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.

Spring is arriving early at Tokyo Solamachi where shops and restaurants will be serving up their own cherry blossom themed desserts and dishes from March 1.

The Line-Up: A Delectable Excerpt

Vibrant Cherry Blossom Desserts Welcome Spring

Hanami Soft | ¥800

Where: Gion Tsujiri (East Yard Floor 6F)

Serving: March 1, 2021 – April 30, 2021

Feel the warm breeze of Japanese hanami with a parfait serving of cherry blossom bavarian cream and jelly, Uji match soft serve ice cream, cherry blossom chocolate, white flour dango dumplings, high quality red bean paste, wafer, and other little assorted treats.

Sakura Mochi Flavoured Spring Pancakes | ¥935

Where: Coconoha (West Yard Floor 4F)

Serving: March 1, 2021 – April 11, 2021

Coconoha’s popular fluffy pancakes topped livingly with cherry blossom ice cream, chewy white flour dumplings, and sweet red bean paste.

Takeout Cherry Blossom Food

Sakura Sushi | Takeout ¥2,138, Eat-In ¥2,178

Where: Kirby Cafe Tokyo (East Yard 4F)

Serving: From March 19, 2021

A picnic serving of six springtime sushi rolls decorated with Kirby references which comes in a cute lunchbox.

Cherry Blossom Lassi | ¥520

Where: AMARI DELI (West Yard Floor 2F)

Serving: March 1, 2021 – April 11, 2021

A cherry blossom lassi in full bloom with fluffy whipped cream and finished with sprinkles of pink-coloured chocolate.

Cute Spring Cherry Blossom Snacks

Financier Sandwich Box – Sakura & Matcha | ¥1,500 (Contains 4)

Where: Afternoon Tea Room (East Yard Floor 3F)

Serving: February 25, 2021 – April 21, 2021

An assortment of two financier cakes: the Sakura Financier Sandwich which is cherry blossom flavoured and filled with white chocolate, roasted walnuts, and strawberry flakes, and the Matcha Financier Sandwich which is filled with milk chocolate, roasted walnuts, and pistachio. Available while supplies last.

Restaurant Menus Beckon Hanami

Spring Roast Beef Nigiri & Cherry Blossom Dashi Kishimen Noodles | ¥1,380

Where: Sugimoto (East Yard Floor 6F)

Serving: March 1, 2021 – April 11, 2021

Roast beef sushi rolls made with Nagoya Owari beef and served with slightly-salted flat kishimen noodles served in a cherry blossom flavoured broth. Limited to 10 servings per day.

This is just a sampled look at what’s to come at Tokyo Solamachi this spring – if you’re in Tokyo for the cherry blossom season, be sure to visit!

“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.

3,500 FamilyMart convenience stores in Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture welcomed a new dessert on Tuesday (February 9) conceived by the store staff themselves: the “Apricot Kernal & Mango Soufflé Pudding.” The delicious delight make its way to Japan’s Kanto region as well as Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures on February 16 for a total of around 5,900 branches.

FamilyMart staff working in these regions all came together to pitch their ideas for a new dessert which included presentations and taste testing votes carried out by representative staff. This included everything from the dessert itself and its flavour to the price and packaging. The result was the adorable treat you see below.

Apricot Kernal & Mango Soufflé Pudding | ¥298 (Tax Included)

The Soufflé Pudding was actually first released at FamilyMart in November 2018 and is the convivence store’s number one most popular dessert for its combination of two desserts which bring together the fluffiness of soufflé and the melt-in-the-mouth texture of Japanese-style pudding. Their new iteration of the dessert features a milk pudding and a milk soufflé, the latter being made with whole apricot kernels. It’s finished with a cute panda branding. All of this sits on top of a mango pudding foundation, and on top of that mango whipped cream.

Comment from a staff member involved with pitching ideas

Store Staff at Musashi-Shinjō Station’s South Exit (Kawasaki, Kanagawa)

“Eating in Chinatown is something I’ve done occasionally since being a kid. It’s a place I’m very much familiar with, and that’s precisely why I wanted to come up with something to overcome the trouble that the pandemic has brought, so I pitched the idea of combining our popular Soufflé Pudding together with two things that are a staple in Chinese cooking: apricot kernels and mango pudding. We were conscious of making the panda branding cute so kids and girls would see it and think, ‘This looks good!’ I have confidence in this dessert and recommend it, even to those who don’t really eat pudding but like annin tofu. I hope lots and lots of people get to try it!”

Comment from a staff member involved in the product’s development

Arai, Kawasaki Chueigyosho in the Kanagawa Region (Kawasaki, Kanagawa)

“All the store staff working within Kanagawa Prefecture were free to submit their ideas when we were developing the product. Everyone working at the participating stores as well as staff members at the company all voted on 195 ideas, and one of them in particular shone from all the rest, so we went with that one. Coming up with how we were going to create the result as well as the price were first and foremost. We paid much attention to the entirety of the product including its taste, packaging design, how it should be presented on shelves, and so on. We are proud of what we have made, we’ve put our all into it so that the customer enjoys it from the moment they pick it up to eating and savouring the last bite. Please be sure to try it for yourself!”

The dessert is a collaborative effort between store staff and a twist on FamilyMart’s number one most popular dessert. If you’re planning a trip to Japan, be sure to head to your closest FamilyMart convenience store, now available in Tokyo and Kanagawa branches and subsequently across the Kanto region on February 16.

Bandai Spirits Toy Innovation began rolling out a lottery draw to win Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle figurines at FamilyMart convenience stores across Japan last Friday (February 5).

Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle 6th Anniversary Figurine Lottery Draw

This is the third lottery draw to be held as part of the 6th anniversary celebrations for the popular free-to-play mobile game Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle. The top prize features a figure of Ultra Instinct Son Goku. Prizes A through E include figures of Super Saiyan God Goku, Super Saiyan Future Frunks, Super Saiyan Son Gohan, Goku Black, and Pan. Prizes F through H include a variety of merch like a bottle, a case, folder, and more.

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Japanese face mask and beauty brand LuLuLun released its new limited-edition cherry blossom scented face masks on Monday (February 1) to welcome in the Spring 2021 season early.

Spring 2021 Premium LuLuLun (Cherry Blossom Scent) | ¥1,600

Combined with springtime’s beauty ingredient

Spring is the season when flare ups can happen and we need to be careful of UV light, humidity, and pollen. LuLuLun’s products pride themselves on their moisturising properties, and their new cherry blossom face masks are no exception. They are combined with cherry blossom petal extract, lending a fragrant scent while leaving the skin smooth and beautiful.

Rape blossom oil for even smoother skin

The rape blossom is another of Japan’s popular flowers as they blossom and transform fields into rolling carpets of bright yellow. The face masks contain oil extracted from rape blossom seeds for an extra blanketing of smooth skin.

Coltsfoot extract equals healthy texture

Also in the ingredient list is extract from the coltsfoot flower, a strong plant that is able to withstand winters to make it into the spring where it can finally reveal its delicate form. It serves to create a healthy complexion on the skin.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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。

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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.