Makeup, Skincare, Fragrance and a Bit of Fashion
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– Protective Powder Compact Foundation (above, 6 shades, SPF 22, PA++)
– Protective Foundation Primer UV (1 new shade (02 Honey), SPF 40, PA++)
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– My post on Paul & Joe’s spring 2010 makeup collection has been updated with more images of the Disney collection. Do have a look!
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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
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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
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8. Sonia Rykiel
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7. Paul & Joe
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(Pearl Powder in 01)
Pearl Powder is a loose powder eyeshadow that feels soft and lightweight. 01 is a sheer pale beige with a very light-reflective pearly finish and multi-colored shimmer. It goes on much lighter than how it looks in the jar, and it is a brightening color that doesn’t create a shadow. It mainly shows up as a veil of pearly shimmer.
It can be used as an eyeshadow base if you like quite shimmery eyeshadow bases. Also, as a pale beige that happens to be quite sheer, it can also be used very light-handedly as a highlighter for the face or as a shimmering powder for the body.
Pencil Eye Liner in 001 is a dark blue-black. It has a velvety finish with a hint of shimmer. It goes on relatively smoothly and is waterproof. The staying power is satisfactory. (There can be minimal movement after a day’s wear.)
It is lovely to see purple, one of my favorite colors and a trendy makeup/fashion shade in the last few seasons, used in Paul & Joe’s holiday makeup pouch for 2009 (Pouch C IV). The purple goes well with the gold, and it nicely shows off the satiny sheen of the fabric. As I mentioned in the earlier post on the collection, I would have liked the gold pattens to be a little more delicate.
Paul & Joe’s holiday 2009 collection also includes two eyeshadow palettes, two new Pearl Powders, the other (of the two) Pencil Eye Liner, and two highlighting powders, and all these items, along with those two reviewed above, are limited editions. On the other hand, the new Lip Lacquer, the re-launched fragrances (Blanc and Bleu), the new bodycare items, and Cosmetic Pouch III are regular items.
(The products featured in this article are provided by Paul & Joe.)
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– Face & Eye Color CS (above, 3 variations, limited editions)
– Gloss Lacquer CS (3 variations, limited editions)
The collection features other items, and I will update this post with more information later on.
In addition, Paul & Joe will release a Disney Character collection on February 5th. The Alice in Wonderland characters will appear in two sets, 001 Fantasy and 002 Daydream. Each set includes:
– Original Case
– Lip Treatment Stick
– Blotting Paper
– Blotting Paper Refill
Updated on January 20th, 2010:
More images of the Paul & Joe Disney collection:
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Updated on July 21st, 2014:
Have a look at Eye Color Palette (case), which is also part of the collection.
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Loving Japanese Brands – Paul & Joe
Paul & Joe Holiday 2009 Collection
Paul & Joe Fall 2009 Collection
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A couple of weeks ago, I presented the Fall 2009 Makeup Trend Round-Up. Today, I start the countdown of my favorite fall 2009 makeup collections. I hope you will enjoy these posts.
10. Addiction
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9. YSL
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Among the items in YSL’s fall 2009 makeup collection, I like the Ombres 5 Lumières in 18 (above, Japanese release) and the limited-edition Cream Blush. The Cream Blush has more of a mousse texture, which is a pleasant surprise. It appeals to me more than blushers with a cream texture, as I think mousse blushers are easier to apply and blend. They also tend to look velvety/semi-matte (which I like) rather than shiny.
8. Dior
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The Dior Jazzclub palettes look very chic but they don’t wow me as much as many of Dior’s past seasonal limited-edition items. Otherwise, Dior would place higher on my list.
7. Paul & Joe
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Looking through the fall 2009 makeup collections released in the last couple of months, I think the main spring 2009 makeup trends, such as purples and soft neutrals, have taken on a more season-appropriate dimension and continued to dominate the makeup scene. Some palettes featured below feature pinks, which also continue the makeup trends earlier this year.
– Purples
Even as a fan of purples, I have been surprised to see how enduring the trend has been. I think it shows the wearability and versatility of the color. For fall 2009, most of the purples are darker, although there are still some lighter options.
(Shiseido Clé de Peau Satin Eye Color
(Dior 5-Color Eyeshadow
(Dior Jazzclub palettes)
(YSL Ombres 5 Lumières
(YSL Ombres 5 Lumières
(Max Factor Eye Gradation Colors– Warm Neutrals
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As I tend to favor light-to-medium purples which are usually released in spring, warm neutrals are probably (very marginally) my favorite trend of this season. Among neutrals, I like beiges and browns with a warm tone. (Taupes generally suit me less.) This season, many warm neutrals have a pink, peach, soft-copper or warm-gold undertone.
(Estée Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Quad
(Guerlain Ombre Eclat 4 Shades
(Jill Stuart Seductive Eyes– Greys
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Greys are usually too cool for my slightly warm-toned complexion, but they are generally great for creating classic retro looks as well as smoky eyes.
Some of the greys for this season are more green-toned, like those from Chanel, and some of them, like those from RMK, are more blue-toned.
(Chanel Les 4 Ombres de Chanel
(Dior 2-Color High-Contrast Eyeshadow
(Paul & Joe Color Powder CS in 062)
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(RMK Mystique Eyes in 03)
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One collection that hits the grand slam is Kate’s fall 2009 collection. Apart from the new Reflect Mirror Eyes series, Kate released a purple palette, a warm-brown palette, and a grey palette.
(Kate Diamond Cut Eyes in PU-1)
(Gradical Eyes S in BR-4)
(Deep Trap Eyes in PU-1)
– Warm Lips
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Last but not least, it seems that many of the lip colors released for fall 2009 are on the warm side. Many of them are warm pinks and reds with a peach, beige, or brown undertone. (It appears that there are a lot fewer rose-toned lipsticks for this season.)
(Dior Addict High Colors)
(Lunasol Full Glamour Lips S)
(SUQQU Lip Color Pencils & Dual Gloss Colors)Onto the holiday season, it seems that some major brands are still releasing purple shades. Look out for those from Dior, Sonia Rykiel, and Clinique.
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According to the Paul & Joe (English) website, the eye palettes and the eyeliners as well as the loose powder eyeshadows and the face powders are sold as sets in Japan while all of them are sold separately in the UK and the US.
All the makeup items (and the two makeup pouches and the jewelry box) are currently available in Harrods, except the new Lip Lacquer. It will be launched later, along with the repackaged fragrances (Paul & Joe Bleu & Blanc) and the two bodycare items (Body Milk and Body Treatment Oil). (I have had Paul & Joe Blanc for a few years and I am planning to review it later.)
I quite like the colors of the packaging, as purple and gold do make a lovely combination. (But I think I would like the packaging even more if the patterns were a little more delicate.) By the way, the jewelry box retails for 15 pounds, which I think is relatively reasonable.
Other seasonal collections from Paul & Joe:
Spring 2009 Collection
Holiday 2008 Collection
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Here are some larger images of the limited-edition items from Paul & Joe’s fall 2009 makeup collection. (Many thanks to Betsy at Autumn Masquerade for bringing my attention to these images.)
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– Color Powder CS (above, three variations, limited editions)
– Lipstick C (three shades, limited editions)
(Updated on July 7th 2009: More images of Color Powder CS and Lipstick C.)
– Eyebrow Pencil Duo (3 variations)
– Portable Lip Brush
– Portable Face Color Brush
On September 4th, the new base makeup collection will be available. The new items include:
– Light Cream Foundation S (6 shades, SPF 15, PA ++)
– Stick Concealer N (5 shades, #01-#04 SPF 15, PA++)
– Under Eye Concealer (3 shades)
– Face Color Powder (5 new shades)
I like the oval shape of the new eyeshadow duos (which is different from the usual round shape) and the fact that the original prints are visible inside the boxes. I look forward to seeing them in person later on.
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Kanebo Milano Collection 2025 for Holiday 2024 (image from www.fashion-press.net)
