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Your Guide To The Japanese Mochi Skin Trend

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Aug 01, 2020
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You have probably heard of glass skin, the K-beauty trend, but have you heard of mochi skin, the J-beauty trend? The latest Japanese trend, mochi, is inspired by the traditional Japanese rice-cake dessert of the same name.

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The similarities between mochi skin and glass skin lie in the elasticity, suppleness, and hydration. But the glow factor is the main difference between the two - glass skin seeks a high shine or dewy finish, and mochi skin is matte. Mochi skin offers an ultra-smooth complexion with a supersoft, poreless “rice-cake” look. It is soft, plump, and free of dryness or lines.

Unlike the 9 step routine to obtain glass skin, the mochi skin routine is much simpler. Let us look at how to achieve the ultimate mochi skin:

Step 1: Double Cleansing

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The morning routine is simple - splash water on your face. Then double cleanse in the evening using cleansing oil or micellar water to remove makeup and impurities followed by a gentle cleanser like Revision's SkinCare Gentle Cleansing Lotion (6.7 oz/$22.00).

This ensures the pores are cleaned on a deeper level as well. Apply the lotion to the dry skin and remove it with a cotton pad.

Step 2: Toner

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Now it’s time to hydrate the skin, replenishing moisture that was stripped during cleansing. Pat on a rice toner - a good one to use is I'm From Rice Toner ($25.00).

Rice is mochi’s main ingredient and contains skin-nourishing nutrients that clarify the skin.

Step 3: Serum

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Another must in the routine is biyoueki (serum or essence). Peptides, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and growth factors on the serum’s ingredient list achieve the firm-yet-bouncy texture of mochi.

Product Recommendation: Inkey List's Collagen Booster Firming Peptide Serum (1 oz/$21.00) or La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Serum (1oz/$40.00) fits the bill.

Step 4: Moisturizer

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Follow up with a lightweight moisturizer such as Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream(1.69 oz/$48.00) to lock in the layers of moisture and protect the skin from the environment. The skin will be soft and supple.

Step 5: SPF

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Follow up the moisturizer with a good sunscreen in the daytime. Allure.com recommends EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 (1.7oz/$36.00).

Mochi skin will be within your grasp with this regimen and a hydrating face mask every other day and no face scrubs to cause micro-tears in the skin.

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