Lunasol's Spring 2014 makeup collection centres around the theme of "desert purification" (砂景浄化). Due out on 17 January in Japan, the collection introduces four Sand Natural Eyes palettes (5250yen) which will delight fans of neutral beige/brown shades. There will also be two Sand Natural Cheeks (3675yen) with a speckled design. See the ad visual here. As per previous years, Lunasol will launch its new base makeup products in March. The collection details will be unveiled on the official website in late December.
According to Abe Sawako, Lancome will release a new Absolue Sublime Rejuvenating Essence Foundation, infused with the Absolue Sublime Oléo serum, on 15 January in Japan. There will also be a new Absolue Eye Concentrate.
In February, Lancome will release Miracle Air de Teint, which given the name and dropper packaging, looks like it will be similar to Armani Maestro Foundation and L'Oreal Magic Nude. See pics here and here.
Following Visee, Fasio is the next Kose brand to undergo a renewal come Spring 2014. With a new "smart, casual" brand concept, the line-up is designed to meet the needs of ladies who value functionality and efficacy, rather than a certain age group. The first phase of the brand renewal will kick off on 16 January with 10 new products, ranging from 735yen to 1575yen. The products will be sold in silver pouch packaging.
From left to right in pic below:
1. Smart Curl Mascara (W Curl): Waterproof, curl-enhancing mascara (1260yen, 2 shades)
2. Smart Curl Mascara (Long): Film-type lengthening mascara that can be removed with warm water. (1260yen, 2 shades)
3. Smart Curl Mascara (Volume): Waterproof volumising mascara (1260yen, 2 shades)
4. Edge Power Gel Liner (1575yen, 2 shades)
5. Quick Dry Gel Liner (1260yen, 2 shades)
6. Lasting Film Liquid Liner (1050yen, 2 shades)
7. Deep Black Liquid Liner (1575yen, 1 shade)
8. Powder Eyebrow Pencil (1260yen, 3 shades)
9. Slim Eyebrow Pencil (735yen, 3 shades)
10. Easy Eye Make Remover: Removes waterproof mascara. (1050yen, 6.5ml)
Guerlain will launch the newly reformulated version of its bestselling Meteorites Perles on 17 January in Japan in three variations. The new formula is supposed to have an enhanced softness that makes it easier to pick up the powder with a brush. These also incorporate "stardust technology" to give skin a subtle, brightening glow.
Here are more details of the RMK Play on Pink collection for Spring 2014, to be released on 17 January in Japan. Creative Director Kaori wanted to create a "face closet" for women, centering around feminine and vibrant shades of pink.
The collection includes:
* Kaleidoscope Nuance Color in 2 variations with 6 tones each (limited edition)
* Kaleidoscope Cheeks in 2 variations: Each blush duo contains a base shade and a shiny color.
* Kaleidoscope Eyes in 5 variations: Each eyeshadow duo contains a pink base color and a pearl shade to be layered on top
* W Crayon & Gloss Lips: Matte lip crayon and translucent gloss duo
* Nail Color EX in 4 shades
* Shiny Base & Top Coat
* Face Color Brush with 100% goat hair
The prices range from 1575yen to 5040yen.
Pic below by Maquia.
Both the Suqqu Christmas makeup sets are now available on Selfridges.com but strangely, only Kit A (with the blue/pink quad) (£58) is eligible for international delivery. Selfridges offers international shipping and what's great is that they deduct the VAT for delivery to non-EU countries which helps to balance the shipping cost. However, they also add in import duties where applicable. Shipping is £15 to EU countries and £25 for non-EU countries.
There is also a Special Kit C (£15). The sizes of the products are not stated but my guess is that they should be the same as those in the Christmas Special Kit that will be released on 15 November in Japan (i.e. Masculate Massage & Mask Cream 48g, Moisture Massage Scrub 30g, Moisture Barrier Lip Cream 7g, Chiffon Feel Loose Powder 4g). The Chiffon Feel Loose Powder is of superb quality, and originally retailed at 19g for £40.
Here's yet another pink-themed collection for Spring 2014. RMK will launch its Play on Pink collection on 17 January in Japan, featuring eye, cheek and face colors in a kaleidoscope design. On the right side of the pic are the new dual-ended lip gloss and matte rouge combinations. This is the first RMK collection created by Kaori, RMK's new creative director.
Pics tweeted by Maquia.
Beauty.com has just started offering this new sample-filled Jane Mayle bag as a gift with any $100 purchase. It's a tempting one with a deluxe sample of By Terry Hyaluronic Blush in Peach Posh. The minimum purchase amount is not hard to hit given the plethora of holiday collections now available from Tarte, Too Faced, LORAC, Urban Decay, Smashbox, Stila and Butter London. I couldn't resist picking up a couple of the newly reformulated Kevyn Aucoin Creamy Glow blushes.
