Archive for the ‘Beauty’ Category

Bamboo Products

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

A Japanese company (Taketori) that specializes in manufacturing bamboo products, has come out with “Bamboo Salt,” that promises to be healthier than ordinary table salt, rich in minerals and a selling point in today’s health obsessed market. Japanese sportswear brand Godwin is also re-launching a campaign ...

Man Makeup by Jean Paul Gaultier

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Jean Paul Gaultier's line of man makeup called Monsieur hits shelves in May. The line of "aesthetic enhancement" products includes cleanser, toner, shaving products, concealer, eyeliner, brow grooming gel, and bronzer. It seems to already be available in Britain for about $10 to $60, and Brandish.tv has ...

The Latest Anti-ageing Food

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

Pigs' trotters. That's right, you heard it here first. In New York, the most talked-about new opening of the past couple of months has been a Japanese restaurant called Hakata Tonton, where 33 out of the 39 dishes contain pigs' feet. The reason for this, is that they are ...

Aomori Launches Sakura Perfume

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

A perfume that smells like cherry blossoms of Hirosaki Park, one of Japan's most popular cherry blossom viewing spots, went on sale here on Friday.   The Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau and cosmetics giant Shiseido jointly developed "Hirosaki Sakura Monogatari -- Eau de parfum," as Shiseido's 15th product in ...

Dreaming by Tommy Hilfiger

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Tommy Hilfiger commissioned Harris Interactive to conduct a survey among U.S. adults about their "Dreams" to coincide with the launch of his new fragrance Dreaming. According to the recent survey, 50% of American adults believe they need money to make their dreams come true. In addition to money, romantic dreams are ...

Revlon Absolute White+ - for Asian Women

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

Revlon Absolute White+ is a complete whitening skincare line that whitens, protects, moisturises and revitalises your skin. It goes beyond whitening, providing protection and care to your skin with its Triple Whitening Technology, Skin Elasticity Booster and Multi – Nourishing formula. Comprising of six ...

Kao - Men’s Bioré Series to be Renewed

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

Kao Corporation (President and CEO: Motoki Ozaki) will enhance and relaunch the Men's Bioré® series nationwide in Japan on March 8, 2008. The improved series is designed to answer men's concerns about their skin by helping them realize clean, healthy skin. A recent Kao Survey (2006) shows ...

Collagen Drink from Japan - Fracora 500

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

With collagen showing up these days in many products in Japan from bath gels to yogurt, manufacturers are betting high on the appeal of this purported anti-aging ingredient. If you really want to test its effectiveness, however, it makes sense to take it straight up: by imbibing one of these ...