Next week I’ll be doing a spotlight on Japanese Brand cosmetics for the week you’ll see a new video each day starting Monday and ending on Friday.
I get many questions in regards to Japanese Brands and I thought I’d spotlight some different brands for you to view close up. I’ll be doing impressions of the products, reviews, pictures, and of course the video that goes along with it.
In preparation for the week in video I made this one in explanation of why MuseTV has been out of commission for a month or more!
Note: The video on Jill Stuart will be on display for your viewing pleasure on Monday! Check back!
I’ve no idea how old this gift set is but it could be Christmas last year! After hearing the tale of T’estimo demise I went into mourning and soon after decided to make it my business to collect what remaining T’estimo I don’t already own and stash it away in my collection before it was gone for good!
This nifty little kit contained two mini lipsticks and two cream eyeshadows in pink and gold colors! Overall it was quite a cute gift set and I’m thrilled to own it!
Shiseido as we know it here, in the US, is not a cheap brand of cosmetic. It’s a high end of make-up that is purchased in posh shops. Shiseido is on a different sphere in Japan and how the Japanese know the brand. Shiseido is well known for not only expensive designer cosmetics in Japan but also cheaper drugstore brands such as Majorca Majolica, Maquillage, Etc… Shiseido has some amazingly inexpensive and fabulous branch offs in Japan that are not available in the states or Europe. Some of these brands are my truest love. The following are a new line, for me, that I came across. It’s a very inexpensive brand of cosmetic that Shiseido has out and quite nice for such a low end brand of make-up!
Update: With a little help from your friends you can find just what you need! The website for this cheesy little brand can be found here: http://www.kesho-wakusei.com/lineup/makeup/index.htm Thanks so much to Flecks for the information!
Trio Palette
These palettes slide open to reveal two shadows and a glittering lipgloss. Not the best palette in the world but quite cute for a casual, minimal make-up look!
Loose Powder Blushes
I got two of these loose powder blushes. The pink is ultra sheer but does give a bit of a wash of color! The white is gorgeous and pretty pigmented, I probably won’t use it much on my cheeks but it will make a great base for shadows! Plenty of shimmer in the white too! The Muse likes shimmer!
Dual Contouring Blushes/Highlighters
Interesting blushes. One in glittering white and one in gold. Ok in the pigment department but does hold a nice glitter content, good for contouring or highlighting your face. One side holds a shimmering side and the other a matte side. Overall I’m pretty happy with these and I’m eager to try them out for size!
Pinkolors Palette
I’ve never seen this brand before and it’s brand new to my eyes. I’ve searched but I haven’t found a word about Pinkolors on the internet aside from some auctions selling it! This was a last minute purchase due to the cute packaging design! The colors in the palette are pretty nice but sheer. Good for a casual make-up day or using them as a base for a more vibrant shade!
All in all some interesting little tidbits in this haul!
Last weekend I had missed the Steals and Deals of the week but this weekend I’m back with some great finds just for you!
Click over and print out this coupon for a Free Wallflower or Scentport Starter Kit from Bath and Body Works! Get your home smelling lovely and hey it’s free! $15 Value!
Head on over to QVC and add a quad of Philosophy lipglosses into your cart for $33! These normally retail for $10 each but you can get all four for $33 (Item Number A12627). The kit includes lemonade, mint, apple, and coconut! And while you’re at it you might want to sneak on over and check out the Muse’s review on these glosses prior to purchasing!
Since you’re at QVC browsing around for lipglosses on sale why not indulge your sweet tooth and check out their newest three in one shower gel duo for $30! You’ll get both Sweet Creamy Frosting and Red Velvet Cake with this kit! Mmmmm!
And hey, the Muse advises and says that it’s never to early for Christmas shopping! So check out Item Number A5322 for a fab deal! This is a trio of full size (16oz) Philosophy Three in One shower gels with cute gift bags! The Muse purchased a few of these last year for various Christmas gifts, grab bags, etc..and they were a huge success! And at the price of $35 bucks for all three they come cheap (That’s less than $12 each!) The Muse advises purchasing these prior to November as last year they sold out and were on wait list forever! So grab ‘em while the grabbing is good! They make great gifts as a set or given away indivdually!
Lush wants you naked! Head on over to Lush and purchase any two of their bare-ly wrapped products and get the third absolutely free! Promo Code: BARENAKED
Keep your brows in order for free! Beauty.com will include a free Anastasia brow gel with any purchase!
Enjoy Free Shipping from Sasa with any $50 Purchase! Did the Muse happen to mention how much she LOVES free shipping?
Burt’s Bees happens to be one of the Muse’s favorite brands and it’s on sale at Drugstore.com! 30% Off All Burt’s Bees Stock plus Free Shipping!
Bobodave is offering 10% off All Sofina Stock from September 24th to the 30th. Discount will be refunded after purchase.
Glossy Lips anyone? Get a double ended gloss wand with any $50 Benefit purchase free! Enter Coupon Code GLOSSIX2 to receive your free gloss!
Grab yourself Free Shipping and a Free Full Size product of your choice if you spend $39.50 at Beach Girl Beauty.
It’s not beauty but it is Bollywood! If you happen to love Hindi films, like me, the Muse advises you to click over to Nehaflix to nab some great deals on Bollywood DVD’s and receive Free Shipping with your order of $30 or more!
Nordstrom is giving away a soft traincase full of goodies to Lancome customers who spend $35 or more! Now might be a good time to nab yourself some of the Limited Edition Mystery Game goodies to get your free traincase!
Ahhhh it’s that special time of the week kids! When I can kick back, relax and of course catch up on reading all my sister blog posts on the Beauty Blog Network!
This week quite a few items caught my eyes and I’ll be ever so nice and share them specially with you!
I’m tempted by Bonacure Hair Products especially the Kick Leave in Conditioner! Sounds like something my dry hair might like! Do check out the review from Beauty and Fashion Tech!
The lovely Elke Von Freudenberg brings us the WORST Beauty Trends of Fashion Week! Wander over to her blog and have a look! The Muse must say that she agrees the “no make-up” just doesn’t do it!
Oh my am I drooling! PJ has posted up the Dior Holiday Collection and the Muse has decided to make it her business to get this collection as soon as it pops up UK side! Repeat after me…Must Have…Must Have…..click on over to see the pictures and PJ’s first impression of the collection!
The Muse really has a thing for soap. What’s that? You do too!? Great! you should visit the Etailers Mall and have a peek at the perfect soap for fashionista little minions like ourselves! Believe me it’s quite the perfect little gift or maybe you want to get a few to spoil yourself with! Have a peek!
Ahhh..pink…ever girl’s signature color! Hello Dollface brings the pink this weekend with a great blog about Jaqua’s Pink Potion Collection! Jaqua makes great products and this Pink Potion is one the Muse hasn’t had the pleasure of using! Uh oh I do believe the folk at Hello Dollface have created a bit of a “want” here!
Makeup Bags…we all need ‘em…! Organization is quite important with a large, medium, or even small collection! Lipstick, Powder ‘n Paint show us some nifty little bags to organize our cosmetic bits and pieces!
Temptalia is busy tempting the Muse with visions of MAC’s new color story, Mattene. The Muse promised herself she’d be TRY to be good until the Holiday goodies arrived! But reading Temptalia’s blog is making me want Mattene! Click on over and check out reviews and swatches for this new collection!
The most lovely Marina from Makeup Loves Me discusses the trend of the half moon nail this week! Sadly, the Muse bites her nails like mad but reading and viewing the picture on Marina’s site makes the Muse realize it’s about time she stops and starts taking better care of her nails so she might partake of this latest trend! Have a click and visit with Marina!
Face Candy brings a tale of mini! Dontcha love mini cosmetics? I sure do! Sneak a peek at Face Candy’s blog of mini!
Canadian Beauty has helpful hints for prolonging your summer tan into the Fall! Click over and have a look!
Want radiant skin? Mytical Beauty’s Musings has the secret to gorgeous skin!
Might I also pimp Makeup Moxie’s Beauty Blog! Jazmin, a most gorgeous girl, runs this great blog! Do check it out! The Moxie and the Muse got on famously during the live chat the other night and with that I present to you her blog! Do visit this darling girl! Her site is Muse approved
And with that said and done I say have a great weekend and I’ll see all of you Monday!
A short note please keep in mind that I hide little hot links all over my blog entries! Particularly the Weekly Beauty Read! So if you happen upon a blog with a word that might be colored purple that means it’s a hotlink, click and you’ll be magically whisked away to a new site to explore!
Well..my German is rusty but if you happen to head over to Bjooti you can lay eyes on something that the Muse wants under her Christmas Tree this year! Diamonds.
Givenchy is giving us girls our very best friend for Christmas! The Diamantisimme collection looks like something the Muse may likely kill for (not really but I can’t promise I won’t hurt someone for it! I’m kidding! I’m kidding!).
This powder looks astounding!
The Muse’s new mate and reader, Sarah, is possibly peeing her pants while reading this right now (She loves Givenchy just as much as I do)! Sarah, honey, I’m with you!
The Muse is beyond excitement! Now if I can just brush up on my German and firgure out what’s being said about this collection hmmmmm……where’d I put that dictionary?
This is on the Wish List for sure! Now the question remains how to find it before it sells out faster than the Muse can whip her credit card out!
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