Saturday 29 March 2008

Dior Summer '08

Dior's Summer '08 collection will debut in Japan on 25 April.

1. Cinq Couleurs Iridescent: #549 Summer Star and #589 Gold Fever (7875yen)

2. Dior Bronze Matte Sunshine: #2 Honey Matte SPF20 PA++ (limited edition, 5775yen)

3. Dior Bronze Lumiere #1 Pearly Sunlight: 2 tone powder and gold pearl lip gloss (limited edition, 7140yen)

4. Bronze Blush Harmony #5 Spicy Desert: 4-colour cheek gradational blush/highlighter with gold pearl shimmer (6300yen)

5. Dior Bronze Luminiser: #1 Pink Gold and #2 Shimmering Bronze (limited edition, 4725yen)

6. Dior En Couleur: #585 Terra Sienna and #645 Million Dollar Gold (limited edition) (3360yen)

7. Dior Addict High Colour LipsticK: 1 new shade and 1 limited edition shade (3780yen)

8. Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect: #217 (limited edition) and #437 (3360yen)

9. Dior Vinyl: 2 new shades (3150yen)

10. Golden Dior (limited edition, 7875yen): cream color that can be used on eyes, lips and cheeks






Wednesday 26 March 2008

Kate Dual Carat

Here's a closer look at Kate's three new Dual Carat eyeshadows, Black Carat BK1, White Carat WT1 and Gold Carat GD2. Pics of the new Rouge Trance S are also up on the Kanebo website.

Sunday 23 March 2008

Paul & Joe Mascara Collection

Paul & Joe mascara collection due out on 2 May in Japan.

1. Lash Mascara (3675yen): water-resistant volumising and lengthening mascara

2. Mascara Duo N (3990yen): 2-step mascara with one side for volumising and another for lengthening. 3 shades

3. Mascara Primer Duo (3990yen): Packed with protein and amino acids to condition lashes and prime lashes for greater volume and curl.

4. Eye Makeup Remover WP (1890yen, 100ml): oil and water-based two-layer makeup remover

Majolica Majorca Summer '08


Sneak peek of theMajolica Majorca Summer '08 collection which is set to be released on 21 April in Japan. Powder Heat Metallic (1470yen) is a limited edition bronze shimmer face powder with four types of pearl and glitter powders, that I'm guessing is the summer version of the Snow Carat Powder that was released for Christmas '07. There will also be a new limited edition Lash Heat Mascara (1260yen), and some nail polishes in the collection.

Maquilllage Summer '08

Details on a new Maquillage collection which is set to be released on 21 May in Japan.

1. Full Vision Mascara BK999 (2940yen): waterproof lengthening mascara

2. Full Vision Lash Base (1890yen): Mascara primer

3. Mascara Remover (1575yen): comb-type remover for removing waterproof mascara

4. Nail Protect & White (1260yen): nail strengthening and whitening serum

5. Quick Dry Oil (1260yen): nail treatment oil

6. Nail Color (945yen): 4 new shades

Plaza Spring '08


Each year,Plaza Style, (formerly known as Sony Plaza), releases a line of top-selling makeup products from various brands in a limited edition packaging that is exclusive to Plaza Style stores. The new collection for Spring '08 features a pretty floral print that reminds me of Cath Kidston.

1. Excel Gradation Cheek: G1 Rose Pink, G4 Chocolate Brown and G5 Apricot Peach (1890yen)
2. Love Clover Marshmallow Fit Base UV N (1890yen)
3. Ettusais Strong Separate Mascara (1890yen)
4. Dejavu Fibrewig Mascara (1575yen)
5. Palgantong Theatrical Powder (798yen)
6. Artisan & Artist Eyelash Curler (1029yen)




Friday 21 March 2008

Maikohan Blush & Kabuki Brush

Maikohan is a drugstore cosmetic brand inspired by the geishas of Kyoto and made by Sana, which also makes Excel. Maikohan will be launching two new striped blushers (1890yen) and a limited edition kabuki brush (1890yen) on 25 March.

Kate Summer '08


Katewill be releasing its summer collection on 1 May in Japan. There will be a new Rouge Trance S lipstick series in 8 shades (1470yen), which is a revamped version of their Rouge Trance N. Rouge Trance S is a glossy, high-shine lipstick in a new silver square tube that promises to keep lips moisturised as it contains jojoba oil and almond oil. Fans of Kate's Dual Carat Eyeshadows will be delighted to know that there will be 3 new shades of the Dual Carats!

Lunasol Summer '08

More pics of the new Lunasol Summer '08 Collection! The collection will be launched on 9 May in Japan. The blue quad looks very promising!

1. Sheer Contrast Eyes (5250yen): 2 new limited edition shades
2. Full Glamour Gloss N (2625yen): 10 new shades of which 2 are limited edition
3. Geminate Liner (2940yen): 2 new shades
4. Nail Finish (1575yen): 4 new shades
5. Scrubful Wash (3150yen, 100g): Massage face wash with gentle scrub beads in 2 sizes
6. Skin Control Mist (2625yen, 60ml): Balancing and toning facial mist

Excel Gold & Pink Collection


Excel will be releasing a small Gold & Pink Collection for spring on 26 March in Japan (although some stores will do an advance release starting 12 March). There is a new Four Colors Eyeshadow F7 Pink Gold (1575yen) and Gradation Powder GP2 Glitter Gold (1890yen)

Wednesday 19 March 2008

Aube Summer '08


The Aube Summer Collection website is up! Do check it out :-) The collection will be released on 12 April in Japan.

Sunday 16 March 2008

Kiss Website Update



Kiss will be releasing a limited edition mini size of its popular Mat Chiffon Powder #1 Lucent Rose (945yen) in mid-March.

Here's the breakdown of the products used on the model in the new promo visual.
1. Mat Chiffon UV Whitening Base #2
2. Fairy Veil Pact #2
3. Mat Chiffon Powder #1
4. Rouge Pure Glace #25
5. Eye Prism Gradation #1
6. Mascara Premiun Long #1
7. Pure Bloom Cheeks #4


Saturday 15 March 2008

Anna Sui Little Starlet

More pics and details on shade names of the forthcoming collection from Anna Sui.

1. Little Starlet EDT: Top notes of marine accord, pink grapefruit, lemon and mandarin; middle notes" of Madonna lily, pear and peony; bottom notes of sandalwood, amber and musk. (4410yen for 30ml, 6510yen for 50ml)

2. Super Mascara DX Waterproof: #001 Super Black, #200 Purple, #201 Pinkish Purple, #400 Anna Red, #401 Wine Red, #50 Olive Brown, #900 Persian Green (3360yen)

3. Little Starlet Lipgloss: #1 Star Pink, #2 Star Red, #3 Star Gold (2310yen, 6g)

4. Little Starlet Nail Color : #1 Star Pink, #2 Star Red, #3 Star Gold (1575yen)

5. Eyeliner Pencil Waterproof (2100yen): #100 Super Black, #100 Midnight Blue, #201 Lilac Pearl, #500 Maroon Brown, #900 Olive Green, #002 Champagne Gold, #200 Violet, #300 Fuschia Pink, #800 Classic Gold and #901 Canary Green


Friday 14 March 2008

Jill Stuart Nail Polish Collection


Pic (from 2Channel) of the new Jill Stuart nail polish collection set to be released on 25 April in Japan. According to 2Channel, there will also be a limited edition 'birthstone' shade released each month, such as emerald for May, pearl in June, ruby in July etc.

Wednesday 12 March 2008

Anna Sui Little Starlet

Anna Sui will be releasing a small makeup collection along with its new fragrance, Little Starlet on 3 April in Japan.

1. Little Starlet EDT: Top notes of marine accord, pink grapefruit, lemon and mandarin and "heart notes" of Madonna lily, pear and peony. (4410yen for 30ml, 6510yen for 50ml)

2. Super Mascara DX Waterproof: in 7 shades (3360yen)

3. Little Starlet Lipgloss: 3 limited edition shades (2310yen, 6g)

4. Little Starlet Nail Color : 3 limited edition shades (1575yen)


Tuesday 11 March 2008

Isetan Private Sale

The Isetan Private Sale is back! It's on this Thursday 13 March from 8.30am to 10pm and there's GWPs galore for the various beauty brands including 10% Beauty Bonus Vouchers with minimum purchase of $100 and on every subsequent $50. Check out the newsletter here for further details. Happy Shopping!

Saturday 8 March 2008

Lunasol Summer '08

Some details and pics of Lunasol's Summer '08 collection which will be launched on 9 May in Japan:

1. Sheer Contrast Eyes (5250yen): 2 new limited edition shades
2. Full Glamour Gloss N (2625yen): 10 new shades
3. Geminate Liner (2940yen): 2 new shades
4. Nail Finish (1575yen): 4 new shades
5. Scrubful Wash (3150yen, 100g): Massage face wash with gentle scrub beads in 2 sizes
6. Skin Control Mist (2625yen, 60ml): Balancing and toning facial mist