Fasio Spring 2009 Makeup Collection

Gradation Deep Eyes from Fasio Spring 2009 Collection

One of the recent makeup collections that has caught my attention is Fasio spring '09 collection. The drugstore brand (under Kosé Corporation) comes up with a new range of Gradation Deep Eyes palette. It consists of eight eyeshadow palettes available in browns, pinks, purples, blues, greens and grays.

Gradation Mix Face Color from Fasio Spring 2009 Collection

This collection also features a new range of blusher called Gradation Mix Face Color. Gradation Mix Face Color features three gradational cheek colors, and is available in four variations. I especially like the orange-toned OR220 and the translucent-toned SP120. SP120 seems to offer a highlighting and illuminating effect as it features sheer, translucent shades in off-white and light purple.

The rest of the collection includes:

Hyper-stay Mascara Deep Trick (Curl Long)

Hyper-stay Mascara Deep Trick (Curl Volume)

Mascara Base

Mascara Remover

[Photo credit: www.kose.co.jp/jp/ja/products/brand/fasio/sp/]

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Kesalan Patharan Spring/Summer 2009 Color Collection

Kesalan Patharan Spring/Summer 2009 Color Collection

Kesalan Patharan will release its spring/summer 2009 color collection on February 20th in Japan. Entitled "Flowering Garden", this collection offers an array of soft pastel shades for eyes and lips. All the items in this collection are limited editions.

The collection includes:

Eye Color Palette: 3 variations

Reflect Eyes: 2 shades

Aqua Lip Carat: 3 shades

Lip Color N: 3 shades

[Photo credit: www.kesalanpatharan.co.jp]

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Spring 2009 Special Promotion by Anna Sui Cosmetics

Anna Sui is releasing its new whitening products and limited-edition base makeup items on March 5th in Japan. The new products includes:

Whitening Lotion (Left) & Intensive Whitening Serum (Right)

Loose Compact Powder G: SPF12 PA++, 2 shades (limited edition)

Compact Foundation Case '09: (limited edition)

[Photo credit: www.joseishi.net/voce/]

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Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing Mascara

Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing Mascara

Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing mascara was launched as part of Majolica Majorca's fall 2008 collection. The fiber-based mascara is currently only available in black. For the holiday 2008 season, Majolica Majorca released a limited edition Lash Gorgeous Wing in golden brown, which is the version I am going to share with you today.

With golden feather prints against a dark grown background, the packaging design is eye-catching and whimsical.

Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing

Lash Gorgeous Wing has a waterproof and sebum-proof formula. The applicator features a spiral brush sticking with featherlight long and short fibers. This mascara is supposed to give the lashes a dense and feathery effect. From my personal experiences, however, this mascara failed to live up to its promise. I found it gives more of a natural-looking feathery effect rather than a dramatic result that I expected.

Lash Gorgeous Wing does a good job lengthening and curling my lashes. It separates and curls my lashes nicely. It also holds the curl very well all day long. I can even apply this mascara without using my eyelash curler beforehand.

I have come across other reviews on Majolica Majorca's Lash Gorgeous Wing mascara on other beauty blogs. People either love it or hate it. My guess is that its voluming effect doesn't meet everyone's expectations. Lash Gorgeous Wing adds volume to enhance the eyelashes naturally, but not dramatically.

Lash Gorgeous Wing

This mascara does not clump easily. It lasts well without smudging or smearing through out the day. However, this fiber-rich mascara tends to give an uneven finish at the ends of my lashes due to the astray fibers.

Summary
I think the biggest strength of Lash Gorgeous Wing mascara is its waterproof and sebum-proof formula. It provides good staying power without smudging or smearing through out the day.

This mascara offers a a soft, natural-looking feathery result. Due to its weak thickening effect, I wouldn't wear this mascara if I need a dramatic eye look for night occasions. However, I can wear this for a daytime casual and effortless look. It helps my eyelashes look slightly fuller, and does a good job curling and lengthening my lashes without weighing them down.

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Total Beauty Web Tour

Enjoy the weekend beauty reads from Total Beauty Web Tour!

1. Viva Woman found out that extra virgin olive oil is perfect for moisturizing dry hands!
2. Beauty411 checks out the new Fekkai Salon Color. Will this at-home haircolor make the cut?
3. Beauty Secrets Revealed shares the Easiest DIY Blackhead Removal Recipe
4. Nur @ I Love Looking Good thinks The Body Shop Cheek Bloom in Desert Rose is very pretty.
5. Makeup Bag went to the Sundance Film Festival! Check out all the celebrity sightings and tips on how to recreate their makeup looks at Makeup Bag.
6. Beauty Anonymous brings you Givenchy Spring 2009 Limited-edition Collection.
7. It's time to do it yourself! Head on over to Makeup Files and learn how to give yourself a French manicure from the comfort of your fabulous home.
8. You are personally invited by CaliforniaCosmetics to the Origins Youthtopia Facial Event! Complimentary facials, refreshments, gifts, and a chance to win a giveaway prize worth $177.00!!
9. Beauty Junkies Unite goes a little retro in the haircare department. Does Aussie haircare still have it like they did back then?
10. Beauty's SPOT dyes her hair down there with BettyBeauty. Who doesn't want paraben-free, amonium-free, hair dye for their who-ha?
11. I Heart Heels is in love with Cat Cosmetics, created by One Life to Live star Catherine Hickland. Read the interview here!
12. The Makeup Divas tells you about three high performing hair products that will keep your color/highlighted hair looking it's best.
13. Fabulous Over Forty tests Maybelline XXL Volume and Length mascara. See if it meets or exceeds her expectations.
14. Monique at Beauty Girl Musings shares her love of a new product that is keeping her hair in fabulous condition! Find out what it is!
15. Alison of the Advice Sisters is really trying to exercise and eat healthy, but just in case that fails, she's discovered other ways to slim your shape, instantly!
16. Indian Girl has the best frizz control product for the cast of LOST and a Giveaway for you !
17. Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog had another Manic Monday and is giving away a necklace valued at $200. Enter now!
18. Get Softlips in time for Valentine's Day Enter the GIVEAWAY to win free Softlips PURE.
19. The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having another giveaway. Click here for your chance to win an Anastasia Highlighting Brow Kit!
20. Michelle Obama Wears a Yellow Dress by Isabel Toledo & Inaugural Ball Gown Designed by Jason Wu-by Talking Makeup!
21. The Beauty Alchemists shows swatched and photos of Guerlain Spring 09 collection
22. eye4style kisses problem skin goodbye with the new exfoliating cleanser from Kiss My Face. Check out her review here!
23. Want to win a great Softlips prize pack? Bare Budget Beauty is giving you the chance to win one! Click here!
24. Beauty Blogging Junkie interviewed LOST's makeup artist Emily Katz. Click here to find out how she creates and a natural looking "island look" and keeps the ladies of LOST shine-free on-set!
25. Boutique Flair reviews something you can plan your outfit, hair and makeup around! You'll be a trendsetting fashionista if you win this set of bracelets from 1928 Jewelry! Good luck!
26. Glossypink has incorporated oil into her cleansing routine--how about you?
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28. Spoiled Pretty is hosting two amazing giveaways this week: five winners will receive a Freeze 24-7 Jet Set Travel Kit and three lucky ladies will win a lotta good hair days, thanks to No Frizz by Living Proof.
29. Partied too hard? Drank too much wine? Got puffy eyes? ThisThatBeauty says TRY THIS!!!
30. Hot Beauty Health reveals how to get smooth and healthy skin on a tight budget.
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Weekend Beauty Reads from the Beauty Blog Network

Enjoy the weekend beauty reads from the Beauty Blog Network!

1. Ready for Spring? Lilan from The Daily Cookie will have you falling in love with Clinique's new First Blush collection.
2. Beauty Anonymous brings you Givenchy Spring 2009 Limited-edition Collection.
3. Beauty411 checks out the new Fekkai Salon Color. Will this new at-home haircolor make the cut?
4. A Touch of Blusher loves plum.
5. Beauty Banter recruits Lindsay Lohan's hair stylist to reveal the top Spring hair cuts to suit YOUR face!
6. Beauty Junkie in SF proclaims the T3 Featherweight Hair Dryer to be worth every penny, as long as you buy it at the right place!
7. Beautiful Makeup Search asks if Coralista is the new Orgasm?
8. The Fragrance Fanatic explains why Philosophy's latest Amazing Grace Gift Set is called The Big Stink.
9. The Makeup Divas tells you about three high performing hair products that will keep your color/highlighted hair looking it's best.
10. The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having another giveaway. Click here for your chance to win an Anastasia Highlighting Brow Kit!
11. Partied too hard? Drank too much wine? Got puffy eyes? ThisThatBeauty says TRY THIS!!!
12. Elke shows how to save and budget, with your blush.

Lavshuca Website Updated

Promo Image of Lavshuca Spring 2009 Makeup Collection

Lavshuca's website has been updated with its spring 2009 makeup collection. In fact, the official website has also been revamped, which offers more user-friendly navigation and easy access to product information. This is good news since the previous Lavshuca's website was not so well designed.

Full Line of Lavshuca Products

The information provided on the current website includes clear product images, product information and step-by-step instructions. Their website even features swatches of the new Grade Color Eyes palettes and Dramatic Memory Rouge lipsticks from the spring 2009 collection.

Lavshuca Lip Collection

For those of you confused by the differences among Lavshuca's lip collection, the website now features a chart indicating the levels of pigment, luminosity, glossiness and matteness of each lip item. You may find the lip product chart by clicking the "Lav Lip Collection" section on the main page of Lavshuca's website.

Dramatic Drastic Memory Lipsticks from Lavshuca Spring 2009 Collection

I was browsing the website back and forth yesterday morning. The colors of Dramatic Drastic Memory lipsticks from the spring collection look promising! I probably would get the beige-toned BE-2 or oranged-toned OR-1 later.

[Photo credit:www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lavshuca/]

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Kate Website Updated

Promo Image of Kate Spring 2009 Makeup Collection

Kate has updated its website with the spring 2009 makeup collection. Unfortunately, the product pictures shown on the official website are not high resolution. It is hard to see the colors in the photos. Also, I wish the website featured all the close-up images of the new Diamond Cut Eyes palettes. Surprisingly, Kanebo's website provides more spot-on images of this collection.

[Photo credit: www.nomorerules.net]

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Dolce & Gabbana Launch Cosmetics Line

Scarlett Johansson as New Face of Dolce & Gabbana's Makeup Line
[Photo credit:WWD]

Dolce & Gabbana is the latest fashion house to join the cosmetics industry. Dolce & Gabbana is famous for its glamorous and ultra-feminine designs. The fashion duo has collaborated with famed makeup artist Pat McGrath to transform their opulent and sexy style into their makeup line.

Stefano Gabbana told WWD: "We see makeup as another thing for women, like a dress. We worked on the makeup line like we work on a clothing collection — you can change makeup like you can change your clothes, depending on your mood."

Italian Fashion Designers Domenico Dolce (Right) and Stefano Gabbana (Left)
[Photo credit: www.reuters.com]

The packaging of the new line is in shiny gold with round edges. The colors were inspired by vivid blues from the Mediterranean, the dark burgundy shade of dahlia (Gabbana's favorite flower), and gold and black from volcanic island Stromboli (where the duo likes to stay for summer vacation.)

Part of Dolce & Gabbana's Makeup Line
[Photo credit:WWD]

The makeup line of Dolce & Gabbana is positioned as a high-end brand. The price will range from nail lacquers for $20, mascaras for $28, lipsticks for $30, eye shadow duos for $36, and to finish powder foundation for $59.

Dolice & Gabbana's makeup line is in its initial launch stage. The makeup items are set to be unveiled at La Rinascente Milan Flagship in late January, then arrive at Selfridges (of London) and Saks Fifth Avenue (in Beverly Hills, LA and Fifth Avenue, NYC) in March. Saks has the exclusive distribution in the US for spring.

I remember Calvin Klein relaunched its cosmetics line about the same time last year. US fashion label Rock & Republic also launched Rock & Republic Cosmetics last September. I am glad to see more and more fashion brands join the cosmetics market, and promote the diversity and growth in the cosmetics industry.

Updated on March 28th, 2009:
Check out my post "Update on Dolce & Gabbana Makeup Line" for the updated information on the US　rollout plan！

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Givenchy Spring 2009 Limited-edition Collection

Givenchy's spring 2009 limited-edition collection is coming. This makeup collection is relatively small, which includes a Prism Again! Eyes (eyeshadow palette), a Pop Gloss Crystal (lip gloss), along with Jardin d'Interdit Sweet Swing Eau de Toilette. All the items are limited editions, and will be avaialable in February, 2009.

This collection features lively bright and pastel shades. The Prism Again! Eyes palette includes a mixture of soft pinks, pale yellow and light green, and the Pop Gloss Crystal features a coral pink color laced with glitter.

Here are the images of the makeup items in this collection:

Prism Again! Eyes: 1 variation

Pop Gloss Crystal: 1 shade

Jardin d'Interdit Sweet Swing Eau de Toilette: fresh green and fruity floral notes

[Photo credit: www.iswii.net]

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Total Beauty Web Tour

Enjoy the weekend beauty reads from Total Beauty Web Tour!

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19. Hot Beauty Health shows you how to glam up your makeup look for the night.
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Givenchy Spring 2009 Makeup Collection

Promo Image of Givenchy Spring 2009 Makeup Collection

Givenchy's latest Bollywood-inspired makeup collection is full of vibrant and exotic shades. Givenchy le Makeup's artistic director Nicolas Degennes drew his inspiration from India's Bollywood films, and created a makeup collection in primarily warm hues in pink, orange and gold.

All the items in this collection are limited editions. The collection includes:

Precious Sari Glitter Eyeshadow: 2 shades

Magic Kajal: 1 shade

Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick: 2 shades

Sari Glow Iridescent Blush: 2 shades

Prismissime: 2 variations

Vernis Please!: 2 shades

[Photo credit:www.iswii.net]

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Essie Spring 2009 Collection

Essie Spring 2009 Collection

Here is Essie's spring 2009 collection. The collection features six shades in pink, red, nude and blue. Most of the colors are classic and flattering!

It is worth noting that Essie has an edgier take on its spring '09 collection. The bright blue shade of "Mesmerize" stands out among the collection. I am sure it will draw attention of those who enjoy fun-loving colors.

Essie spring 2009 collection will be available in beauty stores and salons beginning February 1st in the US.

The collection includes:

• Eternal Optimist: spiced tea rose
• Flawless: cherry blossom pink
• Status Symbol: feisty hot pink
• One of a Kind: poppy red kiss
• Lacquered Up: red hot crimson
• Mesmerize: royal va-va blue

For swatches and close-up images of this collection, head over to e-polishblog. Enjoy!

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My posts about the spring '09 makeup collections by Lavshuca and Kate have been updated with more product images.

Grade Color Eyes PK1 from Lavshuca Spring 2009 Collection

Lavshuca is one of the spring collections that has grabbed my attention. I am particularly intrigued by its new eyeshadow range, Grade Color Eyes. The Grade Color Eyes palettes offer a range of color combinations in pink, brown, green and purple. These colors look spring-like, fresh and wearable.

Have a look!

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Guerlain Spring 2009 Exotic Paradise Collection

Promo Image of Guerlain Spring 2009 Exotic Paradise Collection

Guerlain's spring 2009 Exotic Paradise collection has been launched in the US recently. The limited-edition star items in this collection, Exotic Paradise Eyeshadow Palette and KissKiss Gloss Collector, feature vivid bright colors of peahcy orange, pink and green. The shades are colorful and certainly has an ethereal feel of spring nature.

Unfortunately, I can't really pull off light-colored eye shadows nicely, especially green shades. I am, however, still very interested in the KissKiss Gloss Collector. I would like to see how the green-toned lip gloss reflects the color on my lips.

The Exotic Paradise collection also includes a new eyeshadow range, Ombré Éclat Mono Eyeshadow, available in ten shades.

Guerlain spring 2009 Exotic Paradise collection includes:

KissKiss Gloss Collector: 3 shades (limited-edition)
Ombré Éclat Exotic Paradise Eyeshadow Palette(limited-edition)

Ombré Éclat Mono Eyeshadow: 10 shades

Ombré Eclat' Duo & Liner: 1 new variation

Ombré Éclat Eyeshadow Primer

Top: KissKiss Maxi Shine Lipstick: 4 new shades
Bottom: KissKiss Lipstick: 4 new shades

[Photo credit:www.iswii.net, www.nordstrom.com]

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Review on Lady Dior Palette from Dior Spring 2009 Collection

Lady Dior Palette from Dior Spring 2009 Makeup Collection

As I promised in my previous post I'd share my thought on the Lady Dior palette, here is my review on this beautiful Lady Dior palette from Dior spring 2009 makeup collection.

Packaging

The palette is cleverly designed into the shape of the famous Lady Dior Cannage handbag. It looks like a petite handbag that adds a luxurious high-fashion feel in my vanity box. Without any clip-on design, this palette can be just flipped open. Along with a mirror, it contains a highlighter and cheek/lip color.

Lady Dior Palette from Dior Spring 2009 Collection

The Lady Dior palette is made of polished silver metal hardware and faux leather. So, this couture palette is heavier to hold than regular makeup palettes. It features the classic cannage quilting in faux leather. The charms on this palette come in the capital letters of Dior. There is a silver metal chain on one side. The rounded handles of the Lady Dior makeup palette has a metal and acrylic finish.

Lady Dior Palette

In the functional aspect, I found it doesn't work too well as a key chain or bag charm as I have expected. I tried to accessorize it with my shoulder bags and totes several times. The chain is a little too long for my handbags. Furthermore, the palette is on the heavy side. It is not so practical to use it as a key chain for everyday use.

Lady Dior Palette

Texture

The highlighter shade and the cheek/lip color have a smooth and creamy texture. The highlighter has more of a soft, creamy mousse consistency, while the cheek/lip color is more like a moist creamy tint. The supple texture makes gliding and blending the colors effortless.

Lady Dior Palette

Color

The palette I have, #002 French Chic, features warm tones. The highlighter is in pale soft pink with ultra-fine multi-color shimmer, while the cheek/lip color features matte brick red. The highlighter shade has a warm nude tone and the cheek/lip color has a brown undertone. The shimmer of the highlighter is low-key yet glimmering. This is the kind of subtle shimmer I like.

Finish

The highlighter blends in smoothly, and settles in my skin easily. It looks like a pale nude pink shade in the pan, but it leaves a sheer veil of off-white shimmer on the skin. The highlighter imparts a soft iridescencent sheen on my face.

Lady Dior Palette

The cheek/lip color is well-pigmented. It does need extra work to blend in the color. It goes on sheer once it is evenly distributed. A light layer of application gives a natural-looking and flattering result for my fairly pale skin tone. With one layer, it gives a barely-there, nude contour on the apples of my cheeks and along my cheekbones. And, it achieves an understated flesh-toned result on my lips.

This cheek/lip color can be layered gradually to desired intensity. With more than one layer of application, the finish is overly red-toned on my skin. For people with medium to dark skin tones, you are suggested to gradually build this cheek/lip color to get a richer color payoff.

Lady Dior Palette

Staying Power
Overall, the highlighter and the cheek/lip colors stay put well. But to finish them with some face powder helps the colors last longer.

Lady Dior Palette

Do head over to A Touch of Blusher's post for her wonderful review on Lady Dior palette in 002 French Chic.

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