They look like cosmetics…but they’re not. Recently several “fake cosmetics” products have emerged that blend style with discretion into a great lifestyle accessory for female consumers.
First up is the Pocket Doltz from Panasonic (below, right). Coming in a series of slick, metallic colors, this, in spite of appearances, is not a mascara but a sonic toothbrush. It’s small and light, slipping easily into your handbag or purse — and you won’t have to feel embarrassed by your oral hygiene habits when someone happens to see what’s inside your bag.
The Crystal Lipstick Mouse (above, left) is pretty self-explanatory — a mouse that looks like lipstick. Ultra light and charging via your laptop’s USB port, this is an ideal accessory for OLs who are often out of the office. The Swarovski Elements Crystallized decoration adds an edge of brand luxury so you also look good in the cafe catching up on work between meetings.
Finally, the Sweet Lip from Ameya Eitaro may not be electronics but the product’s resemblance to lip gloss fits with the trend. The tubes do function as lip gloss but are in fact confectionery, ideal to be spread on bread or even put into tea and beverages.
With six flavors like honey and raspberry to choose, young female consumers can enjoy their coffee break at work even more now.
Finally, one of the latest in KDDI’s great range of mobile phone accessories is “macal”. A winner at the recent iida Award 2010, this cellphone cleaner kit made by Yukiko Yano is shaped like a macaron but opens up like a compact makeup mirror.
[Image via ITMedia.]
You can get the Pocket Doltz and the Crystal Lipstick Mouse from the Japan Trend Shop.
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