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
Theresa Lelo Nuth
December 16, 2015 at 8:50 amHi Dave!
I’d love to try the Limited edition false lashes in tricolour-in-a-blink — it looks so fun and festive. I think it would be great to try during the holidays! I love to stand out and this would be perfect.
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ouida stokes
December 16, 2015 at 8:50 amso much to love but the jewel fur for a wink false eyelashes are gorgeous. would love to win it all. @ouisto
Crystal Chow
December 16, 2015 at 8:49 amI can’t wait to try the eyelash curler! The regular one works so well with my lashes but this gold one is beautiful!
Wanda Farmer
December 16, 2015 at 8:47 amSmoky eye and cheek palette in indigo looks like fun to try! @FarmerWfpurple
saira a
December 16, 2015 at 8:46 am@sairaa786 love the palettes such amazing colours!!@
LaTanya
December 16, 2015 at 8:44 amPorEraser UV under base mousse
@sweetums82
Sophie
December 16, 2015 at 8:44 amMy favorite item in this playful collection is the palette in plum. It is really beautiful and full of life!
@VanilleRouky
Terri
December 16, 2015 at 8:42 amLimited edition false lashes in jewel-fur-for-a-wink intrigue me. @tigerlily636
Brenda Penton
December 16, 2015 at 8:41 amMy favourite is the Skin purifier ultime8 sublime beauty cleansing oil
@newfiechic
cleo
December 16, 2015 at 8:40 amLaque sparkler in plum shimmer, fleur shine and persimmon glow
Lady_Ingenue
December 16, 2015 at 8:40 amI think the faux lashes look really fun & the gold lash curler is fantastic. Those two I’d say are my favs, I’d have to see how the palettes swatch and learn more about the textures to form a real opinion 🙂
@lady_ingenue
Margot N
December 16, 2015 at 8:39 amWe don’t have this brand in Belgium and I’ve been dying to give it a try! I really like the smoky eye and cheek palette in plum, I think it would complement my green eyes. The lashes really fascinate me!
@Margot_Neyens
Susan Greenberg
December 16, 2015 at 8:38 amLove the brushes ..though I do love the rest of the collection..so fun@SusanGreenberg9
Scott Newton
December 16, 2015 at 8:36 amI have always had a fascination with their fake eyelashes…they are so funky and cool!
@madlc
Sandra Davies
December 16, 2015 at 8:36 amIts a Brand I have heard of but not tried.This would be a great way to try out the products.
Rosemary Harris
December 16, 2015 at 8:36 amBeauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in plum @rosemarytowie
Lisa Gourley
December 16, 2015 at 8:35 amThe limited edition brushes would be lovely to win. So pretty
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Nichole Smith
December 16, 2015 at 8:34 amYou seriously want me to favorite just one item? I love them all! Okay, well if I have to pick a favorite I’d say it’s the New youth must-have premium brush set. I think the whole collection is fun and pretty though. @nikismithwin
JenniferD.
December 16, 2015 at 8:33 amWOW! Is this ever an amazing giveaway; thanks, Dave! I love the brush set – it’s beautiful! (And the Indigo palette too! Hard to pick just one thing!) 🙂
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Charlene Underhill
December 16, 2015 at 8:31 amWould love to win this awesome set!
Samm Mcewan
December 16, 2015 at 8:30 amI would love to try both palettes, they’re beautiful!
Thanks Dave ?
Charlotte/chalbe
December 16, 2015 at 8:30 amThat brush set is pretty and practical and I love the design.
@chalbe
Jennifer Hicks
December 16, 2015 at 8:30 amI like the entire Shu Uemura collection but my favorite item is beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in plum.
@Jennife31306146
Debi Davis
December 16, 2015 at 8:27 amPlum!!! I am such a plum girl. And the brushes….. OoooO yes.
susan harris
December 16, 2015 at 8:27 amLove the bright colors to make your eyes pop!!