Sleepy-looking Japanese man’s “day and night” transformation stuns Twitter
“A totally different person! It’s just amazing.” “Are you sure they’re the same person? I had to look twice.” “I actually like both…” These were…
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“Accessible toilets aren’t makeup rooms!”: Mother’s viral complaint on Halloween weekend
Accessible toilets are installed in train stations, commercial facilities, and other places where many people come and go. They are intended to provide access to…
Lolita fashion icon Misako Aoki shows off her kawaii wardrobe in her “lolita fashion room”
If you’re into lolita fashion, you’ve probably heard of 青木美沙子 Aoki Misako. President of the Japan Lolita Association since 2013, Aoki divides her time between…
Genderless makeup artist Zutti Mattia wows with amazing makeover videos
Affiliated with the creative agency PPPSTUDIO, Zutti Mattia is a Japanese creator and makeup artist who promotes genderless beauty. With a background as a former…
Maybelline to release electrifying Pikachu makeup collection to beautify Pokemon trainers
If you’re a Pokemon trainer who loves cosmetics as much as you love Pokemon battles, Japan is the place to be. We’ve seen a few…
The BDP lipstick-free mask is now on sale
Brand Design Plus, abbreviated as BDP, is a Japanese graphic and apparel design company based in the home of fashion boutiques, Daikanyama, also known as…
New eyeshadow based on Sailor Moon’s Crisis Moon Compact released in Japan
In celebration of Sailor Moon Eternal, the second part of which is now in Japanese theaters, Bandai’s online hobby store will be selling a new…
Japanese comedian Egashira 2:50 wows fans with makeup and crossdressing transformation
“Mass-Produce makeup” is a style of makeup that features big saggy-cornered puppy eyes in Japan. The naming came from the it being a popular style…
Makeup brand KATE releases the Kogao Small Face Silhouette Mask in Japan
Kanebo Cosmetics’ make-up brand KATE released a Kogao series mask on December 15th. Kogao is the Japanese term for small face and along fair skin,…
Chocolatier Sébastien Bouillet expands makeup theme with Shadow Palette for Valentine’s 2021
Sébastien Bouillet For innovative Lyon-based chocolatier and pâtissier Sébastien Bouillet, 2020 wasn’t a bad year, at least not for his business. Local newspaper Le Progrès…
Makeup brand KATE reinterprets Japanese heroines with stylish and simple makeup simulator
We’re all about keeping up with the latest fashion trends at grape Japan—and in this country, that’s no small order. We’ve covered eye-popping Tokyo street…
New illustrated book shows changing trends in Japanese make-up from Heiwa to Reiwa
An illustrated history of changing trends in Japanese make-up over the past 30 years has become a big hit with Twitter users. Professional illustrator Pai…
Mika Ahn’s comment about men using makeup is praised online: “Nailed it” “Totally agree”
On November 6th 2020, 『グッとラック!』(“Gutto Luck!”), an information variety show on Japanese TV network TBS, had a special on the recent trend towards normalization of…
Make your face sparkle like shimmering stars with Disney’s space-themed cosmetics lineup
Disney Japan has teamed up with popular Japanese cosmetics brand Witch’s Pouch on a lineup of space-themed makeup which will make your face sparkle like…
Model Tsubasa Masuwaka Charms Fans with Her “Jirai-Onna” Makeup and Tutorial
Japanese makeup artistry is undeniably next level. Japanese cosplayers use makeup to transform themselves into unbelievably believable versions of anime heroes, magical creatures and even…