LIST: 5 Unique and hard-to-find Japanese beauty products available in MITSUKOSHI Beauty

If there’s one thing that tourists look forward to when in Japan aside from food, toys, and anything kawaii, it’s beauty products—and we do get why. Japanese beauty, or J-Beauty, is known for using innovative and high-quality ingredients and tried-and-tested beauty methods.

But while most beauty enthusiasts are more than likely to go for the familiar brands, there are under-the-radar brands that deserve our attention, too. Luckily, MITSUKOSHI Beauty—a beauty and wellness lifestyle shopping destination—just opened in MITSUKOSHI BGC.

Not only do they offer drugstore brands like ANESSA, Biore, K-Palette, and KATE, but they also carry a fine selection of products that are available at Isetan Mitsukoshi main stores in Japan.

Staying true to their “Be Essential, Be You” philosophy, MITSUKOSHI Beauty features around ten natural and organic Japanese cosmetics in The Apothecary Japan section, including Waphyto, E STANDARD, and La CASTA. Did we mention they are making their first appearance in the Philippines?

Here, we list down some unique Japanese beauty brands that you need to know—no need to fly four hours to try it.

E STANDARD

Hair care meets skincare. E STANDARD is known for salon-level haircare products that are also kind to the skin and the environment. Some of their best-sellers include the E STANDARD Shampoo, E STANDARD Treatment Cuticle Nutrition, and E STANDARD Shampoo Scalp.

Waphyto

Inspired by the power of plants and its medicinal and beauty benefits, Waphyto was founded to “support a healthy, beautiful lifestyle for women and men of all ages.” It was developed by award-winning phytotherapist Atsuko Morita who have years of study on French phytotherapy and traditional Japanese herbology.

Their popular products include the Regena Toner, a lotion toner made up of moisturizing ingredients like Someiyoshino, Suizenjinori, Noni, and twelve essential oils; and the Intimate Wash, which is a purifying gentle feminine wash designed to support pH balance.

La CASTA

There’s a solution for any hair and scalp problem, and La CASTA has a wide range of products you might need. La CASTA offers a lineup of quality hair care products that solve each hair problem using natural ingredients and water from the Northern Japanese Alps.

Must try are the HAIR SOAP & MASKs, a specialized shampoo-conditioner with six types for every hair concern; HAIR EMULSION, a non-sticky hair oil to keep weightless hair volume; and HEAD SPA Scalp Brush.

sunao

For the minimalists, this Kyoto-born brand is for you. sunao features products inspired by nature and science using ingredients such as horse placenta, Kishu-binchotan (high-grade charcoal), and Amadokoro (polygonatum odoratum). Some of their products include the Kuro Shampoo, Plus Conditioner, Kuro wash, UV Protect Cream, and Hair & Scalp Essence.

Sphere

Curious about adding sea salt to your beauty regimen? Let Sphere convince you with their salt facial cleansing soap, a bar soap that restores skin’s natural beauty. Those with acne-prone skin can use this product as salt helps cleanse pores deeply and balance oil production. 

All these and more you can find at MITSUKOSHI BGC, a four-level mall found at the podium of The Season Residences, all within Federal Land’s Grand Central Park in Bonifacio Global City.

The Seasons Residences is the country’s first residential project with a distinct Japanese concept. Inspired by the four seasons of Japan—Haru (Spring), Natsu (Summer), Aki (Autumn), and Fuyu (Winter)—The Seasons Residences marries Filipino hospitality with Japanese efficiency to provide its residents with an unparalleled living experience.

MITSUKOSHI BGC is located at 8th Avenue corner 36th Street, Grand Central Park, North BGC, Taguig. It is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

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