Born in 1928, Shu Uemura was the first male makeup artist in Japan and the first to create themed makeup and make-up stage performances. Uemura Hide's lacquer glossy lip gloss is a series inspired by "lacquerware" (objects made with lacquer), and it has an outstanding luster and a bright and rich finish like a glaze.
 
Lacquered lip gloss has high color rendering, smooth and light texture, which can effectively cover the lip color and do not stick the lip lines when applied, but there is still the problem of pulling out. In addition, the lacquer brush head has a curved shape and the tip is suitable for outlining the lip line, making it easy to apply. However, due to the viscous texture of the lip enamel, it is not easy to push away, and the upper lip feels average. It is recommended to apply a thin layer quickly first, and then apply another layer after drying, during which you avoid pursing your lips, otherwise it is easy to build.
 
There are 16 shades of colorless limited lacquer gloss, divided into orange, bean paste, coral, pink, red, and purple, which are basically regular shades, compared to the boldness and innovation of Europe and the United States, Shu Uemura's lip gloss is more natural and fresh, suitable for daily makeup. If you're wearing no makeup or prefer nude, opt for bean paste coral and pink. Among them, PK04 and PK07 are lighter in color and do not cover lip lines very well, so they are suitable for users with light lip color. PK06 and CR03 are recommended for yellow skin, the former is pink and purple-red, while the latter is grapefruit, which is more white, which is very suitable for spring and summer with colorful clothing, lively and beautiful. For women with mature makeup style, BG04 is worth recommending, smoky reddish brown, caramel-like, thin coating with low color rendering, with a unique sense of elegance and affinity for Japanese intellectual women.
 
Purple is generally more difficult to control, but Shu Uemura's berry color and burgundy color are low in saturation, and the finish is not heavy, making it more versatile. The WN05 dark purple is black and red, which is mostly used with stronger makeup. Red is the star of almost every lipstick collection, and there are not many red shades in the lacquer series, but RD01 is bright red and orange, which is suitable for occasions that require focus, such as stage or party. For formal occasions such as meetings and meeting elders, RD05 is recommended, with a slight pink red color and a soft and calm temperament. OR01 blood orange is close to Norimura Shu's classic color M0R570, with high brightness and the most vitality, and is the standard color for pumpkin makeup or orange makeup.
 
In addition to the lacquer series, Shu Uemura also launched a matte lip gloss in 2018 - the colorless soft mist series, which has a very high color rendering, deeper colors and higher durability. The Soft Mist Lip Stain is more hydrating and moisturizing than the Soft Mist lipstick, and does not show lip lines, while the matte effect is just as advanced, which is suitable for users who prefer a velvety lip makeup. The price of Uemura Shu lip gloss is reasonable, and you can get it for 230 yuan.
 
If you don't like the strength of European and American matte finishes, you might as well try Uemura's lacquer series full of oriental temperament or the soft mist series of Japanese miscellaneous style.