Skin Care Products: Japanese Cosmetics Ranking 2026 Mid-Year

@cosme, Japan’s leading beauty community and cosmetics review platform, continues to be one of the most trusted sources for discovering the latest beauty trends in Japan. Every year, millions of beauty enthusiasts rely on @cosme’s rankings to find the most effective and highly rated products across skincare, makeup, hair care, and body care categories.

Twice a year, @cosme announces its highly anticipated Best Cosmetics Awards, highlighting the products that have captured the attention of Japanese consumers. The rankings are based on extensive user reviews and ratings, making them one of the most reliable indicators of what is truly popular in the Japanese beauty market.

The 2026 Mid-Year Best Cosmetics Awards have now been revealed, showcasing the most talked-about skincare launches and standout performers from the first half of the year. From cleansers and toners to serums, creams, and sheet masks, these products have earned exceptional praise from beauty lovers across Japan.

Let’s explore the best skin care products of 2026 so far!

Best Makeup Remover

1st place: Shu Uemura Bright Cleansing Oil (150ml 5,720 yen/ 450ml 13,200 yen)

2nd place: Koh Gen Do THE SPA Cleansing Lotion (100ml 1,210 yen/ 300ml 3,300 yen/ 400ml 3,960 yen)

3rd place: Duo Cleanse Serum Peel & Boost (21g 1,650 yen/ 90g 4,620 yen)

Best Face Wash

1st place: LUNASOL Polishing Clear Gel Wash (3,850 yen)

2nd place: B.A Wash (12,100 yen)

3rd place: Kansosan Medical Moisture Cleansing Whip Wash (1,430 yen)

Best Lotion

1st place: d program Moist Care Lotion EX (3,300 yen)

2nd place: KANEBO Generating Essentials (13,200 yen)

3rd place: ELIXIR Brightening Lotion Moist Type (3,740 yen)

Best Booster Serum

1st place: CLINIQUE Even Better Active Booster Serum (7,810 yen)

2nd place: PAUL & JOE Primer Moisture Essence (6,600 yen)

Best Emulsion

1st place: d program Moist Care Emulsion EX (3,630 yen)

2nd place: ELIXIR Brightening Emulsion Moist Type (4,400 yen)

3rd place: d program Balance & Acne Care Emulsion EX (3,630 yen)

Best Serum

1st place: Anua Vitamin 10 Porestrix Brightening Serum (2,580 yen)

2nd place: SOFINA iP Medicated Stratum Corneum Toning Serum (6,600 yen)

3rd place: CLINIQUE Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum (6,600 yen)

Best Face Cream

1st place: KIEHL’S R Cream UFC (28ml 3,190 yen/ 50ml 5,280 yen)

2nd place: innisfree Green Tea Ceramide Barrier Cream (2,970 yen)

3rd place: ALBION Flarune Moist Retouch Cream (4,950 yen)

Best Oil & Balm

1st place: ALBION Fresh Luminous Herbal Oil (5,500 yen)

2nd place: SUQQU Glowing Balm (5,940 yen)

Best Mist Type Skincare

1st place: Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Hydrating Mist (50ml 1,485 yen / 100ml 2,380 yen)

Best Sheet Mask

1st place: Lululun Hydra PD Mask (7pc 880 yen / 28pc 2,640 yen)

2nd place: Lululun Precious GREEN (Glow Up) (7pc 605 yen / 32pc 2,090 yen)

3rd place: Anua Vitamin 10 Porestrix Serum Mask (770 yen)

Best Overnight Mask

1st place: Kansosan Medical Moisture Night Care Pack (1,760 yen)

Best Rinse-Off Mask

1st place: Hollywood Koso Pack (440 yen)

Best Eye Care

1st place: ONE BY KOSE The Wrinkless W (6,380 yen)

2nd place: Dior Capture Pro Collagen Shot (12,980 yen)

3rd place: GUERLAIN Abeille Royale Youth Repair Eye Cream (12,650 yen)

Best Lip Care

1st place: Torriden Cellmazing Lip Essence (990 yen)

2nd place: DECENCIA Repair Lip Plumper (1,980 yen)

(The full list of the Best Cosmetics Awards 2026 Mid-Year can be found at the @cosme website! → https://www.cosme.net/bestcosme/)

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