Shiseido shimmer gel gloss with unique shades and multi-dimensional finishes
Makeup shines outside the box with two innovative lip product launches and eye-catching new shades of ModernMatte Powder Lipstick. Discover with us the brilliant Shiseido shimmer gel gloss.
“The idea is to be free and expressive, not to be held back by conventions or rules,” says James Boehmer, Global Artistic Director of SHISEIDO Makeup. “Light and intuitive, these formulas enhance and accentuate your personality. There are no limits to respect. Because beauty is a personal emotion, you can't help but make it blossom and share, filling the world with life.
INNOVATION: Unlike traditional glosses that use heavy oils and waxes as a base, this innovative formula features Dual Gel Complex that blends an oil-soluble gel with a soft silica gel for the perfect combination of comfort and mirror-like shine. Lightweight and non-sticky, this ultra-sensory gloss infused with shea butter hydrates instantly for 12 hours. Reflective pearls and highly reflective oils provide a smudge-proof, crack-free, crystal-clear finish.
ALIVE WITH BEAUTY: “We played with the idea of perspective, color and light,” says Boehmer. The unique hues and multi-dimensional finishes draw inspiration from ukiyo-e (traditional woodblock prints that were an early form of pop culture in Japan) and modern Japanese artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Ikko Tanaka and photographer Daido Moriyama .
COLOR INSPIRATION: It is said that there are over 300 names for colors in the Japanese language. “Color also has many nuances in Japanese culture,” Boehmer says. “It's much more specific than our language.” For example, when someone says daidai for orange, it is roughly translated as “orange-orange,” but in Japanese it means “the flaming orange of the midday summer sun,” Boehmer explains. The multiple shades and traditional names in this collection pay homage to Japan's deep respect and empathy for color.
J-BEAUTY TIP: Wear this clear gloss alone or over any Shiseido Shimmer Gel Gloss lip product to instantly amplify color and shine. “The specially treated pearls provide a two-tone effect that can be used to customize any product or perfect the natural shade of the lips,” says Boehmer. To add warmth, choose Kogane Gold. Use Hakka Mint to amplify cooler tones and make your smile whiter and brighter.