Japanese lipstick trends inspire innovative formulations

By Julia Wray | Published: 25-Oct-2017
Ingredients Colour Cosmetics

Cosmetic chemists explain how demand for colour, gloss and longevity is fuelling make-up creativity

You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Japanese lipstick trends inspire innovative formulations

The fashion for lipsticks in Japan has evolved from vivid colour in the 90s and pale gloss in the 00s to a high-colour gloss with bright and long lasting colour. That was how Emiko Hayashi from ingredients distributor Iwase Cosfa opened her presentation at 2017’s IFSCC Conference on Tuesday.

Not yet a Subscriber?

This is a small extract of the full article which is available ONLY to premium content subscribers. Click below to get premium content on Cosmetics Business.

Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Sign in here.
See more

You may also like

You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Colour Cosmetics
Lilac and lavender are taking over beauty: 6 new launches leaning into the trend

Lilac and lavender are taking over beauty: 6 new launches leaning into the trend

Read more
As soft shades of purple slowly take over everything from colour cosmetics to skin care packaging, discover the best beauty launches centred around lilac and lavender tones

Trending Articles

  1. You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
    Click here to find out more.
    Lilac and lavender are taking over beauty: 6 new launches leaning into the trend As soft shades of purple slowly take over everything from colour cosmetics to skin care packaging, discover the best beauty launches centred around lilac and lavender tones
  2. Rihanna's Fenty Beauty reveals reimagined Pro Filt’r foundation Three years in the making, Fenty Beauty’s new Pro Filt’r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation brings new shades and a flexible formula to the table
  3. MCoBeauty revives original All Nighter Setting Spray formula with Skindinavia after Urban Decay axe The cult setting spray made by Skindinavia and previously produced with Urban Decay will now return as MCoBeauty’s All Dayer Setting Spray, with the same patented cooling technology and performance, plus a cheaper price tag
  4. Celebrities rumoured to be launching beauty brands: from Tate McRae to Sydney Sweeney Celebrity beauty is making a comeback, with actresses Lindsay Lohan and Sydney Sweeney and singers Zara Larsson and Tate McRae are among the famous faces said to be working on their very own beauty lines
  5. Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 K-beauty trends of 2026 in new report Korean hair care, K-pharmacy skin care and bloom skin are among the biggest trends that will shape K-beauty in the year ahead

Upcoming event

Anti-Ageing & Skin Health: The Actives Driving Growth

10 September and 17 September 2026 | Virtual See all

You may also like

You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Colour Cosmetics
Lilac and lavender are taking over beauty: 6 new launches leaning into the trend

Lilac and lavender are taking over beauty: 6 new launches leaning into the trend

As soft shades of purple slowly take over everything from colour cosmetics to skin care packaging, discover the best beauty launches centred around lilac and lavender tones
Colour Cosmetics
Rihanna's Fenty Beauty reveals reimagined Pro Filt’r foundation

Rihanna's Fenty Beauty reveals reimagined Pro Filt’r foundation

Three years in the making, Fenty Beauty’s new Pro Filt’r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation brings new shades and a flexible formula to the table
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Ingredients
What is squalane and what are the benefits for skin?

What is squalane and what are the benefits for skin?

If you’re looking for a moisturising addition to an anti-ageing serum or a skin barrier repair mask, consider plant-derived squalane, writes Belinda Carli
Ingredients
Dsm-firmenich proposes Richard Ridinger as Chair as Thomas Leysen announces retirement

Dsm-firmenich proposes Richard Ridinger as Chair as Thomas Leysen announces retirement

With current Chair of the Board of Directors, Thomas Leysen, stepping down, the fragrance and flavours company’s board has proposed Independent Director of dsm-firmenich, Richard Ridinger, as his successor
Colour Cosmetics
Celebrities rumoured to be launching beauty brands: from Tate McRae to Sydney Sweeney

Celebrities rumoured to be launching beauty brands: from Tate McRae to Sydney Sweeney

Celebrity beauty is making a comeback, with actresses Lindsay Lohan and Sydney Sweeney and singers Zara Larsson and Tate McRae are among the famous faces said to be working on their very own beauty lines
Ingredients
Gattefossé launches preservative-free version of Gatuline Link n Lift

Gattefossé launches preservative-free version of Gatuline Link n Lift

The French-heritage active ingredient manufacturer Gattefossé has expanded its portfolio with a preservative-free version of Gatuline Link n Lift, its flagship lifting bioactive. The new grade responds to growing demand for preservative-free cosmetic formulations while delivering the same performance as the original ingredient
Manufacturing
Unilever and Galaxy Surfactants accelerate partnership to boost innovation and growth

Unilever and Galaxy Surfactants accelerate partnership to boost innovation and growth

Unilever, the owner of Dove and Vaseline, will work closely with the surfactant experts to accelerate its next-generation product performance and consumer experience
Subscribe now