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Natural Makeup Recommendations (2 of 3): Cheeks & Lips

by PJ on Friday, March 26, 2010

in -Bobbi Brown, -Boots, -Kanebo, -Lavshuca, -Maquillage, -RMK, -Shiseido, -SUQQU, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - blusher, makeup - lip color, makeup - lip gloss

My natural makeup recommendations continue with items for cheeks and lips. (See my recommendations on eye makeup here.)

Items for Cheeks

Sometimes, when you don’t have time to deal with eye makeup, using a blusher can really give the face an instant lift. The key is to use a shade that is as close to your natural flush as possible. I personally prefer moderately pigmented blushers without visible shimmer and those that are either matte or luminous matte.

– RMK Ingenious Powder Cheeks in MT-02 Light Pink (top)

It is marginally the lightest and the most cool-toned of the three blushers featured here. The brush included in the compact is very soft and easy to use, making this item very suitable for touch-ups away from home.

– Lavshuca Cheek Color in PK-1 (left)

This is the kind of default PK blusher shade which we expect from most Japanese makeup lines. The sparse pink-toned shimmery particles visible in the pan is not visible when worn.

– Boots No. 7 Cheek Colour in 25 Petal (right)

It is slightly warmer than the other two and has a very soft peach undertone. It is among my favorite blushers from non-Japanese brands. This shade is particularly good for spring and summer when most of us pick up a little bit of warmth on our complexions.

Items for Lips

– SUQQU Blend Lipstick in 16 Mizuka (upper left)

Go for this shade if you like a warm milky nude-pink for the lips. I usually dislike nude shades for the lips (I don’t think they are flattering), but this shade has enough pink in it so that it looks gentle and natural.

– Maquillage Lasting Climax Rouge in RS310 (right)

Go for this shade if you want more color for the lips. It is a warm-toned rose and is more pigmented than the SUQQU lipstick featured here. It can be layered for more vibrancy.

– Makemania Curvy Lip Silicone in 501 (bottom left)

The ultimate clear lip gloss. It has a very good lip-magnifying effect. (It does not achieve the effect with skin-irritating ingredients that dilate the blood vessels.) I also like the spatula applicator.

– Bobbi Brown Brightening Lip Gloss in Popsicle (bottom)

This is one of Bobbi Brown’s new items for spring 2010. It is a gentle warm pink that should be flattering for most people. It is softly pigmented but the color does show up on the lips. It has a long-lasting glossy finish with a touch of shimmer.

The final part features my recommendations on base makeup.

(Items from Bobbi Brown, RMK, and SUQQU featured in this post are provided by their respective companies.)

SHISEIDO Summer 2010 Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, March 3, 2010

in -Shiseido, -SHISEIDO (Global Brand), 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

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

SHISEIDO will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on May 1st. The shades are inspired by the ocean.

The collection includes:

– Luminizing Satin Face Color
(3 new shades, PK107 Medusa, OR308 Starfish, GD809 Shell)

– Luminizing Satin Eye Color
(1 new shade, GD824 Ocean Sunset)

– Luminizing Lip Gloss
(1 new shade, SV809 Rainbow)

– Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil
(1 new shade, BK904 Black Sand)

All the items in this collection are limited editions.

SHISEIDO Luminizing Satin Eye Colors in Caramel and Paperwhite

SHISEISO Spring 2010 Collection

Clé de Peau Spring 2010 Collection

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News, Update, & Stash Addition

by PJ on Wednesday, January 20, 2010

in -Cosme Decorte, -Kosé, -Magie Deco, -Paul & Joe, -Shiseido, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, mineral makeup, stash focus

(image from www.bareescentuals.co.uk)

– Shiseido Co., Ltd. will acquire Bare Escentuals, Inc. through a US subsidiary (Blush Acquisition Corporation). You can read more about the acquisition at Yahoo! Finance.
(information from Nikkei Net and Yahoo! Finance)

– My post on Paul & Joe’s spring 2010 makeup collection has been updated with more images of the Disney collection. Do have a look!

– I have got my first Magie Deco item (Shadow Brilliance II in DC 025 Foxy Lady) and my first impression of it is very good. I will be reviewing it later on.

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Clé de Peau Spring 2010 Collection

by PJ on Thursday, December 10, 2009

in -Clé de Peau, -Shiseido, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images/info from /www.urcosme.com)

Here is a look at Shiseido Clé de Peau‘s spring 2010 makeup collection. The collection includes Rouge à Lèvres (8 shades) and Ombre Couleur Solo (5 new shades). Four of the eight Rouge à Lèvres shades feature a velvety finish, and the other four have a luminous satiny finish.

(Rouge à Lèvres)

(Ombre Couleur Solo)

Clé de Peau Fall 2009 Collection

Clé de Peau Spring 2008 Collection

Shiseiso Maquillage Spring 2010 Collection

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SHISEIDO Spring 2010 Collection

by PJ on Thursday, December 10, 2009

in -Shiseido, -SHISEIDO (Global Brand), 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images/info from www.cosme.net)

SHISEIDO will release its spring 2010 makeup collection in Japan on January 1st. The collection includes:

– Luminizing Satin Eye Color (above, 5 new shades)

– Perfect Rouge Glowing Matte (4 shades)

– Perfect Rouge Tender Sheer (4 shades)

– Luminizing Lip Gloss (8 shades)

– Luminizing Satin Face Color (6 shades)

SHISEIDO Luminizing Satin Eye Color in Caramel and Paperwhite

SHISEIDO Fall 2009 Collection

SHISEIDO Perfect Rouge for Spring 2009

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Maquillage Spring 2010 Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, December 9, 2009

in -Maquillage, -Shiseido, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images/info from www.cosme.net)

Shiseido Maquillage will release its spring 2010 makeup collection in Japan on January 21st. The new items include:

– Eyes Creator (3D) (above, 5 new variations, including 2 limited editions)

– Glossy Perfect Rouge (9 shades)

– Lasting Perfect Rouge (7 shades)

– Eyebrow Color Wax (3 shades)

– Eye Color N (Powder) (6 new shades, 3 Clear Colors and 3 Shadow Colors)
– Eye Color N (Cream) (3 new shades)
– Long Stay Eyeliner (6 shades, including 2 limited editions)
– Smooth & Stay Lip Liner (6 shades)

Updated on December 15th, 2009:

Here is an additional image of the collection.

(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Fall 2009 Makeup Trend Round-Up

by PJ on Wednesday, October 21, 2009

in -Chanel, -Clé de Peau, -Dior, -Guerlain, -Jill Stuart, -Kanebo, -Kate, -Lunasol, -Max Factor, -Paul & Joe, -RMK, -Shiseido, -SUQQU, -YSL, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup trend reports

(image from www.cledepeau-beaute.com)

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
in 108 Purple Amethyst)
(image from www.cledepeau-beaute.com)

(Dior 5-Color Eyeshadow
in 173 Night Butterfly)
(image from www.iswii.net)

(Dior Jazzclub palettes)
(image from www.iswii.net)

(YSL Ombres 5 Lumières
in 18 (Japanese release))

(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)

(YSL Ombres 5 Lumières
in 8 Midnight (UK/US release))
(image from www.ysl.com)

(Max Factor Eye Gradation Colors
in Violet Mauve (Japanese release))
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)

– Warm Neutrals

(image from www.guerlain.co.jp)

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
in 15 Rose Gold)
(image from www.esteelauder.co.uk)

(Guerlain Ombre Eclat 4 Shades
in 406 Tsarina)
(image from www.guerlain.com)

(Jill Stuart Seductive Eyes
in 07 Mysterious Queen)
(image from www.iswii.net)

– Greys

(image from www.rmkrmk.com)

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
in 16 Murano)
(image from www.chanel.com)

(Dior 2-Color High-Contrast Eyeshadow
in 055 Cocktail Look)
(image from www.iswii.net)

(Paul & Joe Color Powder CS in 062)
(image from www.iswii.net)

(RMK Mystique Eyes in 03)
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)

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)
(image from www.iswii.net)

(Gradical Eyes S in BR-4)
(image from www.iswii.net)

(Deep Trap Eyes in PU-1)
(image from www.iswii.net)

Also, Dior’s and YSL’s eye palettes (above) include both purples and greys.

– Warm Lips

(image from www.suqqu.com)

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)
(image from www.iswii.net)

(Lunasol Full Glamour Lips S)
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)

(SUQQU Lip Color Pencils & Dual Gloss Colors)
(image from www.suqqu.com)

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.

(image from www.iswii.net)

More on the fall 2009 collections featured above:

Chanel
Dior
Jill Stuart
Kate
Lunasol
Max Factor
Paul & Joe
RMK
SUQQU
YSL

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Makeup Review: SHISEIDO Luminizing Satin Eye Color

by PJ on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

in -Shiseido, -SHISEIDO (Global Brand), all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - eyeshadow

The Shiseido international line has been going through a revamp this year. The new makeup line, created in collaboration with Dick Page, is simply called Shiseido (instead of the original Shiseido The Makeup). In January, the line debuted with Perfect Rouge and Smoothing Lip Pencil. In August, the fall 2009 collection was released. The collection includes 15 shades of Luminizing Satin Eye Color. Today I am reviewing two of them.

(Luminizing Satin Eye Color in BE202 Caramel)

(Luminizing Satin Eye Color in WT907 Paperwhite)

BE202 Caramel is a medium bronze-toned beige and WT907 Paperwhite is a cream white. They are moderately pigmented and they have very fine shimmery particles. They impart a satiny finish that looks soft and understated. The lasting power is good.

The powder is exceptionally fine and has an almost-creamy texture. Apart from talc (2nd on the ingredient lists of both shades), Luminizing Satin Eye Color uses petrolatum (4th on the ingredient list of WT907 and 6th of BE202) to create the silky and almost-creamy texture. I find this to be slightly unusual, as most eyeshadows rely on a combination of talc and silicones to create the smooth and silky texture. (Silicones are further down the lists of these two shades.)

WT907 is good for brightening the eye area and as a base for other eyeshadows. I also prefer it as a brow highlighter to more shimmery off-whites, as the effect is a lot more natural. BE202 is a gentle shadowing shade as it is able to give a very natural depth to the eyes. (This relatively light shade is able to be depth-enhancing because it is not too shimmery.) Since it is more of a warm neutral, I think it should suit those with a warm complexion better. (It may look quite bronze on those with a cooler complexion.)

The 15 Luminizing Satin Eye Color shades are elegant and understated (except YE306 Solaris, which is a vibrant yellow). I would be curious to see whether more vibrant shades will be added to the range and whether a new range of eyeshadow singles, perhaps with a different finish, will join the line.

(The products featured in this review are provided by Shiseido.)

Posts on Shiseido’s other lines:

Clé de Peau Fall 2009 Collection

Maquillage Fall 2009 Collection

Maquillage Forming Shiny Eyes in 52

Maquillage Clean Contrast Eyes 2 in SV844

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Clé de Peau Fall 2009 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Tuesday, June 23, 2009

in -Clé de Peau, -Shiseido, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.biteki.com)

Clé de Peau will release its fall 2009 collection in Japan on July 21st. The collection includes:

– Touche de Rouge Extra Silky Lipstick (4 new shades)
– Ombre Couleur Solo (10 shades)

Clé de Peau Spring 2009 Collection

Maquillage Fall 2009 Collection

SHISEIDO Fall 2009 Collection

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Summer 2009 Makeup Top 10 (Part 2)

by PJ on Sunday, June 21, 2009

in -Majolica Majorca, -Maquillage, -Shiseido, -Sonia Rykiel, 2009 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10

(continued from Part 1)

6. Majolica Majorca

(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mj)

I have not been paying a lot of attention to Majolica Majorca’s seasonal collections in the last couple of years, as the new items generally don’t excite me. But the new Jewelling Eyes, featuring a nice range of palettes, did catch my eye. The color combinations are on the basic side, but the wearability of them will always appeal to me.

5. Maquillage

(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mq)

Maquillage’s summer 2009 collection is, in a way, a typical summer makeup collection from Japanese brands, with colorful eyeliners and mascaras as well as a collection of nail colors. Two more Eyes Creator 3D palettes (limited editions) join the five launched in spring. The one in GD831 (left in photo), among all the seven palettes, appeals to me the most. I also like the limited-edition gold and silver cases for the two palettes. (I wish they were not limited editions so that I could have more time to think about whether to get GD831…)

4. Sonia Rykiel

(image from www.soniarykiel-cosmetics.com)

Sonia Rykiel’s summer 2009 collection shows that blue (particularly a medium warm aqua blue) will probably always return as a main color for summer makeup in Japan. With blue, brown and white for both eyes and nails, along with three new lip glosses, the collection seems almost Lunasol-esque as it creates three mini collections with the three colors. Overall the lineup is colorful and well-coordinated, with colors painting a picture of the sun, the sea and the sand.

Please check out Part 3!

(The Other) Budget Princess: Majolica Majorca

Beauty Brand Focus: Sonia Rykiel

Maquillage Fall 2009 Makeup Collection

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