Makeup, Skincare, Fragrance and a Bit of Fashion
Sofina‘s color makeup line, Aube, was revamped in December 2008 to become Aube Couture. I had a chance to see Aube Couture in person earlier this year and I was very impressed by the Designing Impression Eyes series, which was launched in fall 2011. I currently have four palettes from the series, and 553 Purple was the first one I purchased. It is my first ever item from Aube Couture, and therefore I am highlighting it in my Stash Debut 2012 series.
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6th: Paul & Joe
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Paul & Joe’s summer 2012 Midsummer Nights makeup collection features limited-edition minty-green packaging and some eye-catching items, but I prefer the light-blue packaging from the summer 2011 collection and I also prefer the blue lip gloss from summer 2011 (Lip Gloss B in 001 L’Horizon Bleu) to the green lip gloss this season (Lip Gloss G in 002 Fairie Kisses). I do love the floral print of Blotting Paper 2012, which I will highlight a little later.
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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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(Designing Impression Eyes in 561)
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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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3rd: Aube Couture
(Designing Impression Eyes in 555)
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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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Kao Sofina Aube Couture has released its summer 2012 makeup collection in Japan on April 3rd. The collection includes:
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6th: Maquillage
(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mq)
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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The following posts have been updated with additional product information:
Lunasol Spring 2012 Makeup Collection
Aube Couture Spring 2012 Makeup Collection
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Kao Sofina Aube Couture will release its spring 2012 makeup collection in Japan on December 6th. The collection includes:
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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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Kanebo Milano Collection 2025 for Holiday 2024 (image from www.fashion-press.net)
