Late to the game as always, I never tried anything from Shu Uemura until late last year. I cannot fathom how I have not lived with some of his beauties, especially because he opened his first boutique back in 1983. Yes, 25 years ago.

In those 25 years, each year Shu Uemura has created a limited edition Boutique Birthday collection. This years collection, which is also the 2008 Summer collection, is absolutely 100% gorgeous - in true Shu tradition. The core values of nature, science and art come to life in this collection. Three 100% natural origin fragrances that are formulated with Despea Water, as well as some beautiful makeup products that are packaged in the designs of Tokyo-based artist Gwenael Nicolas are the highlights.

Look at these gorgeous eyeshadow palettes! $65 each, they are a bit on the expensive side, but just looking at the collectible palettes and the gorgeous shadows they contain make me want them nonetheless. My pick is the Fleur de Source palette with it's bevy of blue shades.

25TH BTB LIMITED EDITION, FLEUR DE ROSE PALETTE

25TH BTB LIMITED EDITION, FLEUR DE SOURCE PALETTE

25TH BTB LIMITED EDITION, FLEUR DE TERRE PALETTE

Which palette would you like on your vanity?

The Eau de Toilette's sound just as divine. There are three of these as well, in the same names: Fleur de Rose, Fleur de Source and Fleur de Terre.

25TH BTB LIMITED EDITION, FLEUR DE ROSE, EAU DE TOILETTE Sophisticated floral 100% natural origin fragrance with fresh floral amber note.

25TH BTB LIMITED EDITION, FLEUR DE SOURCE, EAU DE TOILETTE Pure, serene and refreshing cool feeling in a 100% natural origin fragrance with a floral spicy note.

25TH BTB LIMITED EDITION, FLEUR DE TERRE, EAU DE TOILETTE Energizing, luminous 100% natural origin fragrance with a fresh floral woody note.

Shop online soon as you will know that this limited edition collection will not last very long.