Girls, hop on and let’s move on to the next station on the skincare train- Japan and Japanese beauty products!
While J might be ahead of K in the alphabet, in the world of skincare K-beauty was one step ahead in enchanting literally everyone with the idea of ‘glass skin’. The multi-step skincare routine recommended by Korean beauty experts along with new concepts such as double cleansing and enriching essences proved to be effective on the Indian skin and thus K-beauty products took over the entire Indian beauty market so much so that most beauty apps now have a section selling Korean skincare separately.
However, this year a slow and steady competitor has been quietly creating a revolution and upping K-beauty with its approach towards minimalism and natural ingredients. J-beauty or Japanese beauty has been gradually spreading base in the Indian cosmetic and skincare sector with its emphasis on skincare with fewer products and natural ingredients such as rice, green tea and seaweed. What’s being promoted now is the ‘mochi skin’- bouncy, plumpy and hydrated skin that is healthy.
To help you touch base with this latest trend being loved by skinfluencers and skincare enthusiasts worldwide, Team Wedding Affair has listed its top choices when it comes to tried and tested Japanese beauty products. Check them out below!
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen
Unlike those sunscreens that feel heavy on the skin and leave a whitecast, the Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen is a lightweight moisturising sunscreen that suits every skin tone and doesn’t leave a white cast on any type of skin.
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil
An underrated product that came to rise due to the love it received from beauty influencers, the DHC Deep Cleansing Oil can be the first and key step in your double cleansing routine. The fragrance free cleansing oil has an effective mineral oil-free formula that removes all the layers of makeup on your skin and leaves it glowing and soft.
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SK-II Facial Treatment Essence
The SK-II Facial Treatment Essence is by far the most favourite Japanese skincare product worldwide. The hydrating essence has a whopping 90% concentration of saccharomycopsis ferment filtrate, a byproduct of sake fermentation rich in vitamins, amino acids, and minerals, to hydrate and brighten skin. Many skinfluencers claim to have been using the product for years and have seen more hydrated and less pigmented skin post regular use.
ILEM JAPAN Yasashi Hair Bento
If you’ve been gushing over the silky hair that Japanese people tend to have, then join the line, my friend. To help you get that glossy post-spa mane, we recommend the Yasashi Hair Bento combo from ILEM JAPAN which consists of Gentle Shampoo and Conditioner made with Japanese Kaki Fruit Extract and Rice Peptides. Enjoy a foamy and lathered shampooing experience that leaves your hair clean and nourished.
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream
This Shiseido moisturizing cream contains SPF 30 and native safflower extract and ginger roots that help lift, firm, and even the skin tone. It boosts circulation within the skin, helps strengthen the moisture barrier and tighten in. Pair it with your best sunscreen and see the magic happen on your skin.
Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Lotion
A holy grail for people with dry skin type, the Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Lotion is an intensely hydrating solution that works best on moisturising dry and parched skin that many of us deal with during the cold winters. Hada Labo keeps on reviving the solution with the newest form of Hyaluronic acid, thus making it more effective than other hyaluronic acid based solutions in the market.
Tatcha The Water Cream
With ingredients such as wild rose, leopard lily, a touch of 23-karat gold and a multitude of Japanese superfoods, this cream is ideal for people with combination skin. With a gel-like texture it leaves your skin feeling hydrated without giving it that greasy look.
ILEM JAPAN Matcha Japanese Tea
Japanese matcha tea has been the secret behind the youthful and glowing skin of Japanese people. While not a skincare product, it safeguards the collagen and elastin in your skin to protect its youthfulness. By swapping your daily coffees with matcha you can gain a sustained energy boost without experiencing the caffeine-induced jitters. Additionally, you can also include it in your skincare rituals by mixing a teaspoon of matcha with yogurt and applying it as a face mask regularly. For this, ILEM JAPAN’s Matcha Tea is an ideal and authentic choice.
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Get bright, hydrated and youthful skin by incorporating these effective and wallet-saving Japanese beauty products into your skincare routines.
