＼Great Achievement／ 18 Consecutive Years of Gold Award!! "Manara Hot Cleansing Gel" Proves its Quality at "Monde Selection 2026" as Well
Rank Up Inc., which develops the "Manara" brand, received Gold Awards for 4 out of 5 products entered and a Nominee Label for one product at the "Monde Selection 2026." Notably, "Manara Hot Cleansing Gel" achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Gold Award for 18 consecutive years, including its previous versions, demonstrating its globally recognized high quality.
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Rank Up Inc., which develops and sells original cosmetic brands "Manara," "R-Homme," and "Acnal" (headquartered in Ginza, Representative: Yumiko Iwasaki), received Gold Awards for 4 out of 5 products entered and a Nominee Label for one product at the "Monde Selection 2026," an international evaluation organization known as the world standard for quality. For "Hot Cleansing Gel," this marks its 18th consecutive year receiving the Gold Award* since its entry. *Includes products before renewal.
Monde Selection 2026 Award Results
*1 As of April 2026 *2 According to "Cleansing Product Sales Trend Survey" by TPC Marketing Research Co., Ltd. for fiscal years 2012-2024 (includes products before renewal)
[Gold Award] Hot Cleansing Gel Massage Plus
Exceeded 30 million cumulative sales units *1
Ranked No. 1 in Japan for "Pore Cleansing Gel Category" for 13 consecutive years *2
A warming cleansing gel formulated with 91.3% beauty serum ingredients that can also be used for massage while removing makeup. It removes makeup and pore impurities thoroughly, leaving the skin feeling moisturized, and has received support from many users.
Visibly reduces fine lines caused by dryness (efficacy evaluation tested).
[Gold Award] Moist Wash Gel Moist
An morning facial cleanser with over 98% beauty serum ingredients. This wipe-off cleanser requires no lathering, gently removes old dead skin cells, and leaves the skin feeling moisturized.
Leaves a plump, hydrated feeling on the skin.
Visibly reduces fine lines caused by dryness (efficacy evaluation tested).
[Gold Award] Moist Wash Gel Fresh
An morning facial cleanser with over 98% beauty serum ingredients. This wipe-off cleanser requires no lathering, gently removes old dead skin cells, and leaves the skin feeling moisturized.
A refreshing yet moisturizing new sensation.
*1 Such as dryness, uneven texture, and lack of firmness *2 A single product that serves as lotion, emulsion, serum, and cream.
[Gold Award] Only Essence Normal
For skin starting to show signs of aging *1. This all-in-one *2 beauty serum completes skincare with just one product.
Also effective for noticeable pores, firmness, and moisture.
*1 Age-appropriate care *2 Suppresses melanin production to prevent spots and freckles.
[Nominee Label] Medicinal White Essence UV
A sunscreen cream that provides both anti-aging care *1 and whitening care *2, feeling like skincare.
SPF50 / PA+++・UV water resistance ★★
What is Monde Selection?
Monde Selection is an international quality research institute with over 60 years of experience in evaluating the quality of consumer products. It specializes in assessing product quality based on sensory and scientific parameters. The institute aims to award prizes based on quality evaluations and help producers and companies worldwide promote the quality of their products. The quality level of each registered product is measured and certified by external, independent experts selected based on their professional qualifications, abilities, and experience.
□■Rank Up Inc. Company Overview■□
Representative Director: Yumiko Iwasaki
Establishment: June 10, 2005
Capital: 10 million yen
Employees: 113 (as of November 2025)
Sales: 14.4 billion yen (fiscal year ending September 2025)
Head Office: Hulic Ginza 3-chome Building 7F, 3-10-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business Activities: ・Development and sales of original brands "Manara," "R-Homme," and "Acnal"
・Operation of the school-based private after-school childcare "Clever Kids"
Corporate Site: https://rankuphd.jp/
Manara Official Homepage: https://manara.jp/
Column Site: https://manara.jp/column/
□■Official SNS List■□
Manara Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kandou.manara/
Manara Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manara_japan/?hl=ja
Manara Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/manara_jp
Manara Official YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yfn2euau
Rank Up Inc., which develops and sells original cosmetic brands "Manara," "R-Homme," and "Acnal" (headquartered in Ginza, Representative: Yumiko Iwasaki), received Gold Awards for 4 out of 5 products entered and a Nominee Label for one product at the "Monde Selection 2026," an international evaluation organization known as the world standard for quality. For "Hot Cleansing Gel," this marks its 18th consecutive year receiving the Gold Award* since its entry. *Includes products before renewal.
Monde Selection 2026 Award Results
*1 As of April 2026 *2 According to "Cleansing Product Sales Trend Survey" by TPC Marketing Research Co., Ltd. for fiscal years 2012-2024 (includes products before renewal)
[Gold Award] Hot Cleansing Gel Massage Plus
Exceeded 30 million cumulative sales units *1
Ranked No. 1 in Japan for "Pore Cleansing Gel Category" for 13 consecutive years *2
A warming cleansing gel formulated with 91.3% beauty serum ingredients that can also be used for massage while removing makeup. It removes makeup and pore impurities thoroughly, leaving the skin feeling moisturized, and has received support from many users.
Visibly reduces fine lines caused by dryness (efficacy evaluation tested).
[Gold Award] Moist Wash Gel Moist
An morning facial cleanser with over 98% beauty serum ingredients. This wipe-off cleanser requires no lathering, gently removes old dead skin cells, and leaves the skin feeling moisturized.
Leaves a plump, hydrated feeling on the skin.
Visibly reduces fine lines caused by dryness (efficacy evaluation tested).
[Gold Award] Moist Wash Gel Fresh
An morning facial cleanser with over 98% beauty serum ingredients. This wipe-off cleanser requires no lathering, gently removes old dead skin cells, and leaves the skin feeling moisturized.
A refreshing yet moisturizing new sensation.
*1 Such as dryness, uneven texture, and lack of firmness *2 A single product that serves as lotion, emulsion, serum, and cream.
[Gold Award] Only Essence Normal
For skin starting to show signs of aging *1. This all-in-one *2 beauty serum completes skincare with just one product.
Also effective for noticeable pores, firmness, and moisture.
*1 Age-appropriate care *2 Suppresses melanin production to prevent spots and freckles.
[Nominee Label] Medicinal White Essence UV
A sunscreen cream that provides both anti-aging care *1 and whitening care *2, feeling like skincare.
SPF50 / PA+++・UV water resistance ★★
What is Monde Selection?
Monde Selection is an international quality research institute with over 60 years of experience in evaluating the quality of consumer products. It specializes in assessing product quality based on sensory and scientific parameters. The institute aims to award prizes based on quality evaluations and help producers and companies worldwide promote the quality of their products. The quality level of each registered product is measured and certified by external, independent experts selected based on their professional qualifications, abilities, and experience.
□■Rank Up Inc. Company Overview■□
Representative Director: Yumiko Iwasaki
Establishment: June 10, 2005
Capital: 10 million yen
Employees: 113 (as of November 2025)
Sales: 14.4 billion yen (fiscal year ending September 2025)
Head Office: Hulic Ginza 3-chome Building 7F, 3-10-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business Activities: ・Development and sales of original brands "Manara," "R-Homme," and "Acnal"
・Operation of the school-based private after-school childcare "Clever Kids"
Corporate Site: https://rankuphd.jp/
Manara Official Homepage: https://manara.jp/
Column Site: https://manara.jp/column/
□■Official SNS List■□
Manara Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kandou.manara/
Manara Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manara_japan/?hl=ja
Manara Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/manara_jp
Manara Official YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yfn2euau