by PJ on Monday, July 16, 2012
in -Aube (Couture), -Guerlain, -Kao, -Paul & Joe, -Sofina, 2012 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
by PJ on Monday, June 18, 2012
in _Japanese Brand Profile, _Stash Debut 2012, -Kao, -Sofina, all about Japanese cosmetics, skincare, skincare - cleansing/toning, skincare - moisturizing/others, stash focus
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In my Japanese Brand Profile series, I have written about Kao Sofina‘s Beauté and (the now discontinued) Hada.ka skincare lines. Today, in my Stash Debut 2012 series, I will be talking about another skincare line from Sofina, Sofina Jenne, and I will be reviewing Sofina Jenne Trial Set (Moist Type), my first purchase from Sofina Jenne (mainly to try the popular Jelly Moisturizer, one of the best-selling products from Sofina).
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Kao Sofina’s Aube Couture will release its fall 2012 makeup collection in Japan on June 12th. The collection includes:
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by PJ on Monday, May 14, 2012
in -Aube (Couture), -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, -Kao, -Paul & Joe, -Sofina, 2012 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
(continued from Part 1 & Part 2)
3rd: Aube Couture
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Like Elsia’s spring 2012 makeup collection (featured in Part 2), Aube Couture’s spring 2012 makeup collection impressed me when I saw it in person. The new Designing Impression Eyes series was launched in fall 2011, and there are three new variations for spring 2012. What I like about these three new palettes (and many of the fall 2011 ones) is that they combine low-key colors with high-toned shimmery finishes. This combination creates understated glamour, and these three palettes are still very wearable for daytime. (See the two limited-edition variations for summer 2012.)
The twelve shades of the new Excellent Stay Rouge feature some elegant low-key cool-toned shades, which appeal to me a lot.
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by PJ on Wednesday, December 21, 2011
in -Aube (Couture), -Jill Stuart, -Kao, -Maquillage, -Shiseido, -Sofina, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
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6th: Maquillage
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I like the glamorous look of the Aura Beauty pressed powder in the Aura Beauty set for Maquillage’s holiday 2011 makeup collection, as well as the grater (Blend Sharpener) that turns the pressed powder into loose powder, which can be used with the Face Brush included in the set. The deluxe mirror and the pouch complete this limited-edition set beautifully.
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by PJ on Friday, September 30, 2011
in _Japanese Brand Profile, -Kao, -Primavista, -Primavista Dea, -Sofina, 2011 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup
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Primavista, Kao Sofina‘s base makeup line, was launched in September 2008 to replace my beloved Raycious. On November 15th, Sofina will release Primavista Dea, a sub-line of Primavista that is designed for consumers over fifty. According to Kao (which owns the Sofina brand), the range incorporates “pure blossom powder” to help target the appearance of large pores and sallowness.
Primavista Dea’s launch collection for fall/winter 2011 includes:
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