Many men may think, “Let’s just use a women’s lotion for now,” but the truth is that men’s skin is more delicate than women’s skin, with more sebum and less moisture. Because of this difference in skin quality, it is recommended to use lotion designed for men in order to prevent skin problems specific to men’s skin. In this article, we will introduce our recommendations for men’s lotion in a ranking format.
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No. 1 “ORBIS Mr. ORBIS Mr. Lotion”
ORBIS Mr. Lotion is a jellied lotion, which is rare for men. It has a thick texture, but is quickly absorbed into the skin, leaving it refreshing and comfortable to use. It is expected to retain moisture because it uses glycerin and BG as base ingredients, and it does not sting when applied to skin after shaving, but moisturizes the skin thoroughly. It also contains vitamin C derivatives and ceramide-like ingredients, making it perfect for maintaining the barrier function.
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No.2 “Kiku-Masamune Sake Moisturizing Lotion for Men – Thirst-Quenching
This lotion contains pure rice ginjo sake (rice fermentation liquid) and sake lees extract as moisturizing ingredients. Its slightly thick texture is refreshing when applied to the skin, making it easy to use even for men who do not like a sticky feeling. It also contains dipotassium glycyrrhizate, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, so it is expected to prevent and improve acne. This product is also recommended for those who find skin care troublesome, as it performs the dual functions of lotion and milky lotion in a single bottle.
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No.3 “SHISEIDO MEN Hydrating Lotion
SHISEIDO’s prestige men’s line “SHISEIDO MEN” is a brand that proposes high-quality and highly functional skincare items for men. The lotion introduced by the brand contains polyquaternium-51, which is said to have twice the water-holding capacity of hyaluronic acid, and erythritol, a highly penetrating moisturizing agent. It contains polyquaternium-51, which is said to have twice the water retention power, and erythritol, a highly penetrating moisturizing agent. The luxurious floral green fresh fragrance is also pleasant.
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No.4 “BOTCHAN FOREST TONER
Some lotions for men contain alcohol (ethanol), which can be a bit worrisome for sensitive skin. We recommend the alcohol-free ” Forest Toner. Although it contains 12% beauty essence ingredients, the texture is light and refreshing, and it blends well with the skin. Made almost entirely from natural ingredients, it is also expected to tighten the skin and prevent shine.
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No.5 “THREE Four Men Gentling Lotion
Three’s men’s line, For Men Gentling, is characterized by an ingredient formulation that focuses on the unique skin conditions of men. This lotion is rich in plant-derived extracts and is expected to have moisturizing and firming effects. It also contains dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, making it ideal for improving adult acne that is difficult to heal due to persistent inflammation and redness.
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No. 6 “KEANA NADESHIKO Hikkishimizu Toner for Boys
For men who are concerned about “open pores” caused by sebum clogging pores, we suggest this “firming lotion. The plant-derived ingredients, loofah extract and chaff leaf extract, tighten the skin, while moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, collagen, and ceramide plump the skin and reduce the appearance of pores. The affordable price of 1,500 yen (tax included) for a large 300 ml bottle is also a key point, making this a bottle you will want to use in droves.
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No.7 BLUK HOMME THE TONER
THE TONER” uses BG, glycerin, and trehalose as base ingredients with high moisturizing power. In addition to hot spring water, which is recognized for its ability to improve the barrier function and retain moisture, it also contains apple fruit cultured cell extract and hydrolyzed silk for excellent moisturizing effects. On the other hand, it also contains ethanol, emulsifiers, and fragrance, which may be a little irritating for those with sensitive skin. Nevertheless, this product has been well received by many men, so it may be worth a try.
