skincare
PSA: No, Mitomo is not a well known brand in Japan (May 28, 2021)
This was originally posted as comments on Reddit on September 3, 2019. I’ve made minor formatting changes and corrections, and added a note at the end, but otherwise haven’t done any editing or updating. I’m leaving the original comments on Reddit, too, because the comment I talk about at the end has me on high alert.
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