The cosmetics brand Shu Uemura is introducing new items, including powder foundation and cleansing oil. The Light Bulb UV Compact Foundation (14 refill colors available, ¥4,935 each, compact case with sponge, ¥1,365) is based on the same "oleo technology" that was at the heart of last year's The Light Bulb Fluid Foundation. The balanced blend of differently shaped powders creates a comfortable texture, while the sun protection has been enhanced to SPF30 PA+++. Ten colors will be released on February 7th, and four on the 14th. The double-sided sponge, The Light Bulb UV Compact Foundation Polishing Sponge (¥682), was developed specifically for this product. Craftsmen with over 20 years of knowledge and experience bonded two materials together to create this product. Apply foundation with the soft, skin-like sponge side, then fold it in half so that the skin-smooth fabric side, which has fine texture like skin, is on the outside and glide it over to create a glossy finish, easily achieving a beautiful finish.

Also available now are the "White Efficient Foam Mask" (60g/8,500 yen), a whitening carbonated foam mask that combines serum, pack, and cream, and the "Fresh Shine Clear Cleansing Oil" (150ml/2,800 yen, 450ml/7,500 yen), a cleansing oil with a smooth texture that also removes blackheads and shine.