Here's the ad visual for Maybelline Lip Flush Bitten Lip launching in Asian markets this July. See lip swatches on UrCosme.
Maybelline taps into the Korean gradation lip trend with its upcoming Lip Flush Bitten Lip (1400yen, 5 shades) debuting on 6 August in Japan. This will also be available in Singapore. Pic by Maquia. View lip swatches on Vogue Taiwan.
Pic below from Voce.
Currently in its 7th year, Addiction has finally taken its first steps towards becoming a global makeup brand with its launch in Shinsegae Duty Free in South Korea in May. It will next launch in Hong Kong this autumn. Hopefully Addiction's international expansion will go more successfully than that of fellow Kose-owned brand Jill Stuart, which grounded to a halt after the trifecta of South Korea/Hong Kong/Taiwan, supposedly because of its lack of success in the fiercely competitive South Korean market.
Addiction's upcoming Oil Cleansing (3500yen) will be released on 2 September in Japan. Formulated with seven botanical oils including organic jojoba seed oil, argan oil, rosehip oil, camellia oil, olive squalene, sage oil and meadowfoam oil.
Here are the details of the Lunasol Fall 2016 collection, due out on 19 August in Japan.
1. Feathery Smokey Eyes: 4 variations (5000yen)
2. Feathery Nuance Eyes: 2 eyeshadow duos (4000yen)
3. Feathery Lash Mascara: 2 shades of which 1 is LE (3000yen)
4. Full Glamour Lips: 4 new shades (4000yen)
5. Feathery Stick Lips: 2 LE shades (2500yen)
6. Coloring Sheer Cheeks: 2 shades (2500yen)
7. Lasting Sheer Highlight: 2 shades (2500yen)
8. Shading Cheeks N: (2500yen)
9. Nail Finish N: 4 LE shades (1500yen)
10. Sheer Light Loose Foundation: 2 shades (4000yen)
11. Cheek Color Compact S (1000yen)
Isetan and Umeda Hankyu-exclusive products (12 August)
1. Feathery Smokey Eyes EX01
2. Full Glamour Lips EX08
3. Sheer Light Gloss EX01
Pic below by Arimura Miki.
Pic below from Google.
Since jumping from a family of 3 to a family of 5, I try to look for cost savings wherever we can. Couponing has become a way of life here in the US, and it's rare that we have to pay full retail price for anything as there's almost always a discount or a promo code to be found. Kids' clothes are much more affordable here compared to Singapore as there is almost always at least 40% off at Gymboree, Kohls, Gap, Old Navy, Carter's and OshKosh B'Gosh. During sale clearance events, the discounts can be easily 70% or even more. (By the way, Gymboree has just started shipping worldwide.)
Aside from joining the usual rewards programmes for individual stores/brands, my two favourite money-saving apps are Ebates and Ibotta. Ebates gives cashback rebates at hundreds of merchants, including Sephora (which is at double rebate now of 8%) and Ulta (3%) plus several major department stores such as Nordstrom and Macys. Ibotta gives cashback for groceries (e.g. any brand of milk/bread/eggs/bananas) and other household products like diapers and wipes at retailers such as Walmart, Target and Walgreens. The rebates typically range from 50 cents to a couple of dollars, but these do add up quickly especially for household staples that are frequently repurchased. Ibotta also offers various ways to earn bonuses by redeeming certain combinations of rebates, or by combining the rebates you've redeemed with those of your team of friends.
If you're interested, you can use my referral link/code below for a $10 credit at Ebates and Ibotta. Ibotta is only applicable to US residents while Ebates works for those living outside the US as long as the store where you are making the purchase ships to your country.
Ebates
Ibotta - use code soejoxx
I've also been trying out Checkout51. Its selection of rebates is much smaller compared to Ibotta but you can actually submit the same receipt to both Checkout51 and Ibotta for double rebates. Right now, Checkout51 is offering a $5 signup bonus. This is applicable only to US residents.
Two superbly useful sites for US-based couponers are Krazy Coupon Lady and Coupon Caroline.
