A steamer is a treasured item from fall to spring, when dryness becomes a problem. This beauty appliance generates a fine mist, delivering moisture deep into the skin. Among these products, what you should most pay attention to is portability! Put lotion into the device to spray ultrafine microparticles. In addition, this device will give you beautiful skin by generating hydrogen. This tiny device is only 12.4 cm in length and weighs only about 63 grams, so many people purchase it to fight dryness on airplanes and other places. GLALENT Platinum Ion Mist (MTG) 18,800 Yen each

Multi-function hairdryers have enjoyed great popularity since the start of the beauty appliance boom. The current best seller is Sharp's Plasmacluster Hairdryer. Sharp's proprietary Plasmacluster technology generates ions to make hair shiny and supple. It is useful throughout the year! It is great for fighting dryness from fall to spring and to remedying scalp stickiness in the summer, so it is useful year round Plasmacluster Hair Dryer IF-PB1 (Sharp) 19,800 Yen each

EMS (electric muscle stimulation) uses electric current to stimulate the muscles and is recommended for people who are trying to slim down. This product is a rare glove-type EMS. It can be used by grabbing parts of the body you'd like to slim down, so it can easily reach areas like the bust and behind and can even be used on the face. In addition, one of the secrets of this product's success is that it is waterproof and can even be used in the bath! There's no need for any special gels when using in the bath, which keeps the cost of use down. Exa Glove Spa MN-A-28 (Ya-Man) 14,800 Yen each

It can be said that the Pocket Doltz Ultrasonic Toothbrush is the product that triggered the mobile beauty boom. Despite its super slim body, only 16 cm size and 30g in weight, it vibrates at 16,000 times a minute to eliminate tartar without harming the gums! It's been gaining a great deal of popularity among office workers and business professionals who use it for an after-lunch brush. It's selling so well that there appear to be shortages in stores, so if you see it, get it right away! Pocket Doltz EW-DS12 (Panasonic) 3,980 Yen each

We've heard that hair removal items are at the top rank of popularity from spring to summer. The device is known for employing a painless hair removal method that does not pull or shave hair. It works by applying heat to unwanted hair, cutting hair that is already growing as well as stunting hair that has not started to grow yet. Repeated usage is said to make your unwanted hair less and less noticeable. A special feature of this device is that it cuts the tips of the hair in a round fashion so there is no itching after use. no! no! HAIR PLUS STA-135 (Ya-Man) 29,800 Yen each

A mobile version of a low frequency electric massager has arrived which has attracted a wide fan base, including active business people of course, but also the elderly and even students preparing for exams! It's easy to use even in the office, and its stylish and compact design is said to be getting a lot of attention. To use it, just wrap the cord around your neck and attach the pads, and then select the massage strength and the course, including kneading, percussion, and pressure courses. It is touted to be useful for stiff necks and improving circulation to the face. Neck Refre EW-NA12 (Panasonic) 6,980 Yen each

*The content of this article contains informatiton based on an interview conducted in the middle of January, 2012. The products stocked, prices and services are subject to change.