Japanese skincare reviews! Tons of Minon/Rohto and some others
Hi everyone! I was recently in Japan and I got a TON of stuff so I thought I’d at least post some quick reviews here and be available for questions if you have any.
Context; my skin used to be oily but I’m on low dose Accutane 10mg 3x week so it’s more normal now. I still get shiny though. I normally use the Garnier Delial Super UV HA Fluid SPF50+ and that one works great for me. I’m also around an NC15, pale olive.
**Sunplay Super Block**
Amazing, already posted a review here
**Sunplay Clear Water**
Didn’t like it as much as the Super Block, it’s shinier and the alcohol is apparent so it didn’t make much sense to me.
**Beauty of Joseon Daily Tinted Fluid LN 110**
It was quite nice, the finish is at bit confusing cause one day it looked shiny but the next looked matte. I need to test this one a bit more.
**Skin Aqua Super Moisture Milk**
One of my faves. I was lucky enough to still find a few bottles in random konbinis as it has been discontinued.
**Kose Suncut Milk**
Matte and blurring but a bit drying, the alcohol is a bit much for me.
**Kose Suncut Gel**
Quite more shiny than the milk and a bit harsh. Not my fave.
**Kisss Me Mommy UV Mild Gel**
Very very mild and almost invisible. Super nice but lower spf.
**Kiss Me Mommy UV Aqua Gel**
To be tested, I’ll update this.
**Skin Aqua Super Moisture UV Gel**
Shiny but wearable with some powder on top. Gentler than Kose but it still has alcohol.
**Skin Aqua Serum UV**
Very mild. Totally cast free. It’s shiny but it dries completely non sticky to the touch.
**Biore UV Kids Pure Milk**
Don’t like this one; blue/whitish cast on me.
**Minon UV Protection Milk**
This was a surprising one; the white cast was almost unnoticeable and the finish was not shiny at all. It ended up being my go to and it felt really protecting from the harsh cold December wind. 10/10. I feel like Minon is really underrated.
**Minon Bright Up Base UV**
Didn’t really like this one because it was too shiny. The color was nice though.
**Rohto Melty Cream Lip**
To be tested, I’ll update this.
**Minon Moist Milky Cleansing**
This is what made me try all the other Minon products. Wow. Removes my SPF in one go without any effort AND it leaves my skin feeling moisturized. I don’t even have to rush to apply anything after I shower which is a new thing for me. 11/10.
**Minon Moist Charge Lotion II**
Honestly it is giving me all I want for a hydrator: non irritating, calming and plumping. 10/10.
**Minon Moist Charge Milk**
This wowed me; it’s really moisturizing but it dries down to an amazing finish. I never used to wear moisturizer under SPF but I can use this one! It’s also enough for me to use at night. 10/10.
**Minon Moist Gel Pack**
To be tested, I’ll update this.
**Minon Moist Creamy Wash**
To be tested, I’ll update this.
**Hada Labo Gokujyun Foam**
To be tested, I’ll update this.
**Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Milk**
I was expecting this one to be way greasier but it was perfect. I tried all the versions in the store and ended up loving this one. I can use this as an only step for hydration + moisture and it works really well. It doesn’t leave a shiny finish on me either. 10/10
**Rohto CareCera AP Lotion**
To be tested, I’ll update this.
**Nature Haromugi Skin Conditioner**
Sadly this wasn’t it for me. It was way too thin and kind of irritating, I might be allergic to some components.
**Curel Makeup Cleansing Gel**
Not it for me, a bit irritating and overall worse than the Minon cleanser so I stopped using it. Fun texture though.
**Curel Moisture Facial Lotion II and Milk**
Same, a bit irritating and overall worse than the Minon versions.
**CareCera AP Lip**
To be tested, I’ll update this.
**Suisai powder wash**
I don’t know why I thought this would work for me lol. Way too harsh and drying.
Let me know if you have any questions! Hope this can be helpful.
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Context; my skin used to be oily but I’m on low dose Accutane 10mg 3x week so it’s more normal now. I still get shiny though. I normally use the Garnier Delial Super UV HA Fluid SPF50+ and that one works great for me. I’m also around an NC15, pale olive.
**Sunplay Super Block**
Amazing, already posted a review here
**Sunplay Clear Water**
Didn’t like it as much as the Super Block, it’s shinier and the alcohol is apparent so it didn’t make much sense to me.
**Beauty of Joseon Daily Tinted Fluid LN 110**
It was quite nice, the finish is at bit confusing cause one day it looked shiny but the next looked matte. I need to test this one a bit more.
**Skin Aqua Super Moisture Milk**
One of my faves. I was lucky enough to still find a few bottles in random konbinis as it has been discontinued.
**Kose Suncut Milk**
Matte and blurring but a bit drying, the alcohol is a bit much for me.
**Kose Suncut Gel**
Quite more shiny than the milk and a bit harsh. Not my fave.
**Kisss Me Mommy UV Mild Gel**
Very very mild and almost invisible. Super nice but lower spf.
**Kiss Me Mommy UV Aqua Gel**
To be tested, I’ll update this.
**Skin Aqua Super Moisture UV Gel**
Shiny but wearable with some powder on top. Gentler than Kose but it still has alcohol.
**Skin Aqua Serum UV**
Very mild. Totally cast free. It’s shiny but it dries completely non sticky to the touch.
**Biore UV Kids Pure Milk**
Don’t like this one; blue/whitish cast on me.
**Minon UV Protection Milk**
This was a surprising one; the white cast was almost unnoticeable and the finish was not shiny at all. It ended up being my go to and it felt really protecting from the harsh cold December wind. 10/10. I feel like Minon is really underrated.
**Minon Bright Up Base UV**
Didn’t really like this one because it was too shiny. The color was nice though.
**Rohto Melty Cream Lip**
To be tested, I’ll update this.
**Minon Moist Milky Cleansing**
This is what made me try all the other Minon products. Wow. Removes my SPF in one go without any effort AND it leaves my skin feeling moisturized. I don’t even have to rush to apply anything after I shower which is a new thing for me. 11/10.
**Minon Moist Charge Lotion II**
Honestly it is giving me all I want for a hydrator: non irritating, calming and plumping. 10/10.
**Minon Moist Charge Milk**
This wowed me; it’s really moisturizing but it dries down to an amazing finish. I never used to wear moisturizer under SPF but I can use this one! It’s also enough for me to use at night. 10/10.
**Minon Moist Gel Pack**
To be tested, I’ll update this.
**Minon Moist Creamy Wash**
To be tested, I’ll update this.
**Hada Labo Gokujyun Foam**
To be tested, I’ll update this.
**Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Milk**
I was expecting this one to be way greasier but it was perfect. I tried all the versions in the store and ended up loving this one. I can use this as an only step for hydration + moisture and it works really well. It doesn’t leave a shiny finish on me either. 10/10
**Rohto CareCera AP Lotion**
To be tested, I’ll update this.
**Nature Haromugi Skin Conditioner**
Sadly this wasn’t it for me. It was way too thin and kind of irritating, I might be allergic to some components.
**Curel Makeup Cleansing Gel**
Not it for me, a bit irritating and overall worse than the Minon cleanser so I stopped using it. Fun texture though.
**Curel Moisture Facial Lotion II and Milk**
Same, a bit irritating and overall worse than the Minon versions.
**CareCera AP Lip**
To be tested, I’ll update this.
**Suisai powder wash**
I don’t know why I thought this would work for me lol. Way too harsh and drying.
Let me know if you have any questions! Hope this can be helpful.