Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan articles from November 2008

Cosmetics & Toiletries & Household Products Marketing News in Japan archives from November 2008

Ice Cold is The New Hot.
November 25, 2008... Following successive record breaking sultry summers more and more Japanese manufacturers are releasing an increasingly eclectic variety of summer limited edition chilled and frozen products. Some of the most successful examples include ice...

Easy Opening, Ultra Slim Container.
November 25, 2008... Altech has recently begun the licensed production "Snap Pack" a small, ultra thin pack for cosmetic and toothpaste samples that can be opened easily with the forefinger and thumb of one hand. The tiny packs have a 1ml capacity and consist...

Yuskin Release Medicated Anti-Inflammatory Lip Balm.
November 25, 2008... Yuskin Pharmaceutical has augmented its "Yuskin A" lip balm with the introduction of "Yushin Medi Lip" a medicated product containing an anti-inflammatory agent. In doing so, the company hope to distinguish its product from rival brands which...

Flexible Heat and Water Resistant IC Tag.
November 25, 2008... Toppan Forms has announced the development and release of a new highly flexible UHF frequency IC tag ideal for attaching to sheet and net type items. The tags consist of an antenna encased in a durable heat and water-resistant flexible...

New Low Cost Recyclable Wood Material.
November 25, 2008... Japanese automotive checking fixture manufacture Neive has announced the development of "Mokuzai Block-zai" a low cost, recyclable and press mouldable wood block material made from waste wood mixed with organic plastic. The material is...

Easy Peel Silica Coated Plastic Film.
November 25, 2008... Toa Gosei has announced the development of an easy peel, heat resistant film for the electronics industry that can be unrolled more quickly to improve productivity. The film is coated with micro-sized round shaped silica particles...

Tooth Whitening Solvent.
November 25, 2008... Osaka based health and beauty device manufacturer IDB has announced the development of "Pure White" a tooth surface whitening solvent. The solvent is formulated with titanium oxide which rapidly breaks down stain causing pigment on the...

Low Energy, Ultra Long-Life Florescent Light Bulb.
November 25, 2008... Toshiba Lighterch has recently released "Neo Ball Z Real Pride 60 Watt A Type " a 60W bulb shaped florescent light bulb claimed by the company to have the longest life of any bulbs of its type. The bulb features a coating of a special...

Perspiration Deodorising Antibacterial Underwear.
November 25, 2008... Goldwin has announced the development of "Maxi Fresh" a unique type of underwear featuring a chemical antibacterial function that rapidly neutralises perspiration odours. The underwear was recently successfully tested aboard the International...

Scallop Shell Antibacterial Spray.
November 25, 2008... Electronic device manufacturer Andes Electric in conjunction with Aomori Prefecture has developed and released an environmentally friendly antibacterial kitchen spray made from crushed scallop shells. The scallop shells used in the product...

Vinegar Based Fire Extinguishing Agent.
November 25, 2008... Miyata Kogyo has developed "Safe Mist" a safe, liquid type fire-extinguishing agent for industry use formulated primarily from concentrated acetic acid - the main constituent of vinegar. Developed in response to concerns regarding the...

Aroma Fire Alarm for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing.
November 25, 2008... Fire alarm manufacturer & retailer Air Water Bosai has developed a wall mounted fire alarm for the deaf and hard of hearing that uses a horseradish aroma agent to warn of danger. When detecting smoke the alarm releases a spray containing...

Ajinomoto Add QR Code to Frozen Food Products.
November 25, 2008... Food processing giant Ajinomoto has announced that it will begin printing a QR* code on its frozen food product ranges to enable consumers to instantly access information from the internet regarding the ingredients. The first product to feature...

Easy opening UD toothpaste tube cap.
November 25, 2008... Kyowa Insatsu has released a new cap for laminate type toothpaste tubes incorporating an array of easy-opening, Universal Design (UD) features to make it easier for the elderly and those with limited hand strength to use. The new design...

New Pamphlet Distribution Method That Protects Personal Details.
November 25, 2008... Toppan Forms has developed "Pamph Direct" a unique system of sending pamphlets via the post without the use of an envelope while still protecting personal details. The customer's name and address is first printed onto an easy peel label...

Easy Hold Fanta Bottle.
November 25, 2008... Coca Cola Group has recently released its Fanta 1.5 litre product in a new distinctive and easy to hold PET plastic bottle. The new bottle features an indentation one-third of the way down its trunk which makes it both easier to hold when...

Cut Flower Freshness Preserving & Protection Box.
November 25, 2008... Japan Pack has released "N Flower" a decorative fold-out box for transporting cut flowers designed to both maintain freshness and protect the contents from damage. The packaging consists of a standing cardboard case outer and a...

Single Egg Packs.
November 25, 2008... Due to a marked increase in the number of elderly and young people living alone, the Japanese egg and poultry product giant Golden Egg has announced that it will begin the sale of 2 of its eggs products in single egg packs. The eggs...

Ice Candy Type Bath Additive.
November 25, 2008... Japanese toy manufacturer Bandai has released "Umaibo Nyuyokuzai" a new version of its unique bath additive product packaged in a brightly coloured wrapper to resemble an ice candy. The new product follows on from the success of its "Gari...

Tooth Whitening Toothpaste in Ultra Bright Tube.
November 25, 2008... Sunstar has released its "Ora 2 Stain Clear" toothpaste product in a new brightly coloured tube intended to appeal to its core user group - young women. The metallic finish of the tube is accentuated by the addition of an eye catching PET...

Suntory Increase Surface Area of Pull Tab Aperture.
November 25, 2008... Suntory has re-released its "Jokki Nama [Draft]" beer in a new aluminium can featuring a pull tab aperture with an area three times that of conventional cans. According to Suntory, the larger size aperture improves the flow of the beer...

Chilled Plum Sake in a take out Coffee Style Cup.
November 25, 2008... Kikumasamune has released its "Ume Reishu [Chilled Plum Wine] product in a unique 180ml size PET plastic container resembling a take out coffee cup complete with plastic lid. Both the flavour and the distinctive packaging is intended to...

Slim Pack Chilled Sake.
November 25, 2008... Kikumasamune has released its "Kokumi Reishu" chilled sake [rice wine] in a slim 720ml carton to enable it to fit more neatly into refrigerator door storage units. In addition to easier storage, the reduction in the pack's width from 85mm...

Multi Layered Chocolate Cookies.
November 25, 2008... Kabaya Foods has released "Cacao Time" a range of chocolate cookies made up of 6 different layers. Each cookie is comprised of 2 different flavoured soft sauce centres each coated with a different type of chocolate and joined together to...

Glutinous Sauce Reduces Packaging Waste.
November 25, 2008... Mizkan has successfully reduced packaging waste in its popular "natto" (a fermented soybean rice topping) through the introduction of a glutinous sauce. Until now, natto has conventionally been packaged in foam plastic containers with a...

Single Use Nutritional Drip Bags.
November 25, 2008... Medical apparatus manufacturer JMS in conjunction with Saint Mariana Medical University has developed a single use 600ml size nutritional bag and filling system that enables several nutritional agents to be added together and supplied to the...

Collagen & CO-Enzyme Q-10 Bath Additive.
November 25, 2008... Young Venus Yakuhin Kogyo has released "Silky Collagen" a range of 3 bath additives each containing one of collagen, co-enzyme Q-10 or hyaluronic acid skin moisturising and beauty agents. All the items are formulated with a natural hot spa...

Colourful Polycarbonate Drink Bottles.
November 25, 2008... Tokyo based Kamei Proact has begun the retailing of "Cool Gear" a range of colourful poly-carbonate material bottles for keeping drinks cool. The bottles come complete with a tube type cooling agent which after freezing in the freezer for...

Cardboard Dinosaur Tissue Case.
November 25, 2008... Katada Shiki has released "Dinosaur Tissue Case" a cute cardboard case for holding boxes of tissues in the shape of a dinosaur. The case, measuring L: 44cm x H: 14cm, is assembled simply by attaching 2 pieces of cardboard cut to the shape...

Faux Fishing Set.
November 25, 2008... Nakajima Corporation has released "Dynamic Fishing" a toy fishing set complete with rod, reel, black bass lure and a toy fish (bass) that swims in the water in the same way as a real fish. The battery operated bass swims in a series of...

Mini Cooler.
November 25, 2008... Logos Corporation has released "Hyper Pocket Cooler" a compact L: 16cm x W: 11cm x H: 8cm size insulated cool box ideal for storing snacks, desserts, drinks or even expensive heat sensitive cosmetic items such as colognes, etc while out and...

New & Improved Panty Liners from Unicharm.
November 25, 2008... Unicharm has released a new and improved version of its top selling "Sofi Body-Fit Fuwapita Slim" slim type panty liner range. The product range now features a new surface sheet with a stronger ridge structure designed to help maintain the...

Cheese Drink.
November 25, 2008... Hokkaido based Needs has released "Nomu Cheese [Cheese Drink]" a liquid cheese drink made in a similar way to conventional cheese. As with conventional cheese, the drink is produced by adding lactic acid bacteria and rennet to fresh milk....

Vibrating Scalp Cleansing Brush.
November 25, 2008... Twinbird Kogyo has released "Tohi Senzo [Scalp Cleaning] Brush Monidashi Neo" a compact palm sized vibrating brush for cleaning and massaging the scalp. The variable 2-speed brush comes complete with 2 interchangeable pads with an array of...

Body Massagers.
November 25, 2008... Akaishi has released "Home Esthetic Series" 2 devices for massaging and stimulating the body. The items are: "Body Cute Roll" - A hand held roller with 4 cylindrical rollers positioned to gently pinch, pull and smooth the skin as it is...

Ultra Hold Hair Wax.
November 25, 2008... Yanagya Honten has released "Muga" a range of ultra hold styling wax products. All of the products in the range are formulated with a natural sumac (wax tree) fruit extract and feature a delicate sweet floral fragrance. Available in 3...

Liquid Glue Pen.
November 25, 2008... Tombo Pencil has released "Aquapit Kyoryoku Pen Type" a high strength liquid glue suitable for craft work or affixing photographs into an album, etc in a handy ball point pen type dispenser. The dispenser features a nozzle similar to that...

Window and Eye Glasses Cleansing Spray.
November 25, 2008... Sankei Corporation has begun the marketing of "Lagosa Glas Faredelung" a glass cleansing spray featuring a special formulation that also helps dirt and watermarks from re-adhering. The spray is suitable for use on all glass surfaces...

Slim Solar Garden Light.
November 25, 2008... Idea International has released "Solar Garden Light" a solar powered garden light featuring a slim, futuristic design. The light consists of an 8cm square solar panel with an integrated LED diode atop a 32cm long gently curved stainless...

Face & Body Massaging Range.
November 25, 2008... Alinco has released "Bee Bee" 3 battery operated devices for massaging and stimulating different parts of the head and body. The range includes a face massager which consists of an array of rollers with soft protruding nodules attached to a...

Exfoliating Charcoal and Pumice Stone.
November 25, 2008... "Tan Soft Keiseki" from Taketora is a man-made pumice stone for removing dead keratin from the heels and elbow areas containing particles of natural charcoal. The palm size (L: 8cm x W: 5.5cm x H: 2.5cm) soap bar shaped block is made up of...

Heat Stroke Preventing Sports Watch.
November 25, 2008... Chinon has released "Heat Watcher" a sports watch with a function to help prevent heat stroke. To use, the wearer inputs his / her level of fitness (either level 1 or 2) then selects and inputs the estimated level of exertion of the...

Bath Water Purifier.
November 25, 2008... Iris Oyama has released "Ofuroyo Ag + Antibacterial Float" a silver ion emitting device designed to purify bath water so that it can be re-heated and reused*. The battery-powered device emits antibacterial silver ions that kill not only...

Dirt and Water Repelling Car Seat Cover.
November 25, 2008... "Deo Seat Mat" from Kozuchi is a dirt and water repelling car seat cover that prevents perspiration, body odour and water from wet clothes coming in contact with the car seat. The apron style cover measuring W: 59cm x L: 105cm is comprised...

Mist Chilling Unit for Transport of Fresh Vegetables.
November 25, 2008... Maruya Ryutsu has announced the development of a mist chilling unit for the transportation of spinach and other delicate leafy vegetables over long distances. Designed for use in refrigerated trucks, the unit is attached to the...

Diamond Particle Skin Scraper.
November 25, 2008... Wada Shoten has released "Diamond Scratch Hard Type" a unique diamond dust encrusted file for removing hard, dead skin from the heel. Developed in conjunction with a manufacturer of dental drill bits, the file consists of a 20cm long...

Rental Robot.
November 25, 2008... Osaka based Vstone has released "Vstone Techno" a 130cm tall walking, talking robot capable of responding to human commands. The robot is available for purchase or for rental for use at private functions and marketing expositions, etc. The...

Hair Damage Reducing Ceramic Plate Hair Straightener.
November 25, 2008... Koizumi Seiki has begun the marketing of "Vidal Sassoon Hair Designer Straight Styler" a hair iron with a total of nine ceramic plates and a hot air function for straightening the hair wile causing minimum damage. Designed for use...

Fabric Patch Removal Spray.
November 25, 2008... Nihon-Phyrin has released "Seni Sehin Senyo Bond Remover" a spray product specifically formulated to remove patches, name tags and badges, etc attached to clothing and other fabrics with adhesive. A single application of the spray enables...

Foam Type Clothing and CarPet Deodorising Spray.
November 25, 2008... Inoue Shiki Insatsu Kogyo has released "Shoshu Fabria" a fabric deodorising spray suitable for use on almost all types of clothing, soft furnishings and even carpetsThe product is formulated with a natural persimmon extract deodorising agent...

Backpack with Integrated Oxygen Supply.
November 25, 2008... Ymup has released "Sanso Bag" a 20 litre size backpack containing a lightweight, rechargeable oxygen concentrating device, enabling hikers and walkers to inhale invigorating oxygen while out on a walk. The device including battery weighs a...

Long Lasting Fabric Deodoriser.
November 25, 2008... Osaka based Yueki has released "Koron" a soft furnishing and clothing deodorising spray that remains effective for up to 5 hours. The fine mist spray is suitable for use on all types of fabrics including bedding, sofas, curtains and even...

5 Blade Disposable Head Razor.
November 25, 2008... P&G has recently begun the marketing of its "Gillette Fusion 5 + 1" 5 blade disposable head razor in Japan. According to Gillette, the 5 blades of the head follow the contours of the face to the ultimate smooth shave. A precision trimmer...

Egg Shaped Clothing Dehumidifier.
November 25, 2008... Nippon Omunigro has released "Tamago-gata Dehumidifier Dry Egg" a reuseable egg shaped dehumidifier for keeping drawers, closet spaces and shoe storage units dry. The W: 100mm x D: 85mm x H: 125mm size device contains a high polymer silica...

Anti-Static Anti-Pollen, Dust Spray.
November 25, 2008... Toppan Forms has released "Kaitekisui" a safe antibacterial, water soluble spray for walls, curtains, and furniture that attaches itself to airborne bacteria, pollen, dust and removes it from the air. Dust and pollen caught by the spray...

Glass Fibre Sandwich Toasting Bags.
November 25, 2008... Sankei Corporation has begun the marketing of "Tosta Bags Gold 100" a sandwich bag for heating sandwiches in conventional pop-up toasters. The sandwich size bags are made of glass fibre coated in a heat resistant fluorocarbon plastic that...

Powerful Lightweight Mini Vac.
November 25, 2008... Twinbird has released "AC Handy Cleaner Handy Jet Cyclone" a bagless mini vacuum cleaner weighting a mere 1.3 kilograms with a powerful 60 Watt suction capacity. The device features a "High Speed Centrifugal Cyclone Separation" system that...

Stringless Eye Patch.
November 25, 2008... Kawamoto Sangyo has released "Hareru Gantai" an eye patch that is affixed to the eye area without the need for strings or elastic ear loops. The patch is adhered to the area surrounding the eye by means of a non-irritant medical adhesive...

Waste Wrapping Portable Toilet.
November 25, 2008... Tokyo based Nippon Safety has released "Wrap-Pon Trekker" a compact portable toilet designed for use on work sites or following earthquakes and other natural disasters that automatically wraps the waste in a deodorising film enabling it to be...

QR Code Accessories.
November 25, 2008... Japanese jewellery and accessory manufacturer and retailer Shimizu Shokai has released a pendant and a key holder imprinted with a QR code*The QR code can then be photographed with a digital camera to access a website in which messages and...

Live Shrimp and Ant Illumination.
November 25, 2008... E-revolution has released a range of unique interior illuminations involving the use of live shrimp and live ants. When switched on, a range of colour changing LED light illuminates either a number of small live shrimp swimming in a clear...

Airbag Shoulder Bags.
November 25, 2008... Environmentally friendly product development and manufacturing company Creatore has added a shoulder bag made from material salvaged from airbags to its "Innoveco " bag line. The material used in the chic, crescent shaped bags is salvaged...

Fine Bubble Dog Cleaning Device.
November 25, 2008... IDEC has released a dog cleaning device that produces streams of minute, negatively charged bubbles with or without the use of shampoo capable of removing dirt from deep within the pores. The device, consisting of a simple plastic water...

Manual Ice Cream Making Device.
November 25, 2008... Sega Toys has released "Kururin Icecrin" a simple, manually operated ice cream making device consisting of a pot with a turning handle attached to the top. To make the ice cream, the pot is first chilled in the freezer for approximately 7...

Spray Type Mosquito Repellent / Insecticide.
November 25, 2008... Japanese household insecticide manufacturer Fumakilla has recently released 2 new convenient spray type mosquito repellents each providing protection from mosquitoes for up to 12 hours with a single spray. Both devices release a spray made...

Chemical Insecticide Free Fly Repellent.
November 25, 2008... Fumakilla has announced the release of "Kobae [Fly] Barrier" a chemical insecticide free 3-in-1 fly spray formulated entirely from substances approved for use in food products - making it ideal for use in the kitchen and around food. In...

Bio Plastic Toys from Bandai.
November 25, 2008... Japanese toy manufacturing giant Bandai has released a range of toys made from a biomass plastic consisting of wood chips made from waste Japanese cedar chips mixed with a plastic material. The new toy "Hello Kitty Eco & Peace Key Chain"...

Night Time Sanitary Pad for Sensitive Skin.
November 25, 2008... Unicharm has released "Sofi Hada Omoi Toku Ni Oi Hi No Yoruyoh" a ultra high absorbency sanitary pad for sensitive skin specifically designed for night time use. The main features of the product include an extended 33cm length (4cm longer...

Skin Brightening Foundation.
November 25, 2008... Lissage has released "Lissage Face-up Creamy Pact" a pressed powder type UV ray cutting foundation designed to enhance the natural brightness of the skin. The foundation is formulated with a powdered oil that ensures a smooth, even spread...

Hyaluronic Acid Deep Moisturising Lipstick Range.
November 25, 2008... Chifure Cosmetics has released its popular "Kuchibeni S" deep moisturising lipstick line in a range of 9 new vibrant autumn colours (primarily pink, red and beige tones). The smooth spreading lipsticks are formulated with a hyaluronic acid...

UV Ray Blocking Foundation.
November 25, 2008... BB Laboratories has added 2 foundation items to its "Oestrolux" cosmetics range specifically formulated to disguise the changes that occur in the skin due to hormonal imbalances during the menopause. The items are: "Treatment UV" - A...

Lipstick with Natural Safflower Pigment.
November 25, 2008... Osaka based Kaba Mark has released "Kaba Mark Real Finish Lipstick N S1 Natural Veil" a moisturising lipstick formulated with a natural safflower pigment agent. The marine source collagen contained in the lipstick helps plump the lips...

Ultra Fine Foam Facial Cleanser from Noevir.
November 25, 2008... Noevir has announced the release of "Champarise" a moisturising gel type facial cleansing agent that produces a fine foam following application capable of penetrating deep into the pores to absorb and lift out accumulations of dirt and grease....

Nano Emulsion Skin Care Range.
November 25, 2008... Noevir has announced the renewal of their exclusive "Noevir Spetiare" lotion and cream type skin care range. The active ingredients are contained in a nano-size emulsion with an average particle size of just 40 micrometres to ensure rapid...

Eye Lash & Eye Brow Essence.
November 25, 2008... Australian cosmetics brand Modelco has begun the marketing of "Lash + Brow Essence" an essence specially formulated with an amino acid moisturising agent to help promote thicker and longer eyelash and eyebrow growth. To use, apply with the...

AC11 Anti Ageing / Blemish Lightening Cream.
November 25, 2008... Cure Japan has released "Cure Water Cream" a multi functional anti-ageing and blemish-lightening cream that also helps restore natural lustre to the skin. In addition to "AC11" - a natural plant extract said to limit the extent of UV...

Jelly Body Moisturising & Blemish Lightening Lotion.
November 25, 2008... Attenir has released "White Body Este Lotion" a jelly formulation moisturising and blemish lightening lotion for the whole body. The smooth spreading, non greasy formulation product contains arbutin and in addition to a hyaluronic acid...

Vitamin Rich Moisturising Oil.
November 25, 2008... Woodbell has announced the release of "Woodbell Rever Color " a moisturising oil for the face and body containing an oil extracted from a member of the oleaster plant family found only in the highlands of China and Mongolia. The oil is...

Hand & Body Butter.
November 25, 2008... Fitz Corporation has released "Hand & Body Butter" a range of 3 delicately scented hand and body moisturising creams each formulated with a wide range of natural ingredients. All items contain shea butter, rosehip, avocado and macadamia nut...

Tube Type Lip Beauty Cream.
November 25, 2008... Tokyo based Sato Seiyaku has released "Uriage Bariederm Lip" a non-greasy formulation lip cream developed in France by dermatologists that both protects and moisturises the lips. The fragrance free cream produces a net-like protective...

Cosmetic Range with Japanese Indigo Plant Extract.
November 25, 2008... Marutake in conjunction with a Tokushima University venture capital company has released a range of fragrance, colouring and mineral oil free skin care products all formulated with a natural Japanese indigo plant extract. The extract,...

Stick Type Eye Moisturiser.
November 25, 2008... CCB Paris has released "Cosmence Hydra Source Yeux" a convenient, easy to carry stick type skin cream for the eye area formulated with a hyaluronic acid moisturising agent. Price: 3,150 yen. A beauty lotion "Serum 24" formulated with deep...