Shiseido

Tokyo beauty brand

Shiseido is a Japanese cosmetics company, one of the oldest and largest beauty corporations in the world.

Founded in Tokyo in 1872, the name combines Japanese characters meaning "praise the virtues of the earth." The brand is associated with high-end skincare and makeup: I picked up some Shiseido sunscreen at the duty-free shop.

cosmetics

foundation

Underlying support structure

mascara · blush · powder · primer · highlighter · bronzer · eyeliner · lipgloss · rouge · compact

skincare

moisturizer

Hydrating skin cream

  • cleanserSubstance for removing grime
  • tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
  • serumBlood's watery portion

sunscreen · hydration · anti-aging · wrinkles · collagen · rejuvenation · sensitive · SPF · essence · emulsion

heritage

Tokyo

Japan's capital city

Zen · ikebana · harmony · refinement · tradition · craftsmanship · artistry · philosophy · precision · dedication

luxury

prestige

Reputation commanding admiration

exclusive · sophistication · refinement · quality · opulence · department store · counter · packaging · aesthetic · elevated

brand

Elixir

Concurrent BEAM-based language

marketing · advertising · sponsorship · collaboration · partnership · multinational · expansion

Opposites
market positioning

ShiseidoNeutrogena

Mass-market skincare company

Nivea · Maybelline · Olay · Wet n Wild · Cetaphil

cultural/geographic origin

ShiseidoClinique

Luxury skincare and cosmetics line

Revlon · CoverGirl · Maybelline · Max Factor · Elizabeth Arden

brand heritage/age

ShiseidoFenty Beauty

Celebrity-founded makeup company

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G