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More great stuff from Shu Uemura for the upcoming season: Instinct Shu Uemura Mode Make-Up Collection Fall 2008.

There are periods of time a woman has an alluring glow and enlightened expression, often times of great
pleasure and confidence. Capture these most sensuous moments and recreate the indulgent merge of mesmeric forces with the collection of Instinct.

shu uemura explores the power of instinct with an arousing collection of deep color veils and lush texture to reveal the evocative allure of every woman. 

Mode make-up, biannual color collections by shu uemura, transforms a woman’s face into art. Experience beauty alchemy with shu uemura’s 127th mode make-up created by the newly appointed international artistic director Kakuyasu Uchiide, exposing sensuality through the resonance of layers.

Kakuyasu Uchiide, shu uemura international artistic director.

Renowned make-up artist Kakuyasu Uchiide is the new international artistic director of shu uemura. Uchiide has emerged as an international powerhouse, his creations coveted by top fashion designers and international fashion magazines. Having trained directly under Mr. Shu Uemura, participated in mode make-up collection creation as well as international beauty shows, he is perfectly positioned to carry on the brand’s “DNA.” Keeping with Mr. Shu Uemura’s belief that tradition is a succession of innovations, he will continue to enhance the brand through his drive and innovation, communicated through his visual achievements.

The Shu Uemura The INSTINCT collection includes:

LURING POWDER (limited edition): The bare, expressive skin of the face and neck is treated to a light powder mist of flushed pink for a tantalizing sheen and natural rosy sheer complexion. Apply the powder with a brush along the hairline and heightened parts of the face and décolletage to add a touch of color and recreate a sensual glow. Available in ROSE, a calm pink shade. RETAIL PRICE: $38.00.

DUO EYESHADOW (limited edition): New duo eye shadow palette features rich creams in smoked, veiled colors contrasting with powders in warm, bronzed shades. Available in MYSTIFIER Cream: Black, Powder: Brownish Bronze. MESMERIZER: Cream: Purple, Powder: Silvery Bronze. TANTALIZER: Cream: Green, Powder: Goldish Bronze. RETAIL PRICE: $36.00.

GLOW ON (limited edition): Colors inspired by the natural tint of blush and a luxuriously platinum-like highlight shade for a glamorous sheen. Available in LUST: a reddish pink with a subtle pearl finish. PULSE: a warm, lush pink with a subtle pearl finish. And STEAM: a luxurious highlight shade with a platinum-like finish. RETAIL PRICE: $21.00.

ROUGE UNLIMITED CRYSTAL SHINE (limited edition): Smooth, gliding application leaves vivid color and volumizing shine on lips. Advanced crystal shine formula colors leave a supple, soft touch. Available in CRIMSON DAZZLE and BROWN DAZZLE. RETAIL PRICE: $23.00.