MilliOnAir | Beauty Exclusive
By Beauty Expert Ciona Johnson-King @cionajk
What is your skincare
Mood
me time
quick & easy
maximalist
minimalist
When it comes to skincare, everyone’s different.
Some people like to spend hours on their beauty routine, seeing it as precious 'me time'. Others might just choose whatever’s quickest and easiest. Or perhaps you’re a mix of both - sometimes maximalist, sometimes minimalist, depending on your mood? (I think that’s probably most of us).
Japanese brand Sensai (exclusive to Harrods) have taken the ‘maximalist’ approach to their skincare range, seeing it as a part of a bigger whole: an entire way of life.
The key word with Sensai is ‘Saho’ - loosely meaning ‘to bloom beautifully’. In terms of skincare, this means a ritual that’s not a million miles from a Japanese tea ceremony, that incorporates double cleansing, double moisturising and double application. Serious stuff!
Sensai’s signature ingredient is Koishimaru Silk. Why? Their researchers discovered that this precious silk has the ability to promote the production of hyaluronic acid - a natural substance within the skin that nurtures and builds skin.
And now comes the fun part - Sensai’s seven step day-or-nighttime routine using their Ultimate range, all enriched with that wonderful koishimaru silk as well as sakura (cherry blossom). Get ready for silky skin (obviously!) that is firm, smooth and resilient.
The steps are made up of: Ultimate The Cleansing Oil, Ultimate Creamy Soap, Ultimate The Micro Lotion, Ultimate The Emulsion, Ultimate The Eye Cream. After you've double cleansed and double moisturised, move on to their new wonder products: the Biomimesis Veil Potion.
When using, apply the Veil’s companion Effector first to set the skin then follow manufacturer’s instructions by spraying the Potion slowly on the cheek until the area turns white (approximately 30 seconds per cheek). Then spray the entire forehead in the same manner. This locks in moisture and enhances your night time skincare by forming an ultra thin membrane called the micro-fiber veil (using a specialised polymer solution). The result is a significant reduction in transepidermal water loss.
To set the Veil, press the sprayed areas lightly with your hands until it turns transparent. Wear overnight. In the morning gently remove (it's like wiping away a fine layer of skin). Then continue with your usual morning skincare routine.