The reason why we need the moisturizer cream
Japan’s winter is cold and fairly dry and in order to combat the harsh winters to their skin, Japanese ladies spend an everlasting journey in seeking the best moisturizer that fulfills their needs. If you drop by any pharmacy in Japan, you will be lost by all the options you get on shelves. Well, we are here to help. The followings are some super affordable moisturizers we recommend.
Gokujun- Amino Acid Moisturizer (HADALABO)
The brand Gokujun is well-known for its extremely moisturizing product lines infused with amino acid. This moisturizer is great for you if you don’t like products with scent or if you have allergic skin since it does not contain any aroma and colouring. It has matching acidity with human skin which allows a quicker and easier absorption. You can spot this product in most drug stores, convenience stores or supermarkets so you should have a hard time looking for it.
- 140ml, 698 yen (Before Tax)
Perfect Emulsion Silky-Moisture (SENKA, from SHISEDO)
Senka is another famous brand for its great performance yet low-priced skin care products. This product is a newer version which can keep your skin moist without leaving a sticky feeling which a lot of moisturizers do. Infused with hyaluronic acid and collagen, this moisturizer can help you achieve the goal of “silky” smooth skin.
- 150ml, 798 yen (Before tax)
Hokuroku Sousui Moisturizing Emulsion
The brand Hokuroku Sousui utilizes Japan’s natural plants and has been offering an organic and down to earth product line to its customers. Their products mostly uses local plants such as Yuzu, Amachazuru, Hinoki or even rice as ingredients. When it comes to their moisturizer, Amachazuru and peach was used in the making process. The product is light and non greasy while keeping you skin in moist condition. It contains a gentle, soft scent of Yuzu and Japanese to make you skin care routine more enjoyable.
- 30ml, 950 yen (After Tax)
- 90ml, 2,808 yen (After Tax)
Moisturizing Milk- High Moisture, Light (MUJI)
Moisturizing Milk- High Moisture (MUJI)
Moisturizing Milk- Light
The next moisturizer we are introducing is the moisturizing milk from MUJI. The moisturizer comes in different types such as moisture, high moisture, light which you can pick according to your preferences or weather, light during hot summer time or high moisture for dry winter. You can also pick the size depending on different situation: 50ml, 200ml and 400ml. The 50ml is a perfect size for travelling while the other two are great for daily use.
MUJI Moisturizing Milk
- Moisture- 50ml, 260 yen (after tax) 200ml, 580 yen (after tax) 400ml, 980 yen (after tax)
- High Moisture- 50ml, 350 yen (after tax) 200ml, 780 yen (after tax) 400ml, 1,300 yen (after tax)
- Light- 50ml, 260 yen (after tax) 200ml, 580 yen (after tax) 400ml, 980 yen (after tax)
There are uncountable moisturizer product available in Japan and if you like this series, please let us know as we will cover more news on skin care products!
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