8 Places to Buy Your Makeup in Shibuya
Being one of Tokyo’s hippest commercial districts, Shibuya is an excellent spot for makeup shopping in Japan. Shibuya is full of reputable makeup and cosmetics stores, giving visitors plenty of choice. But for first-timers, figuring out which Shibuya cosmetics stores to check out can be overwhelming, which is why we’ve made this list of 8 recommendations. First, tour them all, find a few you like, and kick off your Tokyo makeup shopping spree!
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You're finally here in one of the busiest areas in Tokyo: Shibuya! You've read all about Japanese cosmetics and how nice they are, and you came here to get some. But where do you exactly go to do so? Here is a guide with 8 spots where you can purchase Japanese cosmetics, with a focus on Shibuya.
1. Drugstores
In Japan, the word "drugstore" means a pharmacy and a store that sells cosmetics, toiletries, kitchen utensils and so on. Shibuya is infested with drugstores. You can buy your cosmetics relatively cheaper than you would at other places. Famous drug store chains are Seijo, K Port Drug Mart, and Matsumoto Kiyoshi.
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2. Sony Plaza
Sony Plaza is a chain store which sells miscellaneous goods - like snacks, stationery, home goods, accessories, etc. - and a wide range of cosmetics. You can find their store in Shibuya in Shibuya 109. Official website in Japanese here.
3. LOFT
LOFT is a chain store which has multiple floors with everything - from bicycles to notebooks to cosmetics! The Shibuya LOFT store is located on top of a hill, so it's hard to miss. Official website in Japanese here.
4. Don Quijote
As the catchphrase goes, "The Palace of Extreme Cheapness," Donki's products are extremely cheap. They sell not only cosmetics, but fragrances, miscellaneous goods, electronics, homeware, food, drinks - you name it, Donki probably has it. Plus, the goods are tax free! Official website in English here.
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Next, here are department stores in Shibuya that sell cosmetics.
5. Tokyu Department Store
Shibuya Hikarie is not your usual department store. Along with the usual restaurants, apparel stores and cosmetics, it has a theater built into the building. Their cosmetics section includes counter makeup with high-end brands. Official site in English here.
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6. Shibuya Hikarie
Shibuya Hikarie is not your usual department store. Along with the usual restaurants, apparel stores and cosmetics, it has a theater built into the building. Their cosmetics section includes counter makeup with high-end brands. Official site in English here.
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7. Seibu
Seibu is a department store chain. They have their counter makeup concentrated on the 1st floor. They also have a nail salon on the M2 floor located in the A building. Official site in English here.
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8. Marui
The Marui Shibuya store doesn't have a cosmetics floor, like other department stores. Instead, they have the @cosme store on the 5th floor. @cosme is a very famous information website on anything beauty. They have a ranking system there. At the @cosme store, you can buy the products that are currently in their ranking.
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The information in this article is accurate at the time of publication.
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