DUO The Cleansing Balm Vitamin 18, Formulated with 18 Carefully Selected Vitamins*2 for Complex Aging Signs*1

Premier Anti-Aging Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Kiyoshi Matsuura, hereinafter "the Company") is pleased to announce the launch of "DUO The Cleansing Balm Vitamin 18," a new product from its aging care*4 brand "DUO." This new cleansing balm, formulated with 18 types of vitamins*2, will be sequentially released starting July 30, 2026, exclusively at Tsuruha Drug and Welcia Group stores (excluding some stores).

Under the slogan "Forever vivid. Unleash your time," the Company values everyone living and shining without being bound by their actual age. Since its founding, we have connected directly with our customers and have been committed to unique product development that quickly shapes customer needs based on their feedback and questions about our products and services. As a limited new product in the DUO The Cleansing Balm series, which has been the No. 1 selling cleansing balm for 8 consecutive years*5, we have developed "DUO The Cleansing Balm Vitamin 18" to address the complex aging signs*1 of adults.

Background of Development

We focused on the challenges of adult skin, where multiple skin concerns arise due to declining moisture and sebum levels with age. Utilizing DUO's cleansing technology, which goes beyond simply removing impurities to enhance skin condition, we have repeatedly obtained evidence and made improvements in our labs. This has led to the realization of this product with an original formula, paying close attention to every detail, including adult skin concerns, desired usability, expected functionality, fragrance, texture, and finish.

As ingredients to approach complex aging signs*1 in adults, we have formulated approximately 85% of moisturizing oils*6, which care for dryness due to age-related skin changes, and 18 types of vitamins*2, the highest amount in DUO's history*3. It offers a meltingly soft texture, providing a friction-free experience unique to balm formulations, while achieving oil-level cleansing power and rapid absorption.

"DUO The Cleansing Balm Vitamin 18" Product Features

Leveraging the technology of the DUO The Cleansing Balm series, this product is designed for adult skin with multiple concerns such as dryness, lack of elasticity, and dullness due to aging. It contains 18 types of vitamins*2 and moisturizing oils to achieve radiant skin with improved condition with every wash.

【Limited Original Formula】

- Luxuriously formulated with 18 types of vitamins*2.

Approaches complex aging signs*1 in adults, including dullness*7 and loss of elasticity.

- Contains approximately 85% moisturizing oils*3, the highest amount in DUO's history*3.

Olive Squalane*8: Replenishes sebum that decreases with age. Keeps skin soft, providing firmness and radiance.

Corn Germ Oil*8: Closely resembles human sebum and blends well with the skin. Softens skin and cares for roughness.

7 Types of Organic Oils*9: Provide high moisturizing effects, protecting skin from dryness while maintaining softness and firmness, leading to moist skin.

- Clears dullness and leads to skin with natural radiance and transparency.

*1 Lack of firmness and radiance due to dryness *2 Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Niacinamide, Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether, Glyceryl Ascorbate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate 3-Palmitate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Dipalmitate, Sodium Ascorbyl Sulfate 2-Na, Cyanocobalamin, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Bioflavonoids, and others: Riboflavin (skin conditioning agent) *3 Within DUO Cleansing Balm products *4 Refers to age-appropriate skincare. *5 Fuji Keizai Co., Ltd. "Cosmetics Marketing Yearbook 2026 No.1, 2025 No.2, 2022 No.1, 2021 No.1" Cleansing Balm Brand Share (Survey period: Amount from 2018-2025) *6 Olive Squalane, Corn Germ Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil (emollient ingredients) *7 Due to dryness *8 Emollient ingredient *9 Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil (emollient ingredients)

Product Overview

Product Name: DUO The Cleansing Balm Vitamin 18 Sales Name: DUO The Cleansing Balm VITA18 Release Date: July 30, 2026 (Thu) Price: 66g ¥2,970 (incl. tax) 18g ¥836 (incl. tax) Sales Stores: Tsuruha Drug and Welcia Group stores nationwide (excluding some stores)

About "DUO (Duo)"

An aging care* brand that begins with cleansing. It fuses nature, which is inherent to the skin, with cutting-edge science based on advanced technology, focusing on the skin's natural power. https://www.p-antiaging.com/duo/ * Refers to age-appropriate skincare.

【Premier Anti-Aging Co., Ltd. Company Profile】

Under the corporate philosophy "Forever vivid. Unleash your time," the Company aims to realize a future where everyone can shine at any time by freeing all people from age through the power of anti-aging, and is expanding its business into skincare and recovery. Head Office: 2-6-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo Establishment Date: December 2009 Business Activities: Planning, development, import/export, mail order, wholesale, and retail of cosmetics, health foods, and recovery wear. Company HP: https://www.p-antiaging.co.jp/ "OUR STORY" This message from President and CEO Kiyoshi Matsuura, conveying his founding aspirations and the company's goals, is available to all stakeholders. "OUR STORY": https://www.p-antiaging.co.jp/ja/company/story.html