Japanese Skin Polishing Set

About YA-MAN: 

YA-MAN began in 1978 as a developer of precision mechanical equipment—creating tools like optical displacement meters and measurement technology used to calculate the flexure of the renowned Seto Ohashi Bridge connecting Okayama and Kagawa. Building on that engineering expertise and meticulous attention to detail, the company became a recognized leader in beauty devices, expanding into solution-driven product launches rooted in technology and innovation.

With that same innovation-first mindset, YA-MAN also moved into skincare, developing revolutionary formulas and earning 320+ patents across its skincare innovations. Today, YA-MAN operates as a group of prestige beauty brands with devoted global fan bases globally, and is known for the first—and only—patented EMS Face Sculpting Mask.

WHY WE LOVE IT: 

If you want that just left a facial smoothness without the irritation spiral, the Japanese Skin Polishing Set is a standout. Its a simple, two-step system that makes your skin feel noticeably softer, smoother, and brighter from the first use and, over time, it helps the rest of your routine work better.

This special skin polishing cleansing set contains a 100% natural facial sponge that delivers softer and brighter skin by gently exfoliating, deep cleansing and refining pores. Infused with pearl powder to impart radiant luminosity and skin glow. Ideal for all skin types, even the most sensitive. Can be used on face, neck and decollete. Includes a pure white, traditional Japanese bowl (owan) for convenient sponge storage. 

What it is

• Gently exfoliate to lift away dead skin cells and surface flakes, which can make skin feel smoother and look brighter.
• Improve cleanse quality by helping remove sunscreen, light makeup, and daily grime more effectively than hands alone (especially around the nose/chin).
• Support a softer texture over time with consistent use, without the harshness of many scrubs.
• Be friendly for sensitive skin when used lightly, because the texture is soft and non-abrasive once fully hydrated.
• Help reduce the look of congestion for some people by keeping buildup from accumulating (not a replacement for salicylic acid if you’re truly acne-prone, but a nice supportive step).

Why we love it

1) It's effective without feeling harsh

A lot of exfoliation tools either do nothing or do too much. This set lands in the sweet spot: it feels like a pleasantly effective polish not abrasive, not scratchy, not aggressive.

2) The two-step design actually makes sense

The pre-polish step helps lift and loosen surface buildup, and the polish step finishes the job by smoothing the look and feel of texture. The result is that glow that reads as healthy and clean, not shiny or sensitized.

3) Your skincare absorbs better afterward

After several uses, we noticed serums and moisturizers seemed to sink in more easily and perform better. That tracks: when you clear away surface dead skin, you create a smoother path for hydration and actives to spread more evenly.

4) It feels like a mini ritual

Its one of those rare tools that looks sleek on your counter and feels well-made, so you actually want to use it.

How to use 

1. Soak the sponge in water for 5 minutes until it expands to 1.5 times its original size. Squeeze out excess water.

2. Gently massage over the face in a circular motion.

3. After use, rinse it well and place it in the bowl case with the round side facing upward and store in refrigerator.

Note: As a 100% natural vegetable product, the sponge will last about 1 month before becoming worn and needing replacement. The konjac sponge is 100% compostable and biodegradable.

Bottom line

If you're trying to level up your at-home exfoliation with something that feels elevated but stays gentle, this set delivers: softness, smoothness, and a brighter look -- plus the underrated win of making your entire skincare routine more effective.