[2026] A Collection of Iconic J-POP Songs About Makeup [Japanese Music]

From timeless masterpieces that embody the special feelings you have while putting on makeup, to upbeat tracks you can’t help but hum along to as you get ready—and even songs laced with a touch of irony—J-pop boasts many memorable tunes about makeup.

So this time, we’re introducing songs that are perfect as BGM while you do your makeup, as well as tracks whose lyrics revolve around makeup—ideal for listening to in front of your vanity.

Enjoy a selection of wonderful songs that will make your daily makeup time even more fun, along with makeup-themed tracks for a variety of situations!

Playlist

[2026] A Collection of Iconic J-POP Songs About Makeup [Japanese Music]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Make Up! Make Up!Chatmonchy		A positive song about changing yourself with makeup
2	Apply false eyelasheskyarī pamyu pamyu		Kyary’s magical transformation song
3	Every girlToukyou Jihen		A girls’ song about cosmetics by Tokyo Jihen
4	Makeup MagicFirosofī no Dansu		A song that expresses the uplifting feeling of makeup
5	O time, stopILLIT		The charm of ILLIT that colors the end of summer
6	March in AprilAwesome City Club		Excellent lyrics that joyfully sing about makeup
7	Like magicSHISHAMO		A heartwarming song that portrays the magic of makeup
8	Berry Berry LadyAkari Manatsu		A sparkly pop track that fills you with confidence
9	Peek-A-Boo!!Aikatsu Akademī! Haishin-bu		A song that captures the exhilaration of transforming through makeup
10	rougeMutō Ayami		Ayami Mutō’s 80s-style makeup song
11	I Want to Be Cute feat. Seina Narumi (CV: Sora Amamiya)HONEY WORKS		A maiden’s song hoping to be noticed by the one she loves
12	Mix Up Interest!Agiru Kamira (Wakai Yūki)		A refreshing dance track that captures the exhilaration brought by makeup
13	Make-up ShadowInoue Yosui		The moment you transform into a new self in front of the mirror
14	MAKE UP!!Yoyogi Joshi Ongakuin		A love-support dance song from Yoyogi Girls’ Music Academy
15	Royal Straight FlushMinase Iori (Kugimiya Rie)		The exhilaration of transformation, an invincible morning anthem
16	makeup removerYoshizawa Kayoko		Kayoko Yoshizawa’s bittersweet love story
17	Makeup doesn’t suit me.Iwasaki Yoshimi		A heartwarming song that praises the true face of Yoshimi Iwasaki
18	lipstickSakurada Junko		At the moment of parting, a song of a woman who lives beautifully
19	on the brinkNagae Rina		A song that takes on a final love with one’s back against the wall
20	mirrorFRUITS ZIPPER		The magical song that lets you meet the you who shines in the morning mirror
21	Glitter gradienturashimasakatasen		A soothing song that paints the sparkle of love
22	YOKUBARINishino Kana		An EDM track that portrays the joy of makeup
23	Song of Sixteen / The Sixteen-Year-Old’s SongSakaguchi Ami		I feel the delicacy of adolescence in Aimi Sakaguchi’s songs.
24	makeupNakajima Miyuki		A classic song that sings about the pain of love and the meaning of makeup
25	NEW LOOKAmuro Namie		A makeover song for girls, toward a new me
26	Dogma MagmaOmori Seiko		Socially critical lyrical expressions in the style of Seiko Oomori
27	Scarf and toileScarf & the SuspenderS		A jazzy track of style and scent
28	I’m in love.Kato Miria		Depicting a girl's makeup and emotions as she faces love
29	Sweet Temptation DangerousBakusute Sotokanda Itchōme		Lyrics that express youth and girlishness
30	makeupsekiguchi yuki		A dark noir piece with a dual nature
31	Happy Merry² X’masFurappu Gāruzu Sukūru		Captivating lyrics and vocals of Christmas songs
32	WOMAN WOMANDADARAY		Enchanted by Enon Kawatani’s light, breezy compositions
33	KITAKU BEATSFurederikku		The sensuality and sexiness of mascara application
34	All Around The World feat. Asako TokiG.Rina		The vocals and nostalgic melody are striking.
35	August SnowcapMEME		A melody of summer and winter layered with makeup and love
36	ColorsBRADIO		Winter neon, a fantasy with someone dear
37	To Tomorrow℃-ute		With both tears and hope in my heart, I’ll move firmly forward into the new environment.
38	Fighting Girls!!GOLLBETTY		A cute makeup song about beating your love rival
39	Rock’n RougeMatsuda Seiko		A retro, cute masterpiece of wordplay
40	MACAU:The Massive MarketMigimimi sleep tight		A passionate love song in Chinese EDM
41	Muriari Commu LifeSplit BoB		A rock song portraying the struggles of shyness
42	PETENSHI × ITSUKA (Charisma.com)Akko Gorira		A girls’ rap that mocks the try-hard, woke-ish crowd
43	makeupFukuyama Masaharu		Masterpieces that sing the pain of heartbreak, voices that resonate with the heart
44	Pierrot Dancin’GRANRODEO		A song about the feelings of putting on a mask with makeup
45	Orange lights, a night drivekemono		Makeup and a mature, sexy expression
46	JealousyFuji Ayako		The wavering of a woman's heart and the pain of betrayal
47	A recently trendy makeup songChiaki with KABA-chan		Hamtaro ending, an upbeat tune
48	Pressure BomberEbisu★Masukattsu		A comical classic that portrays the struggles of an idol