Japan Beauty

Oshima Tsubaki Oil

Oshima Tsubaki Oil | 6 reasons why this is a huge miss

For those of you who are planning a trip to Japan, you might have come across Oshima Tsubaki Oil. It’s often listed as a Japan Must-buy beauty product and has garnered pretty good online reviews. That really sets me wondering why! I bought one in Japan after doing the same online research. And guess what, this is definitely a miss for […]

Shiseido Bio-Performance Corrective Eye Cream

Shiseido Bio-Performance Corrective Eye Cream | Big Promises, can it deliver?

Luxuriously packaged in a golden capsule with a hygienic pump dispenser, Shiseido Bio-Performance Corrective Eye Cream seems promising in delivering what it claims to do. For those who did not know, it has given itself a big promise to fulfill: Firmer Skin Dewy and Moisturized Skin Targets dark circles Reduce wrinkles Is this really a miracle product that can reduce

Shiseido Aqua Label White-up Lotion S

Shiseido AquaLabel White Up Lotion S | Good Basic Toner

What makes a good toner? To me, a good toner is one that removes excess impurities, tightens the pores while softening the skin at the same time. If you are looking for a toner that does the above, Shiseido AquaLabel White Up Lotion S fits the bill. Shiseido AquaLabel White Up Lotion comes in different version – S (Light) and R

Shiseido Eyelash Curler

Japan Must-Buy | Shiseido Eyelash Curler

The yen is at an all-time low. Anyone heading to Japan soon? Don’t forget to do your beauty research before boarding the plane. That little homework you do can mean enormous savings and hauling of great beauty products.  Hope I can be of some help here, as I’m adding another item to the Japan Must-Buy list – The Shiseido Eyelash Curler.

Suncut UV Protect Gel

Japan-must-buy: Suncut UV Protect Gel

Another great product hauled directly from Japan – Suncut UV Protect Gel by Kose. If you are visiting Japan, sunscreen should be in your Japan Must-Buy List because it is significantly cheaper. You’ll also get to choose from a huge array of brands and product lines. Let’s dive straight into the pros and cons of Suncut UV Protect Gel.  

Long Lashes

Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara | Dramatic but Messy

Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara promises great length and thickness.  Can she live up to her claims? Unlimited length. Ultra thickness. Unbelievable fullness. ~ Official Product Claim Absolutely. Its’ thread-like fiber gives amazingly-long and thick lashes. Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara excels in opening up your eyes and making them look way bigger than they really are. I really had wanted

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil

Review of DHC Deep Cleansing Oil | Is it better than Shu Uemura?

A couple of years ago, cleansing oil is synonymous with Shu Uemura, the brand that introduced and popularized the use of cleansing oil since 1960s. However, in recent years, I’ve noticed many Korean and Japanese brands introducing their own ‘cleansing oil’ into the market. DHC Deep Cleansing Oil is one of them. No doubt Shu Uemura is still the No.1

Natural look with Integrate Volume Mascara

Best Smudge-Proof Mascara | Integrate Real Glamour Volume Mascara

There are so many mascara products out there in the market claiming to be smudge-proof. But how many really live up to their claims? During a recent trip to Japan, I ‘accidentally’ purchased a mascara that was so durable and long-wearing that I went back to get two additional tubes. Let me introduce to you my new Holy Grail Smudge-proof

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil - normal packaging

Editor’s Favorite Makeup Remover | Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil

One very important step in a woman’s daily beauty regimen is to ensure that whatever that is painted onto the face gets removed completely. Not doing so can have undesirable outcomes, ranging from occasional pimples to a full-fledge acne breakout. However, more often than not, an effective cleanser is also a synonym for being drying to the skin. Is there

Love how Shu Uemura POREraser Makeup Base cools and mattify my skin

Shu Uemura POREraser make-up base hits all the right notes and is officially my Holy Grail Makeup Base. This fabulous formula does exceptionally well in holding the makeup intact, while protecting the skin from the sun’s harmful effect (SPF35+++). What appealed to me most is how light-weight and non-greasy the formula feels on the skin. My Holy Grail makeup base For a beauty fanatic who

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