Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from January 2005

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from January 2005

Iriso Seimitsu Microtechnology on Display in New Miniature Dice.
January 25, 2005... Iriso Seimitsu reports that its microtechnology has yielded dice measuring just 0.3mm on each side. Each side is machined three dimensionally to be a perfect replica of larger dice. Iriso Seimitsu plans to sell the dice as a novelty, although...

Transparent Mark Reading Sensor.
January 25, 2005... Takenaka Electronics has released "Takex GR 12 UVS" a luminescence mark sensor for use on packaging lines, featuring an ultra violet LED which enables it to accurately detect and read transparent fluorescent markings. The sensor only reads...

Nippon Travel Agency Introduces Biodegradable Luggage Tags.
January 25, 2005... Nippon Travel Agency has started using luggage tags made of biodegradable plastic soft sheet made of corn and other starches. The tags decompose in soil in as little time as 30 days. Cost of the tag is triple that of a regular tag, so for the...

Pet Shower.
January 25, 2005... Life Gallery has released "Happy Shower" a portable shower device for smaller size dogs. Water is supplied by simply removing the shower head of the bathroom shower and connecting it to an inlet valve on the device. A movable arm like...

Pocket Knife Key Holder.
January 25, 2005... Sanko has begun the marketing of "Key Holder Mini Knife" a useful Swiss Army type key fob featuring 2 types of fold out pocket knives and a nail file. The knives themselves, too small to be machine polished have been hand sharpened for a...

Magnetic Shower Curtain Hooks.
January 25, 2005... Yokota has released "Magnet Wire" a range of chic magnetic plastic shower curtain hooks that hold the curtain. As the curtain is held up by the strong magnets through the material, there is no need to first hem then add holes to the...

Robot Massager.
January 25, 2005... Nanakoh has released "Iyashi Tsubotto" a unique robot shaped massaging device featuring 4 different massaging functions. Both of the robot's arms detach and can be linked together to make a bar that stimulates the "Tsubo" or pressure points...

Masterpiece Flower Growing Kits.
January 25, 2005... World Flower Service has released "The Museum" a range of 4 flower growing kits with seeds matching the world famous master pieces displayed on the pots. The kits, intended for balconies and small apartments or even offices consist of a...

Bathroom Decoration Sheet.
January 25, 2005... Achilles has released "Decorane" a range of removable decorative sheets that can be applied to various items in the bathroom including the toilet seat cover, mirror and the cistern. Made from an independently developed adhesive type vinyl...

Fold away Pet Bottle Holder.
January 25, 2005... Tokyo based World Access has released "O-Pet Onrei Holder" a PET insulated bottle holder which helps maintain the temperature of the contents but folds away neatly when not in use. Consisting of a colourful cloth exterior over a non-woven...

New Disposable Head Razor from Schick.
January 25, 2005... Schick Japan has released "Schick Protector 3D Dia" a replaceable head razor featuring a weighty "Black Metal Holder". The smooth, flowing contours of the chic, metallic black coloured handle enable it to fit snugly into the palm of the...

New Electric Razor from Matsushita.
January 25, 2005... Matsushita Denko has released "Ramudashu" a rechargeable electric razor featuring a new type of blade designed to produce an even closer, more comfortable shave. The newly developed "Multi Fit Arc Blade" has a curved profile to ensure that...

New Improved Storage Bag and Freezer Bag.
January 25, 2005... Lion has released "Reed Storage Bags" and "Reed Freezer Bags" - a new strong improved color zip lock to keep food fresh and clean. Now available in long large size with a gusset base for storing lefty vegetable, a new attractive protective...

Peach Leaf Extract Baby Tissue Paper.
January 25, 2005... Baby care product specialist Wakodo has announced the release of "Funwari Momo-chan" a wet-tissue product impregnated with a peach leaf extract moisturising agent. The alcohol and fragrance free tissues feature a textured surface making...

New Tooth Brush.
January 25, 2005... Lion has launched "DENTOR SYSTEMA LION Toothbrush Hard Type" - a new toothbrush, Hard Type. DENTOR SYSTEMA is a super-tapered bristled toothbrush with specially finished peaks. Features: Bristles penetrate into tiny crevices to remove plaque,...

New Soft Creamy Wax.
January 25, 2005... Mandam has launched "Simplity Deodorizing Spray" from Foot Care Series. 2 items: (1) "Deodorant Spray For Shoes" - Creates lasting smooth and dry sensation: Silver and green tea extract shut out unpleasant shoe odor. Fresh floral scent. The...

Double Sided Duster.
January 25, 2005... Achilles has released "Ure King" a duster featuring an easy grip handle and a double sided head ideal for removing dust, pet hair and lint, etc from both soft furnishings and hard surfaces alike. Made from 2 different types of urethane, one...

New Stuffy Nose Patch.
January 25, 2005... Nichiban has released "Hanasukkiri patch" ("Stuffy Nose Patch") to refresh nose. 3 refreshing aroma: relaxing lavender, refreshing eucalyptus and cool menthol. The price is 320 yen for 12 sheets (4 sheets x 3 pack) and 630 yen for 28 sheets (4...

Stylish Correction Pen.
January 25, 2005... Sailor Mannenhitsu has released "Mini Push" a stylish pen type correction fluid dispenser. The pen features 2 push functions to overcome the problem common to correction fluids of gradually loosing their effectiveness with continued use....

Bath & Shower Chlorine Removal System.
January 25, 2005... Secom Alpha has released "Aqua Mirumu" a shower and bath water filtration system capable of removing in excess of 90% of chlorine residue from the water. The product uses a active carbon fibre filter able to function at temperatures of up...

Kitchen Fire Extinguishing Sheet.
January 25, 2005... Osaka based Nomura Tech has released "Shoka Kun" an oven hob kitchen fire extinguishing sheet in a case designed to be fitted under the upper kitchen cupboards for ease and speed of application. The lid of the case holding the sheet is...

Fermented Soybean Toilet Deodoriser.
January 25, 2005... Daiakusu has released "Toilet No Natto Kun" a bathroom deodoriser that utilizes the odour reducing properties of bacteria extracted from fermented soybeans. The odourless device, semi submerged in the cistern or attached to the inside of...

Plastic Breakdown Education Kit.
January 25, 2005... Furukawa has released "Chikyuu No Mirai O Kangaeyou [Lets Think About the Future of the Earth]" an educational aid for children that enables them to monitor how biodegradable plastics breakdown in the soil. The kit, consisting of a range...

Fine Foam Can Beer Nozzle.
January 25, 2005... Toyokuni Kogyo has developed and released "Beer Smoother" a nozzle device attached directly to the end of cans that produces a fine foam head on the beer when poured into a glass. Consisting of a porcelain base with a urethane rubber...

Local Flower Tissue Box Design.
January 25, 2005... Oji Nepia has released a range of limited edition tissue paper boxes featuring a range of designs depicting regional flowers. For example, the boxes to be marketed in the North-East region of Japan feature apple blossom (Aomori Prefecture...

Fruit Alcohol Beverage Maker.
January 25, 2005... Yokohama based Kumazaki Aim has released "Rakuyo Kajitsushu Sokusei Shikomi Kikisaishu FW-200" a compact, ultrasonic type bench top device that creates delicious fruit alcohol literally over night. Finely sliced fruit, herbs sugar and...

Fine Fibre Body Wash Cloths and Mittens.
January 25, 2005... Torei has released "Toreishi Nameraka Body Towel" a soft textured all over body cleansing cloth made of three layers of ultra fine fibres. The triple layer of fibres forming the "Air and Cushion" layer measure a mere 1,600th of a...

Colourful Aluminum Walking Sticks.
January 25, 2005... Himawari has released "Sasae" a range of 3 colourful, lightweight walking sticks. The sticks, available in an extendable shock absorbing type, double extension type and an extendable fold up type come in a range of 33 bright, scratch...

World's Smallest Fish Detector.
January 25, 2005... Daisaku Shoji has released "Pocket Gyotan" a compact and highly portable pocket sized fish detection unit capable of detecting fish within a 1-24 metre range. The sensor unit is first immersed in the water. When a fish is detected, a low...

Pet "Sponge" Brush.
January 25, 2005... Achilles has announced the release of "Oshare Jooke" a sponge like pet brush designed to gently remove loose hair and help keep the animal's coat looking lustrous. The blue side of the sponge features an array of raised ridges that trap...

Adjustable Note Holding Stand.
January 25, 2005... Kokuyo has released "Clip Holder" a range of "Pop Art" type note or message holders featuring a clip in the form of a flower and a telescopic arm that can extend from 185 to 403mm. The sturdy flower shaped clips (Capable of holding up to 10...

Skin Care Support Stockings.
January 25, 2005... Dr. Scholl has released "Leg Care System 753 Moisture Balance" a support stocking featuring a skin moisturising function. The stockings feature a graduated profile to both help support the legs and encourage blood flow to the muscles to...

Fold up Handle Frypan.
January 25, 2005... Eporasu has released "Croissant Revolver" a fry pan featuring a fold-away handle. Simply pressing the lock button located in the base of the handle enables the handle to turn inwards so it takes up less room on the hob and when stored...

Retractable Marker Pen.
January 25, 2005... Sanford Japan has released "Shapii Retractable" a retractable, ball point pen type marker pen that does not require a cap. A special valve at the end of the pen prevents the retracted felt end from drying out when recessed. Available in a...

Kitchen Scales with Timer.
January 25, 2005... Doritec has released "Multi Scales 2kg" a battery operated (2 x AA batteries) digital kitchen scale with a 2kg limit and featuring an integrated clock function. Other functions include a "Zero Display Button" that when pressed weighs the...

Home Cinema DVD Set from Yamaha.
January 25, 2005... Yamaha has released "DVX-S 150" a stylish home cinema set producing cinema type quality surround sound. The set automatically adjusts everything required for perfect listening pleasure including the number and size of speakers and the...

Talking Photo Frame.
January 25, 2005... Tokyo based Contribute has released "Talking Photoframe" a stylish photo frame capable of recording up to 10 seconds of audio to accompany each photo. Voices of the people in the photo can be recorded re-recorded and played any number of...

Order Made Digital Hearing Aids.
January 25, 2005... Rion has released "Digitairan S Series" an order made digital hearing aid that suppresses unwanted and annoying background noise. The hearing aids feature DANS (Digital Automated Noise Suppressor) a function which enables the hearing aid...

Automatic Soup Maker.
January 25, 2005... Zenken has released "Shin Saishoku Genki" a fully automated soup maker capable of making delicious, wholesome soup for up to 4 people. Cut vegetables together with water and condiments are simply added to the pot and the switch turned on....

Aquarium Light Fitting.
January 25, 2005... Osaka based Paag has released "Apia" a highly unique wall mounted light featuring an aquarium. The fully functioning aquarium made of highly transparent acrylic and measuring H: 27cm x L: 39cm x D: 8cm, features a stylish curved outer...

Heater Light.
January 25, 2005... Paag has released "Light & Heater Pokapika" a 2 in 1 ceiling lamp featuring an integrated halogen heater unit specifically designed for the bathroom and change areas. The 40 Watt lamp and powerful 400 watt heater can be switched on and off...

Environmentally Friendly Soil Enhancer.
January 25, 2005... Nagoya based Qorica Bio Arch has released "Bio Arch Garden" a range of 2 environmentally friendly soil enhancing and root growth stimulating agents suitable for both vegetables, fruit and flowers. The product is made using an independently...

Compact Fountain Pen.
January 25, 2005... Auto has released "Dash" a fountain pen that compact size fountain pen that when not in use fits snugly inside the pocket. Removing the cap and attaching it to the top of the pen increases the length from 98.8mm to an easy to hold and...

Lower Back Support Belt.
January 25, 2005... Tokyo based Conbi Wellness has released "Powerful Gear" a lower back support belt designed to help in the relief of back pain. The contoured belt is easily applied and helps support both the vertebra and discs from slipping. The thin...

New Seasoning Pet Food.
January 25, 2005... Vanguard International Foods has launched "Home Seasoning" - a natural seasoning for pet foods. Mixed with chicken lever extract, pork extract and beef extract. Powder Type. Dogs allergic to meat can eat. The best use is to mix with cooked...

Food Mixer from Electrolux Japan.
January 25, 2005... Electrolux Japan has released "Mix Master ESM 945" a stylish, light weight (7.8kg) bench-top type food mixer specifically designed for the home kitchen. The main feature of the multi speed mixer is the revolving bowl that turns with the...

Increased Absorbency Pads from P&G.
January 25, 2005... P&G has released a new and improved version of their "Whisper" brand of sanitary products featuring significantly improved absorbency performance and an ultra soft cotton feel. The "Slim" type pads feature a special, highly absorbent...

New Sanitary Shorts for Hip Up & Beautiful Leg Lines.
January 25, 2005... Unicharm has released "Sofi Slim Up Fit" - a sanitary shorts to make a beautiful leg lines. Bronze Mocha color. Features: (1) Super-stretchable materials create hip-up and beautiful leg lines; (2) Double structure with wing to protect...

New Sanitary Napkin For Night.
January 25, 2005... Unicharm has released 2 new sanitary napkins: "Sofi Body Fit jukusui (deep sleep) Guard" - 18 sheets for 680 yen and "Sofi Body Fit Super jukusui (deep sleep) Guard" - 8 sheets for 365 yen and 16 sheets for 680 yen. Features: (1) "Fuwa Pita...

New Men's Hair Styling Grease.
January 25, 2005... Mandam has launched 3 new items from "GATSBY Styling Series": (1) "Styling Grease Power Arrange" Type - a styling grease for creating shiny and smart, wild-look style, producing firm hair grouping and flow. The price is 800 yen (840 yen with...

New Men's Super Refreshing Stick.
January 25, 2005... Mandam has launched "GATSBY Cool Aromatic Stick" - a fresh fragrance refreshes your mood with Eucalyptus oil and Mint oil: say good-bye to drowsiness! Super-refreshing aromatic stick for handy inhalation. The price is 350 yen (367 yen with...

New Men's Hair Styling Wax.
January 25, 2005... Mandam has launched "LUCIDO Long-Keep Solid" - a fragrance-free hair solid for powerful styling and firm, lasting set: creates dry, coating finish with no stickiness. Unscent. The price is 800 yen (840 yen with tax) for 60g.

New Men's Skin Care.
January 25, 2005... Mandam has launched "LUCIDO Men's Skin Care Series". 4 items: (1) Men's Skin Care Moist Wash - Face wash whose milky foam washes off dirt, excess sebum and old horny layer. Moist Rapping Effect. The price is 1,000 yen (1,050 yen with tax) for...

New Men's Skin Care.
January 25, 2005... Mandam has launched "GATSBY Men's Skin Care Series": (1) Men's Skin Care Cream in Lotion - Moisture required by skin and moisturizing factor amino acid and minerals fully protect facial and body skin from roughness and dryness. Moisturizing...

New Men's Scalp Tonic.
January 25, 2005... Mandam has launched "LUCIDO Scalp Tonic" - Hair restorative tonic whose six medicinally effective ingredients make the scalp clean and create suitable condition for hair growth, preventing hair loss, dandruff and itchiness. Quasi-Drug Product....

New Men's Face Wash Foam with Amino acid.
January 25, 2005... Mandam has launched "MANDOM Amino Facial Wash" - Facial foam containing amino acid, giving optimum moisture to the skin and washing it to produce healthy, smooth skin. The price is 300 yen (315 yen with tax) for 100g.

New Magic Hair Coloring.
January 25, 2005... Mandam has launched "Lucido-L Prism Magic Hair Color" - Hair color that creates beautiful finish without unevenness: color and texture can be changed just as you want. 3 colors: Dark brown, with a hint of mystery Prism Magic Hair Color...

New Turn Color Spray.
January 25, 2005... Mandam has launched "Hair Color Remake Spray 1 day only Natural Black" from "LUCIDO-L Turn Color Prism Magic Series" - Hair color return spray changes your dyed hair color back to black, just for one day. Slightly scented. The price for 60g is...

New Hair Styling Foam.
January 25, 2005... Mandam has launched "LUCIDO-L Hair Foam Series". 5 Types: (1) "Hair Foam Straight" Hair foam for straight hair that creates a smooth and dry fingering sensation: easy to create compactness thanks to moisture spreading right down to the ends....

New Hair Spray.
January 25, 2005... Mandam has launched "LUCIDO-L Hair Spray Series". 4 items: (1) "Hair Spray Super Hard" - Finishing spray for hard set that keeps the created hairstyle firmly in place even on very humid days. Hair care Agent squalane Anti-moist. Unscent. The...

New Hair Styling Treatment.
January 25, 2005... Mandam has launched "MANDOM Morning Hair Fix Water Floral Fragrance" -Morning hair restyling water that quickly gets rid of any stubborn kinks. Cherry scent. The price for 285mL is 650 yen (682 yen with tax). The refill for 250mL is 400 yen...

New Creamy Souffle Hair Wax.
January 25, 2005... Mandam has launched 2 new items from "LUCIDO-L" - Airy hair wax with a souffle sensation: gently permed hairstyle can be styled lightly and beautifully: (1) "Creamy Souffle Hair Wax" The price for 90g is 800 yen (840 yen with tax) and (2)...

New Hair Coloring.
January 25, 2005... Nippon Lever has released 2 new hair coloring from Total Hair Care Brand "Mod's Hair" - Enamel Brown and Olive Green. 3 steps to make hair coloring professionally as beauty salon does: Step 1: "Base Treatment" - "Amino Keratin" (repairing and...

New Shampoo and Conditioner for Hair Coloring.
January 25, 2005... Nippon Lever has released new shampoo and conditioner to treat damaged hair by hair coloring from Total Hair Care Brand "Mod's Hair Fine Color" Series. 7 items: "Mod's Hair Fine Color Shampoo" - 550ml, 200ml and 380ml for Refill; "Mod's Hair...

New Hair Styling Wax.
January 25, 2005... Nippon Lever has released new Hair Styling Wax from Total Hair Care Brand "Mod's Hair Styling Wax" Series. 5 items: (1) "Mod's Hair Styling Wax Air Fiber" - Fiber Type Wax with air touch fiber styling agent for airy non-sticky touch, 65g and...

Renewed Shampoo & Conditioner.
January 25, 2005... Nippon Lever has released renewed shampoo and conditioner from the Total Hair Care Brand "Mod's Hair Moist Finish" Series. 7 items: "Mod's Hair Moist Finish Shampoo" - 550ml, 200ml and 380ml(Refill); "Mod's Hair Moist Finish Conditioner" -...

New Hair Treatment.
January 25, 2005... Nippon Lever has released "DOVE Moisture Deep Treatment" - a new hair treatment that moisture penetrates deeply into damaged hair to hair tip. Features: (1) Contains "Amino Serum" - penetrative repair agent and moisturizing agent penetrate...

Relaxing Lavender Hair Care Range.
January 25, 2005... Loxitan Aoyama Honten has released "Lavender Clarifying" a range of shampoos and conditioners each containing natural aromatic lavender essence that leaves the hair looking and feeling soft and silky while helping to promote a sense of...

Camellia Oil Hair Treatment Pack.
January 25, 2005... Kurobara Honpo has announced the release of "Tsubaki Oil Shuchu Hoshu Hair Pack" a treatment pack for hair formulated with camellia oil specifically for colouring and perm solution damaged hair. The camellia oil penetrates rapidly into the...

New Luxurious Makeup Palette.
January 25, 2005... Nippon Menard Cosmetic has launched "JUPIER Palette Collection IIIu@" - a luxurious makeup palette with trendy colors in double layer. 3u@Eye Colors: N40F Pearl (Champagne Orange), N44F Luxury Orange (Goldenu@Orange) and N58F Bronze (Pearl...

New Luxurious Eye Color.
January 25, 2005... Nippon Menard Cosmetic has launched "JUPIER Eye Color- N 3 Colors III " - A supreme touch and luxurious color. 3 variations: N40F Pearl (Champagne Orange), N44F Luxury Orange (Golden Orange) and N58F Bronze (Pearl Bronze). Contains amino acid...

New Face Color.
January 25, 2005... Nippon Menard Cosmetic has launched "JUPIER Face Color 44F". 11 variations in all. A bright orange face color makes more beautiful skin and expression all at once. Color stable powder keeps skin beautiful for long hours, amino acid disposal...

New Moist One Touch Lip Color.
January 25, 2005... Nippon Menard Cosmetic has launched "JUPIER Moist One Touch" SPF12.PA+ - a moisturizing one touch lip color. 2 new colors: 16 (Antique Boldor) and 43 (Softly Orange). 24 colors in all. Contains moist essence, lip protection agent, niacin...

New One Touch Lipstick.
January 25, 2005... Nippon Menard Cosmetic has launched "DAYFULL One Touch Lipstick" for stylistic and refined women. 20 colors in all. 2 new colors: 17 (Nostalgia Rose) and SS52F (Classy Brown). Contains moisturizing fit base and rosemary oil. The price is 3,150...

New Lipstick EX.
January 25, 2005... Nippon Menard Cosmetic has launched "FAIRGRACE Lipstick EX" SPF12.PA+. 13 colors in all. 2 new colors: 18 (Clasical Rose) and 54F (Modern Brown). Contains energying powder, moisture luster gel, "reishi" (medicinal mushroom) extract, ginkgo...

Eye Makeup from Komo Life.
January 25, 2005... Osaka based Komo Life has released "Yudias Eyes Essence in Eye Cover" a 2 in 1 eye makeup product formulated with a variety of treatment agents designed to cover both wrinkles and discolouration. The smooth spreading product rapidly...

Mascara Applicator Comb.
January 25, 2005... Kai Jirushi has released "Mascara Dama Tori" two compact and highly portable mascara applicators available in both a brush and comb type. The brush consists of 10 rows of extremely fine, soft nylon fibres arrayed both horizontally and...

New Foundation.
January 25, 2005... Kose has launched foundation "Grandaine Silky Fit Power Foundation" The price range is from 1,000 yen to 5,000 yen (1,050 yen to 5,250 yen with tax). 7 products (18 items): (1) Grandaine Silky Fit Powder Foundation (SPF15 PA++) - 6 colors,...

Close Fitting Powder Foundation.
January 25, 2005... Prescriptives has released "Liquid Touch Compact Makeup" a skin oil and perspiration resistant powder type foundation containing a vitamin A and E rich extract derived from plants found only in the Amazon river basin. The close fitting...

Asian Skin Tone Eye Shadow.
January 25, 2005... Equip has released "Suqqu Powder Eyeshadow" a range of matte type eye shadow products in 8 skin tones formulated specifically to match and highlight Japanese and Chinese skin colourings. The spread of the powder has been improved by...

Anti-Aging Makeup Range.
January 25, 2005... Tokyo based Bio-D-Aging has released 2 stick type anti-aging facial powder products under the "D-Aging" brand. Both products, "Brush Powder" and "Brush Cheek", in addition to offering protection against UV damage, contain a range of...

Stick type Eye Concealer.
January 25, 2005... Osaka based Baison has released "Baby Pink Concealer" a stick type concealer for around the eyes. The smooth spreading concealer quickly produces a light coloured, natural looking membrane over blemishes and darkened areas around the eyes...

Light Reactive Nail Polish.
January 25, 2005... Moonship has released "Nail Effector" a colourless nail varnish that only emits a pearlescent colour when subjected to direct light (Both natural sunlight, moon light or artificial lighting). The low gloss varnish in indirect, normal...

Soft Touch Eyeliner Pencil.
January 25, 2005... Huze has recently begun the marketing of "High Tech Lighter Pencil" an eye liner pencil featuring a double layered centre consisting of a cream like outer layer surrounding a harder inner layer. Developed by the milano based cosmetic company...