In this post, we will be talking about the best Japanese moisturizers for combination skin.

All of these products are free from fragrance, alcohol, oils, sulfates, and parabens.

This is a Japanese moisturizer suitable for combination skin that is more on the dry/dehydrated, sensitive side.

Pros:

• It helps improve your skin´s natural barrier function and provides hydration.

• It is lightweight and absorbs quickly into the skin.

• It is pH-balanced, colorant-free, fragrance-free, and alcohol-free.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water/Aqua, Glycerin, Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalane, Trisiloxane, Dimethicone, PEG-3 Dimethicone, Allantoin, Magnesium Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Succinic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Methylparaben.

This is a Japanese moisturizer for combination skin that is oily+dry as it comes in gel-type formula so it won’t clog pores and cause other issues.

Pros:

• It contains 4 types of hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and squalene, which help combat dehydration and moisturize the skin.

• It is free from colorants, fragrances, and mineral oil.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Agar, Arginine, Dextrin, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Succinate, Glucosyl Ceramide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Succinic Acid, Triethyl Citrate.

This is a cream that comes in a milk formula that is lightweight and should be suitable for combination skin.

Pros:

• It provides moisture for sensitive skin that dries easily.

• It contains purslane extract, grapefruit seed extract, and lipidure (polyquaternium-51).

• It is mineral oil-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, and alcohol-free.

• It is allergy-tested and mildly acidic.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredient does it contain?

Water, DPG, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-32, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrolyzed Hydrogenated Starch, Sperm Extract, Olive Oil, Polyquaternium-51, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Arginine, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, BG, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol.

This is another famous Japanese moisturizer people recommend for combination skin that is oily+dry. It is a lightweight gel formula that helps calm redness and acne. 

Pros:

• It moisturizes and soothes the skin.

• It is made with Hatomugi (Coix Seed or Job’s Tears)

• It is formulated without alcohol, fragrance, oils, and colorants.

• It is hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Cholesteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, peg-12 Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Tocopherol, Methylparaben.

This is a Japanese lotion that restores the skin’s natural oil-water balance with Hyaluronic acid and extracts of Hatomugi, Bishop’s Weed, and Chamomile flower.

It is suitable for combination skin that is oily, acne-prone, and has blackheads or whiteheads.

Pros:

• It helps with blemishes, oiliness, acne, redness, dehydration, and visible pores.

• It helps provide moisture, soothe skin, and control oil production in the skin.

• It is fragrance-free, colorant-free, and mineral oil-free.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Squalane, Triethylhexanoin, Methylparaben, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tranexamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Menthol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camphor, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract.

This is an oil-free moisturizer that is non-comedogenic and suitable for combination skin.

Pros:

• It is a mattifying, oil-balancing, clear gel emulsion that leaves your skin hydrated and less shiny.

• It contains loquat leaf which helps to diminish shine and visible pores.

• It is oil-free, non-comedogenic, and dermatologist-tested.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

WATER, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, BETAINE, ALCOHOL DENAT, GLYCERIN, SILICA, PEG/PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER, DIPEPTIDE-15･ERYTHRITOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, TREHALOSE, PEG-240/HDI COPOLYMER BIS-DECYLTETRADECETH-20 ETHER, PEG-6, PEG-32, PHENOXYETHANOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, PEG/PPG-17/4 DIMETHYL ETHER, CAFFEINE, FRAGRANCE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, AMINOPROPYL DIMETHICONE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, PHYTOSTERYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE, SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA EXTRACT, LIMONENE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA LEAF PROTOPLASTS, BENZYL BENZOATE, LINALOOL, PAEONIA ALBIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT, LAMIUM ALBUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, CITRUS JUNOS SEED EXTRACT, ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, BHT, BENZOIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL.

This is another gel moisturizer that should be suitable for combination skin.

Pros:

• It contains different types of ceramides and other ingredients.

• It is free from fragrance, coloring, and alcohol.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Glycerin, BG, Isopentyldiol, (PEG240 / decyltetradeces 20 / HDI) Copolymer, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 II, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide Lauric Acid K, Lauroyl Lactate Na, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA2Na, Oxybenzone 4, BHT, Ethyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben.

This is another Japanese moisturizer that comes in a gel form and controls oil, acne, and sebum.

Pros:

• This liquid-based gel gets absorbed easily leaving the skin matte.

• It controls oil and acne with zero-in sebum control technology and contains an active ingredient – antiphlogistic to reduce acne occurrence.

• It strengthens the skin against external irritants with hydrating-retaining formula and eucalyptus extract to replenish and boost ceramide production, thus restoring the skin’s barrier function.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

We couldn’t find the ingredient list.

MISSHA Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Emulsion is a gentle emulsion formulated with 10 types of low, medium, and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid.

Pros:

• It is formulated with 10 kinds of hyaluronic acid that moisturizes strengthens, and hydrates the skin.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Glycerin, Macadamia, Integrifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide Np, Jojoba, Esters, Bergamot Fruit Oil, Lavender Oil, Citrus, Orange Peel Oil, Hydrolyzed, Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Xylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olive Fruit Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate, Copolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Tocopherol, Glucose, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose Palmitate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Myristyl Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol.

Momopuri Moisture Barrier Gel Cream prevents dryness and keeps the skin moist.

Pros:

• It contains ingredients like lactic acid, peach ceramide water, amino acids, hyaluronan, and vitamins A, C, and E that exfoliate and moisturize your skin.

• In addition, it contains bergamot and peach leaf extracts that aid in tightening pores.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

We couldn’t find the ingredient list.

If you have combination skin that is dry/dehydrated and sensitive, the Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream should be a good option.

Other moisturizers are gel and milk-based and would be perfect for oily+dry/dehydrated, sensitive combination skin.

The Shiseido moisturizer is oil-free and safe to use.