We like simple, yet effective skincare. We want to see science and nature working with each other to bring the best ingredients together.
Enter WASO, a new skincare by Shiseido, specifically designed for those in their 20s – 30s. During this age, the skins protective barrier is made up of cells which have a much smaller surface area than older skin, meaning it loses moisture more quickly. WASO range has been designed to work to strengthen skin using their unique Phyto Resist System+, helping boost the skin’s ability to defend itself. What’s different about this brand though is the way the ingredients are handled. In most skincare, botanical cells have to be crushed so that they can be mixed with other ingredients, but this is much more clever. They’ve used their unique Whole Cell Release System, which works by separating each botanical cell so that none of the nutrients are damaged or lost. We don’t know about you, but this is making us reevaluate our whole skincare routine.
We’ve been trying out some of the range and we love the Color-Smart daily moisturiser £32. Interestingly, this moisturiser contains carrot. It’s a brightening moisturiser, good for combination skin. But the key botanical here is the Loquat leaf, an ingredient which is good for mopping up excess oil and has antioxidant properties.
We also love the Fresh Jelly Lotion £24. The key here is the white jelly mushroom, which has long been praised in Japan as food for beautiful skin. It’s one of those ingredients that’s stored dry, but if you soak it in water, it pops right back to its original state – just think how this can lock hydration into the skin.
The packaging is very simple and we love the hooks on each product, it’s easy to grab a hold of.
You can shop WASO skincare range here.