Homare Sake Lotion

The Homare Sake Lotion is a toner which uses 60% of Sake, famous Japanese alcohol, as its ingredients. The Homare Brewery is also the winner of the international wine competition. Sake helps reduce age spots, blemishes of the sun, tightens and brightens your skin. It is a natural ingredient extracted from fermented rice yielding koji acid which benefits your skin.

About The Product

The Homare Sake Lotion is an all natural toner made with Japanese alcohol, Sake. The toner hydrating and is easy to apply on the skin. The toner can be used during day and night time after facial cleansing. It also has a natural lavender smell which is different from other acidic toner. The natural Sake ingredients helps preventing the skin from aging which serves as an essential daily skin care product.

How to Use the Product

1. Wash your face thoroughly with warm water
2. Put an average amount of the lotion on your hand or cotton pads
3. Apply the lotion to your skin and wait for a while to let the lotion completely absorbed your skin

Recommendation

The Homare Sake Lotion is recommended to use after cleaning your face daily. After putting on the lotion on your face, it is recommended to apply sunscreen to which best make use of the

User Review

“This lotion is extremely refreshing when I first apply it on my face. Also, the smell of lavender is very natural unlike other toner that usually has the smell of acid. Although I have never tried toner that uses sake as their ingredients, my skin turns out to be really smooth and bright after applying several times. I would definitely recommend this product to my friend as well since noone has ever used skin care products which contain sake.”

“I am also amazed by the fact that sake is a natural ingredient that helps anti aging and keeps the skin bright and tight. I will continue my day and night skin care routine applying the Homare Sake Lotion.”

AloAlo Natural Hair Oil          

The AloAlo Natural Hair Oil is a hair spray mist for styling and every day hair care. The natural ingredients shea butter oil, sunflower seed oil, and Roman chamomile flower oil in the hair oil gives the hair extra smoothness and brightness after applying. The special ingredients also protect and extends durability for colored hair. The hair oil protects and reconstructs damaged hair and gives the hair long lasting glowing presence.

About The Product

The AloAlo Natural Hair Oil can be use after and before styling. It can be used on both wet and dry hair. The natural ingredients contained in the hair oil not only protects colored hair, but also smooth and soften damaged and dry hair. The hair oil mist is especially convenient since each spray controls the amount of the oil you use on the hair. The oil mist strongly moisturizes and nourishes the hair with natural its ingredients while giving the hair long lasting gloss finishing and smoothness when use daily.

How to Use the Product

1. Before applying the hair oil, comb your hair to make sure your hair is straight and untangled
2. Spray the mist for a few times depending on the volume of your hair on the middle to bottom length of the hair
3. After spraying, comb your hair again to make sure your hair is moisturized and straightened thoroughly

Recommendation

The AloAlo Natural Hair Oil is recommended to use daily especially after washing your hair when the wetness of the hair absorbs the oil best. The hair oil is a great option for daily hair care.

User Review

“This is my first time trying a hair oil mist that is made in Japan. The hair spray is amazing because the hair oil that I have been using does not help me control the amount that I put on my hair. Thanks to this oil spray that solved my concern and make my daily hair care routine more easily.”

“Also, I have been using the product day time before styling and curling my hair. The hair oil actually creates a layer of protection and avoid my hair from damaging after the heat when curling my hair. In addition, I have been applying the hair oil right after washing my hair and before drying my hair. The oil maintains the smoothness of my hair even after drying my hair which is really incredible. The dullness of my hair has been improved greatly. I surely recommend the AloAlo Natural Hair Oil if you are looking for natural, simple hair oil.”

SolVallee YuzuLift

The SolVallee YuzuLift moisturizer is a face gel which hydrates the skin deeply. The gel is applicable in both day and night time. After applying the gel, the result is best seen after leaving the serum on your skin for a while letting the gel completely absorbed by the skin.

About The Product

During day time, it is best used right after washing your face and before putting makeup on. The gel takes the role similar to the face lotion to both protect and moisturize your skin. It gives the skin a clear presence rather than a hard layer like some serums which blocks the makeup from absorbing.

During night time, it is best used after showering and before going to bed. The gel is absorbed best after showering. If you want a clear skin as if you have put a face mask all night long, make sure to apply a thin layer of the SolVallee YuzuLift gel. If you want extra hydration for the next morning, apply a thicker layer on the skin.

How to Use The Product

1. Clean your face with warm water and apply toner before putting on the SolVallee YuzuLift gel
2. Gently open the lid of the gel. The gel has a quite watery and soft texture.
3. Put an average amount of gel on your fingers. Gently massage it first in your palms before applying it on your face.
4. Apply the product on the surface of the skin thoroughly and massage the the gel on the face and neck area. The gel is easily absorbed and creates a clear and smooth texture after applying on the skin.

Recommendation

The gel is applicable to all skin type. Dry skin is especially recommended since the gel gives the skin long lasting intensive hydration.

User Review

“The moment I opened the SolVallee YuzuLift, I am delighted by the natural and refreshing Yuzu smell. The texture of the gel is extremely light-weight and moisturizing. It gives your skin a natural layer of moisturizer unlike some serums which are oily, thick, and hard to absorb. The gel provides intensive hydration but allows the skin to absorb thoroughly at the same time."

"Moreover, it is surprising how moisturizing and soft my skin has become after applying the gel for just one night. The long lasting moisturizing sensation keeps my skin smooth and soft all day even when I apply makeup. My makeup has been easier to apply on my skin because of the SolVallee YuzuLift which completely improved my skin condition. This gel is applicable for all skin type. Since I have sensitive skin, the gel’s natural ingredients allow me to put the gel on my skin without having redness or any allergic reactions. This gel really saved my dry skin and leave no breakouts. The SolVallee YuzuLift has become my daily skin care essentials, and I will start applying the gel every day from now on. In addition, I truly recommend this SolVallee YuzuLift gel to people who are struggling to have clear and healthy skin.”

Ellesoie Crystal Gel Whitening

We can all agree that following a daily skin care routine after a hard day’s work is tiresome. We all wish to have that one skincare product that does everything for us, something that could save not only our time but also our money. Luckily, Ellesoie cosmetics has it.

About the product

The Ellesoie Crystal Gel Whitening is the skincare product that does it all. It's a multipurpose cream that serves as skin lotion, essence, and nourishing base cream. If you want to have soft and smooth skin, this can be your go-to skincare cream. It contains an abundant amount of placenta and marine collagen which smoothens, whitens, and nourishes the skin.

The gel is unscented and has no color. It is also non-irritant, so it is safe to use for people with sensitive skin. It goes deep into the skin to prevent it from becoming dry and rough.

Cosmeria awarded Ellesoie Crystal Gel Whitening with the Cosmeria of the Year 2018 Platinum Best Japanese Cosmetic for Whitening and UV Care award. 150,000 COSMERIA monitors and fans with an interest in Japanese cosmetics prefer it.

How to use the product

1. Wash your face with lukewarm water and pat it dry with a clean and dry face towel.
2. Apply your preferred cleanser or toner.
3. Put an ample amount of the gel on your fingers. Gently massage it first in your palms before applying it onto your face.
4. When applying the product, gently blend it on your face and neck. You can also apply it on any part of your body. The gel can also be used as a makeup base so you won’t need to put a makeup primer.

Recommendation

It’s best to use the product if you have dry or scaly skin.

User reviews

“My wife bought a couple of jars of this gel when we went to Japan several years ago. I assumed she was all out of it when I noticed an empty jar in the trash. So, I wanted to surprise her and bought three jars from Cosmeria. To my surprise, I found out that she still had one more jar in the pantry. I can tell that she loves this stuff because she tries to stretch it out by using it so slowly. Now, she can use as much as she wants because I can always order more from Cosmeria! Thank you, Cosmeria!”

“When I first used it after washing my face with a cleanser, I put an ample amount of this Crystal Gel all over my face. While rubbing it on my entire face, I noticed some peeling going on with my fingers. It was like dried glue on my skin and it felt like it was lifting my face. Oh my gosh, it's like having a DIY Facelift! The gel that dried on my face peeled as I was rubbing my face.

After putting and rubbing the Crystal Gel on my face, I could feel my face become smooth like a baby's skin and it looked fresher than before. I also noticed that some of the black spots over my face have lessened.”

“It made my skin elastic, smooth, and bright. Cute packaging. It has a clear gel and is without perfume. I have sensitive skin but this product didn’t have any harmful effect on my skin. It's an excellent face cosmetic.”

As working ladies, we follow a strict skincare routine to maintain our youthful and fresh glow. Our basic skin regimen starts with cleansing and applying toner or moisturizer— but this routine won’t be complete without using the famous wash-off face masks and face sheet masks. Notably, wash-off face masks are different from face sheet masks. Wash off face masks require you to apply the mask paste, let it sit for about 15 to 20 minutes, and then wash it off. On the other hand, the face sheet mask requires you to put the sheet mask on your face, let it sit for about 15 to 20 minutes, and remove it after. Both of these face mask types can help the skin cleanse impurities from the skin and keep it hydrated and glowing.

Japanese Beauty or J-Beauty has a lot to offer in terms of skincare products, which includes wash-off paste masks and sheet face masks. Here are some of the Japanese skincare face masks to watch out for:

Wash-Off Face Masks

Wash-off face masks are known to have better in-depth cleansing ability than sheet masks. It can also be used to exfoliate the skin, minimize pores, and remove excess sebum and oil build-up in the face. If you want to use a wash-off face mask, then you may need to update your cart and check these out:

CRÉ CHEZ Pore Gommage Paste PL

The CRÉ CHEZ Pore Gommage Paste PL is a paste-type gommage that refreshes and cleanses dirty pores while softening the skin in the process. It is best to use when you want to clean off unsightly blackheads and dead skin cells, especially on the nose area. Unlike any other wash-off mask, this paste-type gommage don't need much time to sit on the face. You only need to let it sit for three to five minutes and then wash and scrub it off.

Be-Be Pro CO2 GEL PACK

The Be-Be Pro CO2 Gel Pack is a set wash off mask with two ingredients that need to be combined to make a foam mask. In creating the foam mask, just combine and mix two to three scoops of the gel and adding one scoop of the oxygen-filled powder. Carefully spread it on your face and gently massage for ten to twenty minutes before washing off. This wash-off mask can effectively reduce skin dullness by providing moisture to your damaged skin, removing dark spots and acne marks, and improving your skin’s elasticity. It is best to use this mask when you want to reduce the appearance of your pores and get rid of acne marks.

Sheet Face Masks

Sheet face masks, unlike wash-off face masks, are easier to apply and takes less time to use. It hydrates and nourishes the skin from deep within to revive the skin's natural glow. If you're opting to use face sheet masks, then these may become your go-to masks:

CELLREVA PROCARE-MASK

CELLREVA PROVARE-MASK is a sheet mask formulated with "stem cell culture fluid" components. It is a luxurious rejuvenating serum sheet mask that not only moisturizes the skin but also whitens and brightens it. If you're looking for an anti-aging mask, this may be a great find. It contains an ampoule amount of stem cell liquid that leaves the skin moisturized and younger-looking.

Pore Moisture Mask PL

Pore Moisture Mask PL is a sheet mask that contains hyaluronic acid, collagen, elastin, amino acid, and plant-derived components to achieve a supple and clear skin. This hydrating face mask concentrates on minimizing pores and moisturizing dry skin. So if you feel like your skin is dry and flaky, it is best to add this sheet mask to your skincare routine.

MIKIMOTO Cosmetics Essence Mask LX

Mikimoto Cosmetics’ Essence Mask LX is a refreshing luxury sheet-type mask that nourishes and moisturizes the skin with vitamins and emollient ingredients. The essence contains pure pearl minerals which help in restoring the skin's suppleness and glow. You can achieve a pearl-like glow overnight when you use this mask.

Following a skincare routine is necessary for us, working ladies. It's essential not to skip a step to achieve that glass-glow skin. Whether you use wash-off face masks or sheet masks, rest assured that you will have softer and smoother skin with continued use. For more face mask options, you can always check our blog.

The hair is part of our personality, and we often try to express ourselves by styling it. When we feel like it, we bleach and have it colored in any shade that we want. We curl or straighten our hair when we have to attend special occasions, or simply if we feel like it's not cooperating with us. And when it's too hot outside, we often pull it up into a ponytail or a messy bun. Styling our hair is okay and imperative but we often forget that over-styling it can also cause damage.

Damaged hair can become fragile, lifeless, and brittle. It can develop cracks on the outer layer of each hair strand— which lead to split ends, hair breakage, and hair frizziness. Continued damage can further lead to hair thinning, loss, and bald spots. Lucky for us, there are ways to counter these damages.

In this article, we’ll talk about five (5) natural ways that can effectively counter hair damage:

Avoid Using Hot Hair-Styling Tools

You can count on a hair blower to make your hair voluminous and alive, and a flat iron if you want to quickly straighten your hair. A curling iron is another styling tool that can give you subtle beach waves to perm-like curls. Although it's comforting to use all these beauty tools, it unfortunately brings harm to our hair over time. Frequent usage can eliminate the hair's natural oil and moisture, making it dry and brittle.

One of the best practices in countering hair damage caused by the use of these tools is by regulating the heat temperature into medium to low heat. You can also opt to air dry your hair instead of using a hair blow dryer. However, the best solution yet is to slowly practice avoiding the use of hot hair styling tools.

Trim Damaged and Split Ends

If your goal is to restore your hair's natural glow, it is best to trim the straw-like, damaged and split hair ends. Getting a trim can be enough to counter hair damage while reviving your hair. You can cut the split and dry ends by layer to help identify and get rid of the damaged parts. If you can't do it on your own, it is best to seek professional help by hairstylists who know their way around damaged hair. Trimming at least once every six months will help the hair to regrow, replenish lost natural oils, and eliminate other radicals that are causing it to become dry.

Upgrade to Organic and Damage-Care Shampoos

Shampoos help in cleaning the hair and removing excess oil and product build-up. Unfortunately, some shampoos contain excessive amounts of detergent which, when used, causes the hair to be dull and dry. As an alternative, it is best to use an organic shampoo made with natural ingredients that's gentle to the scalp and hair. Using a shampoo derived from plants and natural essential oils like Aroma Kifi Damage Care Shampoo might just do the trick for you. It does not include silicone or paraben, synthetic coloring agents and perfume, mineral oil, animal origin materials, or any oil-based surfactants. It can gently and slowly wash off hair and scalp irritants.

Apply Essential Oils

There's no better way to strengthen hair follicles than applying essential oils on your hair. Essential oils have medicinal and natural ingredients that deeply repair weak strands. They form a protective barrier around the hair cuticle while nourishing and repairing the hair shaft. If you don’t have any nearby essential oils, you can opt to use a product that contains an essential oil like AloAlo Natural Hair Oil. It is composed of nine varieties of essential oils, such as chamomile and sunflower oils, to nourish and make the hair supple and glossy again. Not only does it help restore the hair’s suppleness, but it also keeps it shiny and glowing. Plus, it can help in retaining the color of your hair too!

Maintain a Healthy Diet

Having a healthy diet is not only about eating the right kind of food— it also involves drinking plenty of water, exercising regularly, getting the right amount of sleep, and of course, following a high-nutrient diet. Some of you might ask, how does this relate to countering hair damage? Well, it's more relevant than you think. Meat and some dairy products are rich in protein (amino acids) which makes up the most substantial part of our hair build-up. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins and antioxidants, which help in maintaining the natural glow of the hair. Drinking plenty of water can ensure that your body, as well as the scalp, is hydrated. Consuming regular portions of nutrients like proteins and vitamins can help the hair absorb moisture, causing it to gradually go back to its natural smoothness. Maintaining a healthy diet is a good start in countering hair damage so best eat all your nutritious goods and don't forget to exercise.

These five natural ways of countering hair damage can help you have a long-lasting smooth and glowing hair. It's always easier to change old habits so start taking steps to prevent or combat hair damage now while it's still early. Always give your hair some extra care and love; after all, it's your crowning glory. For more products on effective hair care, you can always check out Cosmeria's blog.

For every season, the weather patterns change due to the earth’s changing position. Spring gives a warm and delightful breeze. The radiant heat of the sun during summer makes you want to take a vacation. Autumn delivers gorgeous colors as the temperature cools. And the cold brought by winter makes you want to turn all your indoor space heaters. These changes affect our daily lives, and we all adapt to it.

With all these changes around, how does our skin cope? Humidity and UV rays during spring and summer can clog our pores and cause acne to pop out. The cold breeze in autumn and winter makes our skin dry and flaky. Our skin reacts differently from weather changes, so it is necessary to consider buying some beauty products that can be of use in our skincare routine for all seasons. So, what are the must-have beauty products needed throughout all the seasons?

UV Protection

UV rays under the heat of the summer make the skin dry and flaky. It also causes pores to clog that further leads to acne breakouts. To enjoy the summer days, apply a UV protection cream or lotion like Natural OTOHA UV Milk. It's an organic UV protection cream that double blocks UV rays and other environmental skin aggressors that can cause damage to the skin. But, don't forget to apply a UV protection cream during winter too. The snow reflects UV rays from the sun during winter that may result in severe burns. So, make sure to continue using a UV protection cream during winter.

Moisturizer

The cold weather during autumn and winter can easily make the skin dry. It is essential to use moisturizers to help hydrate and nourish the skin. Try using a hydrating moisturizer and aloe vera sheet masks to preserve the skin's suppleness and softness during the cold weather. It is best to apply the moisturizer of your choice after taking a bath. During spring and summer, use and apply a lighter layer of moisturizer to allow some room for the UV protection cream. This helps in preventing pores from clogging and causing acne breakouts.

Exfoliator

The skin's metabolic process slows down during autumn and winter because of the cold weather. This phenomenon causes slower skin cell renewal that leads to duller skin and excess sebum. In these occasions, it is best to use an exfoliator that could remove all the excess sebum and help the skin to restore its natural softness. You can also opt to use an exfoliator during spring and summer but make sure that your skin is not sunburned or irritated when doing so.

One of the best exfoliators to use is the CRÉ CHEZ Pore Gommage Paste PL. It is a paste gommage which helps in cleaning pores and removing dead skin cells or sebum to bring back the smooth and soft texture of the skin.

Lip Care

For all seasons, having dry and chapped lips is likely to happen. It could be because of the transitional period of cold to warm weather during spring, the heat of the summer and the cold breeze of autumn and winter. The lack of moisture from these seasons causes the lips to dry. Dry and chapped lips are painful and could lead to bleeding. Aside from drinking a lot of water, you need to exfoliate the lips and use a moisturizing lip balm to moisten it up. This trick will help restore dried and chapped lips and prevent it from bleeding. Choose an exfoliator that's gentle on the lips and apply a lip balm which contains honey, beeswax or aloe vera to keep the lips moist throughout the seasons.

These three beauty products are your must-have items throughout all the seasons. They will help the skin cope up with the changes in the weather and will prevent skin irritations and damages. Skincare is a necessity no matter what season it is. So, best buy these products now to prepare for the next weather shift. You can find some of these products at Cosmeria's website.

Choosing the right products to add to your skincare routine is especially important during this time of the year. With the summer season around, UV rays from the sun become harsher— which might dry up and cause problems to your unprotected skin. Pollution from the outside world may also be the cause of free radical damage, leading to premature skin aging.

The good news is, adding certain beauty products to your moisturizing skin care routine can help you avoid getting dry and dehydrated skin.

No need to worry over redness, flaking, and fine wrinkles any longer. A healthy, glowing complexion is now easier to achieve with these five (5) must-have moisturizing beauty products:

Cleanser

It is important to keep your face make-up free at the end of the day. While make-up wipes can do the job for you in one efficient swipe, it is not a strongly suggested practice since most wipes contain alcohol that may only dry your skin further. Instead, opt to use a facial cleanser that can both take your make-up off and protect your skin in the process.

A gentle hydrating cleanser is best for daily use. This versatile product can cater to all skin types, from dry to sensitive skin.

Toner

Using a facial toner after cleansing is encouraged to provide additional moisture to your skin. Consider the Counseling Gel Moist Type toner as a great choice, since it combines seven moisturizing ingredients: hyaluronic acid, squalene, ceramide, collagen, elastin, cherry blossom extract, and chamomile extract to keep your skin luxuriantly moist after daily use.

Aside from adding extra hydration to your skin, toners also prep your skin for better absorption of the other products in your skincare routine.

Serum

Facial serums help you deal with different skin issues, from hydration to exfoliating. The hydrating Plus Pure VC25 serum is ideal for those with dry skin since its concentrated ingredients help moisturize and draw water into the skin. However, if you need help managing flaky or dull skin, an exfoliating serum may be a better choice for this.

There are also serums which can do both, or you can always opt to apply it in layers. Just keep in mind to apply the thinnest serum first.

Moisturizer

Consider moisturizers as the Holy Grail in your beauty regimen for dry skin. Aside from sealing the effects of facial toner and serums, moisturizing products also help improve your skin’s moisture barrier. Some daytime moisturizers also include SPF 30, which can protect your skin as you head out in the morning.

Water-based products remain to be a popular choice among moisturizer types. It is an effective choice to keep your skin from forming patches and flaking throughout the day.

Sunscreen

You would want to protect your skin before you head out in the morning, especially in the summer, so slather on some sunscreen for the reliable SPF. Adding sunscreen to your skin care routine helps prevent the early occurrence of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as uneven and skin discoloration.

A serum-like sunscreen such as Natural OTOHA UV Milk will not leave a streaky white cast – so there is no need to worry if you apply it before you do your make-up. Noted to be easy to use and lightweight on the skin, this product is well-loved among many skincare lovers.

Say goodbye to your dry skin problems! A healthy glowing complexion is now within reach, thanks to these must-have beauty products to add in your moisturizing skin care routine. Combined with proper diet, sleep, and exercise – achieve that youthful glow just in time for summer.