Shiseido

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Japan's oldest beauty house, where artistry meets science.

Japan·Founded 1872·by Arinobu Fukuhara

Shiseido was founded in 1872 by Arinobu Fukuhara as Japan's first Western-style pharmacy in Tokyo's Ginza district, making it one of the oldest cosmetics companies in the world. It pivoted from pharmaceuticals to beauty with the 1897 launch of the Eudermine skincare lotion, and over 150 years built a global prestige empire spanning skincare, makeup, and fragrance, while also serving as the parent group behind Clé de Peau Beauté, NARS, and Drunk Elephant.

On the makeup side, Shiseido is best known for the Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation, which uses adaptive technology to resist sweat and sebum for long, breathable wear, alongside the cult ImperialLash MascaraInk, Pop PowderGel Eye Shadow, and TechnoSatin Gel Lipstick. The brand sits in the prestige tier at Sephora, Ulta, and global department stores, blending Japanese craftsmanship with serious R&D, and its long-wear bases are frequent reference points for K-beauty and drugstore dupe comparisons.

Known For

Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing FoundationImperialLash MascaraInkPop PowderGel Eye ShadowTechnoSatin Gel LipstickOver 150 years of Japanese beauty heritage

Flagship Products

  • Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation
  • ImperialLash MascaraInk
  • TechnoSatin Gel Lipstick
  • Pop PowderGel Eye Shadow

Brand Philosophy

A 150-year fusion of Japanese artistry and dermatological science — skincare-grade innovation built into long-wearing prestige makeup.

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