Shiseido hair and makeup artist Taro Kobayashi was featured in the August 2026 issue of VOCE (released June 22) for the special feature "Hair & Makeup Championship Using the First-Half 2026 Best Cosmetics!"
Artists competing in VOCE's popular "NEXT Hair & Makeup Championship"—a showcase discovering next-generation star artists—appeared in the magazine to take on three distinct themes using award-winning Best Cosmetics: "Fresh & Pure Face," "Elegant Face," and "Modish & Chic Face."
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Taro Kobayashi Featured in the August 2026 Issue of "VOCE"
Hair & Makeup Championship Using the First-Half 2026 Best Cosmetics!
- Taro Kobayashi
Fresh & Pure Face
Nudy & Alluring Elegant Face
Modish & Chic Face Accentuated by Cool-Toned Glitters
For the "Fresh & Pure Face," Kobayashi proposed a healthy look that makes the most of luminous clarity and natural flush.
For the "Nudy & Alluring Elegant Face," he expressed adult sophistication and subtle charm using soft, warm-toned colors.
For the "Modish & Chic Face Accentuated by Cool-Toned Glitters," he paired cool-toned shimmer with a brown lip to deliver a sleek, high-fashion statement.
Through these three creations, he showcased versatile makeup expressions tailored to highlight the unique beauty of each model.
小林 太郎 Taro Kobayashi
SHISEIDO HAIR&MAKEUP ARTIST
Active across beauty magazines, television, and advertising, he is a sought-after hair and makeup artist who strategically enhances each individual’s unique appeal with delicacy and structural precision.