In the late '80s, a sprightly Jennifer Connelly linked up with Shiseido to help advertise the brand's Perky Jeans line, and now the actress is back. But this time around it's in a more sophisticated role: Jennifer has just been signed as Shiseido's first global spokesperson. "I've had a long relationship with Shiseido — I worked with them in the '80s on an ad campaign, and have been using their Read more

For United Bamboo's Spring 2012 show, Shiseido's artistic director, Dick Page, was able to create the chicest of shimmery makeup looks without a smudge or fallen fleck in sight. Of the smoky palette, Page quipped, "It doesn't budge; it's bulletproof." But just how did he keep such a dramatic, particle-heavy look from moving southward? It's all in the formula and technique. To create a solid base Read more

If you love Catherine Zeta-Jones and Julianne Moore's looks, or adore the makeup on models in Banana Republic and Marc Jacobs ads, you can get a one-on-one appointment with the man who makes all that gorgeousness happen. Dick Page, Shiseido Artistic Director and all-around makeup mage, will be making his first-ever West Coast personal appearance (and his only PA this year) at the Shiseido beauty Read more

Do you have just a few moments to spare for instant relaxation? Then, it's time for a DIY facial massage. Shiseido's Lien Huynh says that all it takes is a firming face moisturizer, such as the brand's White Lucent massage cream ($52), about two minutes time, and a knowledge of the whereabouts of three pressure points. To find out this quick way to de-stress, just keep reading. Read more

What's sleek and sparkly and possibly coming to a city near you? No, it's not the devastating handsomeness of Edward Cullen on the big screen (Breaking Dawn doesn't even come out until November, silly). It's the nine-city Discover Shiseido Mobile Tour. Traveling in a luxury outfitted Airstream trailer, Shiseido's team of experts will journey over 10,000 miles to provide such treats as Read more

In a move to help its countrymen, Shiseido has donated 100 million Japanese Yen (approximately $1,239,000) to provide relief to those affected by last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami. In addition, the Japanese brand is also giving needy people 10,000 bottles each of its dry shampoo, medicated hand soap, and two different sizes of quick-drying disinfectant lotion. To find out how you Read more

Shiseido has just signed a three-year deal with La Scala, Milan's famed opera. The entire troupe will wear Shiseido in performance, and the brand is showing an advertising retrospective in La Scala's lobby. It's unusual to think of a performance venue or theater company having a makeup sponsorship, but it's a really smart move. By choosing an opera, Shiseido has aligned itself with a cultural Read more

In the business world, mergers and acquisitions are the norm, and this year, some pretty big beauty deals took place. Perhaps the biggest shopping spree, however, was done by none other than Coty, who acquired big-time brands like OPI and Philosophy, along with lesser-known brands Dr. Scheller Cosmetics and TJoy. And while Coty already holds the Calvin Klein fragrance license, the company Read more