Rankings are amusing to look at and products seem a little more approachable because readers out in the real world like you voted on them. One problem: granted body products are usually on par across the board when it comes to various racial backgrounds (they vary more by broad types like dry, rough, needs firming or toning, etc.) facial skincare products get a little more judgemental. The products tested by the general US public might be completely fine on more resistant or tougher skin compositions but can be a little too harsh or ineffective for the Asian skin type. So, why not take a look at the Beauty Awards from Asia to decipher which items really made the cut for your skin type!?
Below are the top ranked skin care products chosen by hundreds of typical beauty-loving girls in Japan that are available for purchase here! Now go out and give your cabinet an asian make over:
DRY SKIN remedy:
#1 Kose Cosme Decorte Moisture Liposome - took Kose Laboratory Researchers 8 years to formulate this healing elixir, 3 days and no matter how dry the skin, heals and nourishes for a smooth, supple result.
#2 Creme de la Mer Moisturizing Cream
#3 Guerlain Issima Super Aquaserum
DULL SKIN banishers:
#1 Clinique Turnaround Concentrate - a classic in the US as well, it is a "double-action" formula softens stubborn dead skin cells, dirt and residue and reveals fresh skin every day. With continued use, the skin itself turns around, becoming resistant to pimples and dull skin.
#2SK II Whitening Source Intensive Mask
#3 Awake Lotion Exfolizer
To FIRM & TONE:
#1 Clarins Lift Affine Visage or Clarins Contouring Facial Lift - Not only firms but has the dual benefit of absorbing extra oil, leaving skin tighter and feeling fresh for the entire day.
#2 RoC Correction Deep Wrinkle Serum
#3 Cle de Peau Beaute La Creme
Ridding Small WRINKLES:
#1 Estee Lauder Perfectionist CP+ - instantly fills in wrinkles and tightens the delicate eye area while treating it for future wrinkle prevention. The formula also acts as a concealing illuminator to cover up and lighten dark undereye circles.
#2 RoC Retinol Correction Eye Cream
#3 SK II Eye Treatment Film
TIGHTEN & SHRINK PORES:
#1 Sofina Pore Zone Care - scientists at the Kao laboratories got deep into your pores to find that oil and skin residue and dirt around each pore made the skin around each pore looser, making each pore bigger. This high-tech formula not only tightens pores for the day but rather, targets the skin from deep within each pore for a long-lasting skin tightening & pore shrinking result.
#2 L'Oreal Pore Pure Zone series
blast that BLEMISH:
#1 Albion AC Clear Skin Care
#2 DHC Olive Virgin Oil - seems contrary to use oil on your bump but apply a tiny dab of this essential oil directly on the pimple before bed and by morning the pimple is much smaller and the redness subdued.
Take it all off with these OIL CLEANSERS:
#1 FANCL Mild Cleansing Oil
#2 DHC Deep Cleansing Oil
#3 Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil - already a classic with asian women and achieving feverish, cult status in the US, this oil removes even the toughest mascara right off without drying out the skin. No need to follow up with another cleanser so perfect for late nights when you can't deal with the three-step eye make up remover, make up remover, cleanser routine.
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