KATE Lip Monster Q arrives October 24: three shades and a creamier finish

If you want to retain the color of your autumn and winter lip makeup but don’t like the overly drying feel, you can pay attention to KATE’s newly launched Lip Monster Q. This lipstick is designed with high moisturizing and creamy texture as its design focus. It continues the color-lasting concept of the Lip Monster series and brings 3 color selections named after palace imagery.

The official launch date in Japan is October 24, 2026, and the brand also stated that it will be launched in stores and online starting from October 20. When purchasing for travel, you should look at the official launch date, advance display and arrival at individual stores separately; this article lists the Japanese reference price of 1,760 yen per tube, and the Taiwan price and introduction schedule need to be checked separately.

Key facts

• Launched in Japan: October 24th; store and online displays will be launched from October 20th.
• Three shades: Q01 宝冠グレーズ, Q02 王妃のまどろみ and Q03 宮廷の密約.
• The reference price in Japan is 1,760 yen per tube, and the actual price and inventory depend on the channel.

High moisturizing and long-lasting color, two needs that brands want to combine

Lip Monster Q continues the technical direction of using moisture on the lips to form a conformable gel film, while adjusting the oily feel and smooth texture. What is described here is the formula design and makeup effect claims announced by the brand. It does not mean that this website has tested long-term makeup, moisturizing equipment or different lip conditions.

When choosing this type of lipstick, you can observe the "gloss just after application" and the "feel after a period of time" separately. The color may also appear different when you try it on your hands, on your lips, or under different light sources; if it is prone to dryness, you should still choose based on your own lip condition, and do not regard a cosmetic as a treatment or repair product.

3 color selections, starting with light, dark and red tones for comparison

Q01 宝冠グレーズ takes a ruby-red direction; Q02 王妃のまどろみ is a softer red; Q03 宮廷の密約 moves toward a deeper red-brown. Compare brightness, the balance of red and brown, and contrast with the rest of your makeup rather than relying on a single seasonal color label.

Instead of just basing your judgment on warm or cool skin tones, consider your usual blush, clothing, and lip color together. For daily low-contrast makeup, you can first apply it thinly to compare, and then add color locally when you want to emphasize the contours of the lips; the product diagram shows the color direction and cannot replace personal actual color testing.

When purchasing in Japan, what information should you confirm first?

The launch and distribution schedule of new products in the Japanese market cannot be directly applied to Taiwan. If your itinerary happens to fall between October 20th and 24th, you should first check whether the store has displayed it, whether it can be purchased at checkout, and whether the color numbers are complete. Do not regard the early launch as all stores opening sales at the same time.

In addition, the cumulative number of series shipments in the brand information does not equal the sales volume of this new product, nor does it mean that a certain color number has become the top of the rankings. This article retains the date, color number, and price that can be verified. The color selection is based on actual use needs and avoids using words such as out-of-stock or hot-selling terms to make decisions for readers.

Questions and answers

How is Lip Monster Q different from the original series?

This time it focuses on a higher oily moisturizing feel and creamy texture, while continuing the series' long-lasting color design; the actual experience will vary depending on the lip condition.

Will I definitely be able to buy it on October 20th?

Brand labeling will begin on the 20th and will be officially launched on the 24th. The arrival and sales status of each channel still needs to be confirmed.

Is it also NT$1,760 in Taiwan?

No. The reference price in this article is 1,760 yen in Japan, and the price in Taiwan has not been verified.

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