Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from July 2002

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from July 2002

Shiseido report shows FY2001 declines in sales and profits.
July 25, 2002... Shiseido's business report for FY2001 shows that group sales dipped 0.9% to 590 billion yen. Toiletries accounted for most of the loss in sales. Making up 10.8% of the total, toiletry sales reached just 64.0 billion yen, a decline of 16.3%....

Kanebo reports FY2001 sales declines in most categories.
July 25, 2002... Kanebo's profit and loss statement for FY2001 indicates that sales for the group declined 4.8% to 529 billion yen. Listed by business lines, sales reached 213 billion yen in cosmetics (up 0.5%), 57.9 billion yen in home products (up 0.6%), 159...

Kose group boasts record sales in FY2001.
July 25, 2002... Kose's FY2001 business report shows that the group enjoyed record sales of 147 billion yen, a gain of 3.4%. Kose likewise showed record operating profits, rising 1.1% to 12.6 billion yen. On the other hand, current profits dipped 1.5% to 12.4...

Mandom enjoys record sales on strong hair coloring market.
July 25, 2002... Mandom has filed its report for FY2001, showing a 5.1% gain in group sales to 42.1 billion yen. The total set a new record made possible by a surging domestic market for hair coloring products and a strong marketing effort overseas. Domestic...

Shiseido opening cosmetics chain in United States.
July 25, 2002... Shiseido has started to open cosmetics specialty stores through a joint venture with Intimate Beauty Corporation, or IBC, a member of The Limited Group. The company uses new brand name Aura Science and the stores will have the same name. The...

French firm LVMH starts Internet sales of cosmetics in Japan.
July 25, 2002... French luxury brand company LVMH of the Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Group has started cosmetics sales over the Internet in Japan. The brands are BeneFit, Hard Candy, Urban Decay and Make Up For Ever. The products include about 100 items such...

Pola opens aesthetic salons.
July 25, 2002... Pola plans to open aesthetic salons called Pola Refrecia, including 8 directly managed salons and 305 consignment salons, by the end of FY2004. The company has long sold products door to door, but that channel is losing customers. Having...

Kanebo subsidiary ties up with Tsukuda for sales of cosmetics products for early teens.
July 25, 2002... Kanebo Cosmette, a subsidiary of Kanebo, has tied-up with Tsukuda for sales of Yeah!, a line of cosmetics for early teens. Yeah! was released in 1999. It includes 68 items such as skincare, makeup and body care products. The products are...

Shiseido releases thiolactic acid permanent wave agent.
July 25, 2002... Shiseido has released the first thiolactic acid permanent wave treatment in Japan. The product has received approval as a non-medical product from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. It is shipping to 42 directly managed beauty salons...

Nippon Daily Health launches anti-aging brand.
July 25, 2002... Nippon Daily Health (a Nippon Flour Mills group company) has launched anti-aging brand S'cure using Ida Ryogokudo as the sole agent. The name S'cure comes from skin and cure. The products are sold at the young people's corner of department and...

Citrus Extract Breaks down EPS.
July 25, 2002... Yasuhara Chemical reports that sales are strong for Orange Oil, a product made with a natural citrus extract and used to dissolve expanded polystyrene (EPS) for recycling. The molecules of the mikan tangerine extract limonene are very similar...

Kyoei System Creates Hanger-Equipped Bags.
July 25, 2002... Kyoei recently exhibited its Hanger-tsuki Kadomaru Jido Seitai Kikai (automatic former of bags with hangers and rounded corners) in Tokyo. The new system comes in response to the trend among convenience stores and other small shops to pack...

Standing Gusset Bag.
July 25, 2002... Hiranoya Bussan has launched Tatter-G, a gusseted bag that stands upright when it is filled with a product. A conventional bag with gussets does not stand well by itself when filled with a product because the sealed parts get in the way, so...

Crosslinked PO Shrink Film.
July 25, 2002... Okura Industries has launched Laplor V301, an L-LDPE-based crosslinked multilayer polyolefin shrink film. The product has improved heat shrinkage properties as compare to PP and PE films and has earned high marks from users. The all-around...

Reusable Transport Box of Low-Expansion PP.
July 25, 2002... Moriya Sangyo offers Yutan, a reusable transport box series made with low-expansion polypropylene. After using, the cases can be folded flat and returned for their next use. They wash up with water, are lightweight and have excellent...

Shiseido develops new substance to prevent formation of melanin.
July 25, 2002... Shiseido has developed a new substance that prevents the formation of melanin. This reportedly helps prevent dark spots and freckles and has a whitening effect, in addition to smoothing rough skin. The substance, t-AMCHA (or t-cyclo amino...

Q.P. establishes mass production of minute capsules for cosmetics.
July 25, 2002... Q.P. has established the technology to mass-produce extremely tiny capsules of 50 to 200 nanometers using egg yoke extract. The minute capsules, or liposomes, are made from egg yolk lecithin. When it is processed with substances such as...

Robotic Caser Combines Speed with Space Savings.
July 25, 2002... Showa Phoenix Kogyo used this year's Japan Pack to introduce the compact ICR-T2A-400H robotic casing system. The system quickly cartons products into corrugated cardboard boxes and then seals the boxes with adhesive tape or hot-melt glue. It...

Monitor Tests Small Pouches for Seal Leaks.
July 25, 2002... Tamura Machine Industry offers the Seal Monitor for testing the seals of small pouches for leaks. The pressurization-based checker is suited for small pouches of soy sauce, mayonnaise, retort foods, shampoo and rinse. It applies an amount of...

Refill Type Kitchen Roll.
July 25, 2002... Paper product giant Nepia has released "Nepia in the Kitchen Kitchen Paper" a highly absorbent kitchen tissue product in a convenient refill box. The box is designed to allow the large size sheets to be extracted easily with one hand. The box...

Large Size Deodoriser.
July 25, 2002... Tokuyama Home Products has released a large 1kg size room deodorising product in 2 unique fragrances: "Aodatami [Green Tatami]" (The fragrance of "green" or newly woven traditional Japanese "tatami" straw mats) and "Muscat Seed" (A slightly...

Dusting Glove.
July 25, 2002... Tokyo based Nitoms has released "Fuwa Fuwa Mitton" a fluffy glove shaped duster for dusting difficult to clean areas and objects such as venetian blind slats and along grooves in window sills, etc. The micro fine fibres that make up the duster...

Non-Marking Double Sided Tape.
July 25, 2002... Nichiban has released "Nice Tack Tesa Power Strip" a double-sided tape product that does not leave marks when removed. Unlike conventional products that are typically made of paper, Nice Tack is made of a single strip of synthetic rubber that...

Bedding & Shoe Dryer.
July 25, 2002... Mitsubishi Denki has released "Komono Hosube" a small size bedding dehumidifying device with a special attachment that enables it to be used to dry shoes and boots. The device is provided with a hose attachment that blows hot air into boots,...

Car Paint-Work Scratch Remover.
July 25, 2002... Soft 99 Corporation has released "Cho Micron Compound Liquid Set" a product that when rubbed onto the paint-work disguises small scratch marks and even removes stubborn water marks in the process. The liquid, containing micro-sized abrasives,...

Eye Revitalising Mask.
July 25, 2002... Carita Japon has released "Masque Yeux Relaxant" an eye mask product formulated with green tea extract to help revitalise the skin around the eyes. The sheet type mask that covers from the forehead to the cheeks is impregnated with a gel...

Millet Bird and Rodent Food.
July 25, 2002... Osaka based Marukan has released "Oishii Awa no Ho" a bird, hamster and rat food consisting of millet bushels. The colouring and additive free bushels are naturally rich in vitamin E vegetable fibre and proteins. The husk removal process also...

Cat Perfume.
July 25, 2002... Bluebell Japan is set to begin the marketing of "Oh My Cat" a perfume product specifically formulated for cats. The perfume is sprayed onto a cloth which is then gently wiped onto the cat. In excess of 70 tests were performed under the...

Pet Drink Bottle.
July 25, 2002... Marukan has released "O sanpo [Walkies] Bottle" a specially designed 600ml bottle with a built-in saucer for dogs. The saucer is first placed on the ground and the bottle turned upside down to open the bottle's mouth. The water is released when...

Bedding & Small Space Dehumidifier.
July 25, 2002... Zojirushi Mahobin has released "Mizu Tori Meijin RV-DA 60" a compact device designed to absorb moisture from bedding. The device features a hose that can be inserted into confined areas such as wardrobes, closets and even showers, etc. where...

Dainihon Jochugiku releases aromatic/deodorant product for room.
July 25, 2002... Dainihon Jochugiku has released an aromatic/deodorant product with floral fragrance for rooms, Clean Flow Heyayo Floral. The product is an aerosol that is fast acting and long lasting. It has a floral fragrance with natural ingredients. The...

Aromatic/deodorant product for rooms from Dainihon Jochugiku.
July 25, 2002... Dainihon Jochugiku has launched an aromatic/deodorant product with green tea aroma for rooms, Clean Flow Heyayo Green Tea. The product is an aerosol and when it is sprayed into the air, the content is also absorbed into the attached felt part...

Aromatic/deodorant product for the bathroom from Dainihon Jochugiku.
July 25, 2002... Dainihon Jochugiku has released an aromatic/deodorant product with herb fragrance for the bathroom, Clean Flow Toireyo Herb. The product is an aerosol and when it is sprayed into the air, the content is also absorbed into the attached felt part...

Dainihon Jochugiku launches aromatic/deodorant product for the bathroom.
July 25, 2002... Dainihon Jochugiku has launched an aromatic/deodorant product for the bathroom with lavender fragrance Clean Flow Toireyo Lavender. The product is an aerosol that is fast acting and long lasting and it has refreshing lavender fragrance with...

New Antiperspirant & Deodorant Product from Nippon Lever.
July 25, 2002... Nippon Lever has launched "Rexena Silky Pearl In." The product is an antiperspirant and deodorant product which contains natural pearl extract and keeps the underarm region feeling discernibly dry. It comes in 45g, 90g and 135g packages and the...

Silk Cocoon Bath Additive.
July 25, 2002... Tango Orimono Kogyokumiai has released "Mayu No Ofuro [Silk-worn Cocoon Bath]" containing the moisturising agent silk sericin extract from the cocoon of silk worms. In addition to moisturising, the silk sericin helps protect the skin from...

New Kitchen & Bathroom Bleach from Nippon Lever.
July 25, 2002... White Domesto Kitchen & Ofuroba, from Nippon Lever, is a spray-type bleach for kitchens and bathrooms that incorporates the advantages of both mold removal agent and kitchen bleach and can eliminate mold, kill germs and bleach. It comes in a...

Adhesive Type Nail Buffers.
July 25, 2002... Baison has released "Tsume Kirari Kagayaku" 2 types of convenient and easy to use disposable transfer type nail buffers that are attached to the fingers. Firstly a green coloured coarse nail-file transfer are first peeled from their...

Small Size Leg Warmers.
July 25, 2002... Yoshi Kobayashi has released "Ashi Pokka & Sode Pokka" a small fashionable leg warmer that can be worn about the ankle or even wrist. Despite the small size, the fake fur leg warmers are surprisingly warm and are available in trendy leopard...

Spray Mask.
July 25, 2002... Saitama Prefecture based Miyatake Kobo has released "Spray Kakaran" a hand-held transparent mask that protects the eyes, nose and mouth from hairspray residue. As the transparent mask enables the user can look in the mirror as he/she applies...

Chopping Board Sander & Cleaner.
July 25, 2002... Niigata Prefecture based Kato Sangyo has released "Chopping Board Kezuri and Knife Sharpener" a urethane sponge with fine abrasive particles on one size and coarser particles on the other. The coarse grain side is first used to scour the...

Rayon Wiping Cloth.
July 25, 2002... Osaka based Gothic has released "Mukashi Fukin" 100% rayon multi-purpose cloths made from Japanese nutmeg oil. The cloths feature excellent moisture absorption properties remove grease quickly without scratching and are highly durable. Can be...

Foot Cologne.
July 25, 2002... Dr. Scholl has released "Fresh Step Lady Foot Cologne" a foot deodorising spray featuring a "Baby Powder" fragrance. The small size spray can be discretely used before going out or when taking off ones shoes when entering someone's home. In...

Glass & Mirror Mist Prevention Spray.
July 25, 2002... Niigata based Earth Wing has released "Kumorazu" a window and mirror spray that effectively prevents the formation of condensation or mist for up to 2 weeks. Several drops are applied to a tissue or dry cloth and simply wiped over the window...

Air Conditioner Filter.
July 25, 2002... Tokyo based Sumitomo 3M has released "Filtrete Air Cleansing Filter" an air cleansing filter product that is simply attached to the wire mesh of the air conditioner. Made from a polypropylene non-woven material the product is simply cut to...

Disposable Deodorising Toilet Wipes.
July 25, 2002... Daisan has released "Cepee Satto Sukkiri Sheet" a moist tissue product designed a cleansing and deodorising wipe for delicate areas after using the bathroom. The large size moist tissues contain natural non-woven pulp that is both soft and...

Furniture Protector.
July 25, 2002... Torasu has released "Kajiri Non Tofu" a range of products designed to stop pets from clawing and chewing on wooden furniture. The product is available in two types, for cats and dogs. The product for dogs consists of a liquid containing a hot...

New Dietetic Food Supplement from Shiseido.
July 25, 2002... Slim Assist, from Shiseido, is a granulated dietetic food supplement. When it is taken by dissolving in cold tea or juice, it lessens the sense of being hungry between meals and is perfect for dieting women. Its main ingredients are the seed...

Original Blend Tea from Ayura.
July 25, 2002... Ayura has released original blend tea Ayura Cha Sawayaka (refreshing) for summer. The company offers a holistic approach with the concept of connection and good circulation of skin, body and mind. It released the original Ayura Cha Sukashi...

New Health Food from Attenir Cosmetics.
July 25, 2002... Siashoku Kenbi, from Attenir Cosmetics, is a health food made with 15 kinds of vegetables and herbs such as young leaves of barley, tomatoes, basil, kale, turmeric, rosemary, thyme, ginseng and celery. The product is rich in vitamins,...

Ayura Releases Original Blend Tea.
July 25, 2002... Ayura has released an original blend tea Ayura Cha Kan (environment/circulation). The company offers a holistic approach with the concept of connection and good circulation of skin, body and mind. It earlier released Ayura Cha Sukashi...

Flooring and Wooden Stair Polish.
July 25, 2002... Needs International has released "Tenshi No [Angel] Wax" a highly durable liquid type wax designed for use on flooring and wooden stair surfaces. A single application with a dry cloth provides a glossy finish for up to one year under normal...

24 Hour Household Dehumidifier.
July 25, 2002... Daikin Kogyo has released "Room Dryer" a dehumidifying device that operates round the clock extracting room moisture. The device measuring 30cm x 44cm x 19cm can be mounted both on the floor or wall and is simply installed with the aid of a...

Breathing Aid Nose Tape.
July 25, 2002... Nagoya based Objii has released "Hana Sutto Tape" a nose tape containing a flexible plastic strip that uses reflex power to expand the nostrils to improve air-flow. Both ends of the plastic insert are slightly curved to improve adhesion to the...

Glass & Brick Cutting Saw.
July 25, 2002... Tokyo based Funaso has released "Fan Fan Nokogiri" a range of 3 saws with incredible cutting powers. The "General" saw (980 yen) features a fully tempered blade enabling it to cut through most types of household refuge (By law the Japanese must...

Medicated Toothpaste.
July 25, 2002... Sangi has released "Apagard Xylimint" a medicated toothpaste product containing the active ingredient hydroxyapatite that helps restore damaged enamel and the sweetener xylitol that has been clinically proven to reduce the incidence of tooth...

Charcoal Toothpaste.
July 25, 2002... Tokyo based Natural Science has released "Charcoal Mineral Toothpaste" a toothpaste product that utilises the natural absorption and deodorising properties of charcoal in conjunction with micro-fine abrasives to cleanse and polish the teeth....

Ultra Sonic Toothbrush.
July 25, 2002... Tokyo based Toray Eyeleave has released "Ultima Cho Onpa" a "Family" toothbrush that uses ultra sonic sound waves of up to 160 hertz to blast off plaque adhering to the teeth. The toothbrush comes with 3 interchangeable heads. Four different...

New Hair Treatment Series from MoltoBene.
July 25, 2002... The Bene Crystal Quick Powder series from MoltoBene is a line of three fast acting (15 seconds) hair treatment products which can intensively repair the damage of the hair through the functions of the ceramide-related damage-repairing agent. It...

New Damaged Hair Repairing Product from Rissage.
July 25, 2002... Vogne Perfect Hair Change, from Rissage, is a hair treatment which penetrates deep into the hair to repair damaged hair and facilitates easy styling. The product contains Hair Repair Complex, hydrolized collagen, vegetable squalane, hydrolized...

New Hair Treatment Series from MoltoBena.
July 25, 2002... The Bene Crystal Treatment Essence series from MoltoBene is a line of three hair treatment products for women in the 18-28 age group who are annoyed with the dryness or damage of the hair or kinks. The series includes "ST" (For straight hair)...

New Additive Free Haircare Products from MoltoBene.
July 25, 2002... MoltoBene has launched two new items as part of its "Pure Natural" series of additive-free haircare products. "Hair Water" (800 yen for 250ml) is a water-based non-fragrance hair-styling product which contains lavender water to prevent the hair...

Improved "Gentle Care" Haircare Series from Wella Japan.
July 25, 2002... Wella Japan has announced the revamp of its "Gentle Care" series of haircare products. The range now includes reformulated Shampoo (D-N/For damaged & normal hair, D-S/For damaged & soft hair and D-H/For damaged & hard hair), Conditioner (D-S...

New Products in "NEXT" Male Cosmetic Series from Kose Cosmeport.
July 25, 2002... Kose Cosmeport has launched four new items as part of its "NEXT" series of male cosmetic products. The products are: 1) Sokai Sheet (250 yen for 72ml-12 sheets) - The industry's first sheet-type product that contains deep-sea water and...

New Products in NUDY Male Cosmetic Series from Kanebo Cosmette.
July 25, 2002... Kanebo Cosmette has released new items as part of its "NUDY" series of cosmetics for men in the 13-22 age group. The products are:1) Hand Designing Dry Wax (880 yen for 50g) - A new type of styling wax which contains 20% dry powder and...

New Products in JAKE! Male Cosmetic Series from Kanebo Cosmette.
July 25, 2002... Kanebo Cosmette has launched two new items as part of its "JAKE!" series of cosmetics for men in their 20s-30s. "Volume Jizai Micro Wax" (1000 yen for 170g) is a mist spray type non-sticky styling wax which creates natural-looking lift. It...

Wood and Bamboo Vinegar Insect Repellent.
July 25, 2002... Shimada Shoji has released 2 natural insect repellents for plants containing wood and bamboo vinegar (A natural by-product of charcoal production) as their main active ingredient. The liquid type product is first sprinkled on top of the...

Earth Chemical Releases Cordless Mosquito Repellant Product.
July 25, 2002... Earth Chemical has released cordless mosquito repellant product Earth No Mat Cordless 60 Nichi Set. The product lasts for 60 days and uses liquid instead of common one-use mats. It is plugged in directly to the outlet and it has a pilot lamp...

Battery-Operated Mosquito Repellant Product from Earth Chemical.
July 25, 2002... Earth Chemical has released a battery-operated mosquito repellant product Denchi de No Mat 45 Nichyo Set (batteries included). The product has a very quiet fan and it can last about 360 hours (45 days at eight hours a day). The product is the...

Earth Chemical Launches Battery-Operated Mosquito Repellant Product that Lasts 90 Days.
July 25, 2002... Earth Chemical has launched a battery-operated mosquito repellant product Denchi de No Mat 90 Nichiyo Set (batteries included). The product can last about 720 hours (90 days at eight hours a day). The product is the first battery-operated...

Replacement for Battery-Operated Mosquito Repellant Product from Earth Chemical.
July 25, 2002... Earth Chemical has released Denchi de No Mat 45 Nichiyo Tsumekae, a replacement for battery-operated mosquito repellant devices. The product lasts for 45 days at eight hours a day. It can be used for both the 45-day and 90-day device. It sells...

Earth Chemical Releases Replacement for Battery-Operated Mosquito Repellant Product.
July 25, 2002... Earth Chemical has released Denchi de No Mat 90 Nichiyo Tsumekae, a replacement for battery-operated mosquito repellant devices. The product lasts for 90 days at eight hours a day. It can be used for both the 45-day and 90-day device. It sells...

Earth Chemical Launches Non-Additive Mosquito Repellant.
July 25, 2002... Earth Chemical has launched spiral-shaped mosquito repellant made from natural pyrethrin and it has no additives such as fragrance or coloring.

Mothball Product in Bag from Earth Chemical.
July 25, 2002... Earth Chemical has released a mothball product that comes in a bag, Pirepara Earth Bochu Bag 1 Nenyo Pink. The product is a new fashionable bag that can be hung in closets. To use, one removes the clear film on the bag and opens the zipper. It...

Earth Chemical Releases Mothball Product in Bag.
July 25, 2002... Earth Chemical has released Pirepara Earth Bochu Bag 1 Nenyo Brown, a mothball product that comes in a bag. The product is effective for larger areas so it is suitable for walk-in closets. It is effective for one year and sells for 850 yen.

Mothball Product in Bag from Earth Chemical.
July 25, 2002... Earth Chemical has released a mothball product in a bag, Pirepara Earth Bochu Bag 1 Nenyo Green. The product is a fashionable bag and it has also deodorant effect. It is effective for one year and sells for 850 yen.

Dainihon Jochugiku Launches Large Mosquito Repellant Holder.
July 25, 2002... Dainihon Jochugiku has launched a large size portable mosquito repellant holder Kincho Ogata Tsurisageshiki Katori Senko. The product is a hanging type mosquito repellant holder that can also be placed on a flat surface. The product can hold...

Fast Acting Cockroach Repellant Product from Dainihon Jochugiku.
July 25, 2002... Dainihon Jochugiku has released a fast acting cockroach repellant product, Combat alpha. The product contains a fast acting substance that professional exterminators use. It kills cockroaches that eat the product plus those in nests. It works...

Dainihon Jochugiku Launches Ant Repellant Product.
July 25, 2002... Dainihon Jochugiku has launched ant repellant product Ariyo Combat Stick Tsuki 2P. The product can kill all ants in the nest. It comes with a stick to fix the product near the ant's nest horizontally. The product comes as a set of two and sells...

Dainihon Jochugiku Launches Battery-Operated Insect Repellant Device.
July 25, 2002... Dainihon Jochugiku has launched a battery-operated insect repellant device, Denchishiki Mushiyoke Kigu Katorisu Set (batteries included). The package includes a battery-operated device and replaceable cartridge. The device uses an original...

Replacement Cartridge for Battery-Operated Insect Repellant Device from Dainihon Jochugiku.
July 25, 2002... Dainihon Jochugiku has released Denchishiki Mushiyoke Kigu Katorisuyo Torikae Cartridge 1P, a replacement cartridge for its battery-operated insect repellant device. The product lasts for 240 hours (about 30 days at eight hours a day). The...

Mothball Product from Dainihon Jochugiku.
July 25, 2002... Dainihon Jochugiku has released a mothball product that lasts for one year, Gongon 1 Nen Bochu. The product is for large closets and it has an easy to hang hook. It also contains fungicide. The product is sold as a set of three for the price of...

Improved ALLI Sunscreen Series from Kanebo Cosmette.
July 25, 2002... Kanebo Cosmette is announcing the re-launch of its "ALLI" series of anti-sunburn products. The range now includes the following revamped varieties : 1) EX Cut Sunscreen S (2800 yen for 60ml and 1500 yen for 27ml) - A water-proof...

New Sunscreen Product from Kanebo Cosmette.
July 25, 2002... Summer Shade Sappari Sunscreen , from Kanebo Cosmette, is a jelly-form anti-sunburn milky lotion which blocks out ultraviolet light in daily life. The water-based, non-oilly product contains 60% water, is gentle on the skin and moisturizes the...