Tag: reposted from Reddit

Kanebo Allie’s “beach friendly” brand overhaul in February 2022

Japanese sunscreens pt. 3 (Nov 15, 2021)

Allie Extra UV Gel N, Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV [01] Clear and [02] White, Surfer’s Diane Perfect UV Milk, Nalc Perfect Waterproof UV Protect, Skin Aqua Super Moisture Essence Gold, X-Barrier Skin Protect UV Cream, etc.

Curél Deep Moisture Spray (Aug 11, 2021/Feb 25, 2026)

Review for キュレル ディープモイスチャースプレー

PSA: Incentivized reviews on Reddit (Jun 10, 2021)

Posted upon being solicited by GoSelly (Spigen)

Japanese body wash reviews (May 22, 2021)

Mama Butter Body Soap, CareCera Foaming Body Wash, and Nivea Angel Skin Body Wash (Cassis and Herbs)

DUO The Cleansing Balm (Oct 3, 2019)

Review for DUO ザ クレンジングバーム (the red version)

Japanese BHA product: Meishoku Bigansui Medicated Skin Lotion (Oct 9, 2019)

Review for 明色美顔水 薬用化粧水

Japanese eye drops (Sept 3, 2019)

This was originally posted as a comment on Reddit (now deleted) on September 3, 2019. I’ve made minor formatting changes and corrections, but otherwise haven’t done any editing or updating.

Japanese sunscreen reviews, pt. 2 (Nov 2, 2020)

Allie Extra UV Gel N (2020), Tunemakers Undiluted Solution UV Protector, Anessa Perfect UV Skincare Milk (2018), Curél UV Protection Essence, Ettusais Herbal UV Jelly, and Mieufa Fragrance UV Spray: Clear (unscented), with mini reviews of Curél Intensive Moisture Facial Cream and Carté Hirudoid Moisture Cream

Non-drying (or supposedly non-drying) second cleansers (Aug 1, 2019)

From Muji, Chifure, Fancl, Mochitto (Ishizawa Laboratories), Sunsorit, and Curél

Japanese sunscreen reviews (Jun 11, 2019)

Allie Extra UV Gel & Highlight Gel, Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence & Athlizm Skin Protect Essence, Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV, Etvos Mineral UV Powder, Mieufa Fragrance UV Spray, Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence, Sports Beauty Sun Protect Gel and more

Japanese Skincare Glossary

A list of Japanese skincare terms, with a focus on skincare products, including how they’re written in Japanese and how they’re pronounced

UV Water Resistance ★ or ★★ (Jan 22, 2022)

New sunscreen rating system for water resistance to be introduced in Japan starting from December 2022

Health Care Manual for UV by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment (Jun 14, 2021)

環境省 環境保健部 紫外線保健指導マニュアル 2020

Parasols (and UV umbrellas) in Japan (Aug 28, 2021)

With additional notes from July 3, 2023

The expiration date of Japanese products (June 6, 2021)

Or the shelf life (unopened) and PAO (Period After Opening) for cosmetics and quasi-drugs

The Skin Aqua sunscreen in a white bottle with a gold cap (May 23, 2021)

Or why the version of the product (what market it was made for and what year it was released) matters

On SPF/PA testing in Japan and the Chinese version of Japanese sunscreens (May 17, 2021)

With a focus on Kanebo Allie Extra UV Gel N and other Allie products