Makeup, Skincare, Fragrance and a Bit of Fashion
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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Paul & Joe has updated its website to feature information on its holiday 2010 Symphony makeup collection. The collection includes:
– Face Color & Lip Gloss Set (2 variations, with Lip Gloss C, Face Color C, Face Color Puff and Drawstring Pouch)
– Pressed Powder Duo (4 variations)
– Compact Case I
– Nail Enamel C (5 shades)
– Eye & Lip Color Set (2 variations, with Lip Color C, Eye Color C and Pouch)
All the items/sets in this collection are limited editions except Pressed Powder Duo.
Related posts on Paul & Joe:
Fall/Winter 2010 Base Makeup Collection
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(image from www.paul-joe-beaute.com)
Paul & Joe released Lip Gloss G a few months ago as part of the brand’s summer 2010 makeup collection. It is available in 10 shades, and today I am highlighting 07 Tangerine.
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(image from www.rmkrmk.com)
Color-wise, the fall 2010 makeup trends seem to be a natural progression from the last few seasons. Beiges and browns dominated spring 2010, and they are still a key trend in fall 2010, (Gone are the grays, which were prominent in fall 2009, as a major color trend.) Meanwhile, purples shone last fall and they have taken on a few varied hues this season.
Beiges & Browns
RMK puts browns firmly on center stage with the Autumn Brown collection. The limited-edition Brown Eyes palettes feature various brown tones. (The palettes are called Deep Brown, Dark Brown, Red Brown, Yellow Brown and Beige Brown.) Guerlain‘s new Écrin 6 Couleurs palettes are also based on a variety of neutral tones, while SUQQU‘s revamped makeup line lays the groundwork with six Blend Color Eyeshadow palettes, all with neutral hues.
(image from www.iswii.net)
(image from www.guerlain.co.jp)
(image from www.biteki.com)
Pinks, Mauves, Purples & Plums
Biteki (September 2010) calls them the berry tones, and those who are not enticed by the skin-tonal colors and who are interested in more vibrant shades might want to look into these mouth-watering colors.
Dior‘s 5 Color Design palette in Pink Design includes a dusty pink and a sophisticated muted purple. Estée Lauder‘s Pure Color 5 Color Eyeshadow Palette in Surreal Violet offers some delicious berry shades. Addiction‘s fall 2010 makeup collection includes berry-toned items for eyes as well as lips. (Refer to the link for the new items for lips.)
(image from www.dior.com)
(image from www.sephora.com)
(image from www.esteelauder.com)
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)
Mix & Match
What is interesting is that many brands feature both color trends in their fall 2010 makeup collections (either in one single item or in various items in the collection). Here are some of the highlights:
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Check out these links on a Japanese blog for images of the upcoming holiday 2010 makeup collections:
I need to have Dior’s clutch palette!
Related posts:
Dior Cristal Boréal (holiday 2009)
Dior Night Diamond (holiday 2008)
Makeup Review: Paul & Joe Holiday 2009 Makeup Collection
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(image from www.iswii.net)
Some thoughts after the visit to Harrods and Selfridges a few days ago:
Paul & Joe
I tested some of the items from the fall 2010 Clair de Lune collection. The colors in the limited-edition Face & Eye Color CS palettes look as pretty as they do in the promotional images. However, even for me, many of the colors are too sheer. The three lighter shades in Paper Moon (the neutral palette) are mainly shimmer and don’t have much pigment.
Burberry Beauty
The line was launched on July 12th in Harrods, which is the line’s only retail point in the UK at the moment. All the powder-based items (powder foundations, blushers, bronzers, and eyeshadows) have a beautifully silky texture and a velvety matte finish. (None of the eyeshadows has visible shimmer.) I also like the classy packaging. (I will post a more detailed review of the line later on.)
SUQQU
One of the sales assistants confirmed that the fall 2010 collection would be launched in the UK in September. Since Powdery Cheeks is one of the products to be discontinued next month, I decided that it was time to pick up 11 Ashibi, which caught my eye during my first encounter with SUQQU in 2006 . I have a feeling that it will soon be among my favorite blushers. I also went for 14 Oshiroibana, which is more vibrant. Even though they will be discontinued soon, I am still planning to post my thoughts on them for those who are interested in this exquisite Japanese beauty brand.
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(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)
Paul & Joe will release its fall 2010 base makeup collection in Japan on September 3rd. The lineup includes:
– Creamy Mat Foundation (above, 6 shades, SPF 20, PA++)
– Moisturizing Foundation Primer N (3 shades, shades 01 and 02 with SPF 15 and PA+)
– Face Color (3 new shades, limited editions)
Related posts on Paul & Joe:
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(images/info from www.iswii.net)
– Face & Eye Color CS (three variations: Silver Moon, Paper Moon, Blue Moon)
– Lipstick C (3 shades: Clair de Lune, Over the Moon, Moon Shadow)
– Face Color (3 variations: Luna, Harvest Moon, Pagan)
All the items in this collection are limited editions.
This is a pleasantly colorful collection, and I think many of the items will sell well. (I also like the promotional image at the top.) However, I am not really a fan of the cat lipsticks……
Related posts:
Summer 2010 Makeup Top 10
(featuring Paul & Joe’s Summer 2010 makeup collection)
Paul & Joe Spring 2010 Makeup Collection
Loving Japanese Cosmetics (3 of 7): Paul & Joe
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(continued from Part 1)
6th: Paul & Joe
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5th: Elégance
(image from www.elegance-cosmetics.com)
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4th: Lavshuca
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lavshuca)
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lavshuca)
The countdown concludes in Part 3.
Related posts:
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(SUQQU Noble Nuance Face Color)
Paul & Joe: As I mentioned earlier, Select Eye Colors are now available in the UK. None of the shades has grabbed me. At the moment, I am looking forward to the new Lip Gloss G from the summer 2010 collection.
RMK: Spring Modern Eyes in 04 Rosy Purple from the spring 2010 collection has been sold out.
SUQQU: I finally had a chance to see SUQQU’s spring 2010 collection in person. Noble Nuance Face Color has a subtle luminous glow that should be appealing for many people. Among other items in the collection, I like Noble Nuance Eyeshadow in EX-01, Noble Nuance Cheeks in EX-01, and Noble Nuance Lipstick in EX-02.
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Lunasol Spring 2025 Makeup Collection (image from www.cosme.net)
