Paul & Joe Summer '08

Paul & Joe's summer collection will debut on 6 June in Japan. What's unusual about the collection are the new bodycare products for the legs.

1. Nail Enamel: 3 limited edition shades in 001 Flapper (vivid pink), 002 Wink (orange) and 003 Vamp (cool brown) (1680yen)

2. Emery Board 2008 (525yen)

3. Refreshing Leg Emulsion: Moisturising cream for the legs. (3150yen, 80g)

4.Sheer Leg Powder: The powder particles are coated with a layer of oil which gives the leg powder a creamy texture. This supposedly gives your legs a healthy glow and makes them look slimmer. (2940yen)

Maquillage Summer '08

Pics of the new Maquillage mascara and nail collection which will be released on 21 May in Japan.

1. Full Vision Mascara BK999 (2940yen): waterproof lengthening mascara with a "three effector brush" that helps to make lashes look longer, fuller and more lush


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


3. Mascara Combing 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 in WT981 (pearl white with gold shimmer), GR1822 (royal green with pink flash), BE783 beige gold and RS784 platinum rose

RMK Summer '08

RMK will be releasing a small summer collection on 16 May in Japan. It includes:

1. Nail Color: 2 limited edition shades (1575yen)
2. Gloss Crayon: 3 limited edition shades (2310yen)
3. Eye Crayon: 4 limited edition shades (2310yen)

Ipsa Summer '08

The Ipsa Summer '08 collection will be launched on 30 May in Japan. The fruit-themed collection features kiwi, mint and lemon shades for the eyes and juicy cherry pinks and plums for the lips.

1. Face Color: 6 new shades in H842, E111 Honeydew Melon, E171 Kiwi, E271 Fresh Mint, E811 Nectarine and E912 Lemon (2100yen)
2. Essence Lip Stick: 3 new shades in H562 Plum, H853 Mandarin and E511 Peach (3150yen)
3. Essence Lip Gloss: 6 new shades in H571 Mango, H811 Mini Carrot, H461 Guava, E431 American Cherry, E01 Lychee Juicy and Cinnamon. (2625yen)

Coffret D'Or Website Update

The Coffret D'Or website has been updated with the new nailpolish range. Check it out here.

Here's the list of products used to create the "Innocent Cool" look on model Kitagawa Keiko in the promo images:
1. 3D Lighting Eyes #2 Blue Green
2. Natural Clear Liner BK28
3. Star Dazzling Liner BK29 and WT04
4. Designing Mascara (Natural) BK34
5. Combiant Rouge #4 (white)
6. Prismal Blush PK23
7. Jewel Light Nail Color PK146 (base), OR41, RS93
8. Smooth Up Base Coat
9. Clear Shiny Top Coat

Lunasol Summer '08

The Lunasol Summer '08 collection is up on the official website! Check it out here :-)

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

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.

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)

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)