Komachi-beni Saki, a sake cup-shaped cosmetic featuring 'Safflower' that heralds the arrival of summer, to be released on June 5, 2026
Isehan Holdings Co., Ltd. will release a new product, 'Komachi-beni Saki,' on June 5, 2026. This unique cosmetic is designed in the shape of a sake cup and features the 'safflower,' a yellow flower that blooms in early summer and is the raw material for Komachi-beni. The product embodies traditional Japanese craftsmanship, using only rare red pigments extracted from safflower petals.
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Isehan Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Haruko Sawada) will release a new product, 'Komachi-beni Saki,' on Friday, June 5, 2026. This new product features the 'safflower' (benibana), a yellow flower that blooms in early summer and contains the 'beni' (red pigment) that is the raw material for Komachi-beni, designed on a sake cup-shaped vessel.
Komachi-beni is an additive-free lipstick made by extracting only the rare red pigment, which accounts for less than 1% of the pigments contained in safflower petals. The manufacturing method, inherited from the Edo period, is a secret, and beni craftsmen still handcraft each item through dozens of processes.
This traditional Japanese beni has been applied to a sake cup of pure white porcelain, like a wedding dress, with gold and silver safflowers scattered on it. It is a masterpiece that we hope you will use to apply beni as the finishing touch for a special day, wishing for future happiness.
[Product Introduction]
Komachi-beni Saki (Komachi-beni Saki)
Selling price: 14,000 yen (15,400 yen including tax)
Size:
Vessel / Diameter 57 x Height 33mm
Cosmetic box / Length 72 x Width 72 x Height 55mm
Estimated usage: Approximately 50 times (as lipstick)
Ingredients: Safflower red
Container material: Porcelain
Shape: Sake cup type
The iridescent shimmer of beni is a sign of its high quality. The moment it touches water, it transforms from an ethereal glow to a vibrant crimson. This time, the design of the beni sake cup (benichoko) incorporates the blooming appearance of safflowers, which conceal beautiful colors. It is elegantly expressed with matte gold and silver. A single safflower bud, about to bloom, is depicted on the base.
For a special day when a couple embarks on a new journey together, how about a special touch with Komachi-beni to make the bridal scene memorable? The bride's preparation is completed by applying beni, traditionally believed to ward off evil, by her cherished parents or close friends.
[How to use]
Apply an appropriate amount of water to a beni brush (sold separately, tax included price 3,080 yen) or a clean finger, dissolve the beni from the edge of the vessel, and apply it to your lips or skin.
* The part that touches water will dissolve into red. Be careful not to let excess water enter the vessel.
* Approximately 5mm square is a guideline for one use.
[How to purchase]
Sales start on Friday, June 5
■Web sales
■Telephone sales: Isehan Holdings Co., Ltd.
TEL: 03-5774-0296 (10:00-17:00 / Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
■Directly managed facility: Beni Museum
K's Minami Aoyama Building 1F, 6-6-20 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-5467-3735
(10:00-17:00 / Closed on Sundays, Mondays, New Year holidays, and July 7 [Founding Anniversary])
[Features of Komachi-beni]
・Uses safflower grown in Yamagata Prefecture as a raw material.
・It is a 100% natural cosmetic made only from red pigment extracted from petals.
・It does not contain oil, so it feels smooth on the lips and has a light texture.
・The shade can be adjusted by the amount of beni, the amount of water dissolved, and the number of layers applied. It develops a natural color that reflects the unique lip and skin tones of each individual.
・Can be used not only on the lips but also on the cheeks and eyes.
Isehan Holdings (Beni manufacturing, sales)
The last existing beni shop, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2025. Since its founding in 1825 (Bunsei 8), craftsmen continue to handcraft beni using methods passed down through generations. In Minami Aoyama, Tokyo, they operate the 'Beni Museum,' a corporate archive that conveys the history and culture of beni and cosmetics, open to the public as a place to learn about and experience beni. (Admission free)
Customer inquiries
Isehan Holdings Co., Ltd. Honbeni Business Division
K's Minami Aoyama Building 2F, 6-6-20 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
TEL 03-5774-0296 (Weekdays 10:00-17:00 / Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)