Last week, I got the incredible opportunity to meet Kose's international makeup guru, Mr Dobashi, and have him demonstrate a mini-facial and a simple everyday makeup look on me, on stage at Japan Beauty Week in Pavilion KL.

Before heading on stage, my makeup was removed (with Kose products, of course!) whilst I relaxed in my chair. 

On stage, Mr Dobashi applied the Kose Sekkisei lotion on me as a mask, and then applied a moisturiser. For the makeup, he applied Kose's BB Cream, formulated with 6 different functions and benefits. I really liked it because it wasn't thick and sticky like most BB creams, and didn't leave a grey cast on my skin. My skin looked matte, but radiant.

And Mr Dobashi's tips for natural, everyday makeup? Don't arch the eyebrows too much, and when you're doing your brows, using two different products like a powder and a pencil, will give your brows more of a 3D effect.

Set your eyeliner with a dark eyeshadow so your eyeliner stays put, and looks more natural.

To set your makeup, pat your powder onto your face with a powder puff, then gently swipe it off (for a more natural, less cakey look) with the edge of the powder puff.

I learned so much from Mr Dobashi, and I am still reeling from the opportunity to be on stage and have him do my skincare and makeup!

If you'd like to learn a little bit more about how to use the Kose Sekkisei lotion as a mask, check out my video on the mask and the event! And if you'd like to try the famous Sekkisei lotion and skincare, Kose have released a trial kit for their customers at an attractive discounted rate, available starting March 1st 2014.


I hope you enjoyed this post!

I'm sure a lot of you have heard of the brand Kosé. If you haven't, it's a Japanese brand famous for its whitening and brightening essence - the Sekkisei lotion.

I was lucky enough to be able to trial the lotion recently, and am now sharing my review of it, along with pictures and tips on how you can transform this essence into a hydrating mask.

Product

The Kosé Sekkisei Lotion is a lightweight, cooling liquid that comes in a medicinal-looking blue bottle with a white cap. It smells refreshing and slightly floral, with a tinge of that astringent smell that can sometimes sting your nose if you get too close.

Packaging

The blue bottle that houses the lotion is sturdy, and made of a plastic material. It is heavy and well-made (as is the cap), and feels luxurious despite the fact that it isn't a glass bottle. It looks very authentic because the feature of the bottle is the large Chinese text printed down the centre of the bottle. The silver tip of the cap also makes the bottle look very luxe.

Performance

My first use of this product was as a hydrating and brightening mask. I was given these mask sheets (they look like large tablets, and can be soaked in any essence to act as a mask. You can buy them at Kose counters) to use, and basically just poured the lotion out into the cap, where a line is marked to show you how much to pour. I then popped the mask sheet, sized perfectly for the cap, into the liquid, and waited for it to expand. Once it expanded, I simply opened up the mask all the way, and applied it to my face. It doesn't take too long for the mask to absorb into the skin - after about 10 minutes, the lotion had fully absorbed into my skin and the mask sheet was almost dry. I then applied whatever was left in the bottle cap onto my skin using my hands and a patting motion - and I was done!

The results were immediately visible. My skin was a touch brighter, and it looked plump and radiant. The mask also helped me soften a couple of blackheads near my nose.

Japan Beauty Week

If you want to experience the Kosé Sekkisei lotion for yourself, come to the Japan Beauty Week where Kosé will be exhibiting their products, as well as bringing in their resident international makeup guru Mr Dobashi, to share with you makeup trends ans application techniques. I will also be at the event, sharing my experience with Kosé and hopefully to meet some of you guys there. If you want to grab a goodie bag containing the famous Sekkisei Mask (pictured below), then make sure you come over and visit their stand at Japan Beauty Week! For more information about JBW, click here.