Tag: Japanese skincare
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Kao Nivea Super Water Essence EX SPF 50+ – Review
This new release by Nivea Japan stands out from older formulas. I stopped using Kao’s sunscreens about five years ago when they became sticky and gloopy. It was the same issue across all brands, like the gluey Watery Gel. But, since then, Kao have learnt a lot and improved their sunscreens. Again, we are starting to…
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OMI Brotherhood Sun Bears Active Protect Cool SPF 50+ –Review
When I first tried this sunscreen last year, I didn’t think that I would like it. But, as the heatwave came, and I did anything to stay cool, this menthol-enriched fluid came in handy. I regretted not buying more after finishing the bottle, so I had to repurchase it this year. The formula includes mineral…
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Allie Chrono Beauty Tone Up UV SPF 50+ Rose Chaire – Review
While shopping for the Allie sunscreens earlier this year, I didn’t check the ingredients lists since I trust the brand, and I thought that both the standard Allie UV Gel EX and this Tone Up version would be identical. I assumed that the only difference would be in the colourings of the products, but that’s…
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Hakutsuru Medicated Daiginjo Moisturising Cream – Review
Hakutsuru are a well-established sake producer in Japan and overseas. However, their skincare range is not as popular as their spirits. I’ve bought this moisturiser swayed by positive reviews online, and I am not disappointed. The base of the moisturiser includes rice ferment extract known for its hydrating and anti-discolouration properties. On top of that,…
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Allie Gel UV EX SPF 50+ – Review
This year’s revamp of the Allie range is focused on sustainability. The bases of the sunscreens are the same, but the UV filters have been swapped for elements that are safer for sea life. What’s more, the products now come in more eco-friendly packaging – plastic mixed with paper, which in reality is more problematic…
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Shiseido Waso Yuzu-C Beauty Sleeping Mask – Review
When the Waso line was first launched a few years ago, it wasn’t too memorable; the neon-coloured packaging and ordinary formulas did not attract my attention. But, the recent revamp of the line has caught my eye. The new, more sustainable packaging and improved recipes have convinced me enough to give Waso a try, and…
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Dove Sensitive Mild Facial Cleansing Mousse – Review
This foam has been available on the Japanese market for years, I remember seeing it on Japanese Amazon each time I shop there, and finally, it’s available in Europe, though in select markets. The cleanser has a pretty straightforward formula – surfactants, glycerine, some niacinamide, one type of ceramide, plant extracts, and the iconic Dove…
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Meishoku Medicated Placenta Whitening Eye Cream – Review
I am not into eye creams; I spread near my eyes whatever I apply on the rest of my face, except for exfoliants. However, in winter, the skin around my skin is particularly needier than usual hence I reach for an eye cream from time to time. At the beginning of last winter, I bought…
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Hada Labo Tokyo Premium Express Glow & Anti-Stress Jelly Sheet Mask – Review
I will start by saying that there is a difference between the Hada Labo Tokyo brand in Europe and the Americas. In the Americas, the products are made in the USA. They include Rohto’s R&D, but they aren’t the same deal. In Europe, we get either very close copies of Japanese products, differences derive from…
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Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Liquid – Review
This product is intended for people with acne-prone skin. It’s a good alternative for those who can’t or don’t want to use conventional cleansing oils. The ingredients list is modest, there are emulsifiers, moisturising agents, solvents, and preservatives. No fragrance or dyes; the product smells like glycerine mixed with ethanol. It doesn’t cause any dryness…
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