Monday 27 March 2017

Cosme Decorte AQ MW Summer 2017

Cosme Decorte AQ MW will launch its Summer 2017 collection on 16 April in Japan. It includes:

1. Eye Glow Gem (2 LE shades, 2700yen)
2. Rouge Glow (1 new shade, 3500yen)
3. Nail Enamel (2 new shades, 2000yen)
4. Lasting Gel Eyeliner (1 new shade, 3500yen)

Burberry Bright Glow Compact Foundation

Burberry will launch its new Bright Glow Compact Foundation SPF25 PA+++ (8000yen; 5800yen for refill) on 29 March in Japan. Designed for Asian skintones, it will be available in four shades. Formulated with white peony and white water lily extracts as well as hyaluronic acid, it promises to brighten up the complexion while providing a longlasting smooth finish.

Suqqu at Ginza Six

Suqqu will open a standalone store at Ginza Six on 20 April in Tokyo. Aside from being the largest ever Suqqu counter, it will also feature its first ever treatment room, offering facials and massages. To commemorate the store opening, there will be an exclusive furoshiki (Japanese wrapping cloth) gift with purchase of 12,000yen.

Below are the official visuals of the upcoming limited edition Designing Color Eyes Palettes in Hikarisuna and Aonagisa launching on 1 May in Japan.

Tuesday 21 March 2017

Addiction Cheek Polish

Here are more pics of the new Addiction Cheek Polish shades (2800yen) to be released on 7 April in Japan.

Moon Dance - pink beige highlighting shade with silver pearl


Winter Blush - non-pearl antique rose


Autumn Afternoon - non-pearl warm medium peach


Emotional - coral orange with gold pearl


Swingin' - romantic dreamy non-pearl pink (limited edition)

Jill Stuart Something Pure Blue

Jill Stuart will release this Something Pure Blue collection on 4 May in Japan:

1. Jelly Eye Color (2200yen, 11 shades of which 1 is LE)


2. Crystal Bloom Something Pure Blue Eau de Parfum (7500yen for 50ml, 5500yen for 30ml): top notes of pear and apple, middle notes of jasmine and rose, and base notes of musk.


3. Crystal Bloom Something Pure Blue Perfumed Body Lotion (4000yen for 200ml)


4. Crystal Bloom Something Pure Blue Perfumed Hand Cream (2400yen, 40g)


5. Something Pure Blue Face Powder (5000yen)


6. Something Pure Blue Lip Essence (2700yen)


7. Something Pure Blue Top Coat (1500yen, 10ml)


8. Something Pure Blue Present Box (3 sizes, 350yen to 500yen)

Guerlain Japan-exclusive Parure Blanc Foundation Compact

Guerlain will release this Japan-exclusive limited edition Parure Blanc Light Booster Compact The Flowers By Przemek Sobocki SPF20 PA++ (9000yen) on 25 March in Japan. Sobocki is a Tokyo-based Polish illustrator and art director. This will be available in only one shade, 01 which was supposedly developed specially to match any Asian skintone (a rather astounding claim). The foundation is the 2016 formula with 'weather fit technology' that allows the foundation to last well regardless of the temperature and humidity level. The matching pouch is a gift with purchase of 10,000yen and above.

Maquillage Snow Beauty 2017

Maquillage continues its annual ritual of releasing a new Snow Beauty face powder on 21 September in Japan this year. The fourth generation Snow Beauty Whitening Face Powder 2017 is formulated with a new 'smooth base powder' and 'snow connecting powder' for a soft, translucent and non-powdery finish. It can be used during the day as a finishing powder and also at night as a skincare product. The case is inspired by the winter sunset scene in Prague.

Three New Base Makeup

Aside from the new Angelic Complexion Primers, Three will also be launching a new Angelic Symbiosis Foundation SPF11 PA+ (5400yen for 30g, 3 shades) and Radiant Wand Invisible concealer (3800yen, 3 shades) on 3 May in Japan. The foundation is a smoothing powder-infused oil-gel formula that does not need to be finished with loose powder. It also contains sea buckthorn oil which has high in antioxidant properties and Vitamin C. The soft mousse texture helps to provide a cool matte finish while concealing skin unevenness. What's odd is that it will be available only in three shades, given that earlier Three foundations are available in 7 to 10 shades.

Three Angelic Complexion Primer

Three will debut its new Angelic Complexion Primer SPF22 PA+++ (4200yen) on 3 May in Japan. It comes in four shades: 01 Pink Petal (for a healthy glow), 02 Just Peachy (for brightening and a more translucent tone), 03 Yellow Rose (for countering redness and sallowness) and 04 Minty Froth (for correcting redness). Pics by Maquia.

Sunday 12 March 2017

Guerlain Summer 2017 Bring Out The Light

Guerlain is releasing a limited edition Meteorites Birthday Candle Perles (7100yen) on 1 May in Japan to commemorate the 30th anniversary of this iconic product. It contains gold, pink, white and champagne pearls to give skin a lit-from-within candlight glow. There will also be a new Meteorites Baby Glow Touch (5100yen) stick highlighter and two limited edition KissKiss lipsticks (4300yen) #567 Pink Sunrise and #542 Orange Pep.

Addiction Summer 2017

Addiction will unveil its revamped Nail Polish range on 28 April in Japan. It comprises 47 shades retailing at 1800yen each, including some shades that were previously limited edition as part of their seasonal collections. The new formula contains three organic moisturising ingredients. Pic below by Voce.


Pic below by Otonamuse.

There will also be 5 new Cheek Polish shades, of which 1 is LE. Pic below by twi_tkmk.

Shu Uemura Summer 2017 Ambush Collaboration

Shu Uemura is teaming up with cult jewellery brand Ambush for this upcoming Stay Gold collection launching on 26 April in Japan and in May in the USA. Pics below from Fashion Snap.

It includes:

1. Rouge Unlimited Sheer Shine (3200yen, 2 shades)
2. Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte (3200yen, 2 shades)
3. Case Amb Squad
4. Pressed Eyeshadow (2000yen, 4 LE shades)
5. Eyebrow Manicure (3000yen, 2 LE shades in silver and gold)
6. Eye Foil (3000yen, 10 shades of which 1 is LE)
7. Moisturising Lip Balm
8. Base & Top Glow Boosting Cream

Pic below by Numero.

Pics below by Voce.


This stunning blockbuster acrylic set with 100 eyeshadows is an ultra exclusive piece that will be available only at the new Shu Uemura boutique opening at Ginza Six on 20 April. With only 10 units available, this will retail for a whopping 200,000yen.