Chinese-style makeup catches eye of young Japanese women

Trends raise interest in cosmetics from Chinese and Taiwanese brands

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One of the new makeup trends currently gaining popularity in Japan, and originating in China, is 'sayu' or plain water makeup, focusing on a translucent look. 

MARIMI KISHIMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Chinese-style makeup is trending among Japanese teenage girls and women in their twenties, which is also turning a light onto brands from China's mainland and Taiwan.

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