OPERA Sheer Matte Lipstick 106 Cinnamon Brown is a limited-edition sheer brown lipstick shade made for the brand's autumn 2026 "NUDE KISS" theme. The J-beauty brand from imju released it in Japan on 30 September 2026 at ¥1,980 (tax included). OPERA describes the finish as a sheer "see-through matte".
Release Date
OPERA Sheer Matte Lipstick 106 Cinnamon Brown went on sale in Japan on 30 September 2026 as a limited-edition autumn 2026 shade. OPERA has not announced release dates for other markets. It arrived the same autumn as other lip launches we've covered, such as the MAC Frost Lipstick relaunch, and you can follow more lipstick news on our makeup releases page.
Price
- Japan: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- US: Not yet announced
- UK: Not yet announced
The 106 Cinnamon Brown Shade
The new release is the shade itself. According to OPERA, Cinnamon Brown is a deep brown with a warm, flushed tint, paired with a sheer, "nude" texture. The Japanese press release calls it an "inner-lip (mucosa) brown". This is a common J-beauty term for colours that mimic the naturally deeper tone of the inner lip, rather than an opaque brown.
The shade was created for OPERA's NUDE KISS theme for autumn 2026. The brand says the theme centres on warmth and a natural flush rather than heavy pigment. Brown lip shades are also part of other recent launches, including the KISS NEW YORK Line & Fill Lip Stain, whose 10 shades span nudes, pinks, berries and browns.
Where to Buy
- US: Not yet confirmed
- UK: Not yet confirmed
- Europe: Not yet confirmed
- Japan: variety stores across Japan and the imju official online store (¥1,980)
- Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.
What Makes the OPERA Sheer Matte Lipstick 106 Cinnamon Brown Different?
- Shade story: OPERA's press release describes it as an "inner-lip (mucosa) brown" rather than an opaque brown.
- Finish: the brand calls it "see-through matte", a finish it places between gloss and matte.
- Limited edition: it is a limited autumn 2026 shade created for the "NUDE KISS" theme.
What the Brand Says About the Formula
According to OPERA, the Sheer Matte Lipstick uses the brand's own "powderless" formula. The colour is melted into a moisturising film with a frosted-glass-like texture. The brand describes the result as follows:
- Matte, but comfortable: the brand says it melts onto lips instead of clinging to dry patches.
- Sheer, buildable colour: according to OPERA, the shade shows through softly rather than looking flat.
- Diffused finish: OPERA describes the "see-through matte" finish as soft-focus and not dry.
- No lip balm needed: according to OPERA, the formula glides on smoothly by itself.
Sources
- OPERA official website (opera-net.jp): 2026 autumn limited-edition Sheer Matte Lipstick announcement
- OPERA / imju Japanese press release for the autumn 2026 "NUDE KISS" shade