Cosme

(image and info from www.nikkei.co.jp)


Maquillage will release its spring 2009 point makeup collection in Japan on January 21 and base makeup collection on February 21, 2008.

The new point makeup collection includes:

- Moisture Rouge (Color-on Type): 12 shades (including 6 Clear-Fit Colors)
- Moisture Rouge (Sheer Type): 9 shades
- Lip Essence EX (lipstick base)
- Eyes Creator (3D): 5 variations
- Face Creator (3D): 4 variations
- Eye Color N (Powder): 15 shades
- Eye Color N (Cream): 10 shades (as base or eyeliner)

The cases (which include the brush/ sponge tip) of Face Creator/ Eye Color N are sold separately.

The Eyes Creator (3D) palettes include four powder eyeshadows and a cream eyeliner. (I will pay attention to VI367, presumably a lilac palette.) The Face Creators feature a blusher as well as shades to highlight and contour the face.

The new base makeup items include:

- Lasting Powdery UV (SPF 25, PA++)
- Lasting Liquid UV (SPF 25, PA++)
- Styling Keep Base UV (SPF 24, PA++)
- Concealer Stick EX (SPF 25, PA++): 3 shades

Maquillage is quite widely available in Asia. According to Nikkei Net, it is sold in Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, The Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It will launch in China in 2009.