Top 31 Best Japanese Cleansing Oils to Buy Online 2020 - Tried and True!

While the onset of winter might signal the coming of turkey and tinsel, it also means drier air and drier hair. But just because fallen leaves crunching beneath your boots is a natural part of winter, it doesn’t mean that crunchy, brittle hair has to be too. Even if you already use conditioner, winter requires a little more effort. So, to keep your hair looking as lush as possible, you want to use a deep conditioning hair mask.Choosing a hair mask can seem nearly as impossible as choosing the right secret santa gift for your new boss. There are hundreds of options, and choosing the wrong one might be disastrous. But don’t worry. This buying guide will help you cut through the junk and choose the best hair mask for you. If you still find yourself stuck, at the end, we’ve also got a list of our ten favorites for you to start your search. That secret santa gift though? That’s all on you.

It’s one of the seven wonders of the world. It’s a trending question on Quora. Why do Japanese women have such beautiful skin? A lot of it starts down at the roots: skincare, diet, genes. However, some of it is surface level stuff: makeup and, specifically, foundation. And out of all the foundation that’s out there, liquid–high-end and drugstore–is prized because it’s both versatile and hydrating.So in order to tap into those beauty secrets, we ordered the 12 most popular Japanese foundations from Japan’s e-commerce giants (such as Amazon, Rakuten, and @cosme) and tested them all. We also consulted three experts, who looked for the following:1. Finish2. Ease of Application3. CoverageThis is how we tested and found the most exceptional Japanese liquid foundations.

Browsing a Japanese drugstore is like panning for gold. You’re there looking down the aisles and everything seems like silt until you finally find a gem–a body lotion that hydrates (possibly even more than a high-end brand), low price tag, no shady ingredients. The task is fun but time-consuming, especially if you don’t read Japanese.And even if you do, do you really want to go through all of those katakana-ized chemical names? We certainly don’t. But we did. To save you headache (and a trip or ten to the drugstore), we ordered the 14 most popular body moisturizers from Japan’s e-commerce giants (such as @cosme, Amazon, and Rakuten) and tested for the following:1. Fragrance2. Hydration3. ApplicationThis is how we tested and found the most exceptional Japanese body moisturizers.

We can think of two reasons you’re looking for Japanese hair products. Number one, you’re hopelessly enamored with all things J-beauty (we don’t blame you). Or number two, you have Asian hair. And the thing about thick, black Asian hair is if you want to dye it anything other than fifty shades of brown, you’ve got to bleach it. And when it comes to Asian hair, you can’t beat Asian products.But there’s a lot out there, and you have questions. (Will it work? Will it damage my hair?) So this time around, we ordered the 10 most popular boxes of hair bleach from Japan’s e-commerce giants (Amazon, Rakuten, and @cosme) and compared the following:1. Power (How Much Color It Removed)2. Gentleness (How Little It Damaged Hair)This is how we tested and found the most exceptional Japanese hair bleach. At the very end of the article, we’ve also got a few smaller products lined up for those seeking only to bleach sections of their hair (to cover up roots and so on).

Our editors searched Japanese e-commerce sites (such as @cosme, Amazon, and Rakuten) for the best cleansing gel. We then chose the 25 most popular products and tested them for the following:1. Cleansing Power2. Hydration3. IngredientsCleansing gels tend to be mild, but we wanted to see what options, if any, would be suitable for waterproof makeup and oily skin. We also asked a specialist in cosmetic ingredients to inspect the formulas, seeking options for sensitive skin. We then compiled everything we learned into a buying guide about and list of the best Japanese cleansing gels available online.

Our editors searched Japanese e-commerce sites (such as @cosme, Amazon, and Rakuten) for the best face powders. We then chose the 8 most popular products and tested them.We focused on two main things: the how it looked and its functionality. We then compiled everything we learned into a buying guide about and list of the best Japanese face powders available online.

Our editors searched Japanese e-commerce sites (such as @cosme, Amazon, and Rakuten) for the best eyelash curlers. We then chose the 25 most popular products and tested them.We focused on two things: how our eyelashes looked and how it felt to use the product overall. We then compiled everything we learned into a buying guide about and list of the best Japanese eyelash curlers available online.

Our editors searched Japanese e-commerce sites (such as @cosme, Amazon, and Rakuten) for the best foundation primers for sensitive skin. We then chose the 15 most popular products and tested them.We focused on four things for each product: its moisturizing ability, its finish, its durability, and how easy it was to apply. We then compiled everything we learned into a buying guide about and list of the best Japanese foundation primers for dry skin available online.

Canmake Juicy Lady Liquid Cheek gets a lot of love on the Internet for the the high-quality color and durability offered at such an affordable price. However, there are reviewers that claim it doesn't blend into skin well, or it's hard to spread the color nicely. That's why we decided to purchase it and test it out for ourselves. We judged its finish, durability, and ease of use; here's what we learned.

As winter arrives, hand lotion becomes particularly essential to help moisturize your skin. But actually, hand lotion should be used frequently as it also helps prevent your hands’ skin from aging. Dish soaps, cosmetic products, polluted environments, and harsh sunlight can easily damage the skin of your hands. To nourish and hydrate your hands’ skin, it is important to choose a suitable hand lotion with nourishing ingredients that will not irritate your skin. Here's a collection of 10 of the best hand lotions we found online.

In 1992, body butter was first used in Africa as a moisturizing body lotion with the main ingredient as shea butter. With great moisturizing effect and smooth texture, this product soon became one of the most beloved beauty items. Nowadays, body butter has become much more diverse in variety and fragrance. And the best thing about body butter is still its deep moisturizing effect that can keep skin healthy and smooth. After carefully assessing the high-rated products on the Internet, we would like to introduce you to 10 best body butter currently sold online, as well as how to choose the best product that meets your needs. 

It’s easy to see excessive plastic use when we go food shopping, but one area we might not pay as much attention to is in our shaving habits. Think about it: whether you use disposable razors where you throw away the whole thing or cartridge razors where the disposable blades are encased in plastic, if you shave a few times a week, all that waste can really add up.Luckily, all-metal, reusable razors are making a comeback, making it easy for you to get an eco-friendly shave. But it can be hard to figure out where to begin when you’re starting from scratch. In this guide, we’ll go over the major points to look for when buying an eco-friendly razor. At the end we’ve also got a list of our 10 favorites to get you started on your search.

Last time, we talked about toners. Now, we move on to the next step in the Japanese skincare routine: moisturizers and face lotions※1. Face lotions are important–they are, if you remember, the lid that seals your toner in. And, just like in America, in Japan, we have our high-end and drugstore brands, our revolutionary products and dupes.We thought it was high time someone separated the wheat from the chaff. That’s why we ordered the 25 most popular moisturizers and face lotions from Japan’s e-commerce giants (such as Amazon, Rakuten, and @cosme) and tested them all. We also invited a skincare specialist and had her compare the following:1. Hydration2. ApplicationThis is how we tested and found the most exceptional Japanese moisturizers and face lotions. We also talk about the difference between lotion and cream at the very end of the article–be sure not to miss it.※1 乳液: moisturizer / face lotion

It’s a buzzword in Japan: translucence※1. It’s similar to Korea’s glass skin–skin so pure that it’s nearly transparent, resembling layers of frosted glass. In order to respond to that aesthetic, cosmetic companies–both drugstore and high-end–here have been coming out with scores of whitening※2 serums, essences, and ampoules※3.As always, it’s difficult to tell what kind of skincare is effective and what isn’t. That’s why, this time around, we ordered the 25 most popular whitening serums from Japan’s e-commerce giants (such as Amazon, Rakuten, and @cosme) and tested them all. We also invited a skincare specialist and had her compare the following:1. Hydration2. ApplicationThis is how we tested and found the most exceptional Japanese whitening serums, essences, and ampoules.※1 透明感: translucence (lit. transparency; used to describe glass skin)※2 美白: whitening (in this article, that refers to the tamping down of hyperpigmentation and the production of melanin, thereby preventing freckles and blemishes)※3 美容液: serums, essences, and ampoules (more on how we translated that term below)

Let’s get this straight–there’s no such thing as a “best” hair dye. Strictly speaking. Just like there’s no such thing as a “best” concealer or “best” mattress or “best” jacket because it all comes down to you. What kind of skin do you have? What kind of sleeping posture? Do you get cold easily?This time around, we ordered the 10 most popular hair dyes found in Japanese drugstores and on Japan’s e-commerce sites and compared the following:1. How Vivid the Color was2. How Gentle on Hair the Dye was3. How Long the Color LastedHowever, we want you to keep in mind that the Japanese hair dyes we introduce were formulated with Japanese (naturally black, bleached Asian) hair in mind and are most effective on hair of a similar quality. If you’ve hair like that, great–you’ll probably find that it works better than your average box of CVS/Walgreens stuff. If not, though, results may be a bit unexpected.

We might not be able to prevent aging altogether, but we can still age gracefully. That feels like the consensus here in Japan, where anti-aging skincare is popular and constantly evolving. As time goes by, our skin undergoes certain changes–hormones are thrown out of balance, certain functions are dulled–and serums that you used once may no longer be as effective.So which serums a) target the signs of aging and b) will actually work for you? In order to answer that question, we ordered the 18 most popular anti-aging※1 serums※2 from Japan’s e-commerce giants (such as Amazon, Rakuten, and @cosme) and tested them all. We also invited a skincare specialist and had her compare the following:1. Hydration2. ApplicationThis is how we tested and found the most exceptional Japanese anti-aging serums, essences, and ampoules.※1 エイジングケア: anti-aging (lit. aging care), which, in this article, refers to products meant to moisturize mature skin※2 美容液: serums, essences, and ampoules (all three are basically the same product, just with different concentration levels of active ingredients)

Cleansers are usually a trade-off. You can find a cleanser that works on everything from waterproof mascara to lip tint, but it’s going to be harsh. Or you could find a cleanser that’s mild but will remove maybe liquid foundation. At best.However, at mybest, we’re constantly in search of a cleanser that gives you the best of both worlds. This time around, our editing department purchased Minon Amino Moist’s Moist Milky Cleansing. We looked at the ingredients and tested for both cleansing power and moisture. This is what we learned.