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

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

Cosmetic Importers Association of Japan Releases Import Totals through Third Quarter.
November 25, 2005... The Cosmetic Importers Association of Japan says that total cosmetics imports (excluding toothpaste and soap) through the first three quarters of 2005 rose 2.9% year on year to 121 billion yen. The first quarter started off at a slow pace, but...

Toto Develops Substance to Control Ammonia Toilet Odors.
November 25, 2005... Toto has developed a substance that controls the microorganism that creates ammonia, which in turn causes toilet odors. According to the company's analysis, the microorganism urease, found on toilet seats, converts the urea in urine into...

Kyoto Institute of Technology Develops Thread Using Biodegradable Resin.
November 25, 2005... Professor Hideki Yamane and his group at Kyoto Institute of Technology have developed a technology to create twisted thread from a biodegradable resin produced by bacteria. The thread is suitable for clothing or gauze. The bacteria are feed...

Laundry Detergent Market up Slightly in 2004.
November 25, 2005... The 2004 laundry detergent market in Japan increased 0.8% to 181.6 billion yen, with three companies (Kao, Lion and Proctor & Gamble) still accounting for most of the sales. Kao is still leading with a 43.0% share. The company increased its...

A weaker Toothpaste Market in 2004, But Kao Wins Growth.
November 25, 2005... The toothpaste market for 2004 in Japan fell by 1.9% to 62.6 billion yen with the combined share for the three major companies at 78.8% (a 0.2% increase from 2003). Of those three, Lion and Sunstar saw their shares decline slightly but Kao...

Shinyo Sangyo develops low cost kitchen waste processor.
November 25, 2005... Shinyo Sangyo has developed an inexpensive kitchen waste processor. A machine with a capacity of 50 kg a day sells for 3 to 5 million yen while another with 100 kg a day sells for 5 to 7 million yen. In December a model that processes 12 kg a...

Shaggy Hair Cut Comb.
November 25, 2005... Kanematsu Kogyo has introduced "Shaggy Hair Cut Comb" - a hair cut comb sharply cut shaggy hair diagonally while brushing. By brushing angle an amount of hair cut is controlled. Loosen a nut to change a stainless blade for replacement sold...

Drip Coffee Filter.
November 25, 2005... Hario Glass has introduced "Hario Style Coffee Driper V60" - a coffee filter called "Dripper" that is as good as a cloth filter called "Neru [Flannel] dripper". It is evenly made paper and does not stick inside the filter and does not disturb...

Green-Brown Coloured Contact Lenses.
November 25, 2005... Tokyo based Chiba Vision has announced the addition of a new colour to their popular range of disposable "Fresh Look Colour Blends" range of coloured contact lenses. The latest addition to the range, designed to be replaced after 2 weeks...

Multi Purpose Catechin Tea Bags.
November 25, 2005... Green Life Kyoto has released "Catechin Power No Eisei Ryokucha Pack" a catechin rich tea bag product that produces a tea that in addition to being drunk can also be used to cleanse the skin. The catechin, a substance naturally present in...

Lapel Vase.
November 25, 2005... Tokyo based San Maru San has released "Flower Pin" consisting of a tiny, transparent glass vase that can be attached to the lapel like a broach to hold small fresh flowers. Measuring a mere 3cm in height the elegant vase can be filled with...

Antibacterial Mineral Water for Cotton Buds.
November 25, 2005... Mineral Science has released "Mimi Wash" an ear cleansing product specifically designed for cotton buds (Q-tips) featuring an antibacterial mineral based cleansing agent. The ends of the Q-tips are simply immersed into the liquid and the...

Laundry Wash Drum Cleansing Agent.
November 25, 2005... Meiyu has released "Yoso De Sentakuso Clean" an environmentally friendly antibacterial and deodorising laundry drum cleansing product containing iodine. The product, consisting of a net bag containing small size iodine impregnated plastic...

Baby Face Mask.
November 25, 2005... Tokyo based Koken has released "EMK Baby Face Mask" a facial mask made from a non-woven material onto which the active ingredients such as co-enzyme Q10, amino acid rich egg shell membrane powder and the moisturising agent hyaluronic acid, etc....

8-Blade High Speed Fan.
November 25, 2005... Osaka based Morita Kogyo has released "Jokin Jet MCF-257NR" an 8 blade high speed fan designed for use in conjunction with air conditioners that moves air around the room to quickly achieve a comfortable, even temperature throughout the room....

Safe Low Allergen Silica Wall Plaster.
November 25, 2005... Yokohama based Atopikko House has released "Haikara-san" an internal wall plaster product containing a 70% silica content and a minimum of artifical, allergy inducing chemicals. The advantages of the product over conventional wall plaster...

Alkali Ion Water Producing Faucet.
November 25, 2005... MRC Home Products has recently released "Built In Alkali Josuiki Kurinsui U-AL 680" a faucet capable of producing 6 different types of water - including 4 different strength alkali waters. The device, featuring an under sink filter system,...

PC Fan.
November 25, 2005... Tokyo based Design Factory has released "USB Senpuki Mistoral" a small sized fan designed to blow cooling air when using the computer that uses the USB port as its power source. The device consists of 3 soft plastic blades (Diameter 95mm)...

Ceramic Fruit Preserver.
November 25, 2005... Nagoya based MTG has released "Yasai Kudamono Shinsendo Hoji Yaoyaban" consisting a polypropylene box and a specially designed ceramic block which is attached to the inside of the box that extends the life of fruit and vegetables. The...

Sexy Male Cologne.
November 25, 2005... Tokyo based Fitz Corporation has released "Sexy Boy Gravitation" a cologne for men that starts with a light citrus fragrance but which gradually changes to exotic rose before eventually producing a rich and musk and sandal wood aroma. The...

Powder Type Shoe Deodorant.
November 25, 2005... Sharple Corporation has begun the marketing of "Gran's Remedy" a powder type antibacterial shoe deodorising product that is simply sprinkled into the shoes with a spoon. According to the manufacturer, 7-10 day continuous application...

Floor Air Conditioner.
November 25, 2005... Mitsubishi Denki has released "Tokookigata Housing Air Con" a stylish floor mounted air conditioning unit that connects to the refrigerant pipework of the existing air conditioner unit. The air con uses a special, independently developed...

Wine Decanting Device.
November 25, 2005... Tokyo based Kai Jirushi has released "Adhoc Wine Breezer" a device that feeds air into red wine to produce a decanting effect without actually having to pour the wine into another container. The stylish stainless steel device uses a pump to...

Matsushita Electric Air Purifier Product Uses Nano-Scale Ions.
November 25, 2005... Matsushita Electric has released Air Rich, an air purifier that uses nano-scale ions to clean even allergens in carpet fibers. The product uses a newly developed method, the Nano-e System, to control allergens, bacteria and odors by penetrating...

Faucet Water Purification Device.
November 25, 2005... Toray has released "Toraybino Cassetty 203 X" a water purification device attached directly to the faucet featuring a triple filter and a digital display indicating in how many litres the filter will need changing (Approximately every 900...

Electric Area Rug that Heats According to Human Movement from Matsushita Electric.
November 25, 2005... Matsushita Electric and Matsushita Electric Works have jointly developed Denki Carpet 4 Series. The product combines energy saving technology that uses a layer of air for insulation and human sensor technology to automatically control heater...

Cat Food.
November 25, 2005... Pet Line has launched "Cat Net Chip Taste of 4 Seasons - Summer Taste Chicken & Eel Taste" to protect summer fatigue. Contains nutritiously enhanced Kochin (Nagoya Chicken) and eel (Hamanako Eel). Vegetable fiber to support discharge hair ball,...

Doggy Walker.
November 25, 2005... Doggy Man Hayashi has introduced "Doggy Walker" - a stretchable lead. One touch button control. One touch makes lead for an automatic stretchable lead. Second touch locks the lead's length. A handle is non-slippery and flexible to bend wrist....

Pet Dog Home Health Test Kit.
November 25, 2005... Alba Corporation has released "Wan Wan Checker" a home health test kit for pet dogs. The kit consists of an instruction manual, urine and faeces receptacle, pipette, and special packaging for sending the sample off to the specified lab for...

Dog Collar.
November 25, 2005... Crasp has launched a cute designed dog collar from "Jerry Spike Series" - a cute designed dog collar. Materials: Highly strong rubber surface and nylon tape back, and rubber corn is safe from injury. 5 Sizes for neck. 3 Colors: light blue, pink...

Absorbent Panty Style Incontinence Diapers.
November 25, 2005... Live Do Corporation has released "Anshin Slim Shorts" consisting of disposable body hugging absorbent panties for those with minor incontinency. Unlike most conventional panty type diapers, the hip high style panties fit close to the...

Soft Fitted Slim Napkin.
November 25, 2005... Unicharm has launched "Sofi Body Fit Fuwapita (Soft Fitted) Slim Napkin" - a slim napkin with a soft fitted absorbent in the center. Features: (1) New "Soft Fitted Absorbent" fits well in bodyline, which does not make space between body and...

Paper Diaper Pants Type - M Size.
November 25, 2005... UNICHARM has released"Mommy Poko Pants M Size" a new paper draper for the line-up "Mommy Poko". Features (1) New "Waist Absorbent Zone" to protect leak from waist line, (2) "Double Dimensional Gather" to protect leak from soft droppings, (3)...

Baby Wiper.
November 25, 2005... Unicharm has released "Moony Man Oshirifuki (Wiper)" - a new wiper to clean baby's stubborn feces thoroughly. Features: (1) "3-Layer Protection" -soft and thick 3-layer sheet has a moist aqua layer to finish cleaning any stubborn feces without...

Improved"M Size" Pants for Walking.
November 25, 2005... UNICHARM has released "MOONY MAN Anyoga Dekitara (Walking) - M Size Pants" - an improved paper diaper pants "M Size" when baby starts walking. Features: (1) "Oshiri Suppori Cover" ("Complete Bottom Wrap") to protect soft droppings, (2) "Color...

New Swimming Pants for Baby - Jumbo Pack.
November 25, 2005... Unicharm has released "Moony Man Mizuasobi (Water Play) Pants" - a pair of swimming pants for baby. Features: (1) "Slim Absorbent for Water Play" - to prevent pants become sagged, (2) "Droppings Block Gather" - to protect baby's sudden...

Training Diaper Pants - Big Size.
November 25, 2005... Unicharm has released "Trepan Man Big Size" ("Training Pants Man - Big Size") - a new and improved diaper to train baby not to get wet. Features: (1) New "Pack Sheet" - gives a smooth and soft touch to skin like a soft underwear, (2) New...

Improved Paper Diaper as Kid's Pants.
November 25, 2005... Unicharm has released "Oyasumiman (Good Night Baby)" - an improved paper diaper called "Kid's Pants". Features: (1) New Designs of most popular "Oyasumiman - Toy Story" for active baby boy (4 kinds) and "Oyasumiman Disney Princess" with new...

Sun Care Products.
November 25, 2005... Kose Cosmenuance has launched Sun Care Products from "Get Active! Sports Beauty Fasio" for active young ladies. 5 items: (1) "Super UV Screen NA (Water-Proof) for sports and leisure" - a sun screen lotion, water blue type and water proof that...

Sun Screen Products.
November 25, 2005... Kose has launched Sun Screen Products from Sun Screen Brand Nano Wear specialized in Life Scene and 3 kinds of sun screen to choose by skin type and body cleansing. A medicated lotion for whitening and UV protection. Vitamin Derivatives for...

Luxurious Bath Series from Sony CP Labo.
November 25, 2005... Sony CP Laboratories has released "ResoRache" a range of luxurious bath products all formulated with relaxation enhancing fragrances. Products include a fine lathering liquid body soap (300ml = 1,050 yen), a bath essence containing 2 different...

Facial Wash Cake Soap.
November 25, 2005... Kose has launched new products from PREDIA Cosmetic Special Store Brand with "Sea and Spa Relaxation" concept. 2 items: (1) "PREDIA Spa Pur Clay & Fango Soap" - a facial wash soap containing 2 kinds of clay: One from "Death Sea" with plenty of...

Additive Free Beauty Soap.
November 25, 2005... Tokyo based Wave Corporation has released "Spa Treatment Serum Soap" an oil based moisturising and skin firming beauty soap product made from 6 different oils including coconut, grape seed and avocado oils. The artificial surfactant and...

Avon Releases Bath Essence Product.
November 25, 2005... Avon has released a milky type bath essence, Avon Bath Essence (Rose and Lavender, 300 ml, 1,500 yen each with tax). The product is a soothing skincare bath essence with pleasant aroma. It contains almond oil that makes the skin moist and...

Natural Soap Bar.
November 25, 2005... Gaia Works has launched "Elora Fine Soap" produced in Canada. 2 items: (1) "Rainbow Bar" imaged universe based on natural plants and "Earthy Bar" imaged Natural Earth for cleansing and moisturizing power and suitable for sensitive skin. 9...

New Base Make Series.
November 25, 2005... Kose has launched "Beaute de Kose Prelusion - a base make product to create "Gravia Skin" that exposes a soft focused looking skin and deeply translucent beautiful finish. Covers pores, lines and tiny wrinkles. Apply all seasons. Light touch...

Foundation with 3 Light Technology.
November 25, 2005... Kose has launched "RUT1NA Crystal Creator Pact" 5 colors - Price: 3,200 yen (3,360 yen with tax) each and 1,000 yen (1,050 yen with tax) for Case. A foundation to create a highly soft and translucent skin like a baby skin by 3 Light Powder...

Whitening Foundation for Adult.
November 25, 2005... Kose has launched 4 items from "GRANDAINE" for women after 30 year-old Brand: (1) "GRANDAINE Superior White Bright Up Foundation" (SPF25.PA+++) -Powder Type. 2-Way Light Concealer Effect: "Cover Powder" to conceal stains and blemishes and to...

Renewed Makeup Products.
November 25, 2005... Kose has launched Renewed Makeup Products from "VISEE" Makeup Brand specialized in sexual and stylish items for young adults (20's). 13 items (102 variations): (1) "VISEE Glamorous Rouge" (10 color variations) - a liquid type rouge to create...

Sexy and Glamorous Makeup Products.
November 25, 2005... Kose has launched "Beaute de Kose Makeup Series" from Department Store Brand "Beaute de Kose". Features: "Triple Act Gel Oil - as soon as a gel based rouge touches lips, it transforms into a liquid and turns back to gel in a second. This gel...

Makeup Products.
November 25, 2005... Kose Cosmenuance has launched Makeup Products from Live Beauty Fasio the Functional and Fashionable Makeup Brand. "Smooth Separate Agent" Kose's Original "Comb Brush" creates a beautiful 3D (3 Dimensional) finish. 9 items (50 variations): (1)...

Various Makeup Products.
November 25, 2005... Kose has launched various Makeup Products from LUMINOUS Makeup Brand - Creates elegant shining soft lips and lip Gloss and Eye Color shining like scattered diamonds. Main color is a pink with slightly shining Gold and Green Pearl plus Jewel...

2 Way Foundation.
November 25, 2005... Kose has launched 2 Way Foundation Products from ESPRIQUE Base Make Brand. Features: 2 Way Foundation - Requires no technique. Just apply, and naturally creates a 3-D (dimensional) glamorous face. "3-D Powder" with 4 special layers controls...

New Face Powder for Finishing Touch from Avon.
November 25, 2005... Avon has released a new finishing touch face powder. Mission Revitalizing Face Color Ball (with brush, 30g, 6,000 yen with tax) is a face powder to apply after foundation and one's regular face powder. It actually comes in balls in six...

Makeup Base.
November 25, 2005... Noevir has introduced New Makeup Base for a translucent skin finish. 2 items: (1) "Noevior 5 Control Color CT" - Conditions skin color by color and light effect and creates a shining skin from inside. 3 colors. (2) "Noevior auto Concealer N"...

Powder Eye Shadow.
November 25, 2005... Koji Honpo has launched "Crystal Jewel Shadow" - a powder eye shadow for light gradation under eyes. A pen point is a chip type and when pen is capped, powder in a tip of the cap adheres to chip. Powder as if you draw an line close to eyes and...

Eye Lash set.
November 25, 2005... Koji Honpo has launched "Spring Heart Eye Lash" - a pair of artificial eye lash and special adhesive set. Cut the eye lash in your size and adhere to yours. Emphasizes width of eyes and creates impressive eyes. 8 Types: Thick ones, long ones...

Foundation Finish and Retouch Powder.
November 25, 2005... Covemark has launched "Cover Mark Powder Retouch" - a powder to put after foundation and retouch. Prevents daily "shiny, flaky and peeling" of foundation and keeps lively skin all day long. Lecithin coated powder is highly effective for dry...

Eye Lash.
November 25, 2005... Imyu has introduced "Opera My Lash Shikkoku Kiwadatsu (Sparking Black) Pearl White Eye Shadow Set" - a set of "Opera My Lash" (Expressive and outstanding Mascara that embellishes eyes) and "Pearl White Eye Shadow" (Pearl shine by delicate peal...

Anti-Aging Base Makeup Products.
November 25, 2005... Nagase Beauty Care has introduced new products from Anti-Aging Base Makeup "Dupal" Series based on Anti-Aging Rosemary Extract. 9 items (19 variations). Eliminates active oxidant and keeps youthful skin. Contains a delicate skin size powder....

Inside eyeliner & Powder.
November 25, 2005... Paladau has launched "Paladau Love Wish Under Eye Color" - an inside eyeliner & powder to make more moisture around eyes. One side is an "Inside liner" Pen Type to draw a line in eye side and the other side is a "Powder Stick Type" to apply...

Hair Coloring.
November 25, 2005... Hoyu has launched "Bigen Hair Root Marker" - a hair coloring for a newly grown gray hair. No dripping. Easy to apply. Effective coloring. No gray hair showing after about one week. 4 colors: Light brown, natural brown, etc. Price: 10g = 1,000...

Hair Manicure.
November 25, 2005... Hoyu has launched new hair color from "Cielo Hair Manicure" series - a youthful and fashionable hair coloring. 2 colors: "Shiny Brown" - a shiny elegant color finish and lightening skin color as well. "Pure Brown" - a balancing gray and black...

Salon Style Super Color Care Products.
November 25, 2005... Kose Cosmeport has launched Color Care Products from Color Care Series that specializes in repairing damaged hair by Damage Sensor Effect and keeping hair color long. Ingredients: "2 Amino Acids (Arginine and Glycine)" for repairing damaged...

Hair Mask.
November 25, 2005... Kanebo Cosmetics has released "Sara Perfect Hair Mask" a moisturising hair pack specifically formulated to treat hair damaged by curling, straightening or perm processes. In addition to rapidly replenishing lost moisture to the hair to...

Kanebo Cosmetics Offers Premium Made-to-Order Skin Cream.
November 25, 2005... For a limited time this autumn, Kanebo Cosmetics accepted orders for Century Cell Rhythm SP, an aging care cream it produces once a year to order. Sold in the Twany brand, the facial care product sells at a premium price of 120,000 yen for 40g....

Kanebo Cosmetics Products Spotlight Carnitine.
November 25, 2005... Kanebo Cosmetics has announced new products featuring levocarnitine chloride, or L-carnitine s, a stabilized form of carnitine. The amino acid carnitine, naturally produced in the body, carries fatty acids into muscle cells to produce energy...

Pola Releases Luxury Aging Care Cream.
November 25, 2005... Pola has released a luxury aging care cream, Creatage Excellent (40g, 47,000 yen). The product is a moisturizing cream for modern women who live stressful lives and have careers. Pola has researched the relationship between the mind and skin...

Cream Type Night Pack.
November 25, 2005... Holmode Olive has launched "Holmode White Lift" - a night pack for 40's considering anti-aging problems. Contains a substance combining with amino acid, coenzyme Q10, Vitamin C and isoflavone. Astringent for skin surface and controlling wrinkle...

New Anti-Aging Skincare Lotion.
November 25, 2005... Dr. Erwin has introduced a new anti-aging skincare lotion for neck area. 2 items: (1) "Dr. Skincare Neck Daily Gel" for Day Care Lotion. Prevents wrinkle and sag. Contains squalane and jojoba oil. Price: 50g = 2,625 yen. (2) "Dr. Skincare Neck...

Facial Cleansing Powder.
November 25, 2005... Adnis International has introduced "Crystal Papaia" - a facial cleansing powder containing Papaya's natural ingredient "Papain Enzyme", which helps protein resolution and leaves moist. Also eliminates waste matter, which brings to enhance...

New Generation Cleansing Oil from Avon.
November 25, 2005... Avon is releasing a new generation cleansing oil, Mission Deep Cleansing Oil (180ml, 5,500 yen with tax). The product removes unwanted aging sebum by making it float from the skin wrapped in the cleansing substances, so it can be washed off...

Wash-Away Type Pack.
November 25, 2005... Dodo Japan has launched "Nuru Sapuri (Nutritious Supplement)" - a wash-away type pack that removes horniness effectively. 2 types: "Yogurt Pack" with natural fruit such as aloe, orange, strawberry, mango and kiwi (5 kinds) and "Jelly Pack"...

Medicated Skin Care.
November 25, 2005... Sana has launched medicated skin care product from "Nanpokan (Japanese-Chinese Herb grown in Atsumi Shoto, Ukejima Island)". 4 herbs: Getto (ginger plant), Yomogi (Mugwort), Ukon (Turmeric) and Island's carrot with "Nigari" (mineral rich...

Shiseido Skin Pixelizer Seeks to Remedy Early Skin Troubles.
November 25, 2005... Skin Pixelizer from Shiseido seeks to restore balance to the skin of women in their twenties, an age characterized by excess skin secretions. The new item comes in the Beauty Voltage brand targeting this age group and the brand's advertising...

Extra Dose of Collagen in Shiseido Elixir Collagenish Lift EX N.
November 25, 2005... Shiseido offers Elixir Collagenish Lift EX N, a beauty lotion designed to restore elasticity to the skin. This is an updated version of Elixir Collagenish Lift EX, now featuring 140% more elastic marine collagen. The Elixir brand of lotions,...

New Shiseido Products Feature Benefits of Retinol.
November 25, 2005... Shiseido has announced the arrival of Retino Science Lotion AA (Revital brand) with new technology that allows retinol acetate to mix into face lotion. Retinol, a vitamin A derivative, becomes unstable in the presence of water, but Shiseido has...

Shiseido Expands Qiora Line to Undo Stress Damage.
November 25, 2005... The Qiora line from Shiseido has introduced several new products with substances to appeal to the senses and ease the mental stress that modern women face. The manufacturer says that according to its surveys, most women feel that such stress is...

Shiseido International Adds Basic Products to White Lucent Brand.
November 25, 2005... Shiseido International has added the following new basic skincare products to its White Lucent brand: Massage Cream N (5,500 yen for 81g), Refining Softener N and Refining Softener Enriched N (each 5,000 yen for 150ml), Protective Moisturizer N...

Skin cream from Shiseido International with Amber Extract.
November 25, 2005... Shiseido International has launched Sinoalist, a cream containing amber as part of a traditional Chinese approach to skincare. The product, part of the Sinoadore brand and selling at 10,000 yen for 45g, also contains traditional natural...

Japanese Consumers' Co-operative Union Skin Care Line for Women in Fifties.
November 25, 2005... Japanese Consumers' Co-operative Union, or Co-op, offers its first age group-specific cosmetics products in its own brand with the launch of the Cellbina line. The skin care products, intended for women in their fifties and up, start with a...

New Whitest.
November 25, 2005... Kose Cosmenuance has launched "Blue and Red New Whitest" - a pearl skin whitening skin care from whitening Brand concept "Whitest". Block the formation of melanin early in the formation process. 13 items: (Blue Whitest: Whitening + Pores +...

Medicated Skin Care Products.
November 25, 2005... Kose has launched Medicated Skin Care Products from Skincare Brand "Sekkisui" by Seven Eleven Japan (Convenient Store) and Kose Merchandising Team. All products contain Japanese and Chinese Herbal Extracts to create healthy snow-white...

Refreshing Facial Cleansing Liquid.
November 25, 2005... Attenir has launched "Refreshing Wash Liquid" - a refreshing facial cleansing liquid. Contains fruit (Papaya, grapefruit, kiwi, etc) extract to remove unnecessary horniness and dirt and brings a moisturized translucent soft skin. Herb...