Introducing Momohime’s NEW UPSIZED Moisture Gel Cream & Insider news!
In conjunction of their 6th Anniversary last week
on 3rd March (which too coincides
with Hinamatsuri/ Girl’s Day in Japan) and heartfelt appreciation, the new
50g moisture gel price will remain the same at 2177yen (tax included).
Meaning for the same price, you’ll get extra 20g making it a
real added value!
I totally understand that times are hard for many right now but instead
of cutting back, Momohime gives us more, thank you so much Momohime team!
What is
Momohime’s Peach Moisture Gel Cream?
The Peach Moisture Gel Cream like its namesake is a
moisturizer in a mixture of gel-cream like texture, usually applied after
toner and essence. And I know many skincare users often avoid “cream” moisturizers
especially if they are living in hot/ humid countries as one might find it too
heavy and potentially skin clogging (especially
those with sensitive skin) but rest assured that Momohime’s gel-cream is light, non-tacky and semi translucent allowing it to
quickly be absorbed by the skin leaving it supple and well hydrated throughout
the day. Don’t be fooled by the name- gel cream because it feels mostly like
gel (glides on the skin effortlessly) but it hydrates as well as cream
moisturizers.
It’s in fact one of my to-go picks during summer!
Ingredients:
Water, olive fruit oil, BG, diglycerin, glycerin,
polyglyceryl stearate-10, methylgluces-10, phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin,
Xanthan gum, Glycyrrhizic acid 2K, Hydroxide K, EDTA-2Na, Fragrance, Na
hyaluronate, Peach juice, Na ascorbyl phosphate, Arbutin, Mandarin orange peel
extract, cherry blossom leaf extract, Peach leaf extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen,
perilla leaf extract, peach seed extract
True to their branding and pledge, just basic natural ingredients
and parabens/alcohol free
Learn how to
beat seasonal skin woes like a pro!
As a user of Momohime Halal Japan since 2017 (that’s almost
5 years omg!) and using their products diligently in my daily skincare routine,
I can proudly call myself a sort of pairing ‘expert’ and here to share on how and when to use their
products depending on the season. If you are curious to learn how to fully
optimized your Momohime skincare collection, do read on!
These tips can be applied daily life or during your travels to a country that has four seasons.
Winter
Coldest and driest seasons of the year; it leaves your skin
forever thirsty and as a result constant flaking and more obvious appearance of
fine lines. I come from a country that’s summer all year round (Yes, Malaysia
you!) and it wasn’t easy to adapt with the seasonal changes and my skin reacted
quite badly to it. The normal basic skincare routine of toner & moisturizer
we are familiar with back home isn’t enough to prep your skin before make up because
in a few hours you’ll notice stray flaking skin appearing all over especially
around your T-zone.
Best way to combat this issue to is to slowly increase your
moisture intake (for skin, please don’t consume the skincare as tempting it may
smell lol) starting from autumn onwards. Think of it as building a barrier and
these things don’t just happen overnight.
Ever since Momohime introduced their Advanced Natural Beauty
Cream last spring, it has been a god-sent product that I live and breathe with
throughout autumn- winter period.
As the beauty cream’s texture is slightly denser compared to
their moisturizing gel cream, it retains more moisture and I would recommend using
it after essence application.
Daytime routine:
Foaming Face Wash (optional) or just rinse with water -> Moisture Lotion (toner) -> White Essence-> Advanced Natural Beauty Cream -> Sunblock (yes, even during winter UV rays still exists!)
Night-time routine:
Momohime Peach Clear Cleansing Gel -> Momohime Peach Foaming Face Wash -> Moisture Lotion (toner) -> White Essence-> Advanced Natural Beauty Cream (thicker layer like a sleep in mask, your skin will be well hydrated the next morning and no more flaking issues- do this daily or alternate)
For Body:
Peach Premium Body Milk (everyday)
The reason why I do a double cleanse for night time routine
is to remove all traces of makeup, sunscreen, sebum and dirt (accumulated over
the day) and this is a crucial step to prevent potential clogging and inflammation,
plus your skincare is able to absorb better too.
And why I also recommend applying a thick layer before bed
is because, after a long day or harsh cold and dry environment (be it indoor
heaters or outdoors) your skin needs a ‘reset’. Letting the cream soak in
overnight gives your thirsty skin a good drink allowing it to do necessary
repairs while you snooze!
And no, you won’t get a mess on your pillow case or ‘chou chou’* lol. But bear in mind your chou chou needs occasional washes
too as the dirt/ dead skin accumulated over the years may cause nose and skin
irritation without you realizing.
*favourite smelly
pillow
For morning face wash I would usually just rinse well with
cold water (without any cleansers) as I don’t want to strip away the beauty
cream’s overnight magic. It seriously leaves your skin feeling so soft like a baby’s
bottom. If you have naturally oily skin and can’t stand the idea of not using
facewash in the morning, then a small amount of cleanser will do. It’s more of
a personal preference.
Body lotion is a MUST especially after bath time, because showering in hot water during cold
months not only dries out the skin but also damages the surface layer
causing it to break and bleed easily. When that happens, it will take longer
than usual to heal because your epidermis layer is desperately lacking of
moisture to help with cell regeneration. Not deterring you guys away from a hot
bath especially when it’s 0 degree outside (I’m not that crazy lol), just
saying that it is NECESSARY to replace any moisture stripped during bath and
prevent potential skin injury. I’ve personally encountered this problem 2 years
ago, you can check out my previous entry HERE.
The pain was constant and excruciating!
Spring & Autumn
The temperature during this 2 seasons may feel mild but
don’t be fooled into thinking that the conditions are perfect to skip night
masking sessions because you will still need it but instead of daily, you can
gradually decrease to twice a week.
Daytime routine:
Foaming Face Wash -> Moisture Lotion (toner) -> White Essence -> Moisture Gel Cream -> Sunblock
Night time routine:
Cleansing Gel -> Foaming Face Wash -> Moisture Lotion (toner) -> White Essence -> Advanced Natural Beauty Cream
Summer
Dry and humid at the same time, am I making sense here? Certain
periods are dry like opening a freshly used oven kind of heat in your face
whenever you step out of the house and the latter feels so heavy because of the
intense humidity, leaving you feeling all sweaty and gross. As for me living in
Japan, I can assure that Malaysia’s humidity is no match for Kyoto’s lol.
Nonetheless, despite having high amounts of moisture in the air during this season it doesn’t mean your skin will do just fine. I feel that my pores get clogged easier during summer compared to other seasons because I sweat more and when it dries on the skin, hello acne and pimples! And wearing face mask now doesn’t help with the situation either (constant Maskne* issues).
Daytime routine:
Foaming Face Wash -> Moisture Lotion (toner) -> Moisture Gel Cream -> Sunblock
Night time routine:
Cleansing Gel -> Foaming Face Wash -> Moisture Lotion (toner) -> White Essence -> Moisture Gel Cream or Advanced Natural Beauty Cream (when your skin needs an extra boost)
I use a small amount of cleanser every morning during summer
as I’m sweating throughout the night so my face feels tends to greasier than
usual; this helps to keep my skin feeling light and refreshed again.
You’ll need sunblock every day to keep those pesky sunspots
and premature aging lines at bay!
I emphasize a lot on sunblock usage because we are out almost every day and with direct contact to harsh sunlight especially during summer, so it is essential to have a layer of protection for your skin and nobody likes a nasty sunburn, that hurts a 100 times more.
Most days I would only use Moisture Gel Cream for both day and night because the gel texture feels really cooling on the skin and it absorbs quicker too. On days when it feels drier than usual, I’ll use the beauty cream before bed instead.
Back in Malaysia I follow the summer routine.
Useful Tip:
For hot days when I need an extra quick fixer upper, I’ll use the moisture lotion (toner) as a mask by soaking a compressed sheet mask (you can get this sheets from daiso/ muji, they look like tablets). After 5 minutes of masking, you’ll feel really refreshed!
**Practice exfoliating your skin with gentle exfoliators like AHA (suitable for sensitive skin type) or BHA (this may be slightly stronger than AHA) once or twice a week and avoid using exfoliators containing microbeads as it’s harsh to both the skin and environment
Last but not least before I end this post, I would like to
share a little insider news with ya’ll. A little birdie told me that Momohime
is currently working on a new product but the release date has yet to be
determined. And I’ll give you a hint, it’s UV
protection related.
Will definitely update more once the full details are out. Pretty excited for it!
For Malaysia it’s available on Shopee , as for Singapore do check out their official retail partner- TheMinList
Make sure to also follow their Instagram accounts for the
latest updates:
- · https://www.instagram.com/momohime.halal.japan
- · https://www.instagram.com/momohime_malaysia_official
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