Sekkisei Emulsion

Contents:140ml (4.7oz)
Price:HK$292

According to Kose's webpage:

A quick absorbing, lightweight moisturizer with a highly emollient formula that brightens and softens skin. Contains Vitamin C to reduce melanin production and prevents inflammation, freckles and aging spots.

Suppresses melanin production to prevent sunspots.After lotion, apply 1 or 2 pumps over the skin.

Herbal Extracts: Elecampane Extract, Coix Seed Extract, Angelica Extract, Melothria Extract, Moutan Bark Extract

My Opinion:

I've use the Sekkisei Lotion for ages and love it, so this summer it has occured to be to try out their Emulsion as well.

I was so confident with this product that I didn't even consider getting a smaller bottle, and went for the big one (HUGE MISTAKE)

This emulsion claims that it absorbs instantly, but it took ages to absorb into my skin, IMO worse than a cream.

I've been using it for about a week, and notice that white heads are all over my face, once I've stopped using it, my skin was back to normal. I guess that this product is just not for me.

Sekkisei White Powder Wash

Contents: 100g / 3.5oz
Price: HK$205

According to Sekkisei's webpage:

A foaming powder wash that effectively brightens the complexion with each use, while restoring skin’s natural moisture barrier and preventing inflammation.

On a wet palm, place powder about the size of a quarter. Using lukewarm water, work into lather. Wash face and rinse well.

Herbal Extracts: Peony Root Extract, Perilla Extract, Coix Seed Extract, Angelica Extract

My opinion:

This is my all time favorite summer facial cleanser, and true to its word, it does brighten your face with each use. I think because it comes in a powder form, it does slightly exfoliate your skin with each wash.

This is only my summer favorite because after I wash my face it does feel a bit dry, but since my skin is sort of oily during summer, this is a great product.