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Kobe, Japan — Formulary Notes

A record of what is in the jar, kept for skin that has lived a little

Lunar Orchid formulates creams and oils from plant extracts chosen for mature skin — dryness, uneven tone, thinning texture, sensitivity. Every formula is written out like a recipe, not a promise, so you can read it before you decide.

Amber glass bottles and botanical extracts arranged on a plain ground

Formulated to sit comfortably on skin, not to perform tricks

Skin changes with the decades — it asks for less friction and more comfort. Our formulas are built around plant extracts and carrier oils selected for how they feel on mature skin day to day, and we say plainly what each one is meant to do.

We keep the ingredient list short enough to read in one sitting and long enough to matter. Nothing is hidden behind a proprietary blend name.

What we pay attention to

01

Plant extracts, named

Origin region, part of the plant used, and extraction method are on record for every botanical we work with.

02

Texture you can predict

Each formula sits somewhere between fluid and balm, and we tell you where before you open the bottle.

03

Honest limits

A margin note on every formula page says what it's meant to do for comfort — and what it isn't meant to do.

04

Guidance, not upselling

A formulator can look at your routine and suggest dropping something, not just adding more.

05

Patch-test first

Every product page carries a fixed checklist for testing on the inner forearm before wider use.

06

Small batches from Kobe

Formulated and reviewed in-house, with batch dates recorded rather than estimated.

How a first order usually goes

  1. Step 1

    Start from a concern

    Dryness, uneven tone, thinning texture, or sensitivity — tell us what's asking for attention.

  2. Step 2

    Talk it through

    Book a Skin Profile Consultation or send a note through the form below — either works.

  3. Step 3

    Try before you commit

    A curated sample set lets you patch-test textures over two weeks before a full-size order.

  4. Step 4

    Settle into a routine

    Layering order and timing are written onto a one-page card so nothing is left to memory.

12+ years

formulating plant-based skincare from our Kobe workroom

40+ extracts

on record with origin, part used, and extraction method documented

2-week

observation period built into every sample set, reviewed by a formulator

A few ways to begin

Three sessions, each suited to a different starting point — from a full profile to a quick reshuffle of what you already own.

Formulator's notebook open beside skincare bottles for a consultation session

Skin Profile Consultation

A 50-minute video session that ends in a written profile of your skin and the extracts likely to suit it.

from ¥3,300

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Skincare bottles arranged in a morning and evening order on a shelf

Routine Assembly Session

A 30-minute appointment that turns a crowded shelf into a simple morning and evening order.

from ¥2,600

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Six small sample bottles laid out beside a patch-test card

Sample Set Curation

Six 5ml samples chosen for your concerns, with a two-week observation sheet reviewed afterward.

from ¥1,900

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Have a question before you order?

Write to us about a concern, an ingredient, or which session makes sense for where you're starting from. A formulator reads every note and replies personally — no queue, no script.

There's no obligation attached to reaching out. We're glad to answer a question on its own.

Company information

Legal entity

Lunar Orchid

Address

5-3-18 Nakayamate-dori, Chuo-ku,
Kobe, Hyogo 650-0004, Japan

Phone

+81-78-335-6274

Email / Domain

info@lunarorchid.com
lunarorchid.com

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