Maquia Spring Collections Catalogue

Here are some shots from the Maquia spring collections catalogue, which includes some brands that were not featured in the Voce and Biteki catalogues. What I find very useful about the Maquia catalogues is that they print life-size pictures of a couple of products in each collection. They also print pictures of how each product looks like, with accompanying color swatches for lipglosses, mascaras and liners.

The new Deep Trap Eyes GN-1 palette looks quite interesting in this pic!


Ad visual for Kate's spring collection.

Bea's Up December '08

The November issue of Bea's Up features the Christmas collections from 64 brands. In addition, Bea's Up is giving away the Christmas collections from over 40 brands to readers in this contest. Read on for the holiday collections from Lavshuca, Jill Stuart, Kiss and more!




Lavshuca Antique Collection (1890yen each)



Kiss Twinkle Angel Highlight (1470yen) and Pure Body Milk (1365yen)



Jill Stuart Christmas Collection (7875yen)



Esprique Precious Party Couture Collection (3675yen)



Eprise Snow Wish (7140yen)



Magie Decorte Coffret II (6300yen)



Elegance Gem Noel (7350yen)



Rimmel Kate Moss Special Set (6615yen)



Ettusais Crystal Tear Eyelash (1050yen), Strong Separate Mascara (1890yen), Cyrstal Tear Eyeliner (1260yen)



Sweets Sweets Puff Cheek PE6 (630yen)


Paul & Joe Body Fragrance Collection 001 (6825yen)



Est Diamond Surprise Eyes (6300yen)



Lush Super Natural (6220yen)



Estee Lauder Good as Gold (6825yen)



Armani Crystal Palette (12600yen)



Was that too much to absorb at one go? :-) I'm still waiting to see what Majolica Majorca and Maquillage will release. Actually, I think I'll be passing on most of the collections shown above, especially those that feature mostly white/silver or pale pastel shades as these just don't work for me. The Jill Stuart set does look pretty but I do wish they had put out a more unique quad.

Do you want any of the above? Do let me know in the comments!

Albion Exage & Eprise Fall '08

Albion will launch its new Autumn/Winter base makeup collection for its Exage line on 18 August in Japan. Exage's Chiffon powder foundations are regularly voted the best powder foundation in Japanese beauty magazines. The new collection includes:

1. Exage Moist Fine Liquid: liquid foundation in 6 shades, SPF15 PA+ (5250yen, 28ml)

2. Exage Extra Moist Chiffon: powder foundation in 6 shades, SPF15 PA++ (4200yen for refill, 12g)

3. Limited edition foundation case (1575yen)




Check out the official website here. Also check out the 2007 limited edition foundation case in my very first post on this blog!

Albion's color makeup brand, Eprise, will also launch its fall collection on 18 August. The collection features 3 new shades of Creamy Eye Color, 3 new Playful Nail polishes, 2 new shades of Fresh Rouge lipstick, a new Deep Finish Mascara (in 3 shades), and Mix Cheek Color blush duos in 3 variations.

Eprise Summer '08

Eprise will launch its Summer'08 collection on 18 May in Japan. Unlike the avalanche of bright teals and blues being promoted by other brands, Eprise's summer collection features soft rose pinks. Check out the collection here. It includes

1. Gradation Color Eyes #6 and #7 (3990yen)

2. Clearly Face (4725yen): pressed face powder in 2 shades

3. Playful Nail (1890yen): 3 new shades

4.Fresh Rouge (3150yen): lipstick in 4 new shades