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
Monica L
December 16, 2015 at 9:27 amthat the PorEraser UV under base mousse @BA8YDOLLROCKS
Amy
December 16, 2015 at 9:27 amThe false lashes are AMAZE!! @milkandcocomama
Kristen F
December 16, 2015 at 9:27 amThe Drawing Pencils and the eyelash curler. The drawing pencils look amazing, you could do so much with those.
Rachel
December 16, 2015 at 9:27 amGreat giveaway as always Dave! Hoping my luck comes in soon!! Twitter is @rachelsbbox 🙂 thanks for the opportunity x
Alison Braidwood
December 16, 2015 at 9:27 amI’ve never tried fake eyelashes before. I love the Tri Colour Lashes. Super cool. @Boomergirlz
Laurie
December 16, 2015 at 9:24 amNew Youth Premium brush set! The bag is super cute, and I love the little foxes on the brush handles! So charming! I could certainly use more brushes. I only have a couple eye brushes and a fan brush!
Laurie
December 16, 2015 at 9:25 amI got so excited by the brushes I forgot to leave my Twitter un! It’s @lauriefrommiami
Gratton Katarina
December 16, 2015 at 9:22 amPlum eye liner looks great @katgratton
SusanMaria Detterman
December 16, 2015 at 9:25 amLove the collection!! So many items included, so many beautiful designs and colors!!!
Diana G
December 16, 2015 at 9:22 amI love the Limited edition drawing pencils in indigo, plum, gold and silver. The package designs are also great. so colorful.
@gervitsd
Natalie Maritz
December 16, 2015 at 9:16 amWhat a beautiful collection. I’d love to try the poreraser uv under base mousse. But those eyelashes come a close second, so cute. @Sinder7
Kelly Garrett
December 16, 2015 at 9:15 amThat packaging in gorgeous!
I’d love to try out the Limited edition false lashes in tricolour-in-a-blink for a cool New Year’s Eve look.
Marlene
December 16, 2015 at 9:14 amLacque sparkler in plum will get my lips ready for all those Christmas kisses 😉
elena
December 16, 2015 at 9:13 amI like the brush set.@elenaz8z
Marty
December 16, 2015 at 9:10 amThose lashes are going right to my daughter! She’s crazy for the lashes!
Suzan
December 16, 2015 at 9:10 amWould love to try the Ultim8 pure cleansing oil!
Lindsay
December 16, 2015 at 9:07 amI love the lashes and the cleansing oil. The whole collection is so fun!
Sarah E
December 16, 2015 at 9:05 amLove the Beauty remix smoky eye and cheek palette in indigo – @SarahEM031
GL HAHN
December 16, 2015 at 9:04 am@latetweeter
Omg…So Much to choose from!!! I really like the Plum EyeLiner & the Persimmon Glow! Shu Uemura offers a veritable rainbow! I love it all!
Wendy
December 16, 2015 at 9:00 amThat brush set looks adorable. @wendish1971
Lizette
December 16, 2015 at 8:58 amNew youth must-have premium brush set
@Lizette_olmeda
MaryAnn Casey
December 16, 2015 at 8:58 amI’d love to try the under makeup mousse
Gail Thomas-Vince
December 16, 2015 at 8:57 amThe “tricolor in a blink” lashes have caught my eye.. ?
@alwaysA_doll (Twitter)
Louisella
December 16, 2015 at 8:53 amI have never heard of Shu Uemura; looks stunning; would really love to try it #louisella
alexandrapapatziaki
December 16, 2015 at 8:53 amI would like to try them all..!! We don’t have this brand in Greece…
Katia
December 16, 2015 at 8:51 amFor some inexplicable reason, the eyelash curler is the one that drew my attention! Thanks Dave, fingers crossed!! twitter: @Audreysglams
Yasmin V
December 16, 2015 at 8:50 amI love the eyelashes. A luxe item I would not normally buy but they are so so pretty!