Suqqu Fall 2014

Suqqu fans will be delighted to know that the brand will introduce a new line of eyeshadow trios as part of its autumn 2014 collection, plus a new Blend Color Eyeshadow palette with what looks like four split pans for a total of eight shades. There will also be new lipsticks and a navy blue mascara base. Pic below tweeted by Nao.

Jill Stuart Fall 2014 Crystal Black

Jill Stuart will release its Crystal Black collection for this autumn on 1 August in Japan. Inspired by black diamonds, the collection features an unusual pairing of deep emerald green and smoky black tones for the eyes and nude beige hues for the lips. All products are limited edition.

Velvet Crystal Eyes 102 (5000yen)

Velvet Crystal Eyes 103

Lip Blossom 101, 102 and 103 (2800yen, LE)

Crystal Lip Essence (2500yen, 7g) - Hydrating beauty essence infused with collagen and oils in a pale pink base.

Layer Blush Compact 101 (4500yen) - baby beige and nude pink

Layer Blush Compact 102 - beige and soft orange

Nail Lacquer R 107, 108 and 109 (2800yen)

Compact Mirror II Crystal Black (2500yen)

Addiction 5th Anniversary Red, White and Black Addiction Palettes

For its 5th anniversary, Addiction will release three limited addiction palettes housed in the brand's signature colours of black, white and red. Nylon Japan quoted creator Ayako as stating that the eyeshadow shades are carefully selected from the brand's many releases over the past five years. These will retail at 6200yen each (excluding sales tax). No release date has been specified yet.

5th Anniversary Limited Compact Black Addiction

5th Anniversary Limited Compact Red Addiction

5th Anniversary Limited Compact White Addiction

Les Merveilleuses by Laduree Fall 2014

Here are pics from Fashion Press of the Les Merveilleuses by Laduree Fall 2014 makeup collection, set for release on 25 July in Japan. Inspired by jewelry boxes, the collection includes five Pressed Cheek Colors (of which two are limited edition highlighting shades) and a Lip Conditioner. The two LE shades have a nostalgic sweet floral scent.

Pressed Cheek Color #21 Rosi (3800yen for refill, 1500yen for case)

Pressed Cheek Color #22 Rubis

Pressed Cheek Color #23 Topaze

Pressed Cheek Color Limited Case II (LE, 1500yen)

Pressed Cheek Color #105 Lacté (LE, for enhancing skin translucency)

Pressed Cheek Color #105 Beryl (LE, for enhancing skin softness)

Lip Conditioner with a citrus herbal floral scent (3500yen)

Cle de Peau Fall 2014

Here are more details of Cle de Peau's Autumn/Winter 2014 collection, La Beaute Celeste, which will be released on 21 August in Japan.

1. Ombre Couleur Quadri n: 8 variations with 'optical color pearl','silk fit powder' and skincare ingredients including premium argan oil and white lily extract, and Cle de Peau's signature natural rose essence scent. (refill at 5000yen, case at 2500yen, sponge and brush applicators at 500yen each)


2. Mascara Silhouette Fair: Waterproof, smudge-proof, longlasting lengthening and curling mascara in 2 shades of jet black and dark brown. (5000yen)


3. Rouge à Lèvres: 3 limited edition shades with varying textures. 111 is a 'satin', 210 is a 'silk' and 312 is a 'velvet'. (5000yen)

Cle de Peau will launch its new base makeup and brush line on 21 September in Japan.

It includes:

1. Teint Fluid Eclat SPF25 PA++: Liquid foundation that helps to create a glow from within. Available in 8 shades (30ml, 12000yen)

2. Voile Correcteur SPF20 PA++: Illuminating and correcting makeup base in a more hydrating cream formula that helps conceals pores, skin discolorations and minor wrinkles (40g, 6000yen)

3. Voile Transparent SPF24 PA++: Illuminating and perfecting makeup base in a lighter fluid texture (30ml, 6000yen)

4. Pinceau (Teint Fluid & Creme): Foundation brush (5000yen)

5. Pinceau (Correcteur): Concealer brush (5000yen)

6. Correcteur Visage S SPF25 PA++: New shade NO Natural Ochre (6000yen)

On 21 October comes the premium skincare range, Synactif, which includes Savon (soap, 10000yen), Lotion Hydratant (125ml, 20000yen), Hydratant Jour (day cream with SPF30 PA++++, 20g, 20000yen), Hydratant Jour Enriched, Hydratant Nuit (night cream, 40ml, 25000yen) and Creme (40g, 120000yen).

Cle de Peau Fall 2014 La Beaute Celeste

Cle de Peau is introducing a new line of eyeshadow palettes for fall with their La Beaute Celeste collection, due out in August in Singapore. There will be eight quads in total. See pics of Cle de Peau's spokesmodel Amanda Seyfried at the press conference in Tokyo here. Pic below by Her World (Singapore).

Shiseido Fall 2014 Sheer & Perfect Compact Foundation and Vital Perfection Skincare

Nylon magazine (Singapore) posted these pics of Shiseido's new Sheer & Perfect Compact Foundation and Vital Perfection skincare range, designed specially for Asian women with anti-ageing and whitening benefits. The foundation contains SMK Glow Up Powder and conceals uneven coloration. The Vital Perfection line includes a Treatment Cleansing Foam, White Revitalizing Emulsion and White Revitalizing Softener Enriched. These will be available in August in Singapore.

Fans of Shiseido's Lacquer Rouge will be delighted to know that there are five new shades coming in the fall, together with three new Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trios.

Operation Use It Up

Here's a quick rundown of the products that I used up in April and May.

If I had to use only one bodycare brand for the rest of my life, it would probably be Rituals, a Dutch brand that offers a delightful range of scents and is pretty easy on the pocket. It's available on FeelUnique and Barneys.

1. Rituals Happy Buddha Organic Mandarin & Yuzu Foaming Shower Gel Sensation: Rituals' shower gels provide the most bubblelicious experience, foaming up almost straight out of the can. The refreshing mandarin and yuzu scent was an instant favourite. Ingredients list below.

2. Rituals Magic Touch Cherry Blossom & Rice Milk had a lovely comforting scent and hydrated my dry skin well without feeling greasy.

3. Rituals Dragon Mud Organic Bamboo and Volcanic Clay gave good exfoliating action and had a lovely minty scent.

4. Ren Moroccan Rose Otto Body Cream didn't leave much of an impression. This was a gift with a magazine, not something that I would purchase.

5. Liberty Helly Kitty Body Butter: This was from Liberty's holiday collection some time ago. This takes some serious massaging for it to absorb fully but it does hydrate quite well.

6. L'Occitane Rose Body Milk is a light textured lotion that absorbs well and hydrates nicely but the rose scent wasn't that special.

7. Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil works very effectively at melting all makeup off and doesn't leave any residue on the skin.

8. Paula's Choice Clear Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution with 2% salicylic acid didn't do much for my skin. I also hated how long it takes to absorb and the tacky feeling it left on my skin. I think it also dried out my skin and had me reaching for Avene Cold Cream which I use only as an emergency treatment.

9. Ettusais Puru Puru Mist: I use this in place of a toner in the mornings. I spritz five or six times and then follow up with a moisturiser to seal in the moisture. It freshens up the skin nicely and is fragrance and colorant free. Ettusais is releasing another version in a green bottle (Puru Puru Mist F) with rosemary extract this summer on 19 June in Japan.

10. Shiseido Ibuki Refining Moisturizer was a surprise hit for me. Shiseido's moisturisers are usually too heavy for my skin but since having a baby, my skin has become more dehydrated and this works wonders for drenching the skin and priming it for foundation. I would purchase this. Ingredients list below.

11. Origins Drink Up 10 Minute Mask left my skin feeling plumped up and more even but the effect was just temporary. I vastly prefer Fresh Rose Face Mask to this.

12. H2O+ Deep Sleep Recovery Cream felt a bit thick and did not absorb as nicely as the Ibuki Refining Moisturiser.

13. Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum was quite watery and lighter than the typical serum. It provides decent hydration but otherwise, it was nothing special. Ingredients below.

14. Ren Vita-Mineral Day Cream was another magazine freebie. It worked alright on my skin but didn't impress like Ibuki Refining Moisturizer did.

15. Schwarzkopf Brillance Intensiv Color Creme 842 Rouge Cachemire and Palette Deluxe 6-88 Intensive Ruby Red: This is my favourite brand for hair color. This combination turned out as a deep rich red that really brightens up in the sun. All my white hairs were completely covered. It does stain towels for a week so I have to be careful when my hair is still damp.