Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from January 2004

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from January 2004

Shu Uemura Cosmetics Becoming L'Oreal Subsidiary.
January 25, 2004... The L'oreal Group has announced it will increase its stake in Shu Uemura Cosmetics from 35% to 52.9%. Shu Uemura Cosmetics is thus becoming a subsidiary of Nihon L'oreal. L'oreal is supporting Shu Uemura Cosmetics in Japan and also increasing...

Bath Salt Products for Cold Winter.
January 25, 2004... Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has released mousse type bath salt Ofloat (80 g, 630 yen). The product is a spray and when it is sprayed on the palm it takes the shape of a flower and floats so the consumer can enjoy the product floating in the bath....

Sensitive Skin Face Cloth.
January 25, 2004... Nagoya based Pharmaceutical giant Suzuken has announced the release of "Suzuken Pure Sheet" a non-woven material face cleansing sheet impregnated with strong acid electrolytic water antibacterial agent specifically designed for sensitive skin....

Seaweed Extract Underwear.
January 25, 2004... Tokyo based Trimp International Japan has released Cosmetic a range of underwear containing a range of 4 skin care agents such as natural polyphenols derived from seaweed extract impregnated into the material. The agents are naturally absorbed...

Skin Care Underwear & Pantyhose.
January 25, 2004... In an effort to stem the continuing fall in sales in the Japanese apparel market, lingerie and hosiery manufacturers are releasing new product lines containing fibres impregnated with skin care agents such as collagen. The Tokyo based...

Biodegradable Fibre Underwear.
January 25, 2004... Tokyo based health care product manufacturer Kind Wear Purana has announced the release of "Kaiteki One Touch Hadagi" a range of men's and women's undergarments made using the environmentally friendly biodegradable fabric lactone. Lactone,...

Man Made Zeolite Room Deodoriser.
January 25, 2004... Electricity generating giant Chubu Denryoku has begun the manufacture and marketing of the highly porous and odour absorbing rock zeolite. The rock particles are made using a chemical process from ash left over from burnt coal during the...

Toppan Forms Releases Pop-up Card Product.
January 25, 2004... Toppan Forms has developed and released a card known as Deruka that is folded and sealed as a postcard and has a pop-up figure inside. The product is targeted at businesses such as educational material publishers and life insurance companies to...

New Type Sealed Postcard from Toppan Forms.
January 25, 2004... Toppan Forms has improved the ordinary folded postcard. The new Postex Three Piece only opens from one side of the postcard, so when it is opened, it is like a booklet. The product can hold the same amount of information as regular sealed...

Istyle Develops Cosmetics Case Based on Members' Needs.
January 25, 2004... Istyle, operator of a cosmetics information web site, has developed a cosmetics case/pouch known as Oyako Vanity Pouch (7200 yen). The company developed the product based on site member needs. The product consists of large and small pouches and...

Omron Healthcare and Nipro Develop Nebulizer.
January 25, 2004... Omron Healthcare and Nipro have jointly developed a nebulizer that can make three-micrometer particles, smaller than the five-micrometer particles that existing devices make. Since more than 70% of the particles it makes are smaller than 4.7...

Residue-Free Tamper-Proof Label from Takara.
January 25, 2004... Takara has released tamper-proof label TD-II that does not leave glue residue that could damage product appearance and hinder recycling. The new product displays letters indicating the package was already opened when the label is peeled off and...

Mitsubishi Plastics Industries Develops Film for Inkjet Printer.
January 25, 2004... Mitsubishi Plastics Industries has developed film for inkjet printers that can be heat laminated for adhesion and can be processed after printing. The product Premake HL is for POP advertising, exhibition panels, ID cards, floor markings and...

Non-Shrink Wool.
January 25, 2004... Eleven wool weaving companies based in and around Japan's third city Nagoya have announced the joint development of "Bio Tech Wool" a new type of wool that can be washed in water without fear of shrinkage. The independently developed...

Thin Polymer Membrane Technology from Kao.
January 25, 2004... Kao has announced the development of new polymer coating technology utilising critical state carbon dioxide that enables the production of a micro thin reflective membrane over the surface of fine powder. The process involves dissolving the...

Shine Reduction Technology from Shiseido.
January 25, 2004... Cosmetics manufacturing giant Shiseido has announced the development of new skin shine reduction technology involving light refraction achieved by solidifying micro sized particles of zinc oxide to titanium mica. The process involves...

Oji Kinocloth Crosses Pulp and Synthetic Fibers in New Nonwoven.
January 25, 2004... By incorporating synthetic fibers into the front and middle layers of a pulp nonwoven, Oji Kinocloth has greatly expanded the ability of nonwovens to absorb water and remain durable in water at the same time. The new Highcloth can absorb 20...

Dai Nippon Printing Develops Electroluminescence Element for Posters.
January 25, 2004... Dai Nippon Printing has developed a technology to make a super-thin organic electroluminescence (EL) element (0.4 mm) to put in posters. This can reproduce blinking letters or motion images. Using gravure printing technology and a super-thin...

GL Sciences RFID-Based System Automates Chemical Usage Control.
January 25, 2004... GL Sciences has devised a RFID-based system for closely tracking the use of chemical substances. With hundreds of thousands of chemicals in use in laboratories, managing them closely is difficult, but the new Kagaku Busshitsu Sogo Kanri System...

Sanyo Mavic Media Offering Biodegradable CDs.
January 25, 2004... Sanyo Mavic Media is ready to manufacture biodegradable CDs in minimum orders of 1,000 units. The company partnered with Mitsui Chemicals to assure adequate material properties. The disks, known as Mild Disc, offer the same audio quality as...

Miyoshi Oil & Fat Develops Liquid Products with Biodegradable Resin.
January 25, 2004... Miyoshi Oil & Fat is pioneering the development of liquid products made with biodegradable resin. Landy PL is one such product now on the market. Made with corn-derived polylactic acid, this coating hardens at ordinary temperatures. In further...

Tissue Box Stand.
January 25, 2004... Osaka based Akiresu has released "Pythagoras" a device that enables conventional 10cm x 15cm tissue boxes to be fixed vertically against the wall. Made from an acrylic plastic, the device will adhere to any shiny flat wall surface such as...

Chiller Room Deodoriser.
January 25, 2004... S. T. Chemicals has released "Dasshutan Chilled Shitsu Yoh" a deodoriser specifically designed to function in low temperature conditions such as those in chiller rooms. The compact (W: 4cm X D: 9cm X H: 3cm) plastic case is filled with a...

Monster Bubbles.
January 25, 2004... La Chere has released "Unbelievable" a device for making giant bubbles. The device consists of a 75cm stick and a transparent sheath containing the bubble forming liquid. The stick is inserted into sheath to coat it in the liquid. When...

Nano-Technology Skin Care Fabric.
January 25, 2004... Kanebo Seni has released "Nano Dew Beauty Moist" a new fabric with an in-built skin care function developed using nano technology. The antioxidant and moisturising agent vitamin E is contained in an integrated oil and moisturising layer....

Non-Stick Cooking Sheet.
January 25, 2004... Osaka based Captain has released "Kuttsukanai Teflon Sheet" a reusable multifunctional non-stick sheet. Consisting of resin impregnated with friction reducing Teflon, the sheet can be used for an incredibly wide range of functions including...

Air Cleansing Kerosene Heater from Sharp.
January 25, 2004... Sharp has released "OK-P36CR" a kerosene heater featuring a device that reduces the presence of airborne bacteria. The free standing type heater features 2 temperature sensors - one to monitor the overall room temperature and the other to...

Boot Drying Bedding Drier.
January 25, 2004... Mitsubishi Denki has released "AD-N60LS" a mains power operated compact type highly versatile bedding drying device that features a nozzle like attachment that can also be used to dry the inside of boots. The device consists of a compact...

Static Energy Reducing Furniture Cleaner.
January 25, 2004... Johnson has released "Clue Hokori O Fusegu Sumai No Cleaner" an all-purpose furniture polish that produces a bright sheen and helps prevent dust from settling on surfaces. The polish contains a newly developed anti-static type "Dust...

Strong Magnetic Hook from Nitoms.
January 25, 2004... Nitoms has released "High Power Magnet Hook" a magnetic wall hook containing a neodymium type magnet that is over twice as powerful as conventional ferrite magnets. Each hook is capable of supporting approximately 7kg. Available in 4 types....

Winter Toilet Paper.
January 25, 2004... Oji Nepia has released "Nepia Japan No Kaori" a scented toilet paper featuring a special "Baby's breath" winter scent. Made from 100% pulp, the double ultra soft paper releases a delicate fragrance ideally suited to the cold winter months....

Plastic film Free Tissue Box.
January 25, 2004... Oji Nepia have released "Hoxy Tissue 150gumi Filmless Box" a tissue paper in a more environmentally friendly box without the usual plastic film along both sides of the opening. Conventional tissue boxes have two strips of film along the...

Removable Wall Hooks.
January 25, 2004... Nitoms has released "Hagaseru Hook Colour Buranko" a set of 3 colourful and sturdy plastic and metal wall hooks that, thanks to a special flexible resin, can be removed simply without leaving adhesive residue on the wall. The hook itself...

Condensation Prevention Sheets.
January 25, 2004... Nitoms has released "Mado Glass Dannetsu Sheet Clear Mizu Hari" a clear plastic like sheet that prevents the inside of windows from misting up while improving the heat retention properties of the glass. Made from a special polyethylene,...

Fingernail Care Sheets.
January 25, 2004... Sony CP Laboratories has released "Nail Nail Nail Care Sheet" a nail cleansing and fingertip care sheet containing a variety of moisturising and treatment agents. The fine fibrous sheets impregnated with an aloe extract moisturising agent...

Magnetic Bra.
January 25, 2004... Japanese lingerie giant Wacoal has released "Gurappi Jiki Chiryoki Inner" a range of 4 under garments containing magnets specifically designed for mature women prone to back aches and stiff neck and shoulders. The straps of the bras and...

Knee Band from Asics.
January 25, 2004... Asics has released "Ergonomics KJ1" a knee band designed to stop knee joint pain in adolescents. The adjustable strap, worn just below the knee plate, is designed to stop inflammation and tearing of the muscle tissue around the knee that...

Facial Wash Cloth.
January 25, 2004... Hankyu Oputo has released "Tsuru Tsuru Hada" a palm size facial wash cloth made of extremely thin fibres one hundredth the thickness of human hair. The cloth is woven into a pocket shape into which the fingers can be inserted when washing....

Rice Insect Repellent.
January 25, 2004... Yokohama based Rekku has released "1 Nen Kome Bitsu Kun" a 75mm square plastic case containing natural wasabi horseradish and mustard designed to protect rice from insect infestation. The cube is simply attached to the lid or sides of the...

Illuminating Message Pad.
January 25, 2004... Glow Tec International has released "Lumi Pad" a portable battery operated message pad that brightly illuminates the messages. The message or drawing, etc. is first drawn onto the surface of the pad using special pens. When the pad is...

Bath Water Purifier.
January 25, 2004... Arromic has released "Nyuyoku Bijin Sufia 2" a bath water purifying device that uses vitamin C particles to remove chlorine residue from the bath water. The device consists of a transparent sphere (8cm in diameter) containing the added...

Ultra Violet Athletes Foot Treatment Device.
January 25, 2004... Tokyo based Claudia has released "Ashi Kirei" a device designed specifically for women that treats athletes foot using ultra violet light rays. The device irradiates the whole of the foot from the toes right down to the heel in both...

Compact 2 Man Tent.
January 25, 2004... Gold Win has launched "The North Face Tadpole 23" a compact and ultra light (2.2kg) two-man summer tent that folds up into a 36cm x 18cm roll (Without expanding poles). Measuring 130cm x 198cm x H: 102cm, the main body of the tent is made...

Order Made Hearing Aids.
January 25, 2004... Rion has released "Digitarian F Series" a range of 3 basic hearing aid models that can be personalised according to the needs of the user. The hearing aids can be altered so that the mikes that pick up forward and rear sounds can be...

Soft Cream Ice Cream Maker.
January 25, 2004... Takara has announced the release of "Moaneige" an easy to operate soft cream ice cream maker. A "Moaneige Soft Cream Pack" containing the soft cream ingredients is inserted into the defrosting device of the ice cream maker and the handle on...

Water Filter with Cartridge Change Display.
January 25, 2004... Toray has released "Torayvino Super Ruche" a cartridge type water filter featuring a digital liquid crystal display using cute cartoon like characters that indicates when the cartridge requires changing and how much water has been used. ...

Multi Purpose Super Glue.
January 25, 2004... Henkel Japan has released "Mega Power Multi 110" a super strong, fast setting multipurpose adhesive that can be used for adhering everything from wood, concrete, tiles, bricks, metals, plastics and even glass and ceramics. The bottom of the...

Water Clarity Testing Device.
January 25, 2004... Optex has released "Portable Toshido Sensor TP-M 100" a simple to use, low maintenance hand held device designed to accurately measure water clarity. Consisting of a detection unit connected to a conversion and display unit via a cable. ...

Stamp Set.
January 25, 2004... Tokyo based Kodomo No Kao has released "Stamp Quest" a range of 72 different printing stamps and a variety of inks enabling the stamps to be used on everything from wood, metal, plastic, leather, fabric and even directly onto the skin. The...

Cosmetic Preserving Cabinet.
January 25, 2004... Tokyo based Dynaconnective has released "Keshohin Reizoko CCR-600" a compact size temperature maintaining cabinet designed to preserve cosmetics products such as toilet waters that can deteriorate if not maintained at the correct temperature....

Baby Plate and Cutlery Set.
January 25, 2004... Tokyo based Apprica Kasai has released "Ikuji No Utsuwa Rara Manma Baby Shoki Set A" a range of plastic plates and cutlery ergonomically designed specifically fore use by babies and toddlers. The line-up includes a round "Lunch Plate" with...

Soft Contact Lens Cleanser with Eye Moisturiser.
January 25, 2004... Nagoya based Menikon has released "New Eyeness" an improved version of its existing liquid type all-in-one soft contact lense cleanser, rinse, disinfectant and preservative. The new formulation contains a new surfactant "Porokusama"...

Clothing Stain Removal Set from Lion.
January 25, 2004... Lion has released "Top Shimi Tori Rescue" an odourless clothing stain removal product set capable of removing both water and oil based stains including sauce, food, lipstick and even ink. The set consists of a stain removal solution...

New Eyewash for Contact Lenses Users.
January 25, 2004... Lion has released "New Smile Contact Cool" - an eyewash containing cornea protection agent and cool and refreshing effect to eyes for the contact lenses users. It features (1) the cornea protection agent "sodium chondoroitin sulfate" to protect...

Neem Insect Repellent.
January 25, 2004... Miss Apricot has released "Sorada Neem Spray" an insect repellent containing an oil extracted from the Neem tree (Also known as the Chinaberry tree. Botanical name: Melia azedarach var.subtripinnata) found primarily in Thailand and India. The...

Car Sponge with Cleanser.
January 25, 2004... Chuo Shoko has released "Car Shampoo" a sponge impregnated with a rich lathering car cleansing agent. The sponge, measuring L: 126mm x W: 79mm x H: 41mm, contains enough cleanser to clean 2 medium sized cars. Other similar products in the...

Roasted Pig Hide Dog Chews.
January 25, 2004... Osaka based Marukan has released "Friendland Oyatsu No Mori Butakawa Arare" a crunchy low calorie bite size dog chew consisting of roasted pig hide. Roasted, rather than fried in oil, the chews are low in fat, high in protein and contain...

Environmentally Friendly Pet Products.
January 25, 2004... Sapporo based Abu Auto has released "Wanko Club" a range of three environmentally friendly pet products. "Chabon" - A deodorising laundry detergent additive for washing pet wear and bedding, etc, formulated primarily from natural clam...

Pet Waterbed.
January 25, 2004... France Bed has released "France Pet" a waterbed specifically designed for pets. The bed contains a water-absorbing polymer that turns to a gel with the addition of water stopping excessive movement and sea sick effect often experienced on...

Internal Door with Cat Flap.
January 25, 2004... Tokyo based Tostem has released "Pet Yoh Door" the latest addition to its "Woody Line" internal door range featuring a semi-transparent cat flap. Available in a total of 12 designs. Price: 75,500 yen.

Windscreen De-Icer.
January 25, 2004... Fumakilla has released "Shimo Koori Ippatsu Kaito" a glycol solvent free, fast acting windscreen de-icer that dissolves windscreen ice with a single spray. Does not leave smears or other residue on the screen. Price: 300ml = 500 yen.

Softer Tissues from Kleenex.
January 25, 2004... Crecia has begun the marketing of "Kleenex Tissues" a thicker and softer textured tissue made possible by the development of new technology and a higher eucalyptus pulp content. Price: 180 2 ply tissues x 5 boxes = 1,150 yen.

Window and Mirror Mist Prevention Spray.
January 25, 2004... Fumakilla has released "Fumakilla Kumoriboshi" a spray type product formulated with a surfactant and hydrophilic silicone to prevent household windows and mirrors from misting up due to condensation. The 2 main ingredients combine to form...

New Paper Diaper with Disney Character.
January 25, 2004... Unicharm has released "Mammy Poko" and "Mammy Poko Pants" - a new and improved paper diaper. "Mammy Poko" features (a) "Cotton Breathable Cover": 20% more breathable and more protective from baby's skin rash; (b) New Prettier Disney...

Water Wash Clean Underwear.
January 25, 2004... Gunze has announced the development of "Eco Magic" a range of underwear made using a special process that enables dirt and skin oil, etc, to be released simply by washing in cold water, eliminating the need for laundry detergent. The ends...

Eye Supplement.
January 25, 2004... Tokyo based Nippon Natures Sunshine Products has released "Perfect Eyes" a capsule like nutritional supplement specifically formulated to help in the relief of eye stress and strain. Active ingredients include lutein (A type of carotenoid...

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Releases Health Drink for People with High Blood Pressure.
January 25, 2004... Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has released Tochugen S (50 ml, 200 yen; ten 50 ml bottles, 2000 yen), a health drink targeted at people with high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a lifestyle disease that afflicts many Japanese people. The...

Non-Wash-Away Haircare Product for Men.
January 25, 2004... Yanagiya Honten has launched "Hair Quality Improvement for Men's Damage Care" - a new non-wash-away haircare product for men that protects natural hair damaged by haircolor and perm. Wash and wipe your hair with towel and spread the haircare...

Longer Hold Wax from Kanebo Cosmette.
January 25, 2004... Kanebo Cosmette has released "Nudy Power Keep Wax" a versatile hair wax suitable for all hair types and styles including trendy "Spiky" and "Choppy" styles and containing a natural treatment agent in the form of sage extract. Available in...

New Eau De Parfum Spray.
January 25, 2004... Avon Products has introduced "Memorable Eau De Parfum Spray" - a new eau de parfum spray with floral scent that makes you a specially unforgettable woman. Three floral fragrances: (1) Top Note: Fresh citrus scent; (2) Middle Note: Romantic...

New "Cafe Cafe" Fragrances.
January 25, 2004... Fits Corporation has released "Cafe Cafe" - a new unique brand for relaxing and reviving fragrances. It is in a "S" shape bottle with a coffee bean trade mark and with coffee bean hemp sack packaging design. The price of "Cafe Cafe Ice" is...

New Floral Scented Cologne from Flouveil.
January 25, 2004... Flouveil has released "Poem Fleur" a cologne featuring a rose-floral scent that, like that of a budding rose, is delicate when it is first applied yet intensifies with the passage of time. Price: 50ml = 7,500 yen.

Odour Reducing Laundry Detergent for Indoor Drying.
January 25, 2004... Lion has announced the addition of "Heya Hoshi Top One Pack" to its "Heya Hoshi Top" range of laundry detergent products specifically formulated for reducing the common "musty" odour that occurs in clothes hung indoors. The convenient,...

Laundry Detergent for Delicate Fabrics from Lion.
January 25, 2004... Lion has announced the release of "Akuron Daily Wash" a liquid type laundry detergent specifically formulated for the washing of lingerie and other delicate fabrics. The neutral phosphorous free formulation features a newly developed...

Furniture Polish.
January 25, 2004... Jay Wax has begun the marketing of "Baum" a German made wax furniture polish made from 100% natural ingredients that produces a high gloss protective finish on wooden surfaces. Price: 100g = 2,200 yen.

Kitchen Cleaner Cloth from Fumakilla.
January 25, 2004... Fumakilla has released "Pika Ranger Kitchen Cleaner Kyoryoku Orange" a kitchen cleansing cloth impregnated with the natural grease lifting agent orange oil. The cloth, made from micro fine fibres, the soft yet extremely strong cloth also...

Flooring Cleaner from Fumakilla.
January 25, 2004... Japanese household insecticide giant Fumakilla has released "Pika Ranger Flooring Cleaner Nettketsu Red" a dry type flooring cloth featuring a "W" shaped pattern embossed into the fabric to help pick up and hold dust, lint and even pollen, etc....

Toilet Cleanser from Fumakilla.
January 25, 2004... Fumakilla has announced the release of "Pika Ranger Toilet Cleaner Kaiteki Green" a wet type sheet specially designed for cleaning the bathroom and toilet area. The mint scented sheets are impregnated with fast acting natural antibacterial...

Fat Burning Lingerie.
January 25, 2004... Trimp International Japan has released "Cosmetic" a range of 4 functional lingerie types impregnated with a variety of purpose specific substances. "Body Venus Inner" - Lingerie containing a seaweed extract that aids the body's own natural...

Collagen Shaving Foam.
January 25, 2004... Feather has released "Hi Shave Marine Stage Foam 260 " a shaving foam product containing marine collagen and seaweed extract moisturising agents that reduce friction between the blade and the skin, helping to prevent shaving rash and redness....

New Cute Design for Electric Toothbrush.
January 25, 2004... Kobe based Proctor & Gamble Far East has released two new items: Cute "Fire Engine" and "Princess" for an electric toothbrush "Crest Spin-Brush" from "Design Series". "Crest Spin-Brush" features a high quality electric toothbrush to clean...

New Changeable Head for Electric Tooth Brush.
January 25, 2004... Kobe based Proctor & Gamble Far East has released "Crest Spin-Brush Standard" - a new electric tooth brush with changeable head. "Crest Spin-Brush" features a high quality electric tooth brush to clean teeth easily and effectively with...

3 Head Attachment Electric Toothbrush.
January 25, 2004... Nagoya based Chuyaku has released " Hakusan Shiko Power Ha Brush" a silent running battery powered (2 x AA) electronic toothbrush with 3 specific function interchangeable heads. The brush handle features a simple one-touch head attachment...

Package Re-Vamp for Do Multi Toothbrush Range.
January 25, 2004... Sunstar has repackaged its popular "Do Multi" compact head toothbrush specifically designed for brushing the rear molars of smaller mouths. The ultra thin head measures only 3mm in thickness while the special alignment of the bristles...