Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido has released its new fall/winter skincare and cosmetic items. With the cold weather cloaking us with its bitter chill, we risk our skin becoming dry and flaky. Plus, with Christmas and the New Year right around the corner, now is the season to dress up and look stylish for parties and get-togethers.   We have selected 6 cosmetic items at Shiseido you should ready yourself with for the increasingly cold weather. d program Kandan Barrier Essence: Protect your skin from the temperature difference Outside it's cold, but indoors it's hot. That kind of temperature difference can damage your skin, but Shiseido has developed a product to tackle the problem. Part of their d program series, this product protect the skin from drying out by maintaining moisture in your skin during cold winters. The texture is adapted to those who have sensitive skin after washing. Skincare is important during this season, so be sure yours is protected.   d program Kandan Barrier Essence - ¥3,000 Official Webpage: https://www.shiseido.co.jp/dp/   ELIXIR REFLET Balancing Oyasumi Mask: Tighten your pores and replenish moisture overnight The ELIXIR REFLET Balancing Oyasumi Mask coats your skin in a gel that balances sebum production and tightens pores while replenishing moisture. It's to be used 2-3 times a week and worn while you sleep, so apply it before getting into bed and enjoy waking up with gorgeous and glowing skin. It's a simple skincare routine and a great product that can be used for beautiful skin all-year round.   ELIXIR REFLET Balancing Oyasumi Mask Official Webpage: https://www.shiseido.co.jp/elixir/reflet/   Senka All Clear Double W Foam: Cleanse your face and remove your makeup with thick foam Senka is a skincare brand hugely popular not only in Japan but Taiwan, South Korea, and other parts of southeast Asia. This new product is a 2-in-1 makeup remover and facial cleanser.   One push of the bottle releases a nice thick dollop of foam which you apply to your face. You don't need any water, you can wash just with this. It's made with rice bran oil which easily removes makeup as well as unclogs pores for thoroughly cleansed and beautiful skin. It's a great product to use in those mornings when you're not using makeup. In the same series from Senka is their White Beauty Serum in Foundation, a natural-looking foundation that gives that no-makeup look. It's packed full of beautifying components and is a great skincare option when using makeup.   This line is also easy to buy if you're living outside of Japan, so be sure to check it out.   Sengan Senka Senka All Clear Double W Foam -open price Junpaku Senka White Beauty Serum in Foundation -open price Official Webpage: http://www.hada-senka.com/ Majolica Majorca Shadow Customize: Add accent to your night-out eye makeup Majolica Majorca Shadow Customize is the perfect choice for eye shadow when you're looking to spice up your look for a Christmas or New Year's. It can also be used as everyday eye shadow, and contains highlight pearls and shading pearls which help to highlight your eye makeupーideal for parties. The line-up includes 19 colours, including 3 new ones: Masala Chai (reddish-brown), Cinnamon (orange), and Odo Brown (walnut). Pick your weapon of choice!   Majolica Majorca Shadow Customize: ¥500 Official Webpage: https://www.shiseido.co.jp/mj/   Integrate Nuance Eyebrow Mascara: Road to natural-looking eyebrows Whenever you're going to an event, you want to put some effort into your eyebrows, right? This product is the ideal choice for getting those natural-looking eyebrows. It's a mascara but it's powdered so doesn't clump your brows. It comes in 5 different colours, so coordinate your brows accordingly with your outfit.   Integrate Nuance Eyebrow Mascara Official Webpage: http://www.shiseido.co.jp/ie/   Limited Edition Frozen 2 Items: Great gift ideas Five brands have teamed up with "Frozen 2" to release their own Anna and Elsa-inspired cosmetic designs. MAQuillAGE's lipstick is shiny like snowflakes and is fun to use when putting on your makeup.   Limited Edition "Frozen 2"  Designs Official Webpage: https://www.shiseido.co.jp/cms/onlineshop/campaign/h/collaboration/

Japan is home to an abundance of top-class, high quality cosmetic items. Knowledge about these cosmetics is slowly becoming widespread outside the country, with travellers stuffing their suitcases with everything they can to take back home with them.   Our featured series Japanese Cosmetic Picture Book is all about us here in the MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON team recommending products to you, our readers, that are made in Japan and that we use ourselves. Look forward to learning about the latest in cosmetics from the land of the rising sun.  

Left: Clock G.e.n.e / Right: White Oil

The products we are taking a look at today are the White Oil and Clock G.e.n.e by AGILE COSMETICS PROJECT. The White Oil is an indispensable partner for the summer season while the Clock G.e.n.e is an essence that conditions the skin throughout the day.   AGILE COSMETICS PROJECT is a Japanese skincare brand that launched in November last year. They use completely natural ingredients in their products that are safe and good for your skin. What's characteristic about them however is that they update their products based on the demands of customers. To make products that their customer base will want to continue using, they focus on how an item feels on the skin, the functionality of its visual aspect, and its palatability amongst other things, all while making speedy improvements.   Has there ever been another brand that has listened to the desires of its users?  

White Oil - ¥6,400 (Before Tax/Free Shipping) / Repeat Purchase - ¥5,500 (Before Tax/Free Shipping)

The White Oil is a two-layer product and so is to be shaken first before being used. Mixing two separate layers makes it easier for the oil to come together, down to the smallest corners of the outer layer. Ensure you mix it well before use.   When applied to your skin, it has a smooth texture despite being oil and does not become sticky. It feels very comfortable and natural on the skin and never becomes sticky even after applying, all while ensuring it stays moist. Since it's fairly smooth it means you can use it in summer and before you put on any makeup.   It's a personal favourite of mine. It makes a skincare routine super simple: after applying skin lotion you use the oil and you're done. It even comes in a stylish bottle and has a pleasant herb fragrance. I also have sensitive skin, so the fact that it's free from petroleum-based oils, mineral oil, parabens, UV absorption, and synthetic colouring is a huge plus.   I have used it for a week so I can't feel any change to my skin tone yet, but it has been incredible for keeping my skin in good condition. There are a lot of people on social media who have used it and have said that their skin tone has become brighter, so I will wait and continue using it!  

Clock G.e.n.e - ¥7,000 (Before Tax/Free Shipping)

The second product to showcase is Clock G.e.n.e which was developed to create and maintain a "daily rhythm" in your skin. This liquid essence will treat one's tired skin, whether it be from your body clock being off, stress or the like. It adds moisture to the skin throughout the day and also protects it from damage and repairs at night.   It comes in a pipette-type bottle. It is added to your skin after applying moisturiser and makes it super soft. This too is made from 98% natural ingredients and is free from silicon, parabens, mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, and synthetic colouring, meaning people with sensitive skin can use it freely without worry.   If you use skin lotion, Clock G.e.n.e and White Oil in that order, your skin is going to feel completely different the next year. When you start using these items, people are going to complement how smooth your skin looks, so for me the effects are outstanding.   Even now, with the high level of satisfaction people have with these two products, the company are continuing to update them based on feedback buyers can give via the QR code that is coupled with the products. I feel strongly AGILE COSMETIC PROJECT's desire to create products that they want consumers to continue using means that they are making good products. Both items are sold online, but the first production batch for Clock G.e.n.e is currently sold out. They are set to release more in the near future, so be sure to peruse their website.   Writer: Sayuri Mizuno (MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON)Translator: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga

We have good news for all you Trainers out there, whether you've picked up a copy of Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield (or both!) or you're out there in the wild on Pokémon GO.   Self-care is important when out there catching Pokémon, so the Pokémon Cosmetic Series has decided to restock some of their old favourites. The Pokémon Hand Cream & Pouch Set and Face Mask 5 Set were reintroduced to variety shops across Japan on Tuesday November 26, and they're all available in limited quantities. The set of 5 face masks includes not only the Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax and Mew designs from July, but the all-new Gengar edition too. They contain a mix of collagen, hyaluronic acid and shea butter, and are a perfect combatant to the dry weather this winter, ensuring your skin stays moisturised and beautiful. And since they come as a set, they would make for a great gift, especially for Christmas, or even for using during sleepovers with friends. The hand creams from this September gone have also made a return with each now coming as a set with their own pouches. The creams moisture hands skin, leaving them nice and smooth, and each has its own unique fragrance.   The pouches can only be bought with these sets and feature the same Pokémon as their respective creams. Their small size means you can put them into your handbag too. Also, every Train who spends over ¥2,000 (excluding tax) on these items will receive an acrylic charm too which can hook onto your pouch, handbag, backpackーwherever you keep your TMs and Poké Balls! There's 8 to catch, and they're given out randomly. Which one has caught your eye the most?