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
Paige Wynn
December 16, 2015 at 7:38 amThe eye pencils are my favourite. Love the packaging and the colours are perfect for adding a pop of colour to the waterline!? @PaigeBSC on Twitter
Julie Tift
December 16, 2015 at 7:37 amThis looks fantastic, the drawing pencils in gold, silver, plum & indigo would be my favourite.
Jamie Geer
December 16, 2015 at 7:35 amI love everything in the collection, and the lashes with rhinestones would make an amazing look for a holiday party, but my favorite is the New youth must-have premium brush set because, as good as the bottles would look sitting on my sink vanity, the brushes and case would last forever.
@Calijammer26
barbara
December 16, 2015 at 7:33 ambrush set!
tw @lektorca
Siri
December 16, 2015 at 7:30 amThe “jewel-fur-for-a-wink” lashes are to d”eye” for! @finnstersmum
kathy decicco
December 16, 2015 at 7:30 amCan’t ever have too many eye colors!
Jayne K
December 16, 2015 at 7:30 amThe very colourful false lashes in tricolour-in-a-blink. @jaizduck
Kathy Wray
December 16, 2015 at 7:29 amI’m all about the eye colours! @Kwrazy
Vanessa Stott
December 16, 2015 at 7:28 amThe UV base mousse! Sun protection is so important! @stottvanessa
Francine
December 16, 2015 at 7:28 amThe PorEraser UV under base mousse sounds amazing!
Magda
December 16, 2015 at 7:26 amSkin purifier ultime8 sublime beauty cleansing oil
@guzust
KATE SARSFIELD
December 16, 2015 at 7:26 amThe makeup brushes look brilliant and I love the fun element in those lashes! @k8sarsfield
john williamson
December 16, 2015 at 7:25 amWhat an amazing prize.
Favourite for my gorgeous wife of 38 years would be
Skin purifier ultime8 sublime beauty cleansing oil
@backpackajohn
Suzanne G
December 16, 2015 at 7:25 amMy favourite item is the Skin purifier ultime8 sublime beauty cleansing oil. @pinksuzanne
suzi
December 16, 2015 at 7:25 amOf everything I love the Limited edition drawing pencils in indigo the most!
Darly
December 16, 2015 at 7:28 amI love the varied color selections, for every occasion and season.
kim davies
December 16, 2015 at 7:25 amthe curious eye opening premium eyelash curler looks amazing x
chari perez
December 16, 2015 at 7:24 amI love the eyeshadows palettes!!!! Amazing
Thanks
chari perez
December 16, 2015 at 7:26 amin twitter: @umara2
Eli Dumas
December 16, 2015 at 7:24 amI can’t pick out a favourite product, I’d be happy with anyone, but I love, love, love the packaging, it’s gorgeous! @13byeva
Christina
December 16, 2015 at 7:24 amThe PorEraser UV under base mousse looks divine!
DebP
December 16, 2015 at 7:23 amWhat a lovely collection. I think my favorite is the smokey eye and cheek palette.
Christine Northrop
December 16, 2015 at 7:23 amI love the Curious eye-opening premium eyelash curler and the plum and smoky eye palette @chrin60
Tiffany B
December 16, 2015 at 7:22 amMy fav is the cleansing oil…the packaging put it over the top in a good way!
Mary María
December 16, 2015 at 7:21 amI love the Limited edition false lashes in tricolour-in-a-blink!
@Marymariayo
Serena La Pietra
December 16, 2015 at 7:21 amSkin purifier ultime8 sublime beauty cleansing oil sounds amazing. @UKcydonia
Jess
December 16, 2015 at 7:18 amWhat a beautiful collection, it’s hard to pick a favorite. I’d have to go with the Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in indigo
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