Cosmetics in Japan

Important vocabs

  • 化粧 keshou : cosmetics, make up
  • 下地 shitaji : foundation
  • 無香料 mukouryou : fragrance-free, unscented
  • 毛穴 keana : pore (of the skin)
  • 皮脂 hishi : sebum (skin fat/oil)
  • 配合 haigou : contain, mixture, combination
  • 紫外線 shigaisen : ultraviolet light/rays/radiation (UV rays)

Read more… Japanese Vocab: Skin Product

Cosmetics Product Type

  • Base makeup　ベースメイク
    • Foundation/powder　ファンデーション・パウダー
    • Base　下地
    • BB cream　BBクリーム

Cosmetics Product Type & Examples

  • Foundation 下地 Shitaji
    Makeup base 化粧下地 Kesho shitaji
    Correction base 補正下地 Hosei shitaji
    Base makeup ベースメイク Beesu meiku

    • Example:
      Elsia Control Base by Kose, SPF35
      https://www.kose.co.jp/elsia/basemake/stub.html
      Instant brightening base (foundation), remove (cover) pores
      Beige: Covers pores, spots, freckles, and dullness for a bright and natural skin tone
      Green: Suppresses redness and provides clear transparency
  • Handcream ハンドクリーム Handokuriimu
    • Example:
      Atrix Beauty Charge
      Beauty serum hand cream high penetration moisturizing
      (Ingredients:)
      Permeation/penetration type: Hyaluronic acid EX
      Moisturizing ingredients: Hyaluronic acid + glycerin derivative
      Plant-based: Contains collagen C
      Penetrates into the stratum corneum
      Moisturizing ingredient: carrot extract
      Varian: Honey & Yuzu