In this article, I will introduce various products that can be purchased at Japanese drugstores and are popular as souvenirs for foreigners.
① Makeup tools
・SHISEIDO eyelash curler
【Product features】
With moderately elastic silicone rubber roundness, you can easily curl from the root of the eyelashes.
The frame was developed from the eyelid shapes of thousands of Japanese women, and fits perfectly to the roundness of the eyelids.
The rubber is made of a material that is moderately elastic, and by rounding the shape, it can be easily curled without putting a strain on it.
【Usage】
・Put the upper frame of the eyelash curler on the upper eyelashes and sandwich it with the lower frame. You can curl beautifully just by pinching lightly.
・For a more natural finish, curl the hair in 3 rounds from the roots to the ends.
・Pinch the roots of the eyelashes with your eyes facing downwards.
・Next, curl the hair around the eyes, then in the middle, then at the ends. Then apply mascara.
* Curl with less force as you go to the ends of your hair for a beautiful finish.
*A mini eyelash curler is recommended for the outer and inner corners of the eyes.
【Company official website】 https://www.shiseido.co.jp/sw/c/products/SWFG070410.seam?shohin_pl_c_cd=008301&online_shohin_ctlg_kbn=1
・Silcot moisture cotton pad
【Product features】
・Commitment to materials that return plenty of lotion to your skin
Unicharm’s research has proven that patting with cosmetic cotton is more effective for skin care than simply applying lotion by hand.
The key to putting is to layer lotion over and over again.
This product has a three-layer structure that returns plenty of lotion to your skin every time you put it on. The surface layer is made of rounded fibers (plant-derived fibers) that are gentle on the skin and less irritating, and the middle layer is a micro-sponge structure with many pores and moderate elasticity.
・Employs a shape that makes it easy to pack effectively
Research has also shown that adding a face pack to putting puts on will increase the skin care effect.
It has a round shape that fits perfectly along the shape of the rim of the eye, and it can be easily divided into two sheets with perforations, so it can also be used as a cotton eye pack.
【Company official website】 https://jp.silcot.com/ja/cotton/products/moist.html
②Seasonal daily goods
・Mushi-kichya-dame (meaning: No insects) – Insect repellent sticker
【Product features】
・The plant essential oil (eucalyptus and citronella) that has an insect repellent effect is included in the seal and is continuously evaporated, making it difficult for insects (midges and moth flies) to approach.
・By attaching this sticker to your clothes or hat, you can repel insects without touching your skin directly.
・The effect lasts for 6 to 8 hours.
・Refreshing herbal scent
【Usage】
Peel off the release paper from the sticker and attach it to clothing that exposes skin, such as cuffs, trousers, the hem of a skirt, or around the collar.
*Do not apply directly to the skin.
【Company official website】 https://www.wakodo.co.jp/product/nyuuyouji/musiyoke/musikichadame/
・IHADA Allele Screen – Spray that prevents adhesion and inhalation of fine particles
【Product features】
1. The patented technology “fine particle adsorption prevention technology” suppresses the adhesion of pollen etc. with a transparent veil of ions
Ingredients that use Shiseido’s patented “fine particle adsorption prevention technology” suppress the adhesion of pollen, viruses, and PM2.5.
2. Easy spray type that can be used over makeup
Fine mist particles containing natural hot spring water spread evenly over the skin and hair, demonstrating a blocking effect.
3. Discerning product design
Formulated with natural hot spring water, suitable for families (ages 6 and up), skin allergy tested, preservative (paraben) free
【Usage】
Use 3-5 times a day about every 4 hours.
1. Close your eyes and mouth, hold about 20 cm away from your face, and spray an appropriate amount in a circular motion.
2. The micro mist coats the sprayed area and creates a transparent veil of ions.
3. It suppresses the generation of static electricity and suppresses the adsorption of pollen, viruses, and PM2.5 in the air.
【Company official website】 https://medical.shiseido.co.jp/ihada/products/aller-screen.html
・Hokalon – Warmers
【Product features】
・ You can hold this product in your hand or put it in your pocket. A non-stick type that is convenient to carry around.
・The perfect size for the palm of your hand and spreads warmth.
・Recommended for commuting to work or school, leisure activities, watching sports, etc., when your hands tend to get numb.
【Usage】
Remove the inner bag from the outer bag and wrap it between clothes or a towel before using.
【Precautions for use】
Hokalon is a heating element. To prevent low-temperature burns, carefully read and observe the following precautions.
① Avoid direct contact with skin when using.
② Do not use when sleeping.
③ Please stop using when you feel hot.
④Please check the condition of your skin once an hour.
⑤When using by children, people with physical disabilities, people with weak skin, etc., please be especially careful to prevent low temperature burns. Also, please be careful when using the product in a situation where you cannot immediately stop using it.
⑥If you have diabetes or other disorders of warmth and blood circulation, please consult your doctor or pharmacist as there is a risk of burns.
⑦Do not press the product with a belt, supporter, chair, etc. Also, do not lie down while pushing.
⑧Please be aware that using multiple bags at the same time can easily cause low-temperature burns.
⑨Do not use under a kotatsu, under bedding, or near a heater.
【Company official website】 https://lotte-shop.jp/shop/g/g100128/
③Other daily goods
・Netsusama-sheet – Cooling sheet
【Product features】
You can use it immediately as it is for sudden fever in your family.
A gel sheet with a cooling sensation that provides about 8 hours of cooling power.
Adheres tightly to the forehead. It is hard to come off even if you toss and turn.
A weakly acidic sheet that is gentle on the skin.
【Usage】
Peel off the transparent film and stick it on the part you want to cool.
If you are sweating, wipe it off well before using. Also, if you repeat re-sticking, it will not stick well, so avoid it as much as possible.
Replace when it no longer works.
For hygienic and functional reasons, this product should be used only once.
If you store it in a refrigerator or the like and use it after cooling, you can obtain a further cooling effect. (Do not put in the freezer. Product function may be inferior.)
【Company official website】https://www.kobayashi.co.jp/seihin/nss/
・Megurhythm – Hot eye mask
【Product features】
A relaxing eye mask that warmly envelops the eyes and eye area where comfortable steam continues to work.
Feels like a bath. Comfortable temperature about 40°C, comfortable time about 20 minutes.
You will be released from the tension of the day, and you will gradually unwind from the depths of your mood.
It warms up just by opening it, so it’s easy to use and convenient on the go.
Plump the moment you put it on. In addition, it swells with the power of steam and fits tightly around the eyes. If you put it on, you will be alone for a moment.
【Usage】
1. Remove the eye mask from the bag
*It gets warm when opened, so use it immediately.
2. Cut the perforations and put on the ear hooks
* Close your eyes while using
【Precautions for use】
・Do not use with eye packs, etc.
・ After applying eye drops, wait for a while before using.
・Makeup may come off.
・Temperature and duration may vary depending on usage environment. If the room temperature is low, it may be difficult to feel the warmth.
・If you feel that it is too hot, or if you feel any abnormality in your body such as pain or discomfort, stop using it immediately.
・If eczema, rashes, etc. appear in or around the eyes, or if abnormalities such as redness or itchiness continue, discontinue use and consult a doctor.
* When your skin gets warm, your skin may temporarily turn red or feel itchy.
・When using contact lenses (including color contact lenses), consult an ophthalmologist regularly and use them correctly according to the usage instructions.
・Do not press your eyes over the eye mask
・Do not use a torn eye mask
・An eye mask that has finished generating heat cannot be reused.
・Do not heat in the microwave
・Be careful not to touch the outlet with the individual packaging bag as it may catch fire.
【Company official website】 https://www.kao.co.jp/megrhythm/lineup/
Did you find useful goods that are not in your country?
When you come to Japan, please buy these products as souvenirs for your family and friends.