Kose Seikisho Clear Lotion contains several Chinese herbal extracts that help to smooth and improve oily skin problem. Unlike other water-based toner, Seikisho Clear Lotion is in a watery-gel alike texture but it is also light and sinks in almost instantly once it is applied to the skin. However, when I first opened the bottle, the smell was strong and I wasn’t sure if I liked it. But I did apply it to my face coz I desperately needed a clear lotion to improve my skin texture and remove debris after a long distance flight.

The clear lotion should be used with a cotton pad. Instead, I put it in my palm and patted on the skin. The result? It was pretty amazing. It gave me a semi-matte and smooth finish with light hydrating results. I then applied day cream, makeup base and foundation as usual. Surprising, no flaky skin on my nose that I used to have with the changing weather and the pores around my cheeks seemed less visible after just a few days of application. I believe the semi-matte finish created by the lotion did a great job on camouflaging the size of the pores. Undoubtedly, my skin becomes smoother and clearer in just a week. Having said that, if you have acne skin and congested pores, it will take longer to see the result; and don’t forget to use a cotton pad when you apply the lotion (I do set a bad example here!), which can remove dead skin cells more effectively.

Going back to my expectations on a toner, I think Seikisho Clear Lotion hasn’t disappointed me. I even scored the lotion based on my expectations and here it is (5 max):

- Light and easy to be absorbed; 5

- Regulate sebum production; 3
Feel a bit greasy after few hours of application but after all, this is not the product designed for oil control.

- Improve large pores problem; 4
Pores look less visible

- Able to improve acne prone skin; 3.5
This is not a product for treating acne. However, by removing dead skin, it will definitely help to prevent acne and blemishes.