【2026 Latest】Luxury Brand Holiday-Limited Cosmetics to Buy in Japan in November and December

As the winter holiday season approaches, popular luxury cosmetics brands are releasing Christmas coffrets and limited-edition cosmetics one after another! The lineup includes specially packaged sets and makeup items available only during this season, making them some of the items to look out for when shopping in Japan. This time, we have carefully selected holiday collections from international brands such as Dior and YSL, launching in October, November, and December. Find your favorite item among these exclusive products from your favourite brands.

*All prices include tax.

2026 Limited-Edition & Holiday Item Release Schedule

DIOR

Parfums Christian Dior presents the 2026 Holiday Collection "Cinnamon Glaze," inspired by a dreamy world of sweets. Dior's holiday collections are highly popular in Japan every year. For 2026, the theme is the gingerbread house, with limited-edition palettes and lip products making their debut.

Couture Multi-Use Palette

A limited-edition palette inspired by the Dior atelier, featuring 13 shades. This versatile palette combines lip colour, eyeshadow, and blush in one, perfect for creating festive holiday makeup looks.

• Price: ¥21,670
• Release Date: October 9, 2026

Couture Eye Palette

An eyeshadow palette featuring five warm shades, including plum, rosewood, and rosy white. The beautiful, long-lasting colors add an elegant radiance to your eyes.

• Price: ¥12,760
• Release Date: October 9, 2026

Dior Medallion

A limited-edition lipstick in a case shaped like the Maison's iconic medallion. The color is a crystal pink with multi-glitter sparkles.

• Price: ¥15,400
• Release Date: October 30, 2026

Rouge Dior

The iconic Rouge Dior lipstick introduces four new shades. The limited-edition packaging features the Maison's signature Cannage motif and Dior Medallion motif.

• Price: ¥6,600 each
• Release Date: October 30, 2026

Rouge Dior Sequin Liquid Duo

A vibrant, glittering 2-in-1 lip color. Available in nine gourmand-inspired shades, each reminiscent of delicious sweets.

• Price: ¥6,930 each
• Release Date: October 30, 2026

Diorshow 5 Couleurs

An eyeshadow palette adorned with the Cannage motif and the Dior Medallion motif, featuring vivid colour payoff and a lightweight texture. From natural to intense, it allows you to create a variety of eye looks.

• Price: ¥10,010
• Release Date: October 30, 2026

Backstage Rosy Glow Stick

The stick blush that reacts to your skin's pH to give a natural flush now comes in two limited-edition shades. It imparts a wet-looking glow and a fuller appearance to your cheeks.

• Price: ¥7,040 each
• Release Date: October 30, 2026

Dior Forever Glow Luminizer

A holiday-exclusive highlighter adorned with Dior’s medallion motif. The peach champagne shade, infused with multicoloured glitter, imparts radiance and a translucent finish to the skin.

• Price: ¥11,000
• Release Date: October 30, 2026

Dior Vernis

Nail lacquer to brighten up your fingertips for winter. The limited-edition shades are available in two colours: Frosted Gold, with delicate pearl shimmer, and Golden Cinnamon.

• Price: ¥4,950 each
• Release Date: October 30, 2026

YSL BEAUTY

With the theme “YSL Holiday Private Party,” this holiday collection is dressed in shimmering champagne gold and cherry burgundy. Special gifts and limited-edition items add a touch of glamour to party looks.

Couture Mini Clutch

An eyeshadow palette in a rich cherry burgundy hue, creating a glamorous and alluring look. The combination of glitter, shimmering, and matte textures allows for a variety of looks.

• Price: ¥11,660
• Release Date: October 23, 2026

Loveshine Gloss Plumper

A plumper with a jelly-like shine and a fuller-looking finish. Available in two shades: Burgundy Millésime, which gives a natural flush from within, and Nude Fizz, for a chic, modern look.

• Price: ¥5,720 each
• Release Date: October 23, 2026

Make Me Blush Powder

A powder blush that evenly reflects light for a smooth skin appearance. Available in two shades: a deep cherry burgundy and a warm, soft coral.

• Price: ¥9,240 each
• Release Date: October 23, 2026

LANCÔME

A holiday collection featuring eye-catching packaging illustrated by French artist Octave Marsal, depicting the streets of Paris and Lancôme’s Pink Palace.

Ultra Foundation Kit

A kit featuring the long-lasting “Teint Idole Ultra Wear Liquid N” foundation, along with a dedicated sponge, UV cream, and samples of Génifique. This limited-edition set offers both beautiful base makeup and skincare.

• Price: ¥7,920
• Release Date: October 30, 2026

Advent Calendar

An advent calendar inspired by the 24 rooms in the Lancôme Pink Palace. A wide variety of items are included, such as Lancôme’s premium skincare ranges, Absolue and Génifique, as well as lipsticks, mascaras, and fragrances.

• Price: ¥66,000
• Release Date: November 13, 2026 (*Store exclusive: Hankyu Umeda Main Store / Isetan Shinjuku Store / Ginza Mitsukoshi / JR Nagoya Takashimaya / Lancôme Official Online Shop)

Curl Goddess Coffret

A set featuring a mascara that lifts lashes from the roots for a voluminous look, paired with a creamy-textured eyeliner.

• Price: ¥5,940
• Release Date: December 1, 2026

Beauty Box

A coffret packed with popular skincare and makeup items. In addition to serums and UV creams, the limited-edition eyeshadow palette featuring warm colours is also a highlight.

• Price: ¥22,000
• Release Date: November 13, 2026

GUCCI

The Gucci Beauty Holiday Collection pays homage to Florence, the brand’s hometown, and its heritage, and is adorned with glamorous Leonardo motifs.

Gucci Cushion de Beauté (Limited Edition)

The compact adorned with a Leonardo print comes with a mirror and a soft cushion applicator. Available in two shades that add a festive glow.

• Price: ¥11,110 each
• Release Date: November 4, 2026

Gucci Blush de Beauté Cheek & Eye (Limited Edition)

A multi-use blush that can be used on both cheeks and eyes. Limited-edition shades in vibrant red and soft peach create a natural, healthy flush.

• Price: ¥8,580 each
• Release Date: November 4, 2026

Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Mat (Limited Edition)

A lipstick with the Leonardo motif engraved on both the lipstick itself and the cap. Available in three shades, including the popular “Gucci Rosso Ancora,” with a distinctive design that adds to its special appeal.

• Price: ¥6,600 each
• Release Date: November 4, 2026

Gucci Gloss à Lèvres (Limited Edition)

A gloss formulated with plant-derived oils and extracts, as well as hyaluronic acid*1, to give your lips a fresh, hydrated look and a fuller appearance. The limited-edition shade "Lola Latte" adds a sophisticated shine to your lips with its soft, nuanced colour.

*1 Sodium Hyaluronate

• Price: ¥5,940
• Release Date: November 4, 2026

GIVENCHY

The 2026 holiday collection is themed around gifts from the “Givenchy Post”. Special makeup items inspired by the “Antigona” bag and golden ballerina flats are featured in this lineup.

Prisme Libre Highlighter

The highlighter, which was also well received last year, returns in a holiday-exclusive design adorned with gold motifs. The powder blends yellow gold and champagne silver, adding dimension and radiance to your skin.

• Price: ¥7,480
• Release Date: October 16, 2026

PFCT Serum Lip Oil

This lip oil, infused with skincare ingredients, keeps your lips glossy and hydrated for a long time. The limited-edition shade "Iridescent Gold" sparkles with fine pearlescent shimmer, perfect for a festive look whether worn alone or layered.

• Price: ¥5,280
• Release Date: October 16, 2026

Le Rouge Givenchy Velvet Matte

A lipstick that combines a matte finish with a moisturising feel. The limited-edition deep brick red shade "Love Letter" creates a natural and elegant look.

• Price: ¥6,050
• Release Date: October 16, 2026

GUERLAIN

A holiday collection created in collaboration with Swiss fashion designer Kevin Germanier. The jewel-like designs evoke the world of musical theatre.

KissKiss Bee Glow Oil 419 Spotlight

A honey-plumping lip oil formulated with bee-derived ingredients*1. Delicate gold and blue shimmer create a sparkle reminiscent of being in the spotlight.

*1 Honey, royal jelly, propolis extract (skin conditioning ingredients)

• Price: ¥5,060
• Release Date: October 15, 2026

Météorites Beads Dreamlight

A lightweight finishing powder combining mauve and blue pearlescent tones. The case is adorned with vibrant rhinestones, evoking the image of fireworks bursting in the sky.

• Price: ¥12,210
• Release Date: October 15, 2026

Ombres G 300 Mystery

An eyeshadow palette that combines matte and shimmering shades of blue with an aura-like pink and delicate champagne gold. The mysterious shades evoke the image of stars shining in the holiday night sky.

• Price: ¥13,090
• Release Date: October 15, 2026

Rouge G Case Showtime

A customizable lipstick case with a double-sided mirror. The rhinestone-adorned design evokes the avant-garde world of the show.

• Price: ¥5,940
• Release Date: October 15, 2026

Rouge G

Two limited-edition lipsticks that add glamour to a musical show. The sophisticated rose nude and the vibrant matte red with a glitter-like sparkle offer a striking contrast.

• Price: 02 Rose Catwalk ¥5,280 / Luxurious Velvet 510 Rouge Couture ¥5,500
• Release Date: October 15, 2026

Advent Calendar 2026

An advent calendar filled with 25 gifts, including GUERLAIN’s iconic skincare, fragrances, makeup items, and exclusive items. The design is inspired by Kevin Germanier’s treasure chest.

• Price: ¥109,780
• Release Date: October 15, 2026

Rouge G Kevin Germanier Prestige Coffret

A set featuring a lipstick and a case with the striking look of haute couture embroidery. The case is available in limited quantities.

• Price: ¥104,390
• Release Date: October 15, 2026 (Exclusive to La Boutique Guerlain Ginza Six)

Météorites Perles Kevin Germanier Prestige Coffret

Face powder housed in a case of which only 432 have been made worldwide. The design, with colourful beads sparkling like stardust, is like a work of art. It comes with a special brush adorned with a rosette.

• Price: ¥104,390
• Release Date: October 15, 2026 (Exclusive to La Boutique Guerlain Ginza Six)

BURBERRY BEAUTY

A limited collection that adds a festive touch with delicate radiance reminiscent of winter light and warm hues. Special items in packaging featuring the golden check pattern, as well as holiday-exclusive gift sets, are also available.

Burberry Eye Quad 10 WINTER GOLD

A four-shade eyeshadow palette featuring winter-inspired shades such as champagne rose, silver, and bronze. With both satin and shimmer finishes, it creates everything from delicate sparkle to a deep, dimensional look.

• Price: ¥8,800
• Release Date: November 4, 2026

Burberry Outdoor Blush 62 WINTER ROSE

A limited-edition blush that gives your cheeks a soft, healthy flush for winter. The coral rose shade blends seamlessly into the skin, adding a touch of colour with a single sweep. You can build up the colour to your desired intensity.

• Price: ¥7,590
• Release Date: November 4, 2026

Enjoy a Unique Holiday Shopping Experience in Japan

During the holiday season in Japan, many world-renowned brands release limited-edition cosmetics and gift sets. These special packages and exclusive colours are popular not only as a treat for yourself, but also as memorable souvenirs or gifts to take home from your trip to Japan.

Since many of these items are available in limited quantities, be sure to check them out if you spot them at department stores or brand boutiques during your visit. Enjoy a unique holiday shopping experience in Japan!