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Best Japanese skincare!
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items I went to Japan this year, and after talking to some people from Japan, as well as trying some myself, here is the my list of the best Japanese skincare! Make sure to do your own research as well as what works for my skin don't necessarily work for e...
Sections
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Sunscreen
Cleansers/Toners
Moisterizers
Other
Sunscreen
Japanese sunscreen is amazing! I think they are the country that do sunscreen the best.
Incredibly popular brand in East Asia, not just Japan. You can get any other from their brand, but I would recommend ones for sensitive skin for the general public. I used this one personally.
Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Mild Milk SPF 50+ PA++++
I saw this EVERYWHERE. Incredibly popular in Japan, and many people I talked to also use this one.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
Japanese people are super into whitening sunscreen (I would be careful about the chemicals). This one can also be used as a makeup base.
Anessa Brightening UV Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
Cleansers/Toners
Remember that cleansers and toners work differently for everyone! I have pretty dry skin, so make sure to take that into account.
Love this one. I use it daily. You can get a more foaming effect if you use more water, but personally, I don't use that much as it works extremely well both ways.
Melano CC Vitamin C Deep Clear Enzyme Face Wash
This one is Korean, but Japanese people also use it! Oil cleanser.
ilso - Natural Mild Cleansing Oil
This one is a hydrating toner (good for my dry skin)! It is quite pricey, but I do enjoy it and it lasts quite a long time. I notice the older generation tends to use more.
Shiseido - D Program Moist Care Lotion
VERY moisturizing. I saw this so much in the convenience and beauty stores! Great toner.
Rohto Mentholatum - Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion
Another amazing toner commonly seen in the drugstore! This one is quite cheap as well.
Care Cera AP Moisturizing Advance Milk Lotion
Moisterizers
Somehow, they don't cause me to break out. All super good.
Recommended by professionals. Very comfortable on the skin – will be buying again.
BCL - Momo Puri Peach Moist Barrier Cream
This one is also from Korea, but popular in Japan as well. They do vitamins very well there, and it's good quality for the skin.
APLB - Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Facial Cream
Amazing lotion. Commonly seen in the convenience store, and the bottles are quite big as well.
Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing
Other
Ones that don't match with a section from the above or that I don't personally use (/don't use anymore due to weather differences) but I commonly see recommended.
This one is good for OILY skin (combination + normal also okay). Apply after moisturizer and is really good for both hot and cold weather.
Naturie - Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel
AMAZING for summer and extremely hot weather. A must if you are visiting a hot area. I'm pretty sure they have menthol so be careful about eczema though.
Kao - Biore Zero Body Sheet
Good sunscreen for kids! Biore is a trustworthy brand, so it is probably safe. Leaves some white cast, and is also a little expensive oversees, but it's still very good quality.
Kao - Biore UV Kids Pure Milk SPF 50+ PA+++
Popular hand cream for wrinkles. I don't use it because I am still quite young, but it might be helpful to those looking for it!
CoenRich - The Premium Q10 White Wrinkle Care Hand Cream
Another one from Korea – these are really good pimple patches! They are quite transparent so they do good under make-up too.
Cica Clear Spot Patch