ORCHID
ORCHID 99MEMORIES
ORCHID 99MEMORIES
@cosme rating: /7.0
Base formula with over 99% naturally derived ingredients
✓ 100% authentic
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
The red pigment contained in safflower petals is only 1%. Extracting the red pigment is a laborious process, and using it as a dye requires advanced techniques and knowledge. In the Heian period, "karakurenai," a color created by dyeing with safflower, and "hanezu," a color created by applying a deep red after a base dye, were special colors that only high-ranking individuals could wear. Hollywood first released lipstick containing safflower pigment in 1978. In the Edo period, rouge was expensive and sold in the form of a dye applied to the inside of plates and bowls. It is said that there were also portable rouge called "beniita." The first lipstick containing safflower pigment released by Hollywood was not a stick, but appeared in a palette container reminiscent of traditional Japanese rouge.
Ingredients
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecanol, Carnauba Wax, Shea Butter Oil, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Candelilla Wax, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Caprylate (+/-) Safflower Red, Crystalline Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Aluminum Hydroxide, Red 201, Red 202
How to use
Lips 1. <For a subtle, natural pink> Sheer, clear pink with a glossy, translucent texture that gives a subtle, natural color. Take plenty of lipstick on the included brush and apply from the lip line to the center. 2. <For a glamorous look> Ruby red with rich color that suits both cool and warm undertones. Take some lipstick on the included brush and apply from the lip line to the center. 3. <For a glossy look with layered lipstick> Ruby red x clear pink Take ruby red on the included brush and apply to the entire lip, then layer clear pink on top. Eyes To finish your eye makeup, apply to the outer 2/3 of the upper eyelid using a brush or cotton swab. You can also apply to the lower eyelid if you like. Blush Starting from the basic position, blend outwards in a radial pattern for a youthful, soft look.
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. We only buy from official retailers and directly from the brands here in Japan. Never resellers, never grey market stock.
We are beauty lovers too, so we know the worry, especially with something you are putting on your face. Authenticity is 100% guaranteed by us.
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does delivery take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan.
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. As of 22 July 2026, we offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.