Pics of the pamphlet for Maquillage's Autumn '08 collection, "Mode Mix Maquillage!", from 2Channel. The collection is due out on 21 July.
Tuesday, 17 June 2008
Anna Sui Makeup Color Collection D
Anna Sui will be releasing Makeup Color Collection D which is a decorative dresser set that features Anna Sui's most popular makeup items and signature colors. Measuring 21.6cmx20cmx19cm, it includes:
1. Lip Brush
2. Eyeshadow Tip & Brush
3. Puff S
4. Face Color D
5. Eyeshadow D
6. Lip Color D
7. Lip Balm D
The limited edition set will retail for 18,900yen starting 21 August in Japan. It's super-pricey but looks like a must-have for any Anna Sui fan!
Anna Sui will also launch its revamped nailpolish and tools collection on the same day.
1. Nail File (1890yen)
2. Nail Art Sticker (840yen): 3 variations
3. Top Coat N (1680yen)
4. Base Coat N (1680yen)
5. Nail Art Color N (1680yen): 15 shades
6. Nail Color N (1680yen): 38 shades
1. Lip Brush
2. Eyeshadow Tip & Brush
3. Puff S
4. Face Color D
5. Eyeshadow D
6. Lip Color D
7. Lip Balm D
The limited edition set will retail for 18,900yen starting 21 August in Japan. It's super-pricey but looks like a must-have for any Anna Sui fan!
Anna Sui will also launch its revamped nailpolish and tools collection on the same day.
1. Nail File (1890yen)
2. Nail Art Sticker (840yen): 3 variations
3. Top Coat N (1680yen)
4. Base Coat N (1680yen)
5. Nail Art Color N (1680yen): 15 shades
6. Nail Color N (1680yen): 38 shades
Saturday, 14 June 2008
Shiseido The Makeup Fall '08
Shiseido The Makeup will be launching its fall collection on 1 August in Japan. Looks like a pink-themed collection!
1. Eyeshadow Quad Shimmer: 2 palettes (4200yen)
2. Accentuating Color Stick: 1 new shade (3675yen)
3. Lipgloss: 2 new shades (2940yen)
4. Automatic Lip Crayon: 5 shades (2415yen)
1. Eyeshadow Quad Shimmer: 2 palettes (4200yen)
2. Accentuating Color Stick: 1 new shade (3675yen)
3. Lipgloss: 2 new shades (2940yen)
4. Automatic Lip Crayon: 5 shades (2415yen)
Shu Uemura Fall 08
Shu Uemura's fall collection will include the following limited edition items:
1. Realing Powder Rose (4200yen)
2. Glow On blush: 2 shades (2940yen)
3. Cream Eyeshadow: 3 shades (2940yen)
4. Twilight Resonance false eyelashes (2310yen)
5. Rouge Unlimited: 2 shades (3150yen)
6. Vinyl Unlimited: 3 shades (2940yen)
7. Nail Enamel Supplement Mineral
1. Realing Powder Rose (4200yen)
2. Glow On blush: 2 shades (2940yen)
3. Cream Eyeshadow: 3 shades (2940yen)
4. Twilight Resonance false eyelashes (2310yen)
5. Rouge Unlimited: 2 shades (3150yen)
6. Vinyl Unlimited: 3 shades (2940yen)
7. Nail Enamel Supplement Mineral
Majolica Majorca Fall '08
More pics of the Majolica Majorca's new Lash Gorgeous Wing mascara, Majolook (Trick On) palette and Rouge Majex lipgloss from its fall collection due out on 21 July in Japan.
Cle de Peau Fall '08
Here's a sneak peek of one of the two new Ombre Couleur palettes (6300yen) from Cle de Peau's fall collection, due out on 21 July in Japan.
Visee Fall '08
Some more pics of Visee's fall collection, Glamorous Hunter,due out on 1 July in Japan.
1. Glam Hunt Eyes: 5 palettes in brown, grey, khaki themes (1890yen)
2. Nudish Rouge: Liquid rouge in a dial-type packaging in 11 shades (2100yen)
3. Liquid Eyeliner N: 2 shades (1050yen)
4. Cream Eyeliner WP: in black and brown (1470yen)
5. Pencil Eyeliner N: 2 shades (840yen)
6. Pencil Eyebrow N: 2 new shades (840yen)
7. Sharp Pencil Eyebrow: 4 shades (735yen)
9. Eyebrow Mascara: 2 shades (892yen)
10. Powder Eyebrow : 2 shades (1260yen)
1. Glam Hunt Eyes: 5 palettes in brown, grey, khaki themes (1890yen)
2. Nudish Rouge: Liquid rouge in a dial-type packaging in 11 shades (2100yen)
3. Liquid Eyeliner N: 2 shades (1050yen)
4. Cream Eyeliner WP: in black and brown (1470yen)
5. Pencil Eyeliner N: 2 shades (840yen)
6. Pencil Eyebrow N: 2 new shades (840yen)
7. Sharp Pencil Eyebrow: 4 shades (735yen)
9. Eyebrow Mascara: 2 shades (892yen)
10. Powder Eyebrow : 2 shades (1260yen)
Love Clover Pon Pon Cheek
Love Clover will release a revamped version of their popular Pon Pon Cheek PC N (1680yen) on 10 July in Japan. Available in 4 shades, the new Pon Pon Cheek PC N is actually a blush duo with a shimmery half so one can control how shimmery the finish is by blending the two halves as one likes.
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Gatsby x Kimura Takuya
Kimura Takuya, who has been one of the most popular actors in Japan for more than a decade, has done a series of hilarious commercials for Gatsby which makes mainly haircare and skincare products for men. Just for laughs!
Cosme Decorte AQ Revamp
Cosme Decorte AQ will re-launch its color makeup line with a new floral-motif gold packaging and "Grace Supreme" brand motto on 21 August in Japan. This will be the first revamp of Cosme Decorte AQ since its introduction in 2000 as Kose's premium-priced "high prestige" luxury makeup brand.
The distinctive feature of the newly revamped line is that all the products are formulated to provide skincare benefits with moisturising and emollient ingredients such as gold colloid powder, Japanese white birch extract, Western princes pine extract, rosehip oil, safflower extract etc.
1. Rouge Supreme lipstick: 10 shades, 6300yen
2. Shadow Supreme eyeshadow quad: 5 palettes, 6825yen
3. Light Focus (base & highlight color): 3 shades, 3675yen
4. Nuance Glow (highlight color): 3 shades, 7350yen
5. Face Color: 5 shades, 7350yen
6. Mascara Excellent: 2 shades, 4725yen
7. Liquid Eyeliner N: 5 shades, 4725yen
8. Pencil Eyeliner N: 2 shades, 4725yen
9. Pencil Eyebrow N: 4 shades, 4725yen
10. Lipliner: 7 shades, 4725yen
11. Nail Supreme: 10 shades, 3150yen
The distinctive feature of the newly revamped line is that all the products are formulated to provide skincare benefits with moisturising and emollient ingredients such as gold colloid powder, Japanese white birch extract, Western princes pine extract, rosehip oil, safflower extract etc.
1. Rouge Supreme lipstick: 10 shades, 6300yen
2. Shadow Supreme eyeshadow quad: 5 palettes, 6825yen
3. Light Focus (base & highlight color): 3 shades, 3675yen
4. Nuance Glow (highlight color): 3 shades, 7350yen
5. Face Color: 5 shades, 7350yen
6. Mascara Excellent: 2 shades, 4725yen
7. Liquid Eyeliner N: 5 shades, 4725yen
8. Pencil Eyeliner N: 2 shades, 4725yen
9. Pencil Eyebrow N: 4 shades, 4725yen
10. Lipliner: 7 shades, 4725yen
11. Nail Supreme: 10 shades, 3150yen
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
Lunasol Fall '08
Lunasol's Fall '08 collection is inspired by the seductive reds of autumn. To be released on 22 August in Japan, the collection will introduce a new eyeshadow quad series, Noble Shade Eyes in 5 variations, Full Glamorous Lips S in 16 shades, Coloring Cheeks in 3 shades as well as lipliners, liquid eyeliners and eyebornw powders.
Kiss Website Update
The Kiss website has been updated with the new collection, which includes a Mascara Glamorous Volume WP set that comes with an eyeliner pencil in either black or a limited edition Jewel Blue shade (with silver sparkle) and three new nailpolishes.
Sunday, 8 June 2008
Coffret D'Or Website Update
The Coffret D'Or website has been updated with the new summer collection that will be released on 16 June in Japan.
Check out this page for the new TV commercials!
Check out this page for the new TV commercials!
Love Clover Website Update
The Love Clover website has been updated with the new Base UV N SPF50 and Non Color Marshmallow Fit Base UV N. Base UV N SPF50 PA++ (1890yen, 30ml) contains marine collagen, Vitamin C and rosemary extract for moisturising benefits and sebum-absorbing powder. It does not contain any parabens, mineral oil, fragrance or alcohol.
Non Color Marshmallow Fit Base UV N (1890yen, 30g) has SPF29 PA++, marine collagen, Vitamin C and lavender extract for moisturising properties. It is also oil-free, non-fragranced and helps to cover up acne scars.
Non Color Marshmallow Fit Base UV N (1890yen, 30g) has SPF29 PA++, marine collagen, Vitamin C and lavender extract for moisturising properties. It is also oil-free, non-fragranced and helps to cover up acne scars.
Friday, 6 June 2008
Visee Fall '08
Visee will launch a safari-themed collection, Glamorous Hunter, for fall on 1 July in Japan. The new star product is Glam Hunt Eyes (1890yen) which is a series of eyeshadow palettes that feature 5 shades each in a zebra print-inspired packaging.
1. Glam Hunt Eyes: 5 palettes in brown, grey, khaki themes (1890yen)
2. Nudish Rouge: Liquid rouge in a dial-type packaging in 11 shades (2100yen)
3. Pencil Eyeliner: 2 shades (840yen)
4. Liquid Eyeliner N: 2 shades (1050yen)
5. Cream Eyeliner WP: in black and brown (1470yen)
6. Pencil Eyeliner N: 2 shades (840yen)
7. Metallic Gloss Rouge: 2 new shades (2100yen)
Perhaps the biggest surprise of all is that pop star Koda Kumi will continue to front the Visee ad campaign, despite the earlier media furore over her senseless comments about older women that caused Visee to shut down its website for a couple of months.
1. Glam Hunt Eyes: 5 palettes in brown, grey, khaki themes (1890yen)
2. Nudish Rouge: Liquid rouge in a dial-type packaging in 11 shades (2100yen)
3. Pencil Eyeliner: 2 shades (840yen)
4. Liquid Eyeliner N: 2 shades (1050yen)
5. Cream Eyeliner WP: in black and brown (1470yen)
6. Pencil Eyeliner N: 2 shades (840yen)
7. Metallic Gloss Rouge: 2 new shades (2100yen)
Perhaps the biggest surprise of all is that pop star Koda Kumi will continue to front the Visee ad campaign, despite the earlier media furore over her senseless comments about older women that caused Visee to shut down its website for a couple of months.
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Majolica Majorca Fall '08
Majolica Majorca's Fall '08 collection will introduce a new fibre-based mascara, Lash Gorgeous Wing (1260yen), 2 new Majolook (Trick On) palettes (1575yen) and two new shades of Rouge Majex lipgloss (924yen). Aside from promising greater volume and length, Lash Gorgeous Wing is also supposed to make your lashes look more full and lush like the feathers of a bird wing. Due out on 21 July in Japan.
My Makeup Bag
Having an enormous makeup stash means that it is pretty much impossible for me to use anything up or to hit pan on something unless it is a daily staple. I also have to make sure that I rotate regularly among the different brands in my stash so that I get at least some use out of most things that I buy. This year, I've been pretty good at strictly limiting myself to buying only items that I think are a must-have instead of doing huge hauls just because I can.
Here's a look at the current contents of my makeup pouch, the one that I carry with me when I don't have time to put on my makeup before I get to the office. I have found that I basically need only about 5 items to achieve what I think is a presentable look. And those 5 items are foundation, eyebrow powder, mascara, eyeshadow and eyeshadow primer. I often skip blush if I don't have enough time or don't feel like carrying an extra item. I often also skip lipstick or lipgloss as sometimes I can't be bothered to re-apply them after drinking or eating.
Eyeshadow Primer: I've just finished my tube of T'estimo Bright Up Eye Base which was my staple for the past 2 years. Currently, I'm using Ipsa Melty Cream Color #3 Vanilla, which is a shimmery white cream eyeshadow that was part of a limited edition Sweets-themed makeup set that Ipsa released for its 20th anniversary a couple of years ago.
Eyeshadow: Lavshuca Summer Gradually Compact #2 Windy Aqua Beach ranks as one of my favourite makeup purchases for 2008 to date. I love the mix of blue and mint green eyeshadows that are silky and well-pigmented. You can create a lovely smokey eye or a lighter, more colorful look with this palette. The blues in this palette are not as bright or shockingly vibrant as say, MAC Parrot, but that actually means they are easier to wear as you don't have to worry about over-doing it and looking like a clown. I actually ended up liking this palette more than Lunasol Sheer Contrast Eyes EX01 Blue Green Coral as I found the shades in the Lavshuca palette to be more flattering.
Mascara: Currently, I'm using Origins Full Story Mascara, which is decent enough but tends to clump if there is too much product on the brush. For ease of application and really long lashes, I still prefer Awake All Direction Mascara Stardom. I have also been using Majolica Majorca Lash Enamel Glamour Neo but it also has an annoying tendency to clump.
Eyebrow Powder: For the past 6 years, I've been using MAC Cork as my eyebrow powder. It's only the second MAC eyeshadow that I've ever hit pan on (the first being Vapour which used to be my staple eyeshadow base). With more than half the pan left, I reckon it can last me another good couple of years! It looks natural and is a breeze to use so I've never felt the need to look for an alternative.
Foundation: I've come to prefer powder foundation to liquid foundation as powder foundations are much easier to apply and tend to last better on my oily skin. My current staple is Jill Stuart Powder Foundation and to my delight, I actually hit pan on this a couple of weeks ago! Hopefully, I'll finish it by the time I head to Tokyo for a holiday :-) My other staple is Esprique Precious Beauty Skin Pact UV, which I've also just hit pan on. The main difference between the two is that the Jill Stuart foundation has micro shimmer particles for a more glowy look while the Esprique Precious foundation has a completely matte finish. Both have good coverage and a natural finish.
Blush: The two blushes that I've been reaching for most frequently are Cynthia Rowley for Avon All Over Face Powder Medium-Deep and Jill Stuart Mix Compact Blush #2 Rose Bloom but I usually don't carry these around with me as I'm afraid of breaking them. Both give a healthy rosy glow that looks natural and lasts well throughout the day.
Loose Powder: If I'm doing my makeup at home, I usually finish off with a light dusting of Jill Stuart Loose Powder #1 Natural for a more polished look. The Jill Stuart Powder Foundation looks pretty good used on its own but when topped off with the loose powder, the loose powder gives it a soft focus, dreamy quality that just makes it look even better. But as the loose powder comes in a bulky tub, I never carry it around with me as well.
Here's a look at the current contents of my makeup pouch, the one that I carry with me when I don't have time to put on my makeup before I get to the office. I have found that I basically need only about 5 items to achieve what I think is a presentable look. And those 5 items are foundation, eyebrow powder, mascara, eyeshadow and eyeshadow primer. I often skip blush if I don't have enough time or don't feel like carrying an extra item. I often also skip lipstick or lipgloss as sometimes I can't be bothered to re-apply them after drinking or eating.
Eyeshadow Primer: I've just finished my tube of T'estimo Bright Up Eye Base which was my staple for the past 2 years. Currently, I'm using Ipsa Melty Cream Color #3 Vanilla, which is a shimmery white cream eyeshadow that was part of a limited edition Sweets-themed makeup set that Ipsa released for its 20th anniversary a couple of years ago.
Eyeshadow: Lavshuca Summer Gradually Compact #2 Windy Aqua Beach ranks as one of my favourite makeup purchases for 2008 to date. I love the mix of blue and mint green eyeshadows that are silky and well-pigmented. You can create a lovely smokey eye or a lighter, more colorful look with this palette. The blues in this palette are not as bright or shockingly vibrant as say, MAC Parrot, but that actually means they are easier to wear as you don't have to worry about over-doing it and looking like a clown. I actually ended up liking this palette more than Lunasol Sheer Contrast Eyes EX01 Blue Green Coral as I found the shades in the Lavshuca palette to be more flattering.
Mascara: Currently, I'm using Origins Full Story Mascara, which is decent enough but tends to clump if there is too much product on the brush. For ease of application and really long lashes, I still prefer Awake All Direction Mascara Stardom. I have also been using Majolica Majorca Lash Enamel Glamour Neo but it also has an annoying tendency to clump.
Eyebrow Powder: For the past 6 years, I've been using MAC Cork as my eyebrow powder. It's only the second MAC eyeshadow that I've ever hit pan on (the first being Vapour which used to be my staple eyeshadow base). With more than half the pan left, I reckon it can last me another good couple of years! It looks natural and is a breeze to use so I've never felt the need to look for an alternative.
Foundation: I've come to prefer powder foundation to liquid foundation as powder foundations are much easier to apply and tend to last better on my oily skin. My current staple is Jill Stuart Powder Foundation and to my delight, I actually hit pan on this a couple of weeks ago! Hopefully, I'll finish it by the time I head to Tokyo for a holiday :-) My other staple is Esprique Precious Beauty Skin Pact UV, which I've also just hit pan on. The main difference between the two is that the Jill Stuart foundation has micro shimmer particles for a more glowy look while the Esprique Precious foundation has a completely matte finish. Both have good coverage and a natural finish.
Blush: The two blushes that I've been reaching for most frequently are Cynthia Rowley for Avon All Over Face Powder Medium-Deep and Jill Stuart Mix Compact Blush #2 Rose Bloom but I usually don't carry these around with me as I'm afraid of breaking them. Both give a healthy rosy glow that looks natural and lasts well throughout the day.
Loose Powder: If I'm doing my makeup at home, I usually finish off with a light dusting of Jill Stuart Loose Powder #1 Natural for a more polished look. The Jill Stuart Powder Foundation looks pretty good used on its own but when topped off with the loose powder, the loose powder gives it a soft focus, dreamy quality that just makes it look even better. But as the loose powder comes in a bulky tub, I never carry it around with me as well.
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