As a reporter, I've recently returned from a journey in Japan.
In the realm of skincare, Japan offers a wealth of high-quality, travel-friendly products that cater to various skin types and concerns. Here are ten must-haves for your next Japanese adventure:
1. **SANA Nameraka Honpo Soy Milk Face Wash**: A gentle, non-irritating cleanser that provides hydration and effortlessly removes dirt and makeup. Priced affordably, it's an excellent choice for budget-conscious travellers.
2. **Hoshisu Nadeshiko Rice Extract Face Mask**: A sheet mask made with 100% Japanese rice extract that helps maintain skin moisture and tightens pores. With over 400 million sold worldwide, it's a popular choice for hydration and brightening.
3. **Utena Premium Presa Golden Jelly Mask**: A unique net-like sheet mask coated with hydrating jelly, containing 8 amino acids for enhanced hydration and skin repair. The mask fits tightly and forms a moisture barrier, making it perfect for dry or travel-stressed skin.
4. **Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Lotion**: A lightweight, hydrating lotion that penetrates quickly without sticking, leaving the skin plumper, more supple, and well-hydrated. It's highly rated for sensitive skin.
5. **Curel Intensive Facial Cream**: A rich and creamy moisturizer that deeply hydrates and protects sensitive skin, making it ideal for dry or travel-stressed skin.
6. **Minon Amino Moist Moisturizing Face Mask**: A soft, bouncy gel sheet mask that gently moisturizes and is ideal for sensitive or dehydrated skin.
7. **Fancl Facial Washing Powder**: A powder-to-foam cleanser that's compact and gentle on the skin, making it perfect for travel.
8. **Kanebo Allie Gel Sunscreen UV EX SPF50+ PA++++**: A lightweight gel-cream sunscreen that offers effective daily protection. Its non-sticky and moisturizing formula makes it suitable for travel.
9. **Detox Foot Patches**: Foot patches that help relieve tired feet and improve circulation during travel. These patches are commonly recommended in Japanese skincare and travel hauls.
10. **Hair Masks from Utena or Kracie**: Compact and travel-friendly, these hair masks contain nourishing ingredients like collagen and amino acids, helping maintain hair hydration and repair during trips.
Many of these products can be purchased at stores like Don Quijote, a popular discount store in Japan known for skincare must-buys. For those seeking hydrating lotions, the Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Lotion is a standout, while the Utena Premium Presa Golden Jelly Mask and Hoshisu Nadeshiko Rice Extract Face Mask are popular choices for moisturizing and brightening sheets.
Foot care is addressed with popular detox foot patches, and hair masks from leading Japanese brands complete the travel-friendly skin and hair care lineup.
For those planning a visit to Japan, Discover Asia Book a Flight offers promotions to make your journey more affordable. In addition to skincare, products like Honey Shampoo and Oil, infused with honey and botanical extracts, and the Shiseido Fino Hydrating Hair Mask, enriched with royal jelly, amino acids, and squalane, can help transform dry hair.
[1] Prices may vary and are approximate. [2] Ratings are based on customer reviews on Japanese e-commerce sites. [3] Don Quijote is a popular discount store in Japan, known for its wide range of skincare products. [4] These products are commonly recommended in Japanese skincare and travel hauls.
- In-flights, you might find it beneficial to incorporate fashion-and-beauty essentials like the compact Fancl Facial Washing Powder, a powder-to-foam cleanser perfect for travel, or the Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Lotion, a lightweight hydrating lotion that's highly rated for sensitive skin.
- Upon arrival, exploring the lifestyle scene of Japan might include visits to stores like Don Quijote, where you can discover a wealth of home-and-garden items, or the skincare must-buys they're famous for, such as the Hoshisu Nadeshiko Rice Extract Face Mask, which hydrates and tightens pores.
- As the day turns into evening, you can unwind with food-and-drink offerings, like the traditional Japanese dish sushi, or indulge in a home-cooked meal with local ingredients. To pamper yourself further, apply the Utena or Kracie hair masks, travel-friendly treatments containing nourishing ingredients, before retiring for the night.
