Here’s a faster alternative to the tedious process of putting on makeup every day to cover our imperfections: a custom synthetic spray-on skin. Japanese cosmetics company Kao Corporation has developed this spray on, that can cover unwanted blemishes, moles or other marks on the natural epidermis. The New York Post has the details:
The artificial product, called “est,” is composed of tiny, liquid fibers. When sprayed, the substance adheres to human skin, transforming into an extremely thin, derma-like material, the Daily Mail reports.
It has a similar elasticity to skin, and it’s porous, too. Water vapor and air can pass through this second skin to moisten the living dermis beneath. At its edges, est forms an even thinner bond, helping it blend in with natural flesh.
Est is set to hit the market exclusively in Japan beginning Dec 4. and will sell for roughly $532 as a diffuser and “potion” combination, with diffuser refills priced at $73. A lotion version will sell for $110, and everything will become available online in January, according to Japanese publication the Asahi Shimbun.
image credit: screenshot via The New York Post