A Touch of Blusher is twenty years old today!

I have been feeling reflective about this milestone. The blog sphere, the on-line landscape and the wider world have changed a lot over the last twenty years. Coincidentally, 2006 was the year when Twitter was launched and when Facebook became available to the general public. Since then, the ways people interact with one another and consume information have certainly changed dramatically.

At the same time, I feel thankful. I am grateful for my other half and the rest of the family for their support. I am also grateful for the support from my friends, including the like-minded people I have had the chances to meet (in person or on-line) through blogging. All the support gives substance and meaning to this blog.

Once again, let’s look back at the last twelve months of A Touch of Blusher:

November 2025: The white packaging design of SUQQU’s holiday 2025 makeup collection reminded me of the brand’s early days in 2003.

December: I liked the blushers in Canmake’s spring 2026 makeup collection.

January 2026: Ayura celebrated its 30th anniversary.

February: Both variations of Double Mood Eyes from Visée’s spring 2026 makeup collection looked appealing to me.

March: RMK brought out some fresh and vibrant colors for eyes for summer 2026.

April: Blue was one of the key colors in spring 2026.

May: Lancôme released new shades of Juicy Tubes.

June: YSL’s summer 2026 makeup collection featured some stunning eyeshadow palettes.

July: Paul & Joe’s Poudre Visage Lumière Douce looked beautiful and on-brand.

August: I presented 25 beautiful nail colors from Japanese beauty brands for summer 2026.

September: It was great to see Primavista carry the concept of user-friendly makeup from Aube (Couture).

October: Elégance celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Thank you all very much for reading my blog and for all your feedback over the years. As I start my 21st year of blogging, I hope that you will enjoy my future posts!

(images from www.cosme.net,
info from www.opera-net.jp,
www.cosme.net, www.fashion-press.net & i-voce.jp)

Opera will release its holiday 2026 makeup collection in Japan on November 12th. The collection includes:

– Glow Lip Tint (2 new shades (419 above), limited editions, ¥1800)

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See additional images (including swatch images) from Biteki.

Related posts:

Opera Fall 2026 Makeup Collection

Opera Summer 2026 Makeup Collection

Stash Focus: Maquillage Dramatic Rouge EX in RS377 Faint Smile

(images from www.cosme.net,
info from uk.burberry.com,
www.cosme.net & www.fashion-press.net)

Take a look at highlights of Burberry‘s holiday 2026 makeup collection. (Pictured above is Eye Quad in 10.)

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See additional images (including swatch images) from Maquia.

(This post is mostly based on the release information in Japan. The releases may vary in other countries.)

Related posts:

Burberry Fall 2026 Makeup Collection

Review: Burberry Light Glow in 04 Peony Blush

Coffret d’Or Full Smile Eyes in 01 Apricot Beige

(image from i-voce.jp,
info from www.cezanne.co.jp,
i-voce.jp & www.cosme.net)

Cezanne will release its spring 2027 makeup collection in Japan on December 9th. The collection includes:

– Watery Tint Lip (1 new shade (in 11), ¥600)

See additional images (including a swatch image) from Cezanne’s official blog at Cosme.net.

Related posts:

Cezanne Holiday 2026 Makeup Collection

Stash Focus: Cezanne Mix Color Cheek in 01 Pink

Stash Debut (1): Cezanne Silk Touch Cheek in 01 Pink

(continued from Part 1 & Part 2)

3rd: Kate

(image from www.cosme.net)

Collection highlights:

• Bouncy Cheek & Eyeshadow in EX-1 & EX-2 (above)

2nd: Dior

(image from i-voce.jp)

Collection highlight:

• the Rouge Dior on Stage Matte range (110 above)

1st: Jill Stuart

(image from www.cosme.net)

Collection highlights:

• Dressed Bloom Eyes in 06 (above)
• the Lip & Cheek Blooming Chiffon range

Related posts:

Dior Holiday 2026 Makeup Collection

Stash Focus: Kate Gradical Eyes A in PU-1

Stash Focus: Jill Stuart Brilliance Eyes in 04 Gem Amethyst

(continued from Part 1)

6th: Lunasol

(image from www.cosme.net)

Collection highlights:

• Eye Colorations N in EX17 (above) & 23

5th: Chifure

(image from www.chifure.co.jp)

Collection highlight:

• the Cheek Primer range

4th: Celvoke

(image from www.cosme.net)

Collection highlight:

• the Layered Silhouette Eyes range

The countdown concludes in Part 3!

Related posts:

Celvoke Holiday 2026 Makeup Collection

Stash Focus: Lunasol Scent Form Eyes in 02

Stash Focus: Chifure Cheek Color in 171 Pink Pearl

10th: Daisy Doll

(image from daisydoll.jp)

Collection highlight:

• Powder Blush Bloom in 12

9th: Addiction

(image from www.cosme.net)

Collection highlight:

• the Confident Matte Lip range (001 above)

8th: YSL

(image from www.cosme.net)

Collection highlight:

• Couture Mini Clutch Collector in 826

7th: Burberry

(image from www.cosme.net)

Collection highlight:

• Eye Quad in 06

The countdown continues in Part 2!

Related posts:

Summer 2026 Makeup Top 10 (Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3)

Stash Focus: YSL Gold Celebration Palette in Star Glow

Stash Debut (7): Addiction Lip Gloss in 033 Factory Girl

(images from www.cosme.net,
info from www.kiss-cosmetics.com,
www.cosme.net & i-voce.jp)

Kiss will release its holiday 2026 makeup collection in Japan on November 2nd. The collection includes:

– Be My Real Cheek (cream blusher, 2 new shades (51 above), limited editions, 3g, ¥1500)

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Related posts:

Kiss Fall 2026 Makeup Collection

Kiss Summer 2026 Makeup Collection

Stash Focus: Kiss Mat Chiffon Powder in 01 Lucent Rose

(image from www.fashion-press.net)
(info from www.jillstuart-floranotisjillstuart.com,
www.fashion-press.net & i-voce.jp)

Jill Stuart will release its holiday 2026 makeup collection in Japan on October 30th. The collection includes:

– Drowsy Princess Collection (above, 1 set, limited edition, ¥8500)

The set includes:

• Dressed Bloom Eyes Drowsy Princess
• Nuance Look Liquid Eyeliner Drowsy Princess (grayish brown)
• Dreamy Lip Gloss Drowsy Princess (15g)
• Glow Chiffon Lasting Loose Powder Drowsy Princess (3g, with puff)
• Pouch

– Eternal Eye Bijou (jelly eyeshadow, 3 new shades, limited editions, ¥2700, to be released in Japan on November 13th)

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(images from i-voce.jp)

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– Couture Mix Blush Compact (2 new variations, limited editions, ¥4500, to be released in Japan on November 13th)

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– Lip & Cheek Blooming Chiffon (semi-matte liquid lip & cheek color, 2 new shades, limited editions, 10ml, ¥3200, to be released in Japan on November 13th)

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– Lip Blossom Balm (3 new shades, limited editions, ¥3200, to be released in Japan on November 13th)

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See additional images (including swatch images) of the collection items from Biteki, Voce and Maquia.

Related posts:

Jill Stuart Fall 2026 Makeup Collection

Stash Focus: Jill Stuart Jelly Eye Color N in 08 Crystal Sky

Stash Focus: Jill Stuart Mix Blush Compact in 01 Baby Blush

(image from www.fashion-press.net,
info from www.shuuemura.jp,
www.fashion-press.net, www.cosme.net & i-voce.jp)
(Sonny Angel images © Dreams Inc.)

Shu Uemura will release its holiday 2026 makeup and skincare collection in Japan on November 2nd. The collection is created in collaboration with Dreams Inc. and features Sonny Angel.

I like the fresh colors of many of the makeup items in the collection. What particularly caught my attention are Dazzling Dimensions Eye Palette (the 9-color eyeshadow palette) and Kinu Care CC Oil in Sapphire Night (the blue-tinted lip oil).

See additional images (including swatch images) from Shu Uemura’s official blog at Cosme.net, Biteki, Voce and Maquia.

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Stash Focus: Kesalan Patharan Eye Color Palette in S007