Plante System Urgence Eau Micellaire 2400yen
When I saw the packaging of this micellaire water at PLAZA a few months ago, I thought it was Bioderma because it was in the exact same bottle with white, blue and red lids just like Bioderma. Then I realised it wasn't, and I suspected that it was a Japanese company that made a knock-off. But actually, it's made by a French company that was a leading company of botanical research. I have no idea which company came up with the micellaire water first in this specific bottle, with the lids in 3 different colors, but they look identical except the label design.
So this one with the blue lid is for dry and super dry skin. The red one is for sensitive skin and white one is for any skin types. All of them contain Sea-buckthorn, Olive and Green tea. This specific one called Urgence contains macadamia oil to nourish the skin.
It doesn't have any fragrance in it but it has this herbal scent that many people don't like apparently. I personally don't mind at all, because it smells like Coke to me for some reason! It's not the smell that I cannot stand putting on my face, it's just not particularly pleasant.
So, how's the performance? Here are some makeup stuff hard to remove including lip stain, waterproof eyeliner and eyeshadow.
I gently wiped the right half and as you can see, it doesn't remove the eyeliner completely. I did the same using Bioderma too, and it DID remove everything in one go! With this Micellaire water from Plante System, you need to rub your face with a cotton pad quite a lot to remove eyemakeup especially, and it feels a little bit harsh on the skin. It does feel moisturising afterwords but Bioderma doesn't dry out my skin anyway which leaves no reason to choose Plante System one over Bioderma to be honest.
And you know what, this one is 2400yen whereas Bioderma is sold for around 1800yen online here in Japan. It's not a bad Micellaire water at all, but sorry, Bioderma is too good.
What's your favourite Micellaire water?
Natyucera Cream 8,300yen
Hyaluronic acid has been raved about for the past 6 months or so, mainly in the UK (because of Caroline Hirons?). It holds moisture up to 6000 times its own weight as you may already know. But the fact which doesn't seem to be well-known is that it does evaporate.
Ceramid is also a substance that you already have in your body just like hyaluronic acid. 40-65% of intercellular lipid is constructed from ceramid which means that your skin will be dehydrated and less plumped without it. You lose ceramid in your body as you age, that is why it is important to include skincare items that includes ceramid, to maintain moisturised skin.
The biggest difference between ceramid and hyaluronic acid is that ceramid can lock the moisture whereas hyaluronic acid only can hold it. Once moisture is locked by ceramids, it won't evaporate even when the humidity hits 0%, and it won't even freeze the temperature hits -20 degrees. So the best way is to use a moisturising lotion with hyaluronic acids, and lock the moisture by using a cream which contains ceramids.
This cream made by this small company called Kiyou Corporation based in Gifu prefecture is my favourite cream that contains 7 different ceramids along with hyaluronic acids. It contains "ceramid 3" and "ceramid 6" which you tend to lose as you age. The amazing thing is that it contains hyaluronic acids as well, which means this cream gives and locks moisture in your skin cells.
It is a thick cream that feels a bit like butter. I only use it at night because I prefer a lighter moisturiser in the morning as my skin tends to get a little bit shiny during the day. It feels very moisturising but it sinks into my skin eventually that it doesn't leave my skin greasy or oily.
I received an instruction card along with the product which says "Apply just a little bit first, then feel your skin. If your skin absorbs it very quickly and it feels a bit dry afterwords, apply a bit more until it feels enough because that means your skin is lack of ceramids. On the other hand, if your skin feels greasy and heavy after the first application, that means your skin has enough ceramids. In that case apply just a tiny bit on your dry areas".
I usually apply 2 thin layers on my skin after it's cleansed and moisturised with a lotion. It makes my skin feel plumped and I feel the difference in the next morning. It doesn't have any fragrances, parabens and artificial colourings in it which makes it suitable for those who are sensitive to them.
I've been using this cream for months now and I'm about to run out. My skin has been hydrated during the coldest months of the year, and I can assure you that it's all because of this amazing cream. I got it as a PR sample to do a review but I would repurchase it next winter if I hadn't found a better face cream until then.
Have you tried anything with ceramids? What's your thoughts?
*PR Sample
Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50
I'm very picky when it comes to sunscreen. I hate the ones feel sticky or that leave white casts on my skin. More than that, I hate the ones that stinks of sunscreen. I had been lazy and never applied sunscreen on my face until I was 25 or something (which is terrible I know) and recently I managed to include it into my daily skincare routine somehow. But even now, I cannot bear the sunscreen smell.
I like using a spray sunscreen on my body as it's very easy and quick, and it usually smells really nice like a body mist. And this one from Biore is my absolute favourite to use during summer on my face.
As you can see, and you can imagine from the name of it, it's very watery and light texture. It goes on clear when applied, and it feels like nothing is on. It doesn't feel sticky or greasy at all, yet it doesn't dry out my skin since it contains hyaluronic acid. It smells of grapefruits instead of the yucky sunscreen smell. What more can I ask for?
It's SPF50 PA+++ which is good enough to use at a beach, but at the same time it could be a bit too harsh to use on daily basis. I usually use SPF25-40 sunscreen during winter which should be enough, and I switch it to this Biore one in mid April when the sunbeam gets stronger. But if you are a type of person who works outside, or your skin is constantly exposed to the sun, I guess you should use SPF50 even in a colder season.
Do you use sunscreen every day? Which product is your favourite?
Ztc Style Stick Balm Hyaluronic Acid 1980yen
I had been suffering from dryness around my eyes for more than 3 weeks before this product was sent to me to review. I had never had such a problem before, as I never had sensitive eyes or skin. I always had dry skin but not as dry as it was, like literally my skin under the eyes was peeling off. Nothing worked, and it just stung so bad when I put moisturiser or eye cream.
Then I got this product. It's a stick balm with hyalurinic acid that you can apply anywhere you feel dry. I was skeptical and was not expecting it to heal my eye area, but it did. After one use. Instantly. Without stinging.
It literally looks like a slimmer version of a lip balm. It's portable and such a handy product in my opinion, because you don't want to carry a moisturiser around in your bag but you wouldn't mind carrying this tiny guy around to moisturise your skin during the day, would you?
It doesn't have a scent which is good for those who are sensitive to fragrances. It melts at the skin temperature and becomes like this balmy texture. It's not greasy but it does look a little bit oily on the skin so you might want to be careful when you apply it on top of makeup during the day. But once you dub it in, it just sinks in quickly and you can't even see that it's there.
I don't apply it all over my face obviously, but I use it every night before bed to nourish my eye area. It's been more than 2 weeks since I started using it and now my eye area has gone back to the normal state like before. I have no idea why it got so dry, but I never want to experience that again!
This small stick is about 2,000yen which isn't the cheapest, but it's definitely worth the money in my opinion if you are suffering from serious dryness. It's very gentle on the skin and doesn't sting at all even when my skin was peeling off and chapped. I would definitely repurchase it when it runs out, I won't feel secure without it!
Mine is with hyalurinic acid which s good for dry skin, and there are 3 other types that you can choose depending on your needs. What do you think of a portable stick balm?
Origins Smarty Plants CC SPF 20 £28.00
I'll be honest here. I wasn't thinking of buying this product at all at first. I wanted VitaZing SPF 15 Energy-boosting moisturizer to use in the morning, but it wasn't sold in Japan and the only way to purchase it was on eBay where I have to pay pretty high postage. I just wanted a moisturiser with SPF to wear underneath my makeup during winter, so I was not looking for BB or CC or whatever cream it's called. But when I purchase other products from a Japanese website, I found this product and I thought I should give it a try. Because the concept seemed very interesting, and also it was about 3,000yen which is actually cheaper than buying it in the UK because of the high exchange rate.
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So, this is CC cream -not BB cream. BB stands for Beauty Balm and CC stands for Colour (or Complexion) Corrector I believe. It comes in two different shades, Light-Medium and Medium-Deep. You may think that it's hard to match it to your skin tone but actually it's very sheer and doesn't give much colour to the skin so you don't have to worry about it. Also this formula apparently intuitively colour matches to your skin, so again you don't need to be too nervous about the shade. It protects your skin from the sun, hydrates, corrects your complexion, gives a little bit of glow...what more would you want from this little tube?
As you can see, it's got a very light texture. It's not too creamy which is perfect to wear underneath makeup. Just a little bit goes a long way and it instantly brightens up my complexion. It provides very light coverage that doesn't make a big difference on my skin but once I apply my foundation on top, you can see the difference on your skin. With this CC cream on underneath, my skin looks flawless and glowing. No wonder why, because it's got very fine glitter particles. But believe me, it doesn't make your face look like a disco ball at all. The glitters are very subtle and I didn't even notice until recently although I've been using it for months now.
As you can see in the photo, you are hardly able to see that it's on by itself. So if you are looking for a tinted moisturiser or BB cream that you can apply instead of a foundation, this might not be for you in my opinion. But if you are looking for a good primer that hydrates your skin while protecting it from the sun damage and correct your complexion, I strongly recommend this product! It feels like I'm wearing nothing but it does its job for sure.
Another thing I love about this product is that it smells really nice. It smells like orange juice which is perfect in the morning, isn't it?
Origins have never disappointed me. I love the brand, it's a shame it's not officially available in Japan anymore. I will pick up GinZing series when I come to London next time from the duty free shop! What's your favourite Origins product?
Origins Drink Up
Origins Drink Up Intensive
I know there are tons of blog posts about these amazing masks so I'm not going to ramble on about them. But since they are so amazing, and they have been my skin savior this winter, I just wanted to write a quick blog post about them.
So back in March when I went to London to visit my husband's family there, my sister-in-law, her husband and kids (by the way they are such amazing people, they are truly my dream family) took us to Bicester Village. My husband loves there so much and he can spend hours shopping. I'm not a big fan of any high-end brands (I love their bags and shoes but they all are made with leather...except Stella McCartney which isn't sold at Bicester) so I get bored after like 10 minutes. But when my sister-in-law and I went to the beauty shop, it was whole another story. I had so much fun there browsing, and I spotted Origins Drink Up which I didn't even hesitate to buy, especially because it was the last one.
When I was back in Japan and started using this mask, I fell in love. And I noticed that there was Drink Up Intensive which you can leave it on all night and don't need to wipe off. So I purchased it online here in Japan knowing that I didn't NEED to. Now I'm using them depending on my skin condition and my mood. So I'm going to write a bit of a comparison review.
Drink up -left-
It's got this creamy thin consistency which is easy to spread all over the face. I apply generous amount of it on my face after cleansing and leave it for more than 10 minutes, maybe about 15-20 minutes. It looks creamy white at the beginning but when my skin drinks it up (or maybe the face mask dries out...?) it becomes invisible.
It has got this fruity scent which everyone seems to love. I love this scent too, it's just so yummy and amazing. To me it smells like peach but some people describe it as mango or tropical fruit. This scent definitely helps me to feel relaxed which is another benefit of using this face mask.
After 10 minutes, I just gently wipe the excess mask off with a cotton pad, then move on to the moisturiser I usually use. It makes my skin softer and plumper with moisture.
Drink Up Intensive -right-
Compared to Drink up, Drink Up Intensive has got thicker consistency as you can see in the photos above. You apply it all over your face just like normal night cream, and go to sleep. You don't even need to wipe it off, you can just sleep with this face mask on.
First I thought that sounded a bit gross, because I imagined a tacky heavy face mask sitting on top of my skin when I go to bed. But actually it's got this light texture which doesn't bother me at all. It feels just like normal night cream, but it does an AMAZING job.
You can't tell much really when you apply it, but wait for 8 hours and feel your skin in the morning. You will be amazed. Whenever my skin needs a slap -or let's be gentle and say, need support- I use this face mask because it solves all the problems in one night. In the morning my skin looks brighter, plumper, much more hydrated and basically brilliant.
So which one should you get if you only can get one?
I strongly recommend getting Drink Up Intensive. It's very easy to use and more powerful in my opinion. Drink Up is also very nice and I'm glad I've got it, but Drink Up Intensive makes a huge difference while Drink Up makes my skin condition a bit better, if that makes sense. They both are 22 pound in the UK but my Drink Up was 15 pound at Bicester!
Have you tried these masks? What's your favourite Origins product?
It had been pretty hot in Tokyo until the beginning of October this year. I didn't need a jacket at all to go to work as long as I had a cardigan in my bag. But from the middle to the end of October it got colder and the air was much drier. My skin reacted immediately. It became much drier and makeup -especially foundation- didn't look as good as it used to be on my face. These items that I'm going to talk about today are the ones that I couldn't live without in October.
NUXE Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm
To be honest with you, I'm not sure whether this is the best lip balm in the world or not. Probably not, but still I love this lip balm. It has this subtle scent of lemon and honey which I love, and the texture is so rich and moisturising. It's pretty heavy so I only use it at night. You might think it's a bit pricey for a lip balm but actually it lasts forever. I've been using it for a year now but I just have no idea when I would be able to use it up.
Glonaturals Face Cream
I purchased this face cream from Vitacost. This brand Glanaturals is their original brand which came out a few months ago I believe, and I purchased this particular cream as it contains argan oil and hyaluronic acid that looked like a perfect face cream for winter. I loved it as it feels like a whipped cream on my skin somehow! BUT after a week of use, I realised that it was giving my skin tiny rash. I didn't want to think it was because of this product but once I stopped using it, the rash had gone. When I took this photo I was still thinking it was saving my skin from a hell of dryness....and maybe it was, but it worked in a wrong way as well. But my mum is enjoying using it very much, so it's just that my skin didn't like it.
Nourish Revital-Eyes Eye Cream
I just wrote a depth-review about this amazing eye cream, so I'm not going to go on and on about it here. But believe me, this is the best eye cream I've ever used.
CODINA Argan Oil
I believe Codina is a French brand. You can get a lot of use out of this pure argan oil. My favourite way of use is to apply it after face cream to add more moisture. A good pure argan oil doesn't stay on the skin surface for long, it instantly sinks in. It has a nutty and fruity scent which is of course natural, which is not particularly a good smell but I don't mind at all. You also can use it on your hair, cuticles and body. It really saved my dry skin.
Moroccanoil Light Oil Treatment
I have fine, limp and damaged hair. Oils tend to weigh my hair down but this one doesn't. It smells like vanilla extract that you put in a cake dough combined with sophisticated-smelling perfume, but not overpowering at all. I apply it only on the ends of my hair after blow-drying and it prevents my hair to get tangled through out the day.
AESOP Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm
Looking for a hand cream which is not sticky or greasy yet hydrating, plus smelling amazing? You should try this hand cream. This could be your dream one! My mum gave it to me on my birthday this year and since then I'm obsessed with this product. It smells of lavender, orange and rosemary that you must be able to imagine how good it is. It absorbs super quickly when I apply it on my skin, it just instantly disappears. I just applied this hand cream on the back of my hands as I'm writing it, and after like 5 seconds it's completely gone. Now my hands are very smooth and silky as if I haven't applied anything but do have naturally hydrated soft skin if that makes sense. I always have this hand cream in my bag or on my desk and keep applying it just to enjoy the scent, which makes my hands hydrated as well.
What was your October Must-Have? Let me know!
It may look just like a normal mascara but actually, it's a mascara remover. This is the most handy and amazing makeup remover I have ever tried, and it's kind of an innovation! This eye-makeup remover can be used on your eyelashes as well as your eyelid by gently spreading it all over your eyelid after applying it on your eyelashes. It removes mascara and eyeliners completely without any residues!
Apparently it contains moisturising ingredients to nourish your eyelids as well as eyelashes, but I personally do not care about that fact just because this is a makeup remover, not a serum or something which is supposed to be nourish and moustirising. The fact that it removes mascara and eyeliners completely, satisfies me enough.
The wand looks like this and you can see that there are two sides, one is for your upper lashes and another is for your lower lashes. I have never used the smaller brush (?) just because it removes all of the makeup stuff on my eye areas when I apply this makeup remover on my eyelashes and spread it all over the area.
It smells so so so good which is another factor that makes it even more fun to use it every night. It smells very fresh yet feminine, without being overpowering.
Oh I was too excited enough to forget to tell you how to use it. Basically, before you wet your face, you comb through your eyelashes with it to apply the makeup remover. Wait for a few seconds and start washing your face like you do normally with a cleanser. Gently spread the remover all over the eye area to remove eyeliner and eyeshadow, then wash it off with warm water. Or of course you can use muslin cloth to remove it. You will see NO trace of makeup on your face afterwords.
Seriously, this is my must-have makeup remover now. It's only 1,000yen which isn't too bad considering how long it lasts. I've been using it nearly every night for more than a month and I haven't noticed it getting lighter yet. The only downside is the packaging. It should have been a clear bottle so that you can see how much you have used up and know when to bin it. Other than that this is such a perfect eye-makeup remover. It's so gentle and does not sting my eyes, and also it's a contact-lenses-friendly product, too.
Have you tried a makeup remover like this?
Porerina Pore Cleaning Gel 997yen
Japanese people tend to worry about their clogged pores on their nose. It's kind of gross but the nose with blackheads is called "いちご鼻 strawberry nose" and they used to use nose strips to remove them but recently it's said to damage your skin. Some people still use nose strips of course but I don't because it never worked on me and I just don't like the fact it rips off my skin surface. This product seemed pretty appealing to me because it's a gel which heats up on your skin to unclog a pore and clean it. But I was really skeptical -does it really work?
It smells of fresh orange which I really like, it even feels like applying a melted orange candy on my nose. I am impressed with how quickly it warms up once applied on my skin. It instantly gets warm which continues for a few minutes. You are supposed to massage your skin with this gel for at least 3 minutes to unclog a pore, but I have never done it for 3 minutes just because I am very impatient. I just massage for like 30 seconds - 1 minute, and get bored, and wash it off. Do I see any improvement in terms of my clogged pores on my nose? NOPE, not at all.
But if you are a nose-strips-user, you might be able to expect a better result using a nose strip after the use of this product. Apparently this gel opens up your pores and makes it easier to clean them. Some people say that it makes a huge difference. So maybe you are supposed to use this product along with nose strips for a better result.
So my conclusion is, that it's not that easy to clean your pores once they are clogged. So what we can do is not to clog the pores, right? I have been using this gel to prevent more blackheads instead of getting rid of them. I personally wouldn't pay 900yen for this product just because I can live without it. Have you ever tried anything like this product? What's your thoughts?
It's been about a month since I started using RapidLash. I was really skeptical about this product because I'd used many different kinds of eyelash treatment before but none of them worked. But when I found out that there was this kind of eyelash serum which is developed from eye drops designed to treat glaucoma, that has the side-effect of making the lashes longer, I thought that might really work.
One of my Japanese fellow bloggers told me that she had been using it for months and months, and she felt a drastic change of her eyelashes. But another thing she told me, and which scared me, was that the serum she was using had some side-effects such as itch and pigmentation. So when I heard RapidLash is milder than the old ones from other brands, I felt like "OK then, I might give it a shot".
Basically it's just an eyelash serum you apply around the roots of your eyelashes every night before applying eyecream. I felt a little bit of itching at the beginning but recently I don't feel anything. It's easy to apply with this thin brush, and it doesn't stain on my eyelid at all.
So, when I compare these two photos, I cannot tell that my lashes got longer with confidence.
But when I look at these photos, I can say that my lashes look fuller. I haven't been applying it on my bottom lashes since they are long enough already, and I don't want them to get longer because that would be just freaky. My top lashes look fuller don't they?
And they might be longer as well.....I'm not sure, it's a bit hard to tell.
BUT I enjoy applying it every night because I feel like it's working. Whenever I apply mascara, I feel like my lashes are longer and I don't need to apply mascara much. It might be a slight difference and people don't notice, but I've been kind of feeling the difference. I still have quite a lot left in the tube so I'll continue using it and will let you know if it's working.
Have you tried RapidLash before? Did it work for you?
It's not a long time ago when I talked about my skincare routine, but I thought to show you what I've been using lately since I have new items that I've been loving!
Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser is my favourite cleanser. I don't know if the cleanser itself is amazing or the muslin cloth does the magic, but either way I really enjoy using this cleanser. I am aware that it takes all my makeup off including my eyeliners and mascara, but I avoid using it around my eyes just because it's not contact lens friendly. I feel the difference instantly when I use this cleanser which I love the most about it.
Another cleanser I love at the moment is Yuu Cleansing Balm. This is a contact-lens-friendly cleanser unlike Liz Earle one, which means that I can use this cleanser to remove all my makeup off without using Bioderma to take of my eye makeup off. It doesn't make my skin greasy but leaves this moisturising feel to it. It has this amazing scent of Yuzu which I really love, I seriously think Yuzu is the best scent!
Alba Organics Hawaiian Facial Toner is the toner I use daily. It has tropical flower and fruits extract, and enzyme to balance pH level. It smells of herbs and bargamot essential oil but the scent is very subtle. It calms and nourish my skin. It doesn't do anything special like making my skin surprisingly soft or brighter, but at the same time it doesn't irritate my skin at all. I don't think I will repurchase it but I don't hate it, it's an all-right toner.
Nourish Protect Replenishing Peptide Serum is "an ultra-intensive blend to lock in moisture and guard against
dryness made with peptides to firm and smoothen the skin, combating fine
lines", according to feelunique.com. I am very impressed with this, it's such an effective serum to hydrate my dry skin. It makes my skin softer and smoother, you should try this out if you haven't since you will feel the difference instantly on the next morning!
I've been loving Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet this summer. I got it a few months ago when I relised my other moisturisers were too heavy. Although it's made for dry and sensitive skin, it's not heavy or sticky at all. It sinks into my skin very quickly and leaves my skin surface smooth and silky without stickiness. It's perfect in the morning and night. Oh, and it smells divine like the other caudalie skincare items.
I don't particularly like Good Things BRIGHT EYES EYE CREAM but it moisturises my eye areas which is good enough for now. In winter I will definitely need much thicker heavier eye cream though. I'm on the hunt for a good eye cream, let me know what your favourite is!
More than a year ago, I was suffering from an unexplained skin problems such as redness and spots. But after Aveda all sensitive moisturiser cured it all, my skin has been in a very good state. I hardly get a pimple lately, and my skin has been so smooth. My only concern is the pores on my cheeks, I'm trying hard to make them small. If you know any good toner or moisturiser to shrink them, let me know!
Puresa Hydro Gel Mask 420yen
This face mask is the weirdest mask I've ever tried. I got it as a PR sample and was so excited to try it out. Apparently it's quite a popular product sold in drugstores. There are two types and one of them is in this blue packaging which I got, and it contains collagen and royal jelly extract. Another one (in a pink packaging) contains hyaluronic acid and ceramide. Both of them seem to have a moisturising effect but the blue one is supposed to be targeting more mature women who are aiming for firm skin.
Now, look how weird the mask looks!!
It's apparently made with serum, and as it's got this jelly-like-texture, you can leave it on for like 30 minutes so that the effective ingredients would penetrate into your skin.
Strange looking aside, actually it feels so nice with the mask on! It gets attached to my skin firmly and never dry out. I hate it when a sheet mask is dripping and my hands get greasy, but I didn't have to worry about any of those things with this mask. I just put it on my face, leave it for 30 minutes and remove & bin it. Done. Easy!
My skin felt hydrated after use, I definitely felt the difference on my skin. A 420yen sheet mask isn't too bad but I would choose the pink one if I purchase it myself, just because I need hyaluronic acid and ceramide more than the other ingredients since I have dry skin. It feels so good and relaxing, I think it's worth 420yen!
Hi there! Today I am going to talk about the products I picked up from a local drugstore. I got them about a month ago I guess but I just didn't have time (and energy) to write a post about them. Sorry for the delay!
Let's start from this product. "Biore powder sheet". It was my first time to buy this kind of product since when I was in highschool but I thought I needed it because it had been really hot in Tokyo and my office is not close to the station. It's not cool to be sweating and melting in the morning, is it? So I picked up the one in "Aquatic Rose".
It feels pretty cool when I wipe my body parts with this sheet, and as you may know it contains powder to make your skin less sticky and sweaty. Actually it instantly makes my skin dry and silky smooth. Plus it smells nice. It's definitely a summer must-have.
Biore pore strips are another purchase that I made for the first time in like 10 years. I loved it when I was younger but I stopped using it after I heard it would damage your skin and also make your pores larger even instead of making them smaller. But I just wanted to try it again because I was sick and tired of my blackheads. This time I bought it with Poretol pore cleansing gel which I head was very effective.
Basically it's deep cleansing gel which warms up when you apply it on your skin, which loosen up your pores. Basically you apply it on your nose, then massage for like 3 minutes and rinse it off. Now your pores are open and ready for a deep-cleansing. Then you wet your nose, then put the pore strip.
This strip is black, which makes it easier for you to see how much of dirt (I know, gross) you've pulled out from your pores. But it works exactly the same as the normal white one.
I'm going to write an in-depth review about this product but CANMAKE eyeshadow base is very nice. It claims to become powder when it's applied on your skin but I don't think it does...it's kind of like a wet and oily texture which you need to work on really carefully, but once it's blended in completely, it doesn't crease at all and whatever you applied on top of it would stay there for hours and hours. It's good quality for 500 yen.
URIAGE lip balm is my holy-grail lip balm for sure! I've used up more than 50 tubes of this product and I would repurchase it until I find a lip balm which works better than this one. It's such a moisturising and gentle lip balm which repairs my chapped lips over one night. It has a very subtle vanilla scent which I love. It's pretty expensive for a lip balm (1040yen) and it only lasts for like a month or so, but I've never seen a lip balm that beats this one.
Last but not least, Lavshuca Candy Bonbon lip in OR-1. I didn't buy this product but I included it here as it's sold in drugstores. I got it as a PR sample before it was launched and I was so excited to see the colour range as it's a pretty nice lip stick! It's a tiny lipstick and looks a little bit cheap (like a toy I owned when I was like 5 years old) but the quality of the lipstick itself is very good.
Mine is in OR-1 which is a very pretty orange shade.
It goes on very smoothly without drying out my lips. It reflects light beautifully and makes my lips look fuller. I guess it's about 900yen which isn't too bad for a lipstick but definitely expensive when I think about the size of it...it's just teeny tiny!
Do you have any Japanese drugstore beauty brands you're interested in?
