There are new limited edition makeup items from all of your favourite Japanese beauty brands, but which ones should you buy? We have compiled a list of the most sought and fought over seasonal makeup in Japan at the moment. Make Christmas that little bit happier for a beauty lover with these rare limited items.
1. Shiseido Christmas Lipstick Set 2018
Spoil someone special with these gorgeous matte full-coverage colour lipsticks. The non-drying formula will leave a weightless and flawless finish on your lips. The shades are inspired by Japan's vibrant Christmas season and will provide over eight hours of rich colour.![Shiseido Ginza Tokyo Christmas Limited Lipsticks]()
Release date: November 1st 2018
Available here: Shiseido Lipstick Set 2018
2. Jill Stuart Beauty - Secret Heart Christmas Collection 2018
This year's Jill Stuart's Holiday collection is themed around "White Love Story" and comes with a fluffy girly pouch containing 4 limited edition items. Inside the pouch, there is a face powder, an eyeshadow, a mascara and a lip gloss. Get in the mood for Christmas just by placing these items on your dresser.
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Release date: November 2nd 2018
Available here: Jill Stuart Secret Heart Christmas Collection 2018
3. Anna Sui Christmas Sparkle Sets 2018
Anna Sui is back at it again with their utterly adorable holiday collections. This year they have released two sets of limited edition items along with two stylish bags. The bags maintain a metallic colour powder that can be used for body and hair, and a set of lip glosses.
Release date: November 1st 2018
Available here: Anna Sui 2018 Christmas Sets
4. RMK Colour & Point Travel Makeup Christmas Set
RMK has released their "RMK Christmas Travel Makeup Kit 2018" in collaboration with illustrator Laura Denton from Canada. Laura who specializes in pop design helped to design the pouch and choose the colours for the multi-palette set containing eyeshadows, face powders, a mini eye pencil and a mascara.
Release date: November 2nd 2018
Available here: RMK Christmas Travel Makeup Kits
5. Paul & Joe 24 Days Of Christmas Advent Calendar
Cat lovers reunite: Paul & Joe have announced the release of their beautifully illustrated 2018 advent calendar. Inside you will find rare lipsticks, powder, and hand lotions to help you get in the Christmas Spirit.
Release date: November 1st 2018
Available here: Paul & Joe Christmas Advent Calendar 2018
6. Hacci - Christmas Honey Face Care Set 2018
HACCI was founded by Hitomi Mizutani, the eldest daughter of the "Mizutani Bee Farm. Last month, HACCI released this beautiful Christmas box containing a honey pepper soap, a set of pre-lotions and a honey lotion. We highly recommend this set for anyone who is in love with skin care.
Release date: October 26th 2018
Available here: HACCI - Christmas Honey Face Care Set 2018
7. SUQQU
SUQQU's (Sukku) seasonal makeup collection is in collaboration with writer Akahane Kobayashi who helped develop this 8 colour eye palette. The palate is full of matte and glitter colours perfect for the Christmas season. The rich orange and red transparent glosses create dewy and plump lips perfect for any occasion.
Release date: November 1st 2018
Available here: Suqqu limited edition Christmas 2018 Makeup
8. Visée
From Kose's makeup brand "Visée" offers bolder colours than other Japanese makeup brands. Visée's Glamorous Rich Eye Palette is perfect for to use on a night out. It is filled with 8 vibrant colours that have two types of undertones to match almost any skin tone.
Release date: November 16th 2018
Available here: Visée's Glamorous Rich Eye Palette 2018