme continues, and the theme for spring 2010 is Scenic Purification. Each of the five Nature Color Eyes palettes portrays one of the five scenes of nature (sea, greenery, earth, sand, and flowers).

The full lineup includes:

– Nature Color Eyes (5 variations)
– Shining Water Eyes (5 shades, limited editions)

– Full Glamour Lips G (10 new shades)
– Full Glamour Gloss N (5 new shades)
– Contrasting W Lip Liner (3 new shades)
– Coloring Cheeks (3 new shades)

(Shining Water Eyes)

At the moment, I am warming to the two neutral-toned Shining Water Eyes shades. Since they are limited editions, I will have to make a relatively quick decision…

(Please have a look at this post for the link to the five Nature Color Eyes palettes and this post for the link to some swatches.)

Lunasol Holiday 2009 Collection

Lunasol Fall 2009 Collection

Loving Japanese Brands: Lunasol

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Swatches: Lunasol Spring 2010 & Addiction Fall 2009

by PJ on Wednesday, November 18, 2009

in -Addiction, -Kanebo, -Kosé, -Lunasol, 2009 Fall, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(Addiction’s Eyeshadows)
(image from www.addiction-beauty.com)

– Please have a look at this blog post, which features swatches of three of Lunasol’s five eyeshadow palettes for spring 2010. It seems that the purple in 05C Nature Colorful is a little too pale for my liking. (It seems paler than Lavender Coral‘s purple, which I adore.) At the moment, it is not likely that I will pick up this palette.

– If you are interested in Kosé’s Addiction, do check out this blog post for swatches of all of Addiction’s current eyeshadows and blushers.

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