skincare

PSA: No, Mitomo is not a well known brand in Japan (May 28, 2021)

PSA: Imitation Namerakahonpo at Don Quijote (Feb 2, 2021)

艶肌豆乳イソフラボン配合全身化粧水 aka 情熱価格PLUS 豆乳全身化粧水

DUO The Cleansing Balm (Oct 3, 2019)

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

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marcelavy

Feb 24, 2026

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

Review for 明色美顔水 薬用化粧水

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marcelavy

Feb 23, 2026

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Fancl Mild Cleansing Oil: Instructions and reformulations

Translation of the instructions printed inside the box and information about the 2021 and 2026 reformulations

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 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