Beware: Kanebo Cosmetics Japan recalls 54 skincare products (17 products affected in Malaysia) after customers complained white patches on their skin after using the products!

One of the biggest news in the last few days is that Kanebo Cosmetics Japan recalls 54 skin whitening products from all over Asia after complaints they caused discolouring that does not clear up even after use was discontinued.

I read that those Kanebo products that being recalled contain e quasi-drug ingredient rhododenol 4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanol (in short it's called 4HPB), which is contained in products manufactured by Kanebo and its affiliates Lissage and E’quipe, reported the appearance of white blotches on their skin. All of the brightening products in question contained rhododenol. Kanebo said they have received 39 complaints from customers in Japan. Of those, 15 had shown no improvement in their conditions even after they stopped using the products. 

Despite the recent finding, the ingredient has been approved by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in accordance with the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act. It had also passed “extensive safety tests”, according to Kanebo, although the company decided to voluntarily recall all of its products containing the ingredient due to the possibility of other customers experiencing the same side effects. 

 Masum Natsusaka, the President of Japan's cosmetics maker Kanebo, and other executives bow to apologise in Tokyo to the public. 

Kanebo should be given credit for openly apologizing and voluntarily recalling all the products that has the said 4HPB ingredient because this move would definitely affected their image and business in the future. It is not an easy step for a cosmetic company like Kanebo to recall products when they have actually shipped a total of 4.36 million products in Japan and 370,000 items out to overseas. Besides Japan, there are 10 Asian countries which are affected which includes Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam. And Taiwan is the largest overseas market for the Kanebo products.

Out of the 54 products recalled in Japan, only 17 products are that are sold in Malaysia and being recalled are:-

Kanebo Blanchir Superior

(1) White Deep Clear Conditioner I 

(2) White Deep Clear Conditioner II 

(3) White Deep Clear Conditioner III 

(4) White Deep Milky Conditioner I 

(5) White Deep Milky Conditioner II 

(6) White Deep Night Conditioner I 

(7) White Deep Night Conditioner II 

(8) White Deep Mask 

(9) White Deep UV Day Protector 

 (not all products shown in the picture are affected)

Impress IC range

(1) Impress IC White Lotion I 

(2) IC White Lotion II 

(3) IC White Emulsion I 

(4) IC White Emulsion II

 (not all products shown in the picture are affected)

Also the Impress Granmula Lotion which I reviewed before! OMG.. lucky that time I did not develop white patches on my skin!

 RMK Skincare

(1) Skintuner Brightening Light 

(2) Skintuner Brightening Moist 

(3) Intensive Brightening Essence

  

At the moment,  Kanebo Malaysia has only make an announcement via their facebook page here only and not through any printed media.  They mentioned that to those customers who have bought those affected skincare, they are encourage to visit the Kanebo counter where they purchased the products, and not sure if there is a refund or products or anything. 

Honestly I am still in shock because I have tried most of the Kanebo & RMK skincare products and I am lucky that I did not develop any white patches on my face when I tried them. It is no secret that I am a big fan of their facial and in fact I still have Impress facial with them! I'm concern what about facial customers like myself as those products are being used during facial and waiting reply from them about the next step of action.

If any of you (your family or friends) are using the above mentioned products, it is advised to stop using them immediately! You can bring back the products (even without receipts) back to the counters that you have purchased to see what they can do.

For more information, you can contact Kanebo Cosmetics Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Tel : +603-79549170
Fax : +603-79549172
Email : info@kanebocos.com.my

 Note : Above information are extracted from http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/japan-s-kanebo-recalls/734174.html and http://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Kanebo_issues_product_recall/89724

Review : Kate Spring/Summer Collection 2013 ; Goldish Eyes Collection with 24k Real Gold!

Last week I attended Kate Makeup Workshop in Pavilion and one of the highlight of the event is the latest Kate Spring/Summer 2013 Collection. 

It was conducted in Platinum Room, Level 7, Seventh Heaven, Pavilion KL.

Kate Malaysia invited Mikiya Hirai is a Japanese Makeup Artist to conduct the workshop.

Lucky we got translator :)

Isabelle was the model for the makeup demonstration. This is her BEFORE picture.

Below are the products that Mr. Mikiya used on Isabelle during the makeup demonstration. He would be creating Day & Night look.

Mr. Mikiya used Freshel Whitening UV Gel (RM67) after he removed Isabelle's face. According to Mr. Mikiya, this Freshel UV Whitening has 5 functions i.e Lotion, Essence, Emulsion, Cream and UV Makeup Base. Since it has SPH 26 PA++, it can be used in the morning only. For night, use Whitening Gel instead.

Kanebo Freshel Mineral BB Cream Pore Cover (RM59) , this is something new to me. It's a BB Cream at the same can work to help pore cover. I really like this because I do think my pores looked smaller and face is smoother after using this! Glad to find that the shade is alright on me too :D

After that Mr. Mikiya used Kate Powderless Liquid for Cover (RM79). I remembered Mr Mikaya was saying the liquid foundation will turn into powder in 15 seconds and surely it really turn into powder when I applied on my skin! No need to use loose powder after using this :D I quite like how smooth it feels on my skin :) 

Mr. Mikiya then used Kate Cover Concealer for Cover on Isabella, the texture is pretty creamy, well this is not my type of favourite texture for concealer. 

I tried Kate Eye Shadow Base for the first time, although this is cream in texture...I only need to use a little bit and I love how it smoothen out the creases on my eye lids and actually help to enhance the pigmentation of the eye shadow! 

Let's check out the highlight of the workshop, which is the Goldish Eyes Collection under the Kate Spring/Summer 2013 Collection. I remembered Mr Mikiya told us that in this Goldish Eyes Collection, each palette contains  of two unique gold pearl powders ; i.e Real Gold Pearl, a pure gold pearl powder with 0.1% 24k REAL gold, and Nuance Gold Pearl, a bright pearl powder with a hint of gold. Yes you read it correctly, REAL GOLD... how luxury is it to apply real gold on eyes right... !

There are a total of 4 Goldish Eyes palettes and each palette, you can see the word "GOLD" is embedded on top of the eyeshadows , which means those 2 colours have "real gold" in it. 

Below are the swatch for the Goldish Eyes Collection under the Kate Spring/Summer 2013 Collection. Each priced at RM59.

   

GD-1 is my personal favourite, I like the overall combination of colours of gold, brown and dark brown. 

Overall the collection colours looked very natural and with the goldish shimmer it would give a glamorous and sophisticated finishing! And these kinda of natural colour are really easy to apply & suit all skin tone. However I do think the eyeshadow texture is quite powdery to apply and colour looked really light in reality.. and in order to let the colour looked more pigmented, the eyeshadow base is definitely a must here.

This Kate Shiny Eyelid Liner is part of the  new launch in the Spring/Summer Collection 2013 too! Very easy to use & the shine is not too overwhelming. Perfect to use at the lower eyelid to make the eyes looked more dolly!

Kate also have Mascara base, Volume Gel Mascara & New Lash Extension Mascara (which is the middle one) RM59. I heard that the curved fibers can give 5mm lenghtening effect to our existing lash! 

Others Kate products that Mr Mikiya used on Isabelle.

The day look at Mr Mikiya created on Isabelle 

The night look (party) version. 

For night look, Mr Mikiya said shading is important to make the face feature looked sharp. He showed that the shading stars from the cheek bone all the way up to the side forehead. 

And now is my turn to try on the makeup! 

Naked face - a compulsory Before picture

p/s: Got to take with flash because the light in the room is quite dim :(

Well I followed exactly the tutorial in the booklet given in creating the Goldish Eyes using GD-1 palette.

My after picture

How do you like my makeover which I did on myself :D 

 Close up on the eyes makeup I did. The goldish shimmer is fine and shimmering and it must be because of the pure gold ingredients in it I think

 Look, can you see the BLING shimmering on my eyes!  

Must be the gold bling bling I have on my eyes that brings me luck..because during the workshop I won a set of Kate Goldish after answering correctly during the Q&A session! Yay!

 A picture of myself with Mr. Mikiya Hirai. He was really friendly and keep checking on my makeup when I was doing mine. And he nodded and said... good ! *happy* 

Me & Farah Hany, one of readers whom I invited along to the event...I knew her few years back and now she is now a web designer in Nuffnang office :D 

Looking at my picture, I quite like the Kanebo Freshel Mineral BB Cream Pore Cover & Powderless Liquid for Cover because my face looked pretty flawless & fresh here! 

So what is your favourite pick from the Kate Spring/Summer Collection 2013?

For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/katemalaysia

Lunasol Autumn 2012 Crystal Radiant Purification Collection Preview

Recently I was invited to check out the new Lunasol Autumn 2012 Crystal Radiant Purification Collection & to enjoy pampering session prepared by the kind people in Kanebo! I had face & hair makeover, manicure & tarot card reading too!

This year Autumn 2012 Lunasol collection is called Crystal Radiant Purification because it is inspired by splendor crystals posses and filled with an infinitely glossy luster. So expect a lot of bling-ness in this collection!

Let's take a sneak preview of Lunasol Autumn 2012 Crystal Radiant Purification Collection!

Lunasol Modelling Glossy Eyes - RM 185

This palette comes in four colour eye shadow set that includes the new formulated base ( located on the far right) which contains a bounty of beauty essence ingredients that provide moisture to the eyelids while adding a dewy, smooth luster.

 

This time, the eye shadows creates three-dimensionality and a clear depth on the eyes as the colors are layered on. Featured a chic color lineup that bestows an autumn nuance to the eyes! 

Lunasol Modelling Glossy Eyes in Icy Glow 

- For a sharp mature impression with a translucent deep contrast

Lunasol Modelling Glossy Eyes in Soft Khaki

-Achieves an intelligent , sophisticated look with a smokey, cool green

Lunasol Modelling Glossy Eyes in Mauve Pink

-Brings out a feminine look with a serene pink

Lunasol Modelling Glossy Eyes in Warm Beige

-Creates a natural look on the eyes with warm colours

Lunasol Sheer Glossy Eyes - RM 90

A limited edition single colour eye shadow that bestows eyelds with clear colours and an extremely translucent and lustrous look. Moist gel powder slightly spreads on the skin, melting blending and adhering to the skin. Contains beauty essence that provide moisture to the eyelids while creating eyes filled with an exceedingly pure luster. Can use this item alone or layering it over the eye shadow. 

Lunasol Sheer Glossy Eyes EX 01 Nuance Gray - For a feminine yet cool look

Lunasol Sheer Glossy Eyes EX 02 Shiny Gold - Brightens the eyelids with an elegant luster

Lunasol Sheer Glossy Eyes EX 03 Soft Brown - Creates a feminine natural depth with a warm colour

Lunasol Sheer Glossy EyesEX 04 Peach Beige - Meltingly blends with the skin for a bright natural impression

Lunasol Coloring Cheeks (Glow) - RM90

(Sold seperately : Lunasol compact case - RM 60 & Lunasol Face Brush - RM 35)

This 2 cheek colour are newly introduced promises radiant, vibrant and healthy glowing complexion by blending 3 colours. It blends smoothly with a moist, soft texture and adds natural radiance and clarity to the skin with a clear colouration that seems to radiate softly within.

Lunasol Coloring Cheeks in Glow Pink 

 -For a feminine look with a soft healthy-looking complexion that seems to radiate from within

Lunasol Coloring Cheeks in Glow Coral

-Blends with the skin to create a vibrant fresh look

Lunasol Intellectual Liquid Eyeliner N - RM 45

(Sold separately : Lunasol Intellectual Liquid Eyeliner N (holder) : RM 68

This Lunasol Intellectual Liquid Eyeliner N offers colours variations with superb nuance that blend with the skin and naturally define the eyes. Contains treatment ingredients that care for the eyelids. Comes in 3 colours i.e :-

Lunasol Intellectual Liquid Eyeliner N in 01 Brownish Black - Defines the eyes for a dramatic look

Lunasol Intellectual Liquid Eyeliner N in 02 Greenish Gray - Naturally blends with the eyelids

Lunasol Intellectual Liquid Eyeliner N in 03 Brownish Brow - Bestows a soft look to the eyes

Lunasol Full Glamour Lips - RM 111

 Pics from  Kanebo Lunasol official website

This time Lunasol came out with 8 fresh colours which will perfectly match the skin tone. This colours will be added to the collection permanently. It contains generous amount of beauty essence ingredients, which make the lips rounder and fuller, filled with luster and enveloped with moisture all day long. The 8 new lip colour for Lunasol Autumn 2012 Collection are :-

Lunasol Full Glamour Lips in 01 Glow Pink - For a hint of sweetness

Lunasol Full Glamour Lips in 02 Cherry Red - For both airness and gorgeousness

Lunasol Full Glamour Lips in 03 Warm Pink - Creates Feminine look with a soft red hue

Lunasol Full Glamour Lips in 04 Milky Beige- Meltingly blends with the lips

Lunasol Full Glamour Lips in 05 Red Coral - Adds a fresh colour to the lips

Lunasol Full Glamour Lips in 06 Soft Coral - Brings out the skin's clarity as it blends with the skin

Lunasol Full Glamour Lips in 07 Medium Pink - For a mellow look with a hint of red hue

Lunasol Full Glamour Lips in 08 Soft Red Rose - A subtle rose nuance brings out a beautiful complexion

Lunasol Full Glamour Liquid Lips - RM 104

There are 2 new colours are inspired by crystal's exceedingly pure luster. Promise to create plump, three dimensional and moist-textured look. Contains a generous amount of beauty essence ingredients that continue to replenish lips, which are prone to dryness, with moisture.

Lunasol Full Glamour Liquid Lips in 21 Milky Pink - An airy pink, in which delicate sparkles are bended adds a pure colour to the lips

Lunasol Full Glamour Liquid Lips in 22 Beige Coral - A creamy coral hue that blends moistly with the lips to bring out the skin's clarity

Besides all the above, Lunasol also introduces the below (which I did not managed to take pic)

Lip Shadow Liner N (RM 50) which comes in 4 colours :- 01 Natural, 02 Beige Pink, 03 Beige Coral and 04 Red Beige

Lunasol Nail Finish N (RM 56) 4 new colours introduced but 2 of them are limited colours :- 07 Cool Beige, 08 Pearlish Pink , EX05 Shining White (LE) and EX06 Deep Red (LE)

 p/s: Much apology, I was unable to do swatch for most of the items as the lighting at the display area was not good enough to see the colour !

Lunasol Crystal Radiant Purification Makeup guide using :

Lunasol Modelling Glossy Eyes in Icy Glow
Lunasol Intellectual Liquid Eyeliner N in Brownish Black

Lunasol Coloring Cheeks in Glow Pink 

Lunasol Lip Shadow Liner N in Beige Pink

Lunasol Full Glamour Liquid Lips in Glow Pink

And this is my Lunasol Crystal Radiant Purification Makeover which I enjoyed at the event! The products that I used from this collection are : 

Lunasol Modelling Glossy Eyes in Soft Khaki
Lunasol Sheer Glossy Eyes EX 02 Shiny Gold
Lunasol Intellectual Liquid Eyeliner N in Brownish Black

Lunasol Coloring Cheeks in Glow Coral
Lunasol Lip Shadow Liner N in Beige Coral

Lunasol Full Glamour Liquid Lips in Beige Coral

My manicure with Lunasol Nail Finish N in Deep Red

What do you think Lunasol Autumn 2012 Crystal Radiant Purification Collection & my makeover ?

My personal favourite are Lunasol Modelling Glossy Eyes in Soft Khaki palette and Lunasol Modelling Glossy Eyes in Warm Beige and shall be reviewing in upcoming post! 


Note : Lunasol Autumn 2012 Crystal Radiant Purification Collection Preview would be available in Kanebo Lunasol's Malaysia counter early September 2012.

For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/kanebomalaysia