THE SHOPPING EDITTopic studyJapan × Taiwan
How to Budget for CEZANNE Makeup in Japan: 3 Items, Shades, and Reference Prices Compared
To restock makeup on a small budget, start with items you already use. Using a brightening pressed powder, liquid eyeliner, and lipstick as examples, this piece totals up the three items while flagging the difference between a specific shade and a series' reference price.
On this page · 10 sections
- Verdict
- Allocate the Budget to Items You'll Definitely Use First
- An Example With a Specific Shade: 01 Filter Beige
- A Series Price and a Specific Shade Carry Different Levels of Confidence
- Turning the List-Price Total Into a Usable Budget
- Verify With a Screenshot Before Checkout
- The gap in one chart
- Price table
- FAQ
- Sources
01 · Verdict
3 same-item comparisonsThe three yen list prices total ¥2,079, about NT$432 at this site's exchange rate. This is a budget model — some figures are series reference prices, so the actual shade choice and in-store price still need separate verification, and this shouldn't be treated as a confirmed same-store shopping bundle.
- Confirm the item and shade first, then calculate the total for the three items — don't let color differences hide inside the discount.
- The three items convert to about NT$432 at Japan's list price, excluding payment fees.
- If you only need one item, compare just that one — padding out a budget isn't the same as saving money.
Comparison basis: item observation period 2026-09-11 to 2026-09-13; Bank of Taiwan spot selling rate on 2026-09-10, 1 JPY = NT$0.2076. This piece uses saved price snapshots, excluding tax refunds, card fees, and shipping; reference prices, third-party sellers, and limited-time sales are labeled per source — reconfirm before your trip.
Allocate the Budget to Items You'll Definitely Use First
If you only use eyeliner day to day, keep the eyeliner budget and leave it at that; if you already own a highlighter, there's no need to buy another one just because the discount looks good. The point of the list is to limit unnecessary spending, not to package all three items as a one-size-fits-all set.
These three items serve different makeup purposes; this article does not compare color payoff, wear time, or skin-tone suitability, and gives no untested recommendation ranking. What can be confirmed is the source page name, the price, and the recorded spec differences.
An Example With a Specific Shade: 01 Filter Beige
CEZANNE Tone Filter Highlight 01 Filter Beige: Japan list price ¥693, converts to about NT$144; Taiwan page lists NT$388, Japan's list price is about NT$244 lower.
This Japan listing is 01 Filter Beige; Taiwan's product menu names it differently, but existing verification records confirm it's the same shade. When buying, double-check with "01" plus the full product name — don't just search the brand name and grab the lowest price.
A Series Price and a Specific Shade Carry Different Levels of Confidence
Ultra-fine liquid eyeliner EX Plus: the Japan list price is ¥693, about NT$144 converted; the Taiwan page lists NT$239, so the Japan price is about NT$95 lower.
CEZANNE 美妝新幹線 Lasting Lip Gloss N 101 Fig Mocha: Japan list price ¥693, converts to about NT$144; Taiwan page lists NT$249, Japan's list price is about NT$105 lower.
The lipstick's Japan listing doesn't specify a shade number, while the Taiwan storefront title reads N 101 Fig Mocha; this figure can only serve as a same-line price reference, and shouldn't be written up as a verified Japan price for shade 101 specifically. The eyeliner should also be re-checked for the color you want to buy and whether it's the EX Plus version.
Turning the List-Price Total Into a Usable Budget
The three Japan list prices total ¥2,079, converting to about NT$432. As a calculation scenario only, adding a 1.5% payment fee brings it to about NT$438; the 1.5% is a sample input, not a claim about your card's actual rate.
Reference prices and figures from different retailers don't guarantee you can get everything at one store in one trip. If even one shade is out of stock in person, rework the list instead of filling the gap with a different color you won't actually use.
Verify With a Screenshot Before Checkout
A screenshot is best when it shows the full product name, edition, shade, capacity or pen count, and price all together. If a Taiwan storefront's lowest price only applies to a specific option, pick the exact spec first before recording it, rather than treating the whole line as being at that lowest price.
The three items are just a sample budget; picking the right shade, one you'll actually use up without buying a duplicate, is what this list is really meant to help you decide.
The gap in one chart
- CEZANNE Tone Filter…Save NT$244
- CEZANNE Long-Lasting…Save NT$105
- CEZANNE Ultra-Fine Liquid…Save NT$95
amounts are converted list prices, without tax-free, card fees or shipping. Full figures are in the table below.

¥693 ≈ NT$144 · Taiwan NT$38863% cheaper in Japan

¥693 ≈ NT$144 · Taiwan NT$24942% cheaper in Japan

¥693 ≈ NT$144 · Taiwan NT$23940% cheaper in Japan
Price table(3 items)
| Product | Japan list | Converted | Taiwan list | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥693LOFT NEXT COSME | NT$144 | NT$388momo購物網 | 62.9% cheaper in JapanNT$244 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥693LIPS product data | NT$144 | NT$239momo購物網 | 39.8% cheaper in JapanNT$95 ·checked 2026-09-12 | |
| ¥693LIPS product data | NT$144 | NT$249momo購物網 | 42.2% cheaper in JapanNT$105 ·checked 2026-09-13 |
FX: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling JPY/TWD 0.2076, USD/TWD 31.625.The table excludes tax-free and fees; tax-free estimates follow each product’s stated basis and rate, see the product page.
FAQ
- Can all three items be bought at this total price from the same store?
- It can't be guaranteed. The figures come from different source snapshots, and some are reference prices; the total is only for budget illustration.
- If Japan doesn't specify a shade, can you still say the same shade is cheaper?
- No. It should be labeled as a series price reference until a quote for the specified shade is confirmed.
- Do you have to spend the whole NT$1,000 makeup budget?
- No need to. Buy the items you're sure you'll use first, and keep the rest of your budget in reserve.
10 · Sources
Ranks, prices and FX keep their source links and check dates; the piece is written with the TravPrice comparison method and has no hands-on review or test score.
- Listed prices
- Japan and Taiwan official or channel list prices for 3 productsChecked through 2026-09-22; each source link is in the price table and product page.
- FX
- Bank of Taiwan FX ↗Bank of Taiwan spot selling reference rate; the US dollar is cross-converted · JPY/TWD 0.2076 · USD/TWD 31.625 · 2026-09-10 23:22:00 (Taiwan time)
- Published and updated
- Comparison basis: item observation period 2026-09-11 to 2026-09-13; Bank of Taiwan spot selling rate on 2026-09-10, 1 JPY = NT$0.2076. This piece uses saved price snapshots, excluding tax refunds, card fees, and shipping; reference prices, third-party sellers, and limited-time sales are labeled per source — reconfirm before your trip.
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