Saturday, December 19, 2009

Review: Kose Sekkisei Emulsion

I loved the Kose Sekkisei Lotion and bought a set consisting of Kose Sekkisei Lotion and Sekkisei White Powder Wash, both of which I have reviewed earlier. When I bought thie Sekkisei Emulsion, the counter lady did advise that it might be a bit sticky and I could pump some on a cotton pad and swipe it across my face to reduce the stickiness. But because I find doing that a waste, I use this emulsion as I do with other moisturisers.

The texture of this emulsion is not as watery as I expected an emulsion to be. I think that it is quite thick and does not absorb easily. Emulsions are usually recommended for people with combination to oily skin, but I find that the Kose Sekkisei emulsion is quite oily upon application and my face will remain oily and a bit sticky for a few minutes before it starts to absorb. I will not recommend this Sekkisei emulsion for people with oily skin as the stickiness and oiliness might feel uncomfortable.

When it does absorb after a while, it does hydrate well. But I would advise against using too much as some people have complained of black/whiteheads, so I usually use lesser than a full pump.

I do not like this emulsion too much as I prefer my moisturisers to absorb quickly. Usually I apply serums before my moisturiser and if the moisturiser does not absorb well, it would make me feel like there is a layer of oil on my face, which I dislike. Also, if I use this emulsion after using a sheet mask, the mask essence plus the emulsion on my skin makes it feel very thick and sticky.

All in all, I think there are better moisturisers out there. There is little whitening benefits from the emsulsion as well, I think the Sekkisei Lotion is a better product to purchase.

Rate: 3/5

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8 comments:

  1. I think I have a similar dislike to serums or creams that do not absorb instantly. Have been thinking of trying Kose Sekkisei but after what you have mention kinda puts me off totally. I have combination oily skin too. I've used SKII before their White Source is good. It doesn't leave the sticky uncomfortable feel or shine. Have you tried SKII?

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  2. Hi, I have only tried the Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence and I think it's quite good. I think the Kose Sekkisei Lotion is the only thing worth purchasing in that line of products. You can give that one a try! =)

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  3. i find your blog useful. i have good complexion but my skin is dehydrated (many people have commented).

    what advice would you give.

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  4. Hi, add more hydrating items into your skincare routine. if your skin is dehydrated (and not dry skin - difference being dehydrated skin lacks water, dry skin lacks oil), you can try hydrating masks, i like the neutrogena one, and daily care like clinique's moisture surge/laneige water sleeping pack or hada labo hydrating lotion - products with hyaluronic acid/sodium hyaluronate are good too.

    hope this helps!

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  5. I also have this emulsion and what I do is, I use it about once a week after cleansing and using the Sekkisei lotion. I massage it into my skin a bit and then put on a Kosé Clear Turn Whitening Sheet Mask (from the box dispenser) on top. After about 15 minutes, I take it off and apply Kosé Hyalocharge White moisturizer, go to bed and wake up with really bright skin.
    I wouldn't do it more often, though, as I don't want to overfeed my skin.

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  6. It seems like you are using this emulsion as a booster for your mask. It is quite a rich product so once a week is enough =)

    I don't usually use moisturizers before putting on a mask as I think mask essence have smaller molecules than moisturizers so I prefer letting my skin soak in the mask essence then seal it all in with the moisturizer. But it is an interesting way to use this product. I will try it someday too!

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  7. Wondering how much this is in SG? Thanks.

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  8. Hi, im a big fans of kose, and initially when i was applying this emulsion (im of oily skin), i find it leaving a sticky and oily surface after applying. but i found the trick, you must apply this emulsion with a cotton pad. I came across their brochure and i saw them highlighting the use of cotton pad on this. im not sure, but with cotton pad, this emulsion turn out to be very absorb-able. My skincare routine (clearlotion, lotion, emulsion, sunblock) took me less than 5 minutes now! =) Hope it helps!

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