Suqqu Isetan Shinjuku Exclusive Collection

Suqqu has just launched this limited edition Designing Color Eyes 102 優紫 and Extra Glow Lip 103 艶朱 exclusively at Isetan Shinjuku in Tokyo on 8 March to commemorate its new store opening. Pic below by Voce.

Pic below by kozakura5.

Jill Stuart Summer 2017

Jill Stuart has lined up another stunning collection for Summer 2017. Launching shortly on 7 April in Japan, the Blooming Dew collection introduces the new 5-tone gradational blush palettes, Blooming Dew Oil In Blush. There will be 4 permanent palettes and 1 limited edition version, retailing at 4500yen. In addition, there are also two limited edition Nude Couture Eyes (5000yen), Forever Juicy Oil Rouge Gloss (7 shades of which 1 is LE, 2800yen), Fruits Juice Nails (1500yen, 5 LE shades), Picnic Date Pouch (3800yen, LE), Relax Aqua Chiffon Protector Waterproof SPF50+ PA++++ (2800yen, 50ml), Relax Mist (3000yen, 200ml). Pic below by Tokila.


Pics below by Mochi.moco.


Pic below by san_cha.

Paul & Joe Summer 2017

Here are more pics of the Paul & Joe Daydream Believer collection launching on 1 May in Japan from Voce. It includes:

1. Eye Color Limited (4000yen, 3 shades)
2. Gel Blush (3000yen, 3 shades)
3. Tint Gloss (2500yen, 2 shades)



Pic below by 25ans.

Lunasol Summer 2017

Lunasol's Summer 2017 will feature its usual two limited edition eyeshadow palettes in yet another brown, beige and blue combination, which is pretty much the same colour theme that Lunasol has done every summer. Pic of the Sunny Summer Eyes palettes (5000yen each) below by Voce.

Integrate Beauty & The Beast Collection

This looks like the most hotly anticipated Integrate collection in years. Launching on 21 April in Japan, the Beauty & The Beast collection includes two Beauty Make Books (1500yen), Juicy Balm Gloss (1000yen, 2 shades) and Love Illusion perfume (1600yen). The Juicy Balm Glosses are actually existing shades re-packaged in this limited edition design. The style of the Beauty Make Books, which contain 3 eye shades and one cheek shade, will look familiar to fans of Majolica Majorca (Shiseido owns both brands), which has released seasonal palettes in this style intermittently dating back to 2003 with the Little Black Book and Little White Book. Pic by Voce.

THREE Summer 2017

Here's a sneak peek at the THREE Summer 2017 collection inspired by the Italian island of Sardinia launching on 24 May in Japan. Pic by Maquia.


Pic by Voce. All six nail polishes are limited edition.

Lunasol Summer 2017

Lunasol will launch its Summer 2017 collection on 12 May in Japan. The collection is centred around modern, refined beige tones inspired by nature that are easy to use. Pics by Biteki.

Anna Sui Summer 2017

Here are more pics of the complete Anna Sui Summer 2017 Magical Aquarium collection posted by Biteki. This is a welcome return to the brand's more whimsical form and miles more attractive than the florid revamp of 2016.

Suqqu Summer 2017

Here are more pics of the Suqqu Summer 2017 collection by Voce. The bronze and warm grey palette is 洸砂 (Hikarisuna) while the blue palette is 蒼渚 (Aonagisa). If the new Designing Color Eyes palettes bear some resemblance to Lunasol's palettes, it's not surprising considering that both brands are owned by Kanebo. Based on various blog reviews, the Designing Color Eyes appear to more user-friendly with better payoff but for several longtime Suqqu fans, the distinctive character of the Suqqu Blend Color Eyes palettes with their mix of matte, pearl and shimmery textures has been lost in this renewal.

Debuting on 7 April is the new line of Volume Eyebrow Mascara (3000yen, 4 shades) and Framing Eyebrow Liquid Pen (3000yen, 4 shades).

Pic below by Biteki.

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RMK Summer 2017 Color Mosaic

RMK will unveil its new line of nail polishes as part of its Summer 2017 Color Mosaic collection launching on 28 April in Japan. It comprises 32 shades in matte, clear, pearl and shiny finishes, retailing at 1500yen each. Pic by Naonaozou.


Pic below by Tokila.


The collection also includes Matte Mascara N (3500yen, 4 shades in black, brown, navy and burgundy), Lip Jelly Gloss (2200yen, 2 shades), Ingenious Eyes N (2200yen, 5 shades in pearl pink, milky coral, pearly beige, red brown and shiny white silver), Ingenious Powder Cheeks N (3000yen, 3 shades). Pics below by Bea's Up.


Pic below by Mini.


See more pics here and here.

Paul & Joe Summer 2017

Here's a sneak peek at the Paul & Joe Summer 2017 collection featuring yet more feline prints. Debuting on 1 May in Japan are three Colorful Palettes (4000yen), a lipgloss that adjusts to your natural lip color (2500yen) and three Watery Cheek gel blushes (3000yen) in a round pot. The limited edition UV face powder with a matching pouch (5000yen) launches on 1 June. Pic by Naonaozou.


Pics below by Abe Sawako.

Suqqu Summer 2017

Suqqu will release its marine-themed Summer 2017 collection on 1 May in Japan. The collection includes two limited edition (sigh) Designing Color Eyes (6800yen), a blush/bronzer palette, two lip shades and their revamped Nail Polish line (2500yen, 10 shades). Pics by Maquia.


Pic below by & Rosy.

The ever brilliant Wondegondigo has an excellent post on the current Spring 2017 collection and Suqqu's reformulation of its beloved eyeshadow range. The brand continues to be a main staple of my collection but my love affair with it has faded greatly following their recent distribution issues in the UK, most notoriously with the UK-exclusive Summer 2016 collection which descended into complete chaos to the frustration of many longtime fans. The recent release of the Spring 2017 collection was also marred by instant sell-outs on Selfridges.com, although the brand continues to insist that customers can place orders by emailing them directly. My Suqqu collection is massive enough that I no longer feel the need to chase down their new releases, especially when they can't seem to sort out their distribution issues even months after the fiasco of last summer. It's a brand that I still love but not enough to jump through these crazy hoops. For anyone still trying to get their hands on Suqqu's latest releases, you are probably better off trying a personal shopper service based in Japan, for example through Shopandbox.com or Ichibankao.com (which come with their own fees but are at least more reliable).

Paul & Joe Summer 2017 15th Anniversary Collection

Paul & Joe goes for more kooky feline madness in its upcoming 15th Anniversary Makeup Collection (9500yen) launching on 7 April in Japan. The set includes six cat-shaped face and eye colours, a lipstick and a metal tin that can house three of the face colours plus the lipstick. Pics by Osadanna.

The set is a pass for me as I just don't see myself having the luxury of time to faff around with those dinky little cats. The recycled cat and chrysanthemum prints are also a bit of a bore.


There will also be a new Sun Protection Gel Milk SPF50+ PA++++ and Sun Cream SPF10 PA+ (2800yen, 75g) launching on the same date.

Les Merveilleuses by Laduree Summer 2017

Les Merveilleuses by Laduree will release its Summer 2017 collection on 28 April in Japan. It includes a cheek color palette housed in a jewelry box. Laduree is also revamping their eyeshadow singles, and housing them in cases like this wonderfully bizarre hat-shaped one. Pic below by Tomoichi.

Pics below by Osadanna. Edited to add: see more of the collection on Instagram.

Anna Sui Summer 2017

Anna Sui will release its magical aquarium-themed Summer 2017 collection on 16 April in Japan. It includes Makeup Palette 3 (1500yen) and Lip & Face Color W (3 shades, 1300yen). Pics by Osadanna.

The Lip & Face Color comes in a magnetic pan. The palette case can fit up to six pans.

Show below are the Brightening Face Powder (5500yen) and Brightening Hand Cream which dispenses the pastel mint hand cream in a floral shape.

Ettusais BB Mineral Cushion

Ettusais will launch its first ever BB Mineral Cushion SPF 30 PA++ (2500yen, 2 shades) on 2 March in Japan. It is composed of 62% skincare ingredients with sebum-absorbing 'foggy powder' for a poreless, baby skin-like finish. Pic by Maquia.


There will also be a new limited edition CC Loose Mineral Compact (2000yen) in PK (baby pink) and BE (sheer beige). These are designed to help colour correct and provide an even-toned, natural finish.