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Hi there!
I’m so glad you are interested in Japanese skincare products. I would like to introduce my favorite skincare products. I have used all of these in deed and carefully selected only what I felt good or saw effects.
Hope you make the most of this page to find new items.
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- ALBION “FLORA DRIP”
- IPSA “Barrier Serum”
- shu uemura “ultime8∞ sublime beauty cleansing oil”
- KANEBO “Fresh Day Cream”
- ASTALIFT “Jelly Aquarysta”
- ASTALIFT White “Bright Lotion”
- TAKAMI “Skin Peel”
- Keana Nadeshiko “Face Pack”
- Keana Nadeshiko “Baking Soda Scrub Wash”
- Suisei “Beauty Clear Powder Wash N”
- SOFIN Grace – Skin lotion & Emulsion
- NOV L&W “Brightening Essence”
- Carté “Moisture Cream” Madam “Barrier Repair” (Vitamin C)
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Official website | ALBION (eng) |
Search term | アルビオン フローラドリップ |
Rating | @cosme |
This is my favorite skin lotion. It is not sticky but hydrates my skin very well. What I like most about this product is that it effectively works for every skin concern such as resilience, glowing, smoothness and transparency.
Check this page (best Japanese skin lotions) for the details of this product.

Price | 5,500 yen (tax included) |
Official website | IPSA |
Search term | イプサ バリアセラム |
Rating | @cosme |
Size | 50g |
I’m using this serum after skin lotion especially in summer. This keeps moisture within the skin though the serum is not sticky. This item mainly has 3 effects: covering the skin to keep the moisture, conditioning the skin so that it can absorb the essence of the other skincare items, and protecting skin from dryness and other damages.
When you want something not oily to lock in the moisture for your skin, this would be the one.

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Official website | shu uemura |
Search term | シュウ ウエムラ アルティム8∞ スブリム ビューティ クレンジング オイル |
Rating | @cosme |
shu uemura’s official online shop on Rakuten Ichiba | shu Uemura |
When it comes to cleansing oil, many women would come up with this. This is super popular, and there are tons of repeat customers.
Check this page for the details of this product.

Price | 6,600 yen (tax included) |
Official website | KANEBO |
Search term | カネボウ フレッシュ デイ クリーム |
Rating | @cosme |
Size | 40ml |
I started using this face cream following my friend’s recommendation. I know product reviews of friends are most reliable. This is really useful especially in winter. I highly value this item as I can feel that my skin gets moisturized and glowing thanks to this cream.
Check this page for the details of this product.

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Official website | ASTALIFT |
Search term | アスタリフト ジェリー アクアリスタ |
Rating | @cosme |
ASTALIFT’s official online shop on Rakuten Ichiba | FUJIFILM |
I love this jelly, and I’ve been using this for years. The reason why I can’t give up this product is that it feels so good when I spread this jelly on my face and that I know ceramide included in it would have a good effect on my skin.
Check this page for details of this product.

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Official website | ASTALIFT (eng) |
Search term | アスタリフト ブライトローション |
Rating | @cosme |
ASTALIFT’s official online shop on Rakuten Ichiba | ASTALIFT |
I use this skin lotion in combination with the Jelly Aquarysta introduced right above. This lotion has a skin lightening effect and inhibits melanin production.
I rely on ASTALIFT’s skincare products very much because I know its technology is outstanding.

Price | 5,280 yen (tax included) |
Official website | TAKAMI Skin Peel |
Search term | タカミ スキンピール |
Rating | @cosme |
Size | 30ml |
TAKAMI’s official online shop on Rakuten Ichiba | TAKAMI |
I use this item to make my skin smooth and to remove skin dullness. This serum is to be used after face washing, and it removes all the unnecessary things on skin such as dead skin cells. Though this is named “skin peel”, this serum doesn’t peel the skin. This product would normalize the skin turnover cycles to keep the skin healthy.
If you have trouble with skin dullness, you should try this one!

Price | 1,375 yen (tax included) |
Official website | 石澤研究所 毛穴撫子 |
Search term | 毛穴撫子 お米のパック |
Rating | @cosme |
Size | 170g |
This face mask is introduced in this page (Facial Sheet Masks Popular in Japan (for daily use)). This is made out of Japanese rice, and the texture is like risotto. As described in this page (Japanese Skincare Brands for Dry Skin), the essence of rice is really good for skin.
How to use this product is as follows:
– after cleansing, smooth a thick layer onto skin
– leave on for 5 minutes,
– and then rinse with water or warm water.
(I usually use this pack in the bath:))
I really like this item because my face will be so bright after using it.

Price | 1,320 yen (tax included) |
Official website | 石澤研究所 毛穴撫子 |
Search term | 毛穴撫子 重曹スクラブ洗顔 |
Rating | @cosme |
Size | 100g |
This face wash is also from Keana Nadeshiko. This is made out of baking soda which is effective in removing dead skin cells and pore gunk. The skin will be quite clear after using this.
The reason why this is my favorite is that it is very easy to use. Though I use a foaming net when I wash my face, this face wash doesn’t require it. This is really useful when I’m too tired to wash my face.

Price | 1,980 yen (tax included) |
Official website | Suisai |
Search term | スイサイ ビューティクリア パウダーウォッシュN |
Rating | @cosme |
Size | 0.4g × 32 pieces |
This is a face wash made out of enzymes which is also effective in removing dead skin cells and pore gunk.
Check this page (Best Japanese face washes) for details of this product.
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As written in this page (Japanese Popular Skincare Brands), SOFINA Grace is popular among ladies at mothers’ age. I use SOFINA Grace’s skincare items when I stay at my parents’ house. The skin lotion hydrates skin very well, and the emulsion plumps skin.
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Price | 3,850 yen (tax included) |
Official website | SOFINA |
Search term | ソフィーナグレイス 高保湿化粧水 美白 |
Rating | @cosme |
Size | 140ml |
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Price | 3,850 yen (tax included) |
Official website | SOFINA |
Search term | ソフィーナグレイス 高保湿乳液 美白 |
Rating | @cosme |
Size | 60g |

Price | 5,500 yen (tax included) |
Official website | NOV |
Search term | ノブ L&W ブライトニングエッセンス |
Rating | @cosme |
Size | 30g |
I bought this serum because a sample worked on my skin very well. This can be used on sensitive skin and has a skin-whitening effect. Also, the beauty ingredients prevent spots and freckles and make skin bright. The texture of the cream is really nice (neither too thick nor too light), and I feel my skin gets moisturized. This is definitely my favorite item.

Price | 2,530 yen (tax included) |
Official website | Carté |
Search term | カルテ モイスチュア クリーム |
Rating | @cosme |
Size | 40g |
If you are struggling with dryness, you should try this cream. This cream includes an ingredient which is used in a medical moisturizer. Check this page for details of this product.

Price | 770 yen (tax included) |
Official website | Mandam Barrier Repair (eng) |
Search term | マンダム バリアリペア 透明肌 |
Rating | @cosme |
Size | 5 sheets |
As written in this page (Facial Sheet Masks Popular in Japan (for daily use)), this sheet mask is one of my favorite items. Since I want to brighten up my skin tone, I persist in using this product which includes plenty of vitamin C derivatives. Vitamin C derivatives are good at keeping skin hydrated, and it results in clear skin.
Also, one package includes 22ml of face serum, which is what I like most about this item. This is suited for daily use.
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