The Best of Japanese Skincare 2024

 Hey Subbies,

This is just another installment of end of the year list. I wanted to do another updated Japanese list that is more on par with my Korean ones especially now that Cosme has their own store that you can see in IRL what is trending in Japan. Also a lot of Japanese brands have global sites now so you should be able to buy from brands directly like Shiseido which is basically the L'oréal or Amore Pacific of Japan with Cle de peau which is the Japan's take on French cosmetics, Kose gives off major Estée Lauder vibes with their Decorte brand, Kanebo is basically the Kerning Group of Japan and etc. I think Japanese brands used to want to stay exclusively domestic but now they are slowly wanting strive for Cosmetic Globalization because they see the writing on the wall. I don't know why I didn't pick up any of these brands when I was Japan but I think from memory I was bit overstimulated and my mind set was I can buy products we don't get back home since we had a large Japanese population it would just be a little more back then. Anyways, Japan has a really cool culture of supporting staff or the people you might take for granted, there are whole fan clubs following their favorite "staff member" that are on par with Beauty or lifestyle Influencers these days. I wish I could have been able to work on these posts sooner but I had to wait on some important financial decisions while juggling end-of-the-year parties and a work project which is very unusual for this time of year and like to finish projects right before the end of year. I know people who dream of only work but I'm the type that rest is a non-negotiable when it comes to work especially in the creative fields.

Cleansers

1. Attenir Skin Clear Cleanse Oil
2. Kanebo Scrubbing Mud Wash
3. D Program Essence In Cleansing Foam
4. Melano CC Deep Clear Face Wash
5. Sofina Ip Pore Clearing Gel Wash

Toners | Waters | Removers | Liquid |

1. Kiss Me Heroine Make Mascara Remover
2. Kanebo Radiant Skin Refiner

Serums | Essences | Ampoules | Oils

1. Decorte Liposome Advanced Repair Serum
2. Kanebo Skin Harmonizer
3. Clé de Peau Beauté Le Serum Ⅱ 
4. Obagi Obazi X Deep Advanced Drift Serum
5. Shiseido Elixir The Serum Moisturizing Aging Care

Masks | Patches 

1. Lululun Hydra Ex Face Mask
2. Kose One By Kose Clear Peel Serum

Moisturizers | Emulsions | Lotions | Creams | Gels | Balms

1. Kose DECORTE AQ Emulsion Absolute
2. SK-II LXP Kintsugi (Gold) Cream
3. SK-II LXP Ultimate Revival Cream

Mists | Sprays

1. Curel Deep Moisture Spray
2. Kanebo Dew Splash Mist
3. N Organic Moist Milk Mist

Sunscreens / SPFs

1. Cosme DECORTE Sun Shelter Tone Up CC SPF 50+ PA++++
2. COSME DECORTE AQ ABSOLUTE UV PROTECTION BRIGHTENING & WRINKLE
3. ELIXIR Day Care Revolution Tone Up SP+ aa SPF50+

Haircare

1. plus eau Mellow Shampoo
2. Cielo Color Treatment for the whole body
3. Orbis Treatment Hair Water
4. ReFa / ReFa STRAIGHT IRON PRO
5. Panasonic Nanocare Hair Dryer