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
Gladys
December 22, 2015 at 9:37 pmI would love to try the brush set! @_purplefishh 🙂
Sana
December 22, 2015 at 9:31 pmWhat a beautiful collection – my favorite is the beauty remix smoky eye & cheek pallete in indigo.
@SanaGeorgi
Meena
December 22, 2015 at 9:23 pmHi! This collection is a perfect mash up of Kawaii culture and colour:) it makes me smile. Arigato Dave for making this contest! I hope that I win:) sayonara:) from @meenalaregina
Kimberly R
December 22, 2015 at 9:21 pmThose Eye Curlers, I love long eyelashes! @trinicutiegal
Melissa Curtis
December 22, 2015 at 9:20 pmPorEraser UV under base mousse
My Twitter is Pollywollymak
Thank you 🙂
Stephanie M
December 22, 2015 at 9:10 pmI’ve heard some much good things about cleansing your face with oils and am excited to try the cleansing oil in this package
Jolie
December 22, 2015 at 9:07 pmI am loving the brushes 🙂
@jolie238
Rosa P
December 22, 2015 at 9:03 pmI really love the smoky eye and cheek palette and the brush set. @azucar0419
Christine Strand
December 22, 2015 at 8:59 pmBeautiful – just imagine all the possibilities!
@farmgirl57
Nadiainthesky
December 22, 2015 at 8:55 pmThe brushes set is my favourite piece, also the eye lashes , luscious stuff! x
Yasmine
December 22, 2015 at 8:54 pmHow can you not love everything? That cleansing oil is stunning. I am a loyal buyer of their oil, but that bottle is gorgeous!!!
Stacy B
December 22, 2015 at 8:52 pmI love the Laque sparkler in plum shimmer, fleur shine and persimmon glow.
Kimberly Wood
December 22, 2015 at 8:50 pm@matherswood
Eye and cheek pallete in plum!
katherine tino
December 22, 2015 at 8:46 pmI like the Laque sparkler in plum shimmer, fleur shine and persimmon glow, the best. @katherinetino
Sandra Mathis
December 22, 2015 at 8:44 pmI love the smokey eye & cheek pallet in indigo!
@Sandysfmathis
icefairy
December 22, 2015 at 8:41 pmMy favorite is the New youth must-have premium brush set.
Jennifer H
December 22, 2015 at 8:32 pmI love the Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in plum!! @jmvvh1
Anastasia
December 22, 2015 at 8:25 pmLove.it!!
Anon
December 22, 2015 at 8:21 pmI can’t choose one. The makeup is so nice and the lip pencil and the eye shadow and … and … and. @lisalisatx
IrinaK
December 22, 2015 at 8:13 pmI like the Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in indigo @dannysamie
Tara
December 22, 2015 at 8:04 pmit’s all great! if I had to choose… the Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in indigo is beautiful… I also like the cleansing oil. @MysticFaerie77
sarah k
December 22, 2015 at 8:01 pmThis looks like a great collection I’m most excited to try the Skin purifier ultime8 sublime beauty cleansing oil and Laque sparkler in plum shimmer, fleur shine and persimmon glow first. @sarabird26
Tia Ludwick
December 22, 2015 at 8:01 pmJewel fur for a wink!!! ? Love it!
Jayne
December 22, 2015 at 8:00 pmWhat a beautiful giveaway?
Cat Forsley
December 22, 2015 at 7:47 pmso very unique ….
suddenly mesmerized by everything eyelashes
all of this beauty is art indeed xo
xoxoxo
Cat