To celebrate the 10th anniversary of MASH Beauty Lab, a range of original and exclusive merchandise made in collaboration with popular French fictional characters Gaspard and Lisa and Cosme Kitchen will be released in limited quantities. Pre-sales opened at Cosme Kitchen’s web store on July 15 while in-store purchases will be available at 70 branches in Japan from July 17.
Cosme Kitchen is a shop whose first branch opened in Daikanyama, Tokyo. They stock specially selected natural and organic cosmetic products from around the world. Gaspard and Lisa are fictional characters that appear in a children’s book series of the same name by wife and husband Anne Gutman and Georg Hallensleben. The collaboration hopes to bring smiles to people’s faces around Japan with organic, sustainable, and cute products.
Gaspard and Lisa Sauvent la Planete: ¥1,200 (Before Tax)
A new children’s book has been created exclusively for this collaboration. It will be sold at Cosme Kitchen only.
Product Line-Up (Excerpt)
Cosme Kitchen Small Eco-Bag: ¥1,800 (Before Tax)
This sustainable eco-bag is made from 100% plastic waste from the ocean. Available while supplies last.
MAMA BUTTER Chamomile & Orange (40ml): ¥1,200 (Before Tax)
A hand cream which is gentle blend of organic chamomile and orange. The bottle features a cute illustration of Gaspard and Lisa.
nahrin Herb Oil 33+7 Roll-On (10ml): ¥2,300 (Before Tax)
This herb oil is based on a Swiss herb recipe made using a blend of 40 different herbs. A perfect choice for those necessary moments of self care.
made of Organics Manuka Honey & Chamomile Spray Strawberry (25ml): ¥1,500 (Before Tax)
An alcohol-free spray which can be used for anyone over the age of 2-years-old. It’s an organic blend of manuka honey and leatherwood honey.
WELEDA Bath Milk Mini Set (20ml x 5): ¥2,500 (Before Tax)
An assortment of five different bath milk fragrances. Choose a scent based on how you feel that day.
This is just a peek at the products that are on offer for the collaboration. To see more, visit the Cosme Kitchen Webstore at the link below.
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“Gaspard and Lisa” x “Cosme Kitchen”
Pre-Sale: July 15, 2020
Release Date: July 17, 2020
Cosme Kitchen Webstore: https://www.cosmekitchen-webstore.jp/
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Japanese YouTuber Saaya Releases Oil Rich Tint Lipsticks From Her Brand Lillua
25.February.2021 | FASHION
The Japanese cosmetics brand Lillua launched a new collection of four “Oil Rich Tint” lipsticks on Monday (February 22). The brand is produced by Direct Tech in collaboration with the popular beauty YouTuber Saaya.
Saaya is a popular beauty guru and influencer from Japan. She has over 2.14 million followers across her social media pages including 1.23 million subscribers on YouTube (as of February 22, 2021). On her main YouTube channel, she posts how-to videos on hair and makeup as well as content related to fashion, videos with her siblings, and more.
Saaya launched Lillua to support people to become the person they want to be – someone who they love even more than they did yesterday. The brand released its teaser site on February 19 which blew up amongst her fans on social media. Now, the site has fully launched with its first collection of products.
Lillua’s “Oil Rich Tint” is a line-up of glossy lipsticks with a tint effect. The products take into account the reality of wearing face masks everyday by being super easy to apply. They are made using an oil gel which spreads across the lips effortlessly and leaves them feeling soft. They also contain squalane, olive oil, and jojoba oil to moisturise the lips, making them look plump and soft. The collection features four types: 01 Mellow Pink, 02 Gala Deep Red, 03 Lut Terracotta, and 04 Peach Pig.
Oil Rich Tint | ¥1,450 (Before Tax)
01 Melon Pink
Not just simply cute and sweet – but a romantic pink with a faint dullness to it.
02 Gala Deep Red
Peak with the ever-popular deep red which captivates and captures a gaze in an instant.
03 Lut Terracotta
The nuanced colour of the orange-brown terracotta gives your lips a refined look.
04 Peach Pig
A beautifully joyous natural coral colour you’ll find yourself wanting to use everyday.
Every purchase via Lillua’s official website will gift members a free original postcard. Additionally, the first 1,500 people to order two or more items will receive an original Lillua pouch.
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Oil Rich Tint
Released: February 22, 2021
Lillua Official Website: https://www.lillua.com/
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ROSE LABO Reveals Luxury No-Pesticide Rose Products
17.February.2021 | FASHION
“Become beautiful, healthy, and happy with edible roses.” That’s the concept of ROSE LABO, a brand that promotes a beautiful lifestyle for women. The company has revealed two new makeup products, the Rose Booster Serum and Rose Barrier Lotion, both of which will have pre-sales at Isetan Shinjuku beginning on March 17, 2021.
The Line-Up
Rose Booster Serum | ¥4,950 (Tax Included)
The Rose Booster Serum is a skincare liquid made with edible roses that are grown without any pesticides by ROSE LABO. The serum is a mix of 20 high quality plant-based ingredients, extracts of 7 different plants, vitamin C, 5 ceramides, komenuka rice bran, and more, all of which lead to a beautiful finish on the face. It gently hones in on areas of the face that are affected by external factors and stress to support the skin’s rhythm and have it bloom like a beautiful rose itself. You are left with a healthy complexion and shining gleam that is sure to have you double-taking in the mirror. Plus, you can enjoy the faint scent of rose to finish.
Rose Barrier Lotion | ¥3,080 (Tax Included)
The Rose Barrier Location is a face lotion also made with edible roses that are grown without any pesticides by ROSE LABO. It contains a mix of 10 ingredients such as rose water and rose extract. It hydrates and moisturises the skin while also protecting it, making it stronger, and more flexible. This product also has a faint rose scent.
If you’re looking for organic, plant-based beauty products, then you won’t want to miss ROSE LABO’s line-up.
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ROSE LABO New Rose Products
Pre-Sale Release Date: March 17, 2021
Where: Isetan Shinjuku Floor B2F Beauty Apocathery
Address: 3-14-1 Shinjuku, SHinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Pre-Order Sign-Up: Opens on March 6, 2021 at midnight via ROSE LABO’s official website. Products will be delivered to customers in order. Products will also release at other select stores.
ROSE LABO Official Website: https://www.roselabo.com/
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Take a Luxurious Japanese Bath Just Like at the Old School Public Bath House Kosugi-yu
02.February.2021 | FASHION
Kosugi-yu is a long-standing public bath house located in Koenji, Tokyo. Now people have the chance to bathe as luxuriously as at the bath house itself with the release of the Kosugi-yu Milk Bath, now available online in Japan.
Kosugi-yu Milk Bath | ¥2,000 (Before Tax)
First opened in 1933, the famous Kosugi-yu was registered as a tangible cultural property of Japan in January of this year. Part of the proceeds made from the bath product will go towards supporting the maintenance of Kosugi-yu.
Mixing the milk into the bath creates a bathing experience like no other that leaves skin feeling silky smooth. It can be used by both children and adults.
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Kosugi-yu Milk Bath
Japanese Product Name: 小杉湯のミルク風呂 入浴剤
Released: January 26, 2021 (Online Only)
Buy Here (Japan): https://shop.sentogurashi.com/items/38914064
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Wrap Yourself in Japanese Cherry Blossoms With This Home Fragrance, Bath, and Body Series
30.January.2021 | FASHION
Global Product Planning has released its new “Sakura” cherry blossom series of home fragrance, bath, and body products. The collection comes in response to this year’s cherry blossom festivals and celebrations in Japan which are looking to be difficult as a result of COVID-19, so people can enjoy the floral scent from the comfort of their homes.
Home Fragrances
Sakura CA Flower Reed Diffuser ¥1,800 | Sakura CA Linen Water ¥1,200 | Sakura CA Fragrance Card ¥300 | Sakura CA Fragrance Beads ¥600 (Prices Before Tax)
Hand Care Items
Sakura CA Hand Cream ¥500 | Sakura CA Mini Hand Soap ¥360 | Sakura CA Hand Soap ¥500 | Sakura CA Jewel Soap ¥300 (Prices Before Tax)
Bath Items
Sakura CA Bath Powder ¥200 | Sakura CA Bath Salts | Sakura CA Bath Confetti ¥300 | Sakura CA Bath Bombs ¥300 (Prices Before Tax)
Bath Gifts
Sakura CA Thanks Mini Gift ¥400 | Sakura CA Mini Bath Gift ¥450 | Sakura CA Bath Set (Box) ¥600 | Sakura CA Bath Set (Bag) ¥1,000 | Sakura CA Bath Set (Oval) ¥1,200 (Prices Before Tax)
Cover your bedroom, bathroom, and body in all things cherry blossom with this special new collection.
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Sakura Series
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Shiseido Uno x Ginza The Final Collaboration Launches in Japan
30.January.2021 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION
Shiseido’s men’s hairstyling, skincare, and body-care brand Uno is collaborating with the Gintama The Final to put the main three characters of the anime film on the bottle designs of its Uno Whip Wash product. The items will launch at the end of January in Japan in limited quantities in promotion of the anime film which hit Japanese theatres on January 8, 2021.
Uno Whip Wash Black Gintoki / Uno Whip Wash Scrub Shinpachi / Uno Whip Wash Moist Kagura
The Uno Whip Wash is a quick foaming, creamy facial wash for men which contains charcoal and methyl hydroxide to absorb excess sebum while refining the skin. It’s available in three types: Black, Scrub, and Moist, each of which bears Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura designs respectively on the bottles.
Look as good as the anime character trio with a bottle of Uno Whip Wash.
(C)空知英秋/劇場版銀魂製作委員会
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Shiseido Uno x Gintama The Final Collab
Releasing: Late January 2021 (Limited Stock)
Product Page: https://corp.shiseido.com/jp/news/detail.html?n=00000000003060&rt_pr=trh79
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JILL STUART Reveals Fragrant Tea Scented Hand & Body Cream Collection
29.January.2021 | FASHION
JILL STUART Beauty has announced a new collection of three tea-scented hand creams and one body milks which will be released in Japan on February 5, 2021.
Earl Grey White Floral Hand Cream (30g) | ¥1,500 (Before Tax)
Honey & Orange Hand Cream (30g) | ¥1,500 (Before Tax)
Assam Milk Hand Cream (30g) | ¥1,500 (Before Tax)
Earl Grey White Floral Body Milk (250mL) | ¥3,000 (Before Tax)
JILL STUART With Love Campaign
Campaign to wine a limited-edition gift bag
Engraving service campaign
The rich, moisturising hand creams are made with tea extract and enjoy a creamy yield when they are exposed to body temperature. Each comes in a stylish bag designed like a teabag with a tag reading “For You,” making it a great gift idea.
The moisturising body milk is a mix of refreshing bergamot that reminds one of Earl Grey and sweet white floral notes.
Each item in the line-up can be bought as a set and makes as a perfect gift to yourself or someone special.
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JILL STUART Beauty Fragrant Tea Time Hand Creams
Pre-Orders: January 22, 2021
Release Date: February 5, 2021
Product Details (English): https://www.jillstuart-beauty.com/en-jp/new-item/2021/0115_lifestyle_fragrant_tea_time/
Official Website (English): https://www.jillstuart-beauty.com/en-jp/JILL STUART With Love Campaign
Running Online: January 22, 2021 – March 31, 2021
Running In-Store: February 5, 2021 – March 31, 2021
Participating Stores: https://www.jillstuart-beauty.com/ja-jp/news/?i=information00134
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The Promised Neverland Jewellery Collection Features Emma, Norman, and Ray
28.January.2021 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION
Japanese collaboration licensing website Fan Fun MARKET is now taking orders for a new collection of jewellery inspired by the TV anime series The Promised Neverland which is currently airing its second season. Orders are open until February 24, 2021.
The Promised Neverland – Jewellery Line-Up
The accessory assortment includes rings and necklaces based on the main characters of the series including Emma, Norman, and Ray. The items are engraved with the characters’ serial numbers and are fitted with a coloured stone based on the colour scheme of the characters. The rings are available in Japanese sizes 7-21.
Emma Serial Ring | ¥10,000 (Before Tax)
Norman Serial Ring | ¥10,000 (Before Tax)
Ray Serial Ring | ¥10,000 (Before Tax)
The three necklaces feature a special design where if you put each of the puzzle pieces together it writes out the message “Hopefully there is light ahead.” The necklaces are 40m in size plus an extra 5cm using the adjuster.
Emma Serial Necklace | ¥11,000 (Before Tax)
Norman Serial Necklace | ¥11,000 (Before Tax)
Ray Serial Necklace | ¥11,000 (Before Tax)
Bookmark
The accessories are coupled with a bookmark of the character whose items you choose.
Original Jewellery Box
大人気TVアニメ「約束のネバーランド」の世界観を存分に楽しめるコラボジュエリーをチェックしよう。
©白井カイウ・出水ぽすか/集英社・約束のネバーランド製作委員会
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TV Anime “The Promised Neverland” Collab Jewellery
Running: January 21, 2021 – February 24, 2021
Available: FanFun MARKET
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This Japanese Cherry Blossom Lipstick Stays On Even When Wearing a Face Mask
27.January.2021 | FASHION
Japanese cosmetics brand Para Do launched a campaign via Twitter on Thursday (January 21) for people to win a limited-edition glittery cherry blossom edition of their Sakura Veil Lip lipstick.
Shiawase Sakura Set
Para Do’s Sakura Veil Lip is known for staying on the wearer’s lips even when they wear a face mask. 150 Twitter users in Japan have a chance to win a special limited-edition variant of the popular product along with a cherry blossom face mask as part of the set. The masks are available in 4 designs.
Para Do Sakura Veil Lip PK04 Shiawase Kirameku Cherry Blossom Colour | ¥770 (Tax Included)
The lipstick arrives in a glittery pink. It’s mixed with a whole range of beauty liquids and contains only a little colour to ensure lips are kept moist. It also makes sure lips don’t dry out while wearing a mask, and there is no colour transference from the lips onto the mask, making it perfect for the winter and spring seasons.
Shiawase Kirameku Lipstick Campaign
Running: January 21, 2021 – February 21, 2021Prize: Shiawase Sakura Set (Contains the Para DO Sakura Veil Lip PK04 Shiawase Kirameku Cherry Blossom Colour and Sakura Face Mask)
Winners: 150
How to Participate:
1.Follow @ParaDo_ on Twitter
2. Write your wish related to one of the themes #幸の縁 (happiness) #運の縁 (fortune) #結の縁 (relationships) #美の縁 (beauty) in Japanese along with the hashtag #桜お守りリップ. Full details can be found on the official website.Sakura Prayers
Ninna-ji Temple is a World Heritage Site in Kyoto famous for its cherry blossoms. A special event is being held there for the lipstick to pray for happiness happiness.
Shiawase Sakura – Prayers for luck
The base of the lipsticks are printed with one of four different prayers: one of happiness, one for luck, one for relationships, and one for beauty. The designs are random so you can look forward to seeing which you get.
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Para Do Sakura Veil Lip PK04 Shiawase Kirameku Cherry Blossom Colour
(Japanese Name: パラドゥ サクラヴェールリップ PK04 しあわせきらめく桜色)
Running: January 20, 2021 until June 2021Available: 7-Eleven convenience stores in Japan (select branches not participating)
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PEACH JOHN Luxury New Collection Seduces This Valentine’s Day
21.January.2021 | FASHION
PEACH JOHN released their new Valentine’s Day collection on Wednesday (January 13) at PEACH JOHN stores and their online site in Japan. It’s also available to purchase in Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan.
Full of Love Bra Set | Sizes: B-D Cup, UB 70/75 | ¥3,980 (Before Tax)
Amour Rose Bra Set | Sizes: BC-DE Cup, UB 70/75 | ¥3,980 (Before Tax)
Love Fleur Camisole Set | Sizes: S/M, M/L | ¥3,980 (Before Tax)
Bombast Cream Rich Set: ¥3,280 (Before Tax) | Peach John Hipurun Medicated White Cream Set: ¥2,280 (Before Tax) | Eros Beauty Body Milk Set ¥4,100 (Before Tax)
Happy Lovers Love Power Charge Pyjama Set (S/M, M/L): ¥4,980 (Before Tax) | Men’s Happy Lovers Love Power Charge Pyjama Set (M/L): ¥5,680 (Before Tax)
This line-up is a true luxurious treat for Valentine’s Day.
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PEACH JOHN Valentine’s Collection
Released: January 13, 2021Available: PEACH JOHN
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Collaborates With NARS On Claudette Collection
17.January.2021 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION
Makeup artist brand NARS is set to collaborate with the Nintendo Switch title Animal Crossing: New Horizons on February 5 with a face stamp, wallpaper, and outfit inspired by the brand’s Claudette Collection.
The NARS Claudette Collection is inspired by Claudette, the inimitable mother and muse to François Nars. It uses the same prints she so loved during the 70’s with clovers, butterflies, stars, and hearts.
Animal Crossing x Claudette Collection releases February 5, 2021
Animal Crossing: New Horizons players can customise their house with the Claudette Collection wallpaper featuring the same decorative prints. There’s also a special hoodie by NARS as well as face stamps.
The items can be downloaded using the following ID’s:
Wallpapers
•Clover = MO-TMYJ-WKVW-DTL0
•Butterfly = MO-1WN7-H33L-693P
•Stars = MO-CCGX-XS83-KB8QFace Stamps
•Clover = MO-9DWT-K1G0-M71K
•Butterfly = MO-2SWP-XSHR-QD5T
•Stars = MO-D4HS-FKH9-2XKYClothing
•Hoodie: MO-B4B3-RW5G-2Q03Don’t miss these cute items heading to Animal Crossing: New Horizons on February 6, 2021.
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Claudette Collection
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Shu Uemura Drops New Rouge Unlimited Iron Reds Collection
09.January.2021 | FASHION
Japanese makeup artist brand Shu Uemura dropped its new limited-edition “rouge unlimited iron reds collection” on New Year’s Day. Pre-sales for the collection opened via the brand’s online shop on Boxing Day.
Shu Uemura is inviting people to blast into 2021 with 13 powerful iron red lip shades. This includes 12 colours as part of the rouge unlimited iron reds collection (9 limited-edition, 3 existing) in three textures – Rouge Unlimited, Rouge Unlimited Matte, and Rouge Unlimited Lacquer Shine – and 2 colours of the Rouge Unlimited Liquid Matte (1 new, 1 existing).
Metallic colours designed for Asian skin
The rouge unlimited iron reds collection arrives in three textures as part of Shu Uemura’s popular Rouge Unlimited series, from a vivid combination of reds and oranges to deep rusty browns. The colours have a sensual metallic sheen to them which gives them a complex appearance like that of a flame. The colour variation has been designed with Asian skin tones in mind to bring out their beauty.
Rouge Unlimited (3 Limited-Edition Colours/1 Existing) | ¥3,300 Each (Before Tax)“Metallic” MET OR 555 / “Metallic” MET CR 355 / RD 163 / BR 788
Rouge Unlimited Matte (3 Limited-Edition Colours/1 Existing) | ¥3,300 Each (Before Tax)
“Metallic” MET M RD 163 / “Metallic” MET M BR 786 / M RD 163 / M BR 786Rouge Unlimited Lacquer Shine (3 Limited-Edition Colours/1 Existing) | ¥3,300 Each (Before Tax)
“Metallic” / M LS OR 570 / “Metallic” M LS OR 583 / LS RD 198 / LS BR 784Eye-catching Liquid Rouge ignites
Rouge Unlimited Liquid Matte (1 Limited-Edition Colour/1 Existing) | ¥3,600 Each (Before Tax)
M RD 04 / M OR 01
A long-lasting liquid matte colour that’s striking but doesn’t run. It comes with a brush inspired by traditional Japanese writing brushes that makes it easy to fit and draw beautiful lip lines.New Year Limited-Edition “Iron New Year Collection”
Released January 1, 2021To celebrate the New Year, three of Shu Uemura’s signature items have been dressed up in red and liquid gold. These iconic items capture the quality and craftsmanship of Japanese products and arrive in limited-edition packaging for the start of 2021.
Ultime 8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil | ¥11,500 (Before Tax)
Hard Formula (Brown/Acorn) | ¥2,600 Each (Before Tax)
Petal 55 Foundation Brush | ¥6,000 (Before Tax)
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rouge unlimited iron reds collection
Released: January 1, 2021
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Natural and Organic Cosmetic Shop Biople by CosmeKitchen to Open New Branch in Shichirigahama
07.January.2021 | FASHION
Biople by CosmeKitchen, a Japanese natural and organic select shop stocking everything from cosmetics to vitamins and more, has announced the opening of a new branch in Shichirigahama for early February. The ocean-facing store aims to promote the organic life to the people of Shichirigahama, a beach near Kamakura.
CONCEPT
Just as we have a beautiful sunrise and sunset each day, Biople by CosmeKitchen’s outlook centres on helping people feel good all day long with its diverse stock of natural and organic products. Biople by CosmeKitchen Shichirigahama will promote a healthy and beautiful organic life while capturing the culture and energy of the locals.
An exclusive line-up for the beach lovers of Shichirigahama
The new store will of course stock Biople by CosmeKitchen’s line-up of self-care items for both the inner and outer body, but it will also sell a range of items exclusive to the Shichirigahama branch. Customers can enjoy sifting through around 60 items from sun care supplements to UV cream and more.
To promote the protection of our beautiful oceans, the Shichirigahama store will also used limited-edition packaging from the New Zealand-based sustainability brand ecostore.
Biople by CosmeKitchen Shichirigahama will begin taking pre-sales of a new starter kit which contains mini skincare, hair care, body care, and other products.
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Biople by CosmeKitchen Shichirigahama
Address: Weekend House Alley 1F, 1-1-1 Shichirigahama, Kamakura, Kanagawa
Grand Opening: Early February 2021
TEL: 0467-81-4250
Official Website: https://store.biople.jp/