KOSE
budgetEst. 1946· Japan
Japanese beauty innovation spanning luxury to drugstore
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A beauty conglomerate with something for every budget — from Decorte luxury to Softymo staples.
Strengths
- + Wide price range
- + Japanese innovation
- + Strong cleansing oils
Weaknesses
- − Brand portfolio can be confusing
- − Some products hard to find
The KOSE Story
KOSE has been a pillar of Japanese beauty since 1946, owning everything from the luxury Decorte line to the budget-friendly Softymo range.
All KOSE Products
3 products reviewed and rated.
Toner
8.3/10
Sekkisei Clear Wellness Natural Drip
KOSE Sekkisei is the classic Japanese brightening herbal toner — the blue bottle is iconic since 1985. This is the 2020 reformulation: lighter, less alcoholic, more hydrating, with the same Coix + Angelica + Peony herbal blend that gave the original its reputation for clarity and even tone.
CombinationDry
Cleanser
8.2/10
Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil
The budget double-cleansing oil that started many a J-beauty routine — dissolves sunscreen and makeup effortlessly.
Oily
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