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

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

LVMH Cosmetic Launches New Cosmetics Brand.
November 25, 2004... LVMH Cosmetic has launched the new cosmetics brand Kenzoki related to apparel brand Kenzo. All the items are manufactured in France. There are four groups of products using four kinds of plants, including bamboo for the Energizing Line and...

Kira Keshohin Releases Face Powder Product with nano-Scale Powder.
November 25, 2004... Kira Keshohin has released Kira Face Powder EX that contains Super Fine Color Powder that is measured in nanometers. The powder that envelopes the pigment is so fine that it can easily go into uneven skin surfaces. Since the powder is...

Nano Planet Research Center Launches micro-Bubble Maker.
November 25, 2004... Nano Planet Research Center has launched a micro-bubble maker. Micro-bubbles, measuring about 40 micrometers and bearing negative ions, become even smaller in water and disappear before reaching the water surface. As they disappear, they induce...

Noevir Launches Innovative System to Enhance Advice for Customers.
November 25, 2004... Noevir has launched a new color coordination system, Noevir Color Communication (NCC). NCC was developed based on color theory with advice from specialists. NCC makes it possible for sales staff to give total advice to customers from makeup and...

Lion Develops Antibacterial Technology without Antiseptic <TX>Lion has developed a technology that can create an antibacterial effect without.
November 25, 2004... Lion has developed a technology that can create an antibacterial effect without antiseptic. The company has discovered that a certain ratio of trometamol (buffer agent to stabilize pH) and disodium edentate (EDTA) in combination has the...

Sekisui Plastics succeeds in Making Foamed Beads Using Waste Home Appliances.
November 25, 2004... Sekisui Plastics has succeeded in making foamed beads using plastics from waste home appliances and making the beads into cushioning material. The company has established the so-called Epslem ERX technology to manufacture foamed polystyrene...

National Food Research Institute Develops Nano-Coating for Minute Droplets.
November 25, 2004... The National Food Research Institute has developed a technology to coat the surface of minute droplets (20 to 100 micrometers in diameter) with silica particles measuring just 20 nanometers in diameter. When the droplets are poured into a...

Toppan Printing Develops New Type Hologram that is Three Times Brighter.
November 25, 2004... Toppan Printing has developed a new type hologram that changes color when it is upside down and is three times brighter. The Crystagram was developed using an electronic beam used for semiconductor parts. Its advanced functionality prevents...

Showa Highpolymer Develops PBS Biodegradable Resin that Resists Tearing.
November 25, 2004... Showa Highpolymer has developed Bionolle 5000, a PBS biodegradable resin that does not easily tear. An original technology that molds lines of polyester molecules so that they intertwine makes the material hard to tear in either of two...

Kansai University Researchers Create Fibers from Gelatin, Look for Medical Applications.
November 25, 2004... Assistant Professor Hiroshi Tamura has led a team at Kansai University in developing a technology to create fibers from gelatin by simulating silkworms. The process uses only water and gelatin and can be put to medical use such as gauze that...

Nihon Unisys Information Systems Starts Beauty Salon Support over Internet.
November 25, 2004... Nihon Unisys Information Systems is starting the beauty salon operations support system BB Salon. The system manages customer, manager and employee information. For salons, it offers electronic charts with a picture from the last visit to use...

Daio Paper Releases Environmentally Friendly Self-Adhesive Paper Products.
November 25, 2004... Daio Paper has released environmentally friendly tack paper products including items made from recycled paper. The company is actively promoting the use of recycled paper and has developed the environmentally friendly self-adhesive paper Green...

Nihon Yamamura Glass Releases New Ceramic Style Bottle.
November 25, 2004... Nihon Yamamura Glass has released Tojikicho Bottle ("ceramic style bottle"). Using a static electric coating process, the bottles feel like ceramic and have the same high-class look but cost less. The product can be recycled as clear glass...

New Functional Films from Fujicopian.
November 25, 2004... Fujicopian sells the new functional film products Fix Film and Fix Film IJ. The products are special film that can be affixed to smooth surfaces such as glass, metal and plastic without adhesive. Fix Film is a polyester film treated with a...

Kyowa Electric Machine Produces Biodegradable Cushioning on the Spot.
November 25, 2004... The Kyowa Eco-System from Kyowa Electric is an economical solution for companies wanting to output biodegradable cushioning as needed. At prices ranging from six to eight million yen, the cost is just a fraction of similar machines on the...

Sanki Machinery Intermittent Offset Label Printer for High Detail Jobs.
November 25, 2004... Sanki Machinery offers the MF-300-5 intermittent offset label printer, which when it stops releases pressure on the paper and keeps the water from drying. Users can pause the print job without leaving any marks on the paper. With a standard...

Research Laboratory of Plastics Technology Molder Distributes Nanotubes Evenly.
November 25, 2004... Research Laboratory of Plastics Technology has made improvements to its extrusion molding products to enable even mixing of carbon nanotubes in resin. Nanotubes can impart electrical conductivity to plastics, but the material is very expensive...

Mobile Phone Hair Colour Testing System.
November 25, 2004... Dai Nippon Printing has announced the development of a system that enables the user to see on the screen of his or her mobile phone what hair colour most suits. To operate the system, the user takes a facial photograph and sends it...

Delicate Fabric Laundry Detergent.
November 25, 2004... Cosmetics giant Pola Cosmetics has released "Sofical No Senzai Non Dry" an enzyme type laundry featuring a gentle surfactant made from coconut and corn products commonly used in cosmetics and shampoos, etc. that does not damage the fibres of...

New Laundry Detergent from Blue Key.
November 25, 2004... "Sumide Matshiro," from Blue Key, is a laundry detergent packaged in a ball surrounded by woolen material claimed to get clothes white using carbon without the need for a detergent or softener. It contains antibacterial bamboo extract...

Non-Spill Drink Bottle.
November 25, 2004... Seisho has released "Kaigo Straw Hajii Bottle" a drink bottle featuring an independently developed non-spill lid and straw device that enables patients to drink the contents while lying down. The device features a lever which when squeezed...

UV Sensor Stickers.
November 25, 2004... Coram Japan has released "Sunsafe" UV sensor stickers placed on the T-shirts or swimming costumes, etc. that change colour depending on the degree of exposure to UV sun rays. The stickers, measuring 18mm in diameter and made from water...

New Toothpaste from Sunstar.
November 25, 2004... "Ora2 Essence In Paste," from Sunstar, is a quasi-drug positioned & medicated toothpaste that uses bergamot essence encapsulated in "AM capsules" (1.0-1.5mm in diamer/arginic acid matrix with a number of pores) with bergamot essence inside,...

Portable Daiper Changing Mat.
November 25, 2004... Nihon Puff has released "Omutsu Kae Dokodemo Mat" a 3 in 1 highly portable fold up diaper changing mat. In addition to diaper changing, the inner pad can be separated from the waterproof quilted cover and placed inside a pram while the...

Glass Fibre Washable Cooking Sheet.
November 25, 2004... Tokyo based white Rose has released "Tsuru Tsuru Tsururin" a washable cooking sheet that can be washed and reused. Made from glass fibre instead of conventional paper, the sturdy, heat damage resistant sheet prevents pizzas, etc. from...

Spray Type Toilet Cleaner.
November 25, 2004... Settu Seiyu has released "Palon Toilet Jet Brush" a spray type toilet cleanser and deodoriser. A single 3 second application of the high powered "Jet" spray followed by a single flush is sufficient to remove even the most stubborn dirt...

Natural Cleansing Agent Kitchen Cleanser.
November 25, 2004... Hattori Seishi has announced the release of "Kitchen Omakase Cleaner" an environmentally friendly multi purpose kitchen cleanser free of conventional synthetic surfactants. The main cleansing agent in the product consists of bicarbonate...

Car Wipe Set.
November 25, 2004... Osaka based Soft 99 Corporation has released "Mr. Mipes" a range of 6 use specific wet wipe products designed for all car cleaning needs. The products include "Glass Cleaner" a smear free wet cloth for cleaning all glass surfaces including...

Temperature Controlling Cookware.
November 25, 2004... Nakayamafuku has released "Anshin Nabe [Safety Pot]" a range of cookware items featuring a special metal that stops heat transference when a certain temperature is reached. The special IH (Electromagnetic Induction Heating) type metal in...

Allergen Removing Air Cleaning Device from Hitachi.
November 25, 2004... Hitachi Home & Life Solutions has released "EP-X" a range of highly efficient, multi filter air cleaners featuring an oxygen catalyst filter capable of removing over 99% of bacteria and allergens from the air. The EP-X 31 and X21 models...

Shoe Slip Prevention Liquid.
November 25, 2004... Earth Wing has released "Beauty Walk" a liquid applied to the inside of shoes that prevents the foot from slipping forward inside the shoe when walking. The liquid is simply applied to the inside of the shoe with a cloth or tissue paper...

Female Stocking and Sock Deodorant.
November 25, 2004... Settsu Seiyu has released "Palon Stocking Refresh" a fast drying refreshing mist type spray product that rapidly eliminates unpleasant foot odours. A 3 second spray applied directly onto the sole of the feet over stockings or socks is...

Recycled Index Labels.
November 25, 2004... Nichiban has released "My Tag Recycle Index" a range of environmentally friendly index labels made of 100% recycled paper. Unlike conventional labels, these do not feature a laminated surface and are therefore fully recyclable. In addition,...

New Drink Diet Supplement.
November 25, 2004... Nippon Menard Cosmetic has launched "Surarisuto (Slim) Diet" - a new drink diet supplement to be slim. Being slim is to support from inside the body. "Lotus Germ Extract" and "L-carnitine"are found to be very effective to remove surplus fat...

PC Screen Security Filter.
November 25, 2004... Kokuyo has released "Nozokimi Boshi Security Filter" a filter placed over the screen of personal computers that prevents the content of the screen from being observed from the side. The screen consists of a myriad of feather like panels...

Iron on Edging Tape.
November 25, 2004... Osaka based Captain has released 2 types of multi purpose colourful cloth edging tape featuring a range of cute patterns able to be ironed on to any type of material. The tape, ideal for brightening up bags, clothing and even the hems of...

Mcirowave Food Cover.
November 25, 2004... Mana has released "Buta Chin" a polypropylene food cover designed to cover dishes instead of cling film when heating in a microwave oven. The saucer shaped cover has been formed with a number of graduated flat edges on the inner side...

Cooking Oil Recycling Filter.
November 25, 2004... Osaka based Takagi Kinzoku Kogyo has released "Tanroka Oil Pot" a sieve, filter and storage pot device that strains out impurities and maintains the original flavour of the oil. Used cooking oil is first poured through the sieve onto the...

Extra Soft Toilet Rolls Featuring an Embossed.
November 25, 2004... Oji Nepia has released "Nepia Premium Soft Roll" an ultra soft, 100% pulp toilet roll said to be upwards of 16% softer than conventional products. According to Nepia, both the front and rear of the paper is of equal softness for extra comfort....

Baby Feeding support Harness.
November 25, 2004... Konbi has released "Ninna Nanna Hajimete Hold Milk & Sleep" a padded harness fitted around the shoulder designed to hold and support the baby while breast feeding and thereby reducing the strain on the mother. The head support of the...

Ultra Thin Correction Tape.
November 25, 2004... Pilot Corporation has released "White Line Grip" a correction tape pen featuring a tape 30% thinner than that of conventional products, enabling each pen to hold 10 metres of tape. Available in 3 widths: 4.2mm and 5.0mm for type written...

Plug Socket Fire Prevention Cap.
November 25, 2004... Ken Trading has released "Tracking Jiko Boshi Cap KX-301" a cap designed to prevent dust from entering plug sockets and causing fires. Made from flame resistant silicone rubber, the covers eliminate any gap between the socket and the plug...

UV Protection Sunglasses.
November 25, 2004... Tokyo based L-First Japan has added "Small face Series" to its popular "L-First Sports Sunglasses Dual" range of sporty sunglasses. The new smaller frame range featuring UV protection lenses is specifically designed for ladies and men with...

Body Pierce Cleaning Floss.
November 25, 2004... Tokyo based Wonder Works has released "Pia Floss" a stick type floss product for cleansing body pierce holes of skin irritation causing bacteria build up due soap, shampoo and skin oil residue, etc. The floss, made of soft Japanese rice...

Oxygen Gas Bag.
November 25, 2004... Tokyo based Yume Fusen has released "Sanso Gas Bag" consisting of an aluminium bag containing 10 litres of refreshing concentrated oxygen that can be inhaled through a straw enabling the user to enjoy all the benefits of an oxygen bar at home....

Tea Leaf Filter.
November 25, 2004... Nissei has released "Tea Spoon" a rounded spoon like device made of heat resistant silicone rubber designed to hold tea leaves. Loose tea leaves are simply inserted into the rounded, hollow end of the spoon via a screw top lid and placed...

Chic Battery Charger.
November 25, 2004... Sanyo has released a low cost, palm sized nickel-hydrogen battery charger. The chic design in conjunction with the pale red and green colour scheme is designed to appeal to female consumers. Price: 3,045 yen.

Washing Machine Drum Mould Remover.
November 25, 2004... Osaka based Interim Japan has released "Kabiran T" a sheet impregnated with natural essential oils as well as active agents extracted from mustard and horse radish that rids the drums of washing machines of odour producing mould build-ups. ...

Nanotech Material Umbrella and Shoes.
November 25, 2004... Supermarket giant Ito Yokado has released a range of umbrellas and shoes made of a special high function nanotech material - a material where the fibres have been processed at a micro level. The resultant material features significantly...

Carbonated Drink Flavour Preserver.
November 25, 2004... Tokyo based A.G. has released "Soda Keeper" a small pump device attached to the mouth of PET plastic bottles that increases pressure within the bottle to maintain the flavour of carbonated fizzy drinks. The ball shaped, hand activated pump...

Cold Water Coffer Extractor.
November 25, 2004... Bioglass has released "Hario Shiki Mizudashi Coffee Pot" a low temperature coffee extraction pot ideal for making ice coffee. As the coffee is extracted using cold water, there is no flavour loss due to heat degradation. Furthermore, there...

Compact Web Cam & Voice Alarm.
November 25, 2004... MTC has released "Mieru Kun" a web cam and voice alarm system that can be used to ward of intruders. When a sensor is activated by an intruder an alarm is set off and a signal automatically sent to a signal to a preset destination. Once the...

Hand Held Steam Cleaner.
November 25, 2004... CCP has released "Bikkuri Steam Cleaner C-600" a compact, easy to manoeuvre hand held steam cleaner and pad attachment system particularly suited for cleaning tiles and grouting of kitchens and bathrooms in the home. The 1.7 kilogram...

Powerful Cordless Rechargeable Vacuum Cleaner.
November 25, 2004... CCP'S a part of the Casio group of companies has announced the release of "Cordless Power Cleaner CT-144B" a powerful 14.4V rechargeable vacuum cleaner capable of sucking up even large size coins. The product features a light weight 1.4kg...

Tea Leaf Cat Litter.
November 25, 2004... Iris Oyama has released "Ocha Nekozuna OCN-70" a cat litter product containing deodorising green tea leaves that quickly disguises all toilet smells. The litter is designed to solidify on contact with urine enabling it to be scooped out...

Milk Protein Pet Shampoo.
November 25, 2004... Namoto Boeki has begun the marketing of a range of milk protein pet shampoo and conditioning products under the brand name "Milk Bath". Suitable for both cats and dogs, the pH balanced formula contains coat lustre enhancing milk protein in...

Lychee & Mango Perfume.
November 25, 2004... Tokyo based Amaze You Planning has begun the retailing of "Love Paradise" a French made perfume featuring a south sea island lychee and mango fragrance. When first applied the perfume releases a refreshing citrus - grapefruit aroma which...

New Fresh Handmade Fragrance Series "En".
November 25, 2004... LUSH, Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, originated in England, has launched LUSH Fragrance "En" Series - a new fresh handmade fragrances. Now available in LUSH Stores and by mail order. 3 items: (1) "En Fragrance" - a handy 9ml mini bottle for 1,500...

New Fresh Handmade Fragrance Series "Prince".
November 25, 2004... LUSH, Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, originated in England, has launched LUSH Fragrance "Prince" Series - a new fresh handmade fragrances. Now available in LUSH Stores and by mail order. 6 items: (1) "Prince Eau de Cologne" - a handy 9ml mini bottle...

New Fresh Handmade Fragrance.
November 25, 2004... LUSH, Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, originated in England, has launched LUSH Fragrance "Fuwa Fuwari (Soft Touch)" - a new fresh handmade fragrance. Now available in LUSH Stores and by mail order. Product Features: A white creamy fragrance with soft...

Deep Colour Eye Makeup Range from Sana.
November 25, 2004... Tokyo based Sana, known for its progressive, dramatic colour makeup ranges has released "Excell" a range of 8 eye make up products featuring deep colours. Products in the range include: Dual Eye Shadow (1,260 yen), Liquid Eye Liner WP...

Limited makeup set for Christmas from Pola.
November 25, 2004... Pola has released limited-time makeup set Christmas Cofure 2004 (3,990 yen) from Cofu brand. The theme for this year is Sweet Pink Collection and the set of lip and nail color makes full use of attractive pink. The set is available only at...

Autumn/Winter Makeup Set from Pola.
November 25, 2004... Pola has released the 2004 autumn/winter makeup set Glamorous Make Collection (8,000 yen). The company suggests two kinds of makeup for autumn/winter: intelligent and feminine Classical Make and glamorous and attractive Classical Glamour Make...

Pola Releases Limited Makeup Set for Christmas Season.
November 25, 2004... Pola has released Pola Cofure de Noel (6,000 yen) sold only at agency department stores with 100 sets for each store. The set items present an image of Christmas such as a pressed powder with gold and silver pearls, a gel rose fragrance with...

Lip Make Up Range from Paula Dorf.
November 25, 2004... Utowa has begun the marketing of "Paula Dorf Lipcicle" consisting of a range of richly coloured liquid type gloss effect lipsticks. The lipsticks are applied using an easy to use sponge tipped applicator and are available in 7 colours,...

High Cover Cream Foundation.
November 25, 2004... Sony CP Laboratories has released "Vecua Whiz Cream Finish" a moisturising cream foundation containing a variety of micro fine powders for extra cover. The smooth spreading cream produces a hydrating membrane across the surface of the skin...

Concealing But Natural Finish Foundation from Max Factor.
November 25, 2004... Max Factor has released a foundation product, Max Factor True Veil Foundation, that uses veil cover technology to conceal skin problems such as dark spots and pores but leave a finish that looks very natural. The product makes a dotted net-like...

Fine Cover Facial Powder.
November 25, 2004... Prescriptives has released "Virtual Matt Pressed Powder" a micro fine oil free facial powder with exceptional skin oil absorbency properties. The fine powder particles are coated with an amino acid derivative coating that allows the powder...

New Lipstick PV.
November 25, 2004... Acseine has introduced "Acseine Treatment Lipstick PV" - 3 new lipsticks to express brilliant moist color: Purple Soft Rose (#25), Glossy Brillient Red (#26) and Creamy Beige Pink (#27). Contains moisturing agent to keep moist for long hours....

2ml Size Nail Varnish.
November 25, 2004... Etuse has released "Etuse Vacance Nail Colour" a range of 18 different brightly coloured, fast drying nail varnishes in tiny 2ml bottles. The brightly coloured products containing glitter, hologram lame and metallic pearl are ideal for...

Aroma Finger Nail Treatment.
November 25, 2004... Kuore has released "Gran San Bon" an aromatic oil and water based finger nail treatment product formulated to prevent the nails from splitting and yellowing. Available in 3 fragrances: Minty Herb, Cassis Peach and Rosemary. Price: 1,260 yen.

New Liquid Eyeliner.
November 25, 2004... Nippon Menard Cosmetic has launched "Auto Step Quick Eyeliner" from "Auto Step" Eye Make Series - a new liquid eyeliner to draw a line smoothly and automatically. Product Features: (1) a pen type liquid eyeliner to draw either thin or thick...

New Hair Styling Agent from Shiseido Fitit.
November 25, 2004... "Macheri Jelling Wax Kirari Pure," from Shiseido Fitit, is a hair styling product. It is a glittering hair makeup wax, with red sea herb to moisturize hair. It is floral-fruity scented and has smoky-cut agents that repel unpleasant odors as...

Fermented Soybean Milk Extract Scalp Conditioner.
November 25, 2004... Osaka based Kojitto has released "Tonyu Hair Care Series" a range of 2 hair care products formulated with a fermented soybean milk extract. The fermented soybean milk extract (derived during the tofu making process) is rich in soybean...

Noevir Hair Treatment Range.
November 25, 2004... Noevir has released "Noevir Hair Formula Series" a range of 6 hair treatment products. Items include: "Hair water" (200ml) a moisturising colour care spray with anti-frizz agents that helps maintain colour tone and preserve colour...

Scalp Stimulating Hair Care Spray.
November 25, 2004... Moltobene has released "Bene Sparkling Sherbet" a scalp stimulating spray product that releases a refreshing, cooling and nutritionally fortified herb-mint aroma mousse which rapidly penetrates into the scalp with a popping sound to aid healthy...

P&G Far East Releases New Hair Care Products for Damaged Hair.
November 25, 2004... P&G Far East has released Pantene Extra Damage Care Series and no-wash off hair treatment product Pantene Deep Repair Essence. The company proposes a new damage care concept that strengthens damaged hair from the inside by giving three kinds of...

New Size Bottle with Pump for Hair Care Products from P&G Far East.
November 25, 2004... P&G Far East has added a new size bottle with a pump for Herbal Essence hair care products released in the spring. Herbal Essence shampoo and conditioner products make washing the hair a pleasant experience with the attractive fragrance of...

Improved "Super Mild" from FT Shiseido.
November 25, 2004... FT Shiseido is announcing the re-1aunch of its haircare product "Super Mild." The revamped product contains the new cleansing agent "AMT" which prevents damage or swelling of cuticles and the leaching of protein from the inside of the hair...

Improved "Fino Peremium Touch" from FT Shiseido.
November 25, 2004... FT Shiseido has announced the re-launch of its haircare product "Fino Premium Touch." The revamped product contains a high quanity of the beauty lotion component "Lipujure EX" and moisturizes the hair to the core to make the hair glossy. A...

New Hair Damage Care Product from FT Shiseido.
November 25, 2004... "Suibun Hair Pack Nano Repair Moisture," from FT Shiseido, repairs the damage of the hair with its micro size particles of Amino Effector. It is not sticky and gives a smooth finish due to the emulsified high polymer. A 100g pack is...

New Haircare Product from FT Shiseido.
November 25, 2004... "Suibun Hair Pack Air Moist Charge," from FT Shiseido, contains a new agent "Air Moist Charge" which absorbs airborne moist particles when the moisture level in the hair declines. It makes the hair manageable even on a humid day as it absorbs...

New Hair Damage Care Product from FT Shiseido.
November 25, 2004... "Amiche Super Bane Wax," from FT Shiseido, contains "Bane [Spring] Fiber" which gives elasticity and "Shiny Oil" which coats the hair to make the hair glossy. A 65g pack is open-priced.

Natural Hair Care Range from the Body Shop.
November 25, 2004... The Body Shop has recently announced the released a range of hair care products made from all natural ingredients including honey, olive and brazil nut oils. The range of 16 products, aimed primarily at women in the 20-30 year age range,...