shu uemura x maison kitsune! Edgy Japanese artistry makeup brand shu uemura is known for its artistic collaborations. Remember last year’s limited edition collection by Karl Lagerfeld’s cat? This year, the brand looks to fashion for inspiration with a limited edition collection with contemporary fashion brand Maison Kitsune. There is an “East meets West” theme throughout the products and packaging. So you’ll see little icons that reference French life and those that illustrate Japanese culture. What I like about it is the colour selection is really wearable. Here is a look at shu uemura for Holiday 2015.
brand: shu uemura
city: Tokyo
fashion brand: Maison Kitsune
city: Paris
background: Gildas Loaec and Masaya Kuroki are known for reinventing the classics through daring colours, prints and materials. They conceived their company in 2002 on a trip to Japan where they decided to bring their passions together around a single concept: one-of-a-kind fashion that unites style, music and design.
Meaning: kitsune means “fox” in Japanese
The muse: Singer, musician, model and actress Heather Boo is the brand’s muse. She performs with her band “Beau” and illustrates a modern approach to beauty.
The collaboration: Japanese artistry makeup brand shu uemura has teamed up with street-style fashion brand maison kitsune to for its limited edition holiday collection.
The quote: “Beauty is culture, culture is beauty. Beauty finally transcends the boundaries of fashion, music and art.” – Uchide, shu uemura international artistic director
The theme: Beauty remix – iconic motifs from East and West through fresh new eyes
The collection:
Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in indigo
Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in plum
Limited edition drawing pencils in indigo, plum, gold and silver
Limited edition false lashes in tricolour-in-a-blink
Limited edition false lashes in jewel-fur-for-a-wink
Laque sparkler in plum shimmer, fleur shine and persimmon glow
Skin purifier ultime8 sublime beauty cleansing oil
PorEraser UV under base mousse
Curious eye-opening premium eyelash curler
New youth must-have premium brush set
Get shu’s new East-meets-West look
- Outline the eye with a drawing pencil. Create a thin line close to the rims and thicker in the center.
- When closing your eyes, create gradation with the eyeshadow palette using shades 1 to 3 (identified in the palette). Apply shade #1 close to the eyeline. Bend blend in shade #2 and then 3 to create gradation towards the upper edge of the eyelid. Use your drawing pencil to draw a line from the edge of the eye to the upper eye rim.
- Repeat the colour gradation below the eyes using the same steps. Use a drawing pencil to complete the coloured wing accent.
- Apply cheek colour at the uppermost part of the cheekbone just under the eye in a round shape. Gradually blend into the skin in a downward motion.
The giveaway: I gave away this selection of shu uemura x maison kitsune to one lucky reader. I drew the name Vanessa S from all those who commented below. Congrats Vanessa!
shu uemura is available at select Hudson’s Bay stores in Canada.
1,164 Comments
Rene Groyer
December 16, 2015 at 3:30 amThis collection is a work of art.My favourite item is Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in plum but I could easily say that I love every item in the collection.
natpiment
December 16, 2015 at 3:17 amTout me tente chez Shu, mais encore plus la collection limited edition ultime8 cleansing oil. Merci Dave de nous gâter . @natpiment1
Georgia S.
December 16, 2015 at 3:14 amBeauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in plum
@MyDearGeorgia
Ilja W
December 16, 2015 at 3:07 amOh, that is a difficult question. I guess my top favourite are the eyeshadows but I love how this entire collection is put together. The colours are splendid, love it!
Leya
December 16, 2015 at 2:51 amOooooh, love everything, but the gold eyelash curler definitely takes first place! December 23rd is also my birthday. It would make an awesome birthday gift. thanks for the chance!
@makeupzealot
Katherine Lake
December 16, 2015 at 2:35 amThe more purple hued palette is divine! @thegreenbows
Rebecca miller
December 16, 2015 at 2:14 amLovely! My favourite would have to be the Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in indigo.
@BeckiChrisPhin
Gabriela L.
December 16, 2015 at 2:07 amMy favorite item is the Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in plum
ERIN MCSWEENEY
December 16, 2015 at 1:58 ammy favorite is Skin purifier ultime8 sublime beauty cleansing oil … what an incredible collection
@erin2470
Paula
December 16, 2015 at 1:55 amNew youth brush set looks great. Bold and exciting.
Cristina Lazar
December 16, 2015 at 1:51 amI love the youth must-have premium brush set
Chaitali Das
December 16, 2015 at 1:41 amI am loving the Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in plum. @pimniindia
September Dee
December 16, 2015 at 1:25 amThe packaging is so cheerful. I love the bright colours and the playfulness of this collection. I really like the brush set. So cute! One can never have enough brushes!
chucky1012
December 16, 2015 at 1:22 amOh…. my favourite item is the nice eyeshadow palette for the most wonderfull make-up look 😉
Because you ca make every hole day a different look.
Thanks a lot for this great giveaway….
@chucky1012
chucky1012
December 16, 2015 at 1:23 amThe Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in indigo
Tenley Erickson
December 16, 2015 at 12:44 amI love the Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in indigo! Stunning colors that I would love to use. Just Gorgeous! @MoonBranch
Felicia merrette
December 16, 2015 at 12:21 amBeauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in indigo. @fmerrette
Kimberly
December 16, 2015 at 12:17 amThe Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in indigo is just beautiful, but the plum Wow speechless. ??
@kstar0330_
Kimberly
December 16, 2015 at 12:15 amThe Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in indigo is just beautiful, but the plum Wow speechless. ??
Karen Ali
December 16, 2015 at 12:11 amHi Dave! I’m most excited for the eyelashes!
@KarenAli11
Tara
December 16, 2015 at 12:10 amit’s so hard to choose! if I had to choose, I’d say the Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in indigo. @MysticFaerie77 🙂 Thanks, Dave!
Jeena Bittenbender
December 16, 2015 at 12:06 amI really love the Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in indigo. It’s got to be my favorite of the collection.
Rebecca
December 15, 2015 at 11:45 pmWow what a unique make up set.
I love the eyeshadows and the brush set
Becky
December 15, 2015 at 11:40 pmoh my god everything here is so beautiful! I’m most excited to try the eyeshadows and fake eyelashes but I would love to try anything from this collection!! @beckylovepink
Talkerblogger
December 15, 2015 at 11:22 pmHard to pick … But it will probably be the pencil !!!@talkerblogger
Gabrielle
December 15, 2015 at 11:15 pmI adore EVERYTHING, but if pressed, I’d have to say my very favorite item is the Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in plum. Deliriously gorgeous! Love this collection to pieces! @velvetwhip