10 New Japanese Skincare Products for Spring 2024

Get ready to elevate your beauty game with 10 all-new trendsetting Japanese skincare finds for spring 2024.

Do you want to feel fabulous and fresh-faced? Are you after that ultimate spring glow-up? Then it’s time to update your routine with these Japanese skincare items for spring 2024. What might have worked for you in the winter may be different from what works now. So, it’s important to swap out those heavy products and completely revitalize your routine to match the season.

This spring, Japanese skincare trends will emphasize hydration and protection against environmental stressors like pollution. Anticipate innovations in lightweight moisturizers and UV protection!

Now, let’s embrace the beauty of spring as delicate petals paint the town pink! If you’re not sure where to start, check out our top 10 newly-released spring 2024 product picks and discover the best Japanese skincare gems that will help you blossom with confidence.

1. Facial Sheet Masks For Hydration & Glowing Skin

Treatment Reset Mask (4 pack) by ALFACE+ | ¥1,100

Sake Kasu Glow Mask (7 pack) by Wafood Made | ¥715

Combat winter’s toll on skin with spring-ready sheet masks. Try the Alface+ Treatment Reset Mask, boasting Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid for a radiant glow. Or opt for the Sake Kasu Glow Mask by Wafood Made, enriched with sake extract to deeply nourish and unveil your freshest spring complexion.

Bonus Mask

Derma Laser Super VC100 Mask (7 pack) by Quality 1st | ¥770

As we’ve covered in our Japanese facial sheet masks explained article, Quality 1st’s Derma Laser Super VC100 Mask won first place last year at the 2023 Best Cosme Award in the sheet mask category, so it’s a must-try! Read more about the most common ingredients in sheet masks and how they can benefit you in our Japanese facial sheet masks explained article too.

2. Deep Clean Your Pores With A Gentle Cleanser

Excia Embeage Jelly Wash by Albion | ¥11,000

Choi Medicated Foam Face Wash Skin/Pore Care by Hadabisei | ¥770

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your closet—give your skin a refresh too! We’re obsessed with the luxurious feel of Albion Excia Embeage Jelly Wash, leaving skin bright, moist and smooth. Opt for the budget-friendly Hadabisei cleanser, a microbubble amino acid-based foam that clears pores, offering an invigorating citrus scent with natural essential oils.

3. Nourish Your Skin With Essence

Brightening Essence by Mary Quant | ¥6,600

Essence Ceramica +N by Takami | ¥9,900

In spring, opt for essences over serums for their lighter weight and hydration suitable for the season. Essences, with a water/gel-like consistency, hydrate without feeling heavy. Mary Quant’s Brightening Essence helps suppress melanin production, promoting clear skin. Takami’s Essence Ceramica +N, a serum with ceramide, CICA and niacinamide, soothes and moisturizes, offering comprehensive spring skincare in one bottle.

4. Swap Heavy Moisturizers For Light Formulas 

Moist Lotion C by Lits | ¥1,496

White Advanced Lotion by Astalift | ¥4,180

As winter fades and spring approaches transition from heavy moisturizers to lighter lotions for optimal hydration without the weight. Try Lits Moist Lotion C, featuring three vitamin C derivatives, keeping skin fresh and comfortable in spring. Explore Astalift’s White Advanced Lotion, despite its orange hue, it offers a smooth, moisturizing texture with a delightful rose scent, perfect for embracing the changing weather.

5. Protect Your Skin With SPF

VC Sun Protection Spray by Ampleur | ¥2,200

SB Protective Suncare Cream for Face 50+ by Sensai | ¥11,000

Don’t overlook sunscreen—it’s crucial! Makeup SPF isn’t sufficient. Discover winners like Ampleur’s VC Sun Protection Spray, now with revamped packaging, offering a non-sticky, no white-cast formula for body, hair and scalp. Prefer cream? Sensai’s SB Protective Suncare Cream for Face 50+ effectively blocks UV rays, preventing sun-induced spots and freckles while providing firm moisture for smooth skin. Both offer SPF50+/PA++++ protection, ensuring thorough defense against sun damage.

And there you have it! Hopefully, you’re now feeling ready to captivate with radiant skin and a fresh, rejuvenated glow.

What are some of your favorite newly-released Japanese spring skincare products for 2024? Share with us in the comments down below!