Makeup, Skincare, Fragrance and a Bit of Fashion
(image and info from www.iswii.net)Two limited-edition makeup palettes will be released for the holiday period. The top shade in each palette is layered on top of eyeshadows and blushers to add shimmer. The bottom two lip glosses feature a pearlescent shade on the right and a glittery shade on the left.
Recent Posts on Shiseido:
Majolica Majorca Holiday 2008 Collection
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(image and info from www.joseishi.net/voce)
Majolica Majorca will release its holiday 2008 collection in Japan on November 21st. The lineup includes:
– Majolumina Powder in Puff (for face and body, two shades, limited editions)
– Majolook Illuminator palettes (2 new variations)
– Lash Gorgeous Wing (1 new shade, limited edition)
Updated on November 13th, 2008:
More photos of the collection (from ww.iswii.net):
Updated on September 15th, 2012:
Read my review of Majolook (Illuminator) in BR788.
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(The Other) Budget Princess: Majolica Majorca
Majolica Majorca Summer 2008 Collection
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One of the editors at Voce magazine has posted photos of Lunasol’s spring 2009 collection taken at the press event. Do have a look!
The purification theme continues with “Floral Purification” for spring 2009, as the inspiration of the collection is drawn from the light and feminine shades of cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, wisteria, magnolia and azalea.
In the photos, you will see two eye palettes, three lipsticks, one lip gloss, and one nail color. (There are obviously more in the collection.) The light lavender-plum palette looks particularly alluring to me. So does the lilac dress that the model is wearing in the ad image! (Is spring 2009 another lilac season?)
It seems that this collection will be soft, airy, feminine, and definitely very spring-like. The color combinations in the palettes might not be as colorful as Lunasol’s spring 2008 collection, but this simple color concept will give Lunasol to show off the wonderful texture and finish of their eyeshadows.
In short, I am excited.
By the way, in the same blog entry, you will see all the 20 shades of Shiseido’s Perfect Rouge, which I mentioned yesterday.
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Lunasol Holiday 2008 Collection
Lunasol Sheer Contrast Eyes in Lavender Coral
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(images and info from www.nikkei.co.jp)
The new line will start off with two new items, Perfect Rouge (in 20 shades) and Smoothing Lip Pencil (in 7 shades). The case of Perfect Rouge cleverly incorporates Shiseido’s logo, which is part of the brand’s plan to enhance its image on the global stage.
(Shiseido’s brand logo)
(photography by Nick Night)
These two products will be released in Japan on January 1st, 2009.
The dark reflective packaging is very similar to that of Shiseido The Makeup, but, according to Nikkei Net and as I understand it, the new line is simply called SHISEIDO (as you see in the ad campaign). Again, it is about building up global brand awareness. It is also great to see Dick Page’s involvement in Shiseido’s product creation. I will certainly look forward to more future releases.
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Maquillage Holiday 2008 Collection
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(image and info from www.nikkei.co.jp)
According to Nikkei Net, in 2007, the beauty market for those over sixties occupies 19% of the whole beauty market in Japan and shows a remarkable 104% increase from 2006. The launch of Elixir Prior is responding to this market shift.
The launch lineup will include a face soap, a toner, a moisturizing lotion, a moisturizing cream, and a daytime sunscreen (SPF 30, PA+++). I am sure the line will be expanded later on.
This launch happens to echo what I mentioned earlier about the launch of Voce Platinum, the beauty magazine for more mature readers. It seems that we are witnessing a new dimension in the Japanese beauty scene.
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(image and info from www.nikkei.co.jp)
The collection will include two Jewelling Palettes, again featuring collaboration with British fashion designer Christopher Kane. Both the Noble Glamorous palette (in the gold case) and the Princess Tiara palette (in the black case) will have four eye colors and a face color.
The collection will also include:
– Dramatical Gel Liner (in RD632 and GY831 (
I know “dramatical” isn’t a real English word…))
– Jewel Rich Gel (for face and body, 16g)
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Maquillage Clean Contrast Eyes 2 in SV844
Maquillage Lasting Climax Rouge in RS310
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(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/dp)The main appeal of the d Program range is that the products are free from fragrance, mineral oil, and parabens, and the new products should continue this ethos. According to Nikkei Net, the new releases will focus on caring for “lifestyle sensitive skin“, which refers to skin sensitivity due to lifestyle factors such as daily stress and lack of sleep. The products are designed to be gentle and suitable for fragile and reactive skin.
The new items are divided into three “Programs”: Balance Care Program (for dehydrated oily skin that is occasionally prone to acne, in blue bottles), Acne Care Program (in orange bottles), and Moist Care Program (for dry skin, in pink bottles).
Shiseido’s d Program is sold in Asia, and the website is for information only.
Updated on January 11th, 2010:
Check out Innerchild’s review of Shiseido d Program Conditioning Wash.
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I am sure many of you have been doing what I do with powder foundations, but since I was again making a new refill a couple of days ago, I thought I’d document it and share it with you.
Some of us who regularly use a powder foundation might find that, as we get towards the end of a refill, the application takes longer and longer as the sponge has to dig into the corners. It can be a bit of a pain, and we just want to open up a new refill.
Some years ago, with several nearly finished refills like those you see above (from different brands actually), I decided to try putting all the powder together and I was a little surprised to see how much powder was actually left on each tray. So I started to save somewhat finished refills to make a new one later. (I stopped pushing my sponge to the very end…)
The steps are what you see in the photos below:
1. Find a small (and perfectly clean) spoon or spatula. (I prefer a plastic one to a metal one.)
2. Start scraping! (Imagine that you are clearing the corners of a delicious Japanese bento box.)
3. Realize how much powder is still left.
4. Put all the leftover powder into one tray. (Here, I have powder from four nearly finished refills of ZA Two-Way Foundation.)
5. With your spoon/spatula, gently pat the powder down.
6. Lay a piece of tissue (which I have folded here) on top of the powder, and apply even and firm pressure with your fingers. Pay specific attention to the corners.
7. Reveal your (semi-)new refill! (The one here is about 75-80% full and will last quite a while for me.)
Tips:
1. Obviously the powder is not pressed to an industrial standard, so we have to be slightly more light-handed with the sponge than usual.
2. Sometimes our complexions can be between two shades with our favorite foundations, and sometimes we are happy with a shade but not the finish. These steps are good for customizing your own powder foundation, as you can mix and match from the same brand or different brands.
3. Make sure you store the nearly-finished refills in a clean/dry place just like your new ones. (I always save the refill boxes for this purpose.)
I hope you find this useful. If you have any related tip that you would like to share with us, do please post it in the comment section!
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Seasonal Sales on Cosmetics in the UK
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(Maquillage Forming Shiny Eyes)
(image from /www.shiseido.co.jp)
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(image from www.chanel.com)
If there is one word that sums up the makeup trends for fall 2008, it is “warmth”. We had grey from fall 2007 and cool lilac and blue from spring 2008, and now we are greeted by opulent gold and red.
Fields of Gold
Chanel leads the pack with a collection with gold in the eye palette, lip gloss, face highlighter, and nail color. It is a decadent shade of gold, although it can be too warm for some complexions. If this is the case with you, items from Lavshuca (Grade Color Select in GD-1) and Shiseido The Makeup (Lip Gloss in G29 Mellow Gold) might suit you better.
(Lavshuca Grade Color Select in GD-1 (among swatches))
(Shiseido The Makeup Lip Gloss in G29 Mellow Gold)Gold is also seen in Vernis Crème de Nacres, two nail products in Lancôme‘s fall 2008 collection that are applied with a special applicator. (I am not entirely certain whether they are sold in North America, but they are already available in the UK.)
(Lancôme Vernis Crème de Nacres)Shades of Red
If you are fans of purples, there are still some nice shades from Givenchy, Clarins, Awake and Sonia Rykiel as these beautiful hues continue the trend in spring 2008. But many purples are taking on a much warmer tone for fall 2008 and turning into plum purples. We are also seeing shades of burgundy and red, which, just like gold, are the key shades for this fall.
For plum and burgundy, which still somewhat echo the spring trend, look into the palettes from Laura Mercier, EST, and Magie Deco:
(Laura Mercier Eye Color Trio in Mauve Sunset)
(Magie Deco Shadow Brilliance in 021 Bordeaux Shadow)
While warmer reds are seen in major Japanese brands (like Lunasol and SUQQU below), Dior, always a trendsetter, features a muted warm red in 5-Colour Eyeshadow in #673 Earth Tones:
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)
(image from www.suqqu.com/japan.html)
(Dior 5-Color Eyeshadow in 673 Earth Tones)
If you love experimenting with makeup trends, why not try wearing gold and warm purples/reds to sport both trends at the same time?
(Magie Deco Pure Color in GD076 and RD470)
(Cosme Decorte AQ Shadow Supreme in 015)
(Maquillage Forming Shiny Eyes in 54)If reds around the eyes don’t suit you, try gold with deep cool violets. It is a beautiful and modern way to wear violets. I am thinking about trying the items below:
(Maquillage Forming Shiny Eyes in 52)
(Lavshuca Dual Prism Eyes in PU-1 (among the swatches))Last but not least, the two makeup looks for fall/holiday 2008 from Shiseido The Makeup epitomise the key trends for the coming seasons:
(Eyeshadow Quad Shimmer in Q11 (left) and Q12 (right))
Related posts (more red, plum, and lilac):
Coffret D’Or Trance Deep Eyes in Grey Variation
(with a cool medium lilac)
NARS Fall 2008 Collection
ck Calvin Klein Fall 2008 Collection
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Kanebo Milano Collection 2025 for Holiday 2024 (image from www.fashion-press.net)
