Opera
Mid-Range“Japan's cult lip tint brand from Imju.”
By Viktoria @vioda.makeup · Published · Updated
Opera is a mid range makeup brand from Japan, founded in 2015 by Imju. It's best known for its Lip Tint Oil Rouge, Sheer, blooming tint-oil finish and @cosme 2017 Grand Prix winner.
Opera is a Japanese lip-focused makeup brand from Imju, the same company behind the cult Heroine Make mascara line. It became a household name across Japan and East Asia when its Lip Tint Oil Rouge won the @cosme Best Cosmetics Grand Prix in 2017, cementing a category-defining reputation as the lip tint 'that's always in my pouch.'
The brand's signature is a hybrid tint-oil formula that delivers a sheer, blooming wash of color with a glossy, non-drying finish that stains the lips for lasting wear — an effect so popular it earned the nickname 'bride lip' on Japanese social media. Affordable and endlessly viral, Opera is one of the most frequently recommended J-beauty lip products internationally and a common reference point when shoppers hunt for tinted lip-oil dupes.
Popular Products
What Opera is bought for. The ones we've found dupes for link through to the comparison.
- Opera Lip Tint N
- Opera Lip Tint Oil Rouge
- Opera Sheer Matte Lipstick
- Opera Tint Oil Rouge Glow
Known For
Brand Philosophy
'Just-right' makeup — effortless lip color that balances cute and grown-up, with a tint-oil formula that stays comfortable and long-wearing.