Kao Corporation's haircare brand "merit (メリット)" will release special "Toy Story" character design bottles for a limited time this summer, starting August 1, 2026. The lineup includes "Merit Shampoo & Conditioner Pair Set [Quasi-drug]," "Merit Rinse-Free Shampoo Pump + Refill Set [Quasi-drug]," "Merit Kids Foaming Shampoo & Conditioner Pair Set," and "Merit Kids Rinse-Free Foaming Shampoo Pump + Refill Set," featuring popular characters like "Woody" and "Buzz Lightyear."
"Toy Story," first released in the U.S. in 1995, has been loved worldwide for many years and is cherished by a wide range of generations, from children to adults. The theme for the packaging design featuring characters from "Toy Story" is "Let's enjoy shampooing and feel refreshed." The bottles depict characters that make bath time fun and bring smiles. Furthermore, the outer boxes for the two Merit Kids products feature characters that can be cut out and assembled, adding an element of play after use.
"merit" will continue to deliver messages that resonate with families across Japan, as a "family love" brand that delivers "gentleness, peace of mind, and cleanliness," washing everyone in the family with gentle foam.
Product Features
Merit Shampoo & Conditioner Pair Set Toy Story Limited Design [Quasi-drug]
Cleanses with a gentle, soft foam
Shampoo: Fine lather, for a healthy scalp
Conditioner: Smooth fingers through hair, for silky-smooth hair
Contains active ingredient: Plant-derived licorice extract (Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate)
Contains moisturizing ingredients (for hydration)
Contains 5 plant-derived extracts (Eucalyptus Extract, Chamomile Extract, Lespedeza Extract, Asunaro Extract, Birch Extract) and fruit acids*1
Keeps hair and scalp healthy / Prevents dandruff and itchiness
Weakly acidic, same as hair and scalp
Free design: Paraben-free, synthetic colorant-free
Non-silicone formula (shampoo only)
Gentle natural floral scent
*1 Malic acid for shampoo, lactic acid for conditioner
Sales name: Merit Shampoo DF1 / Merit Conditioner DF1
Merit Rinse-Free Shampoo Pump + Refill Set Toy Story Limited Design [Quasi-drug]
Cleanses with a gentle, soft foam
Scalp healthy and hair smooth with just one bottle
Contains active ingredient: Plant-derived licorice extract (Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate)
Contains moisturizing ingredients (for hydration)
Contains 5 plant-derived extracts (Eucalyptus Extract, Chamomile Extract, Lespedeza Extract, Asunaro Extract, Birch Extract) and malic acid
Keeps hair and scalp healthy / Prevents dandruff and itchiness
Weakly acidic, same as hair and scalp
Free design: Paraben-free, synthetic colorant-free
Contains rinse ingredients (hair conditioning agent): Highly polymerized dimethicone-1
Gentle natural floral scent
Sales name: Kao Merit Shampoo DF1
Merit Kids Foaming Shampoo & Conditioner Pair Set Toy Story Limited Design
Designed with children in mind, gently washes delicate children's hair and scalp
Shampoo: For bothersome sweat and odor! Refreshes scalp, hair less prone to tangling
Conditioner: Detangles fine hair smoothly! Easy to dry with a hairdryer
Contains plant-derived ingredients (for hydration)*2 (shampoo only)
Contains moisturizing ingredients (for hydration)*3 (conditioner only)
Weakly acidic, same as hair and scalp
Free design: Paraben-free, synthetic colorant-free
Non-silicone formula (shampoo only)
Gentle natural floral scent
*2 Eucalyptus Leaf Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract, Glycerin *3 Plant-derived extracts (Eucalyptus Leaf Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract), Lactic Acid
Merit Kids Rinse-Free Foaming Shampoo Pump + Refill Set Toy Story Limited Design
Designed with children in mind, gently washes delicate children's hair and scalp
Rinse-Free Foaming Shampoo: Refreshes sweat and odor, and leaves hair smooth with just one bottle!
Contains plant-derived ingredients (for hydration)*2
Weakly acidic, same as hair and scalp
Free design: Paraben-free, synthetic colorant-free
Non-silicone formula
Gentle natural floral scent
*2 Eucalyptus Leaf Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract, Glycerin
Release Date / Region
August 1, 2026 / Nationwide
* Design bottles are not sold individually as shampoo or conditioner.
* As this is a limited quantity release, products will be available until supplies last. Please note that some stores may not carry the featured products. Thank you for your understanding.
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