Fashion brand badmood, a line of goods inspired by the anime BAD MOOD, has released its first cosmetic line! The anime itself was written by Fukase from SEKAI NO OWARI, who also designed the characters. Four products are available–a shadow palette, gel eyeliner, color change lip balm, and bright sun cream. Products are available at the CREE’MARE online store, 9 CREE’MARE by DHOLIC stores, and the DHOLIC Lumine Omiya store.    badmood Shadow Palette・Easily-portable eyeshadow palette with 4 colors・Comes in two textures: Powder and Jelly・Dense color offers complete coverage, even when applied with fingertips・Orange-Brown: ¥2,600 (Tax Included)   badmood Gel Eyeliner・Creamy texture gently adheres to the eye area・Sure to keep lines firmly in place without smearing・Includes a pencil sharpener for thinning the tip・01 Matte Black / 02 Chocolate Brown: ¥1,800 (Tax Included)   badmood Color Change Lip Balm・Offers a bright pop of natural color when applied・Moisturizing for those with dry lips・Smooth and easy to use without leaving sticky residue・01 Orange / 02 Grape: ¥2,000 (Tax Included)   badmood Bright Sun Cream・Moist texture for easy application・Easy to match to any skin tone・SPF50+ sure to block harsh ultraviolet rays・Skin Color: ¥2,600 (Tax Included)   Customers will also receive a badmood original tattoo sticker for each product purchased!*Available while supplies last.*Not available at Rakuten or Qoo10 Official Store.

Shiseido’s makeup brand Integrate will launch three products inspired by the anime series Ojamajo Doremi on April 21, 2022 in limited quantities! Each will come in packaging designed in collaboration with Toei Animation. Fans can grab the Integrate Pro Finish Foundation Special Set D, the Integrate Pro Finish Liquid Special Set D, and the Integrate Nuance Eyebrow Mascara D while supplies last.   Those in their 20s and 30s remember Ojamajo Doremi fondly as a series they watched during their childhood. The series followed three elementary school girls–Doremi, Hazuki, and Aiko–as they become witch apprentices.   For the collaboration, a special set of two popular foundations and three limited-edition colors of eyebrow mascara will be available while supplies last. The character illustrations on the packaging were created exclusively for this release, so fans won’t want to miss it!   To celebrate the release, a Twitter and Instagram campaign is currently underway, and fans who take a test on the official Integrate website will be able to see which character is most like them and which makeup would suit them best.    ©東映アニメーション

Shu Uemura Japan has announced that Kabuki actor Somegoro Ichikawa VIII will be the brand ambassador for its popular cleansing oil and other cosmetic items.   Shu Uemura products are all crafted in Japan and the brand exemplifies the Japanese spirit of perfection, care, and tradition. This advanced technology and cutting-edge design philosophy is a perfect match for Somegoro Ichikawa, who is incredibly passionate about Japanese artistry through his work in kabuki theater. This collaboration is bringing kabuki, a 400-year-old art form, to the mainstream, infusing it with modernity.  

Comment from Somegoro Ichikawa

“I’m honored to have been chosen to serve as an ambassador for Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil, which I personally use on a regular basis. What can we do to pass on Kabuki and other Japanese traditions to future generations? I feel a strong connection between my own ideas and challenges and those of the Shu Uemura brand.” 

Japanese cosmetics brand Shu Uemura is releasing two new holiday collections in collaboration with beloved Sanrio character Hello Kitty! The first collection, featuring twelve items, will go on sale on November 1, 2021, and the second collection, featuring four items, will be available on November 15, 2021. Only limited quantities will be available. Preorders are now available on the official online store. Certain products will also be available at Sanrioworld GINZA 1F starting October 30 to celebrate the new collaboration. 

Bold, edgy, and chic makeup looks

Rich Collection Lineup

 

1st Collection Lineup

Rock the Party Palette (6 limited-time colors/ 4 existing colors): ¥9,900 (Tax Included) 

Discogram Eye Palette (6 limited-time colors): ¥7,150 (Tax Included) 

Unlimited Disco Glitz Lipstick (2 limited-time colors): ¥4,070 (Tax Included) 

Unlimited Satin Lipstick (2 limited-time colors): ¥4,070 (Tax Included) 

Unlimited Lacquer Shine Lipstick (1 limited-time color/1 existing color): ¥3,740 (Tax Included)

Unlimited Cream Lipstick (2 limited-time colors): ¥4,180 (Tax Included) 

Ulim8∞Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil (Limited-time packaging) 450ml: ¥12,650 (Tax Included) / 150ml: ¥5,060 (Tax Included)

Limited-Time Channel Goods

*Available only at the official online store and Global Flagship Beauty Boutiques

Unlimited Satin Lipstick VIP Auburn: ¥4,070 (Tax Included) 

Hard Formula 9 Seal Brown: ¥2,860 (Tax Included) 

Rock the Party Premium Makeup Box: ¥35,200 (Tax Included) 

Rock the Party Mini Lipstick Set: ¥7,150 (Tax Included) 

*Available only at the official online store and Global Flagship Beauty Boutiques

  The new collaborative collection is inspired by Tokyo nightlife and is perfect for creating both a glamorous rock ‘n roll look or something more soft and sweet. A number of new shades of eyeshadow and lipstick appear in this holiday collection, so why not snag some of these high-quality goods before they’re gone?    © 2021 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. L614617

Makeup brand KATE has produced the KATE iCON BOX, a contemporary digital experience for the New Normal where four personalized eye shadow colors are chosen through AI and released like a vending machine. The technology will be available for a limited time at the Matsumoto Kiyoshi Matsukiyo LAB in the Sagamiono Station Square store. Subsequent installation information can be found on the KATE website.   1. Face Analysis   STEP1. The AI analyses your skin   STEP2. The AI analyses the ratio of your facial features 2.Analysis Result ~ Customization   3. Enter Your Name ~ Purchase The KATE iCON BOX offers a customized four-shade set and protective sheet using KATE eyeshadow. You can then purchase the four eyeshadows at the register and place them in an original 'The Eye Color' palette.     4. Save & Share   You can save and share your analysis results along with a photo of your original palette. The KATE iCON BOX offers an original eyeshadow palette made up of four The Eye Color shades that were chosen just for you, based on an AI facial analysis and KATE's makeup knowledge. You can also customize the palette to include your favorite color, with a choice of 26 The Eye Color shades, and print your name on the included protective sheet. This fun new experience allows you to use AI to find the colors that suit you while customizing colors to create a palette that suits you!   Find the eyeshadow color that suits you perfectly with the KATE iCON BOX!

Cosmetics brand KOSE has announced that popular girl group NiziU will act as brand ambassadors for a new collection of Visée eyeshadow, Glossy Rich Eyes N.  

Visée Glossy Rich Eyes N  - Available in 8 shades + 2 limited edition shades

   

Photo Shoot

 

「Visée AVANT」Limited Edition Seasonal Visual with MAYUKA＆NINA

  The theme for this year’s campaign was ‘Find the Color Just for You.’ By trying all possible shades, even those which seem out of the consumers comfort zone, they will absolutely find the perfect color. For this photo shoot, NiziU applied makeup inspired by their respective member colors, showing off their individuality.   A special web movie and visual for Glossy Eyes Rich N featuring the NiziU girls is available on the special product website and through the official social media channels. The eyeshadows will be available at drugstores and other retailers, as well as online, beginning September 16. Members Mayuka and Nina will also appear in limited season ads for Visée AVANT.   An original movie featuring all members is also available to view on the official TikTok brand account and the Glossy Rich Eyes N special product website.  

Interview with NiziU

  Q1. Visée has partnered with a number of women before, each symbolizing the current era. What are your thoughts on being chosen as brand ambassadors for Visée now? Mako: I’m turning 20 this year, and I’ve really wanted to show a different side of myself now that I won’t be a teenager anymore. I was so happy when I was chosen for this project, since it gave me the perfect chance to do just that! Maya: We’re so incredibly honored to be chosen as ambassadors for Visée! I use their products regularly, but there are so many different colors of product available. I think this will inspire people to make use of colors they may not use often, and to try new things!   Q2. How did you feel after shooting wrapped?   Ayaka: It felt like something totally different than what NiziU has tackled in the past. I typically wear more cutesy makeup, but this time I tried to show something more mature. It was refreshing. It was a blast getting close-up shots taken of my eye makeup! Q3. The theme for this year’s campaign is ‘Find the Color Just for You.’ It calls on people to find a color that best matches their personality. After the first ad shoot, what were your impressions of your fellow members' new makeup looks? Riku: Maya was the one getting her pictures taken first, and she looked so gorgeous that Ayaka and I couldn’t stop staring at her! Honestly, we were staring at her so much that when she finally looked over at us, she did that typical Maya smile, and it was like we fell in love with her. (laugh) Q4. This year’s visuals are impressive, with the NiziU members showing off very different expressions than usual. Is there anything you refer to or try to do personally, to find new facial expressions? Mayuka: It can be really difficult, but I find it useful to look at photos of some of the more senior members and practice copying their expressions.   Q5. Again, this year’s theme is ‘Find the Color Just for You.’ Each of the nine members of NiziU have their own distinct personalities, so with that in mind, what do you think makes you stand out as an individual?  Rima: For me, it’s my different worldview. It allows me to converse in a very unique way, and to really adjust how I carry myself depending on the location. My member color is red, which also has many meanings: it can be powerful, or mature, or energetic, or mischievous. I’m like a chameleon. I hold many different personalities that I can switch to at the drop of a hat.   Q6. As a member of NiziU, you’ve had many different and unique experiences. Have you found any unexpected sides of yourself during your time as a member?  Rio: I used to think I was one of the cool girls, but during this photo shoot, I was given a makeup look and outfit that was more cutesy. That’s a side of myself I haven’t explored, and this is something that happens frequently during the many events and challenges we take on as a unit. Q7. During the makeup shooting sessions, we were able to see very different sides of the NiziU members. Is there anything new you’ve learned about the other members recently?  Miihi: Compared to how we all were when we all joined, everyone is really starting to show their true selves! We’ve so close, there’s nothing that we don’t know about each other at this point! Q8. The Glossy Rich Eyes N products that you used this time come in a wide variety of colors, making it possible for anyone to meet their perfect shade. Speaking of ‘meetings,’ what do the members of NiziU want to meet more than anything right now?   Nina: I want to meet with WithU (the name for NiziU fans). We haven’t been able to meet them face to face yet, and I hope we’re able to soon.