Estee Lauder Double Wear Cushion BB Liquid Compact

Estee Lauder will launch this Double Wear Cushion BB Liquid Compact on 11 March in Japan. Pic by Abe Sawako.

This is a different product from the Double Wear Makeup To Go Liquid Compact which was just launched in November 2015 (below).


The new Crescent White brightening skincare and makeup collection launches on 26 February. It includes:

1. Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening BB Balm SPF 30/PA ++ (5940yen, 10g)


2. Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening BB Creme SPF 50/PA++++ and Brightening Balm (5940yen, 30g BB cream and 1.5g balm)


3. Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening UV Protector SPF 50/PA++++ (5616yen, 30g)


4. Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening Night Finishing Treatment (9180yen)

5. Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening Rich Moisture Creme (10800yen, 49g)

6. Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening Moisture Creme (10800yen, 49g)

7. Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening Milky Emulsion (10800yen, 100ml)

8. Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening Spot Correcting Essence (12420yen, 30ml)

9. Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening Moisture Treatment Lotion (7560yen, 200ml)

10. Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening Intensive Hydrating Essence Mask (9720yen, 6 sheets)

11. Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening Cleanser (4860yen, 118g)

See the rest of the products here.

Majolica Majorca Spring 2016 March Releases

Majolica Majorca will launch the following products on 21 March in Japan:

1. Nude Make Gel (For Active Girl) SPF50 PA++++: Available in 2 shades, Light Beige and Neutral Beige. This fragrance-free gel transforms into a lotion when applied for a close fit to the skin and provides natural coverage of pores and acne spots. This functions as primer, sunblock and foundation, with higher sun protection than the original Nude Make Gel. With moisturising ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin. (1404yen, 25g)


2. Pressed Pore Cover Special Set: Available in 2 shades (#1 Lucent and #2 CC Color) with a limited edition case. (1080yen, 3.5g)


3. Nice To Meet You: Collaboration with Seventeen and Nonno magazines, this will be available in 2 variations, PK and RD. Includes Multi-Powder Palette (contains eyeshadow, cheek color and face powder), Lash Expander Edge Meister BK999 Mini and Nude Make Gel (For Active Girl) Mini 6g (LE, 1728yen)

Shu Uemura Limited Edition Cleansing Oils for Chinese New Year

For this Chinese New Year, Shu Uemura is releasing two limited edition Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil and Blanc:Chroma Cleansing Oil featuring traditional Chinese kite art. This appears to be exclusive to Chinese-speaking markets such as Singapore and Hong Kong as there has been no mention of it in the Japanese press or on the US website. Pic below from Shu Uemura Singapore.


Pic below from Be_Hk.

Skin Modelling Eyes Kit 2016

Here's the 2016 version of the annual Lunasol Skin Modelling Eyes Kit (5000yen) set for release on 4 March in Japan. The Skin Modelling Eyes #1 Beige Beige palette has been a perennial bestseller for Lunasol since its debut in 2007. The kit also includes Shiny Pencil Eyeliner EX02 Shiny Brown and Treatment Gloss EX03 Pure Coral Beige.

Out on 12 February is the Modeling Control Powder and Base Make Kit which includes a choice of any foundation and base, Skin Control Mist N 15ml and UV Protector 10g. The bag is designed by Vogue Japan illustrator Ella Tjader.

Integrate Beauty Filter Foundation

Integrate will launch this Beauty Filter Foundation SPF15 PA++ (9g, 1600yen) in 2 shades on 21 February in Japan. Formulated with mineral oil for a close fitting, non-powdery finish, it is also paraben-free.


Below are swatches of the Volume Balm Lip (2.5g, 1200yen) and Heart Melty Eyes 04 Sheer Orchid and 05 Sheer Apricot (1200yen) being released on the same date.

Paul & Joe New Base Makeup for Spring 2016

Here's another pic of the Paul & Joe UV Cut Pressed Powder and Silky Pressed Powder, plus the improved Foundation Primer with enhanced hydrating capabilities. Slated for release on 6 April in Japan. Pic by Abe Sawako.


TokiLa has posted swatches of the new Paul & Joe blushes and eyeshadow trios (due out in Feb) here. Also out on 1 February is this Japan-exclusive Happy Makeup Kit (6000yen) which includes a choice of any powder blush and lipstick, plus a 10ml sample of the Moisturising Foundation Primer S 01.

Les Merveilleuses by Laduree Spring 2016 New Base Makeup

Les Merveilleuses by Laduree will launch the following products on 4 March in Japan:

1. Powder Foundation N SPF20 PA++: Available in 3 shades (3800yen for refill, 1500yen for case)


2. Touch Up Crayon SPF10 PA++: Available in 2 shades with a floral sweet scent. (2800yen, 1.6g)


3. Brightening Serum: With a citrus herbal scent and extracts of chestnut rose, artichoke and pearl. (10000yen, 60ml)


4. Face Color Rose Laduree (Mini) 105 Jeanne (innocent pink) and 106 Camille (mauve pink) (3200yen, 1g, LE)


5. UV Protection Body Cream N SPF50 PA++++: With a fruity floral musky scent. (3500yen, 115g)

Jill Stuart March 2016 Releases

Below are the new products being released by Jill Stuart on 4 March in Japan:

1. Crystal Lucent Face Powder SPF20 PA++ (5000yen): Housed in a brilliant cut crystal wreath compact, these crystal floral scented powders help to absorb sebum and conceal the pores with a soft focus finish while hydrating the skin through a mix of amino acids. Available in 01 Natural (natural beige without pearl), 02 Lucent (wintry pastels without pearl for enhanced translucency) and 03 Petal Shower (pink pastels with pearl for a feminine nuance, limited edition). Pic by Abe Sawako.




2. Lasting Tint Control Base: 01 Fresh (pink), 02 Natural (beige), 03 Translucent (light green) (3000yen, limited edition bottle design)


3. Airy Tint Watery CC Cream 01 Light Floral Beige and 02 Natural Floral Beige (3200yen, limited edition tube design)


4. Horoscope Nails 03 Generous Aries (1800yen)


5. Relax Aqua Chiffon Protector W SPF50+ PA++++: Gel-type sunblock with a white floral bouquet aroma and hydrating ingredients such as shea butter. (2800yen, 60g)

Bobbi Brown, Biotherm and Lancome New Cushion Foundations

Here's a quick round-up of more new cushion foundations by Western brands launching in the upcoming months:

Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Cushion Compact SPF50. Available in 6 shades and launching in Asia in March with coffee capsule-like refills. Ad campaign will feature Claudia Kim. Pic below from Be_HK, which also posted a short video clip here.

Pic below by Vogue Thailand.


Lancome SPF50+ PA+++ in 6 shades (launching in February). This improved version offers better skin perfecting, hydrating and protection benefits. The cushion also dispenses the foundation more evenly for better application.


Biotherm (launching in March) SPF50 PA+++ with hydrating ingredients such as niacinamide, mannose etc. Provides sun protection for up to 12 hours.

Aquasource Water CC SPF50 PA+++

Integrate Spring 2016

Integrate will launch its Sheer Blooming Spring 2016 makeup collection on 21 February in Japan:

1. Heart Melty Eyes: #4 Sheer Orchid and #5 Sheer Apricot (1200yen)

2. Volume Balm Lip: 7 shades (1200yen)


Pic abovefrom Voce. All products are limited edition. This appears to be Shiseido's first attempt at a lip crayon, which should be interesting.

Pic below of the Volume Balm Lip shades from Biteki.


Pics below from Maquia.