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Facial Cleansing Oil ~ Japanese product review

Brand: Clean and Clear Size: 500 ml Cleansing oil used to remove makeup and provide hydration through its rose and natural oils. How to use* Apply onto dry skin. Rub gently over entire face until makeup has lifted and then wash off with warm water. Pros ~ You get a lot of product in one … Continue reading Facial Cleansing Oil ~ Japanese product review

Blonde Box Dye ~ American product review

Brand: Loreal Size: 1 treatment for short to medium length hair Average Price: $8 A box dye kit used to lift color from hair How to use* See box for specific instructions and read carefully! Pros ~ Great color lift for light to dark ash blondes ~ Natural looking blonde finish ~ Not overly damaging … Continue reading Blonde Box Dye ~ American product review

Makeup Hold SPF Spray ~ Japanese product review

Brand: Lishan Size: 250grams Average Price: 1,500 yen Ingredients: Active ingredients trimethylsiloxysilicic acid, 7 fruit extracts, hyaluronic acid, + more 50+ SPF light spray on sunscreen used to lock makeup into place while protecting skin from sun damage. How to use* Hold away from face and slowly mist over the skin. Apply throughout the day … Continue reading Makeup Hold SPF Spray ~ Japanese product review

Makeup Remover ~ Japanese product review

Brand: Biore (Kao) パーフェクトオイルメイクアップリムーバー Size: 230ml Average Price: 1,000 yen Oil based makeup remover to remove strong waterproof cosmetics. How to use* Apply a fair amount to skin either directly on it or on a cotton pad. Wipe away/ massage makeup off and rinse with water. Repeat if necessary until all makeup is removed. Pros … Continue reading Makeup Remover ~ Japanese product review

Skin Highlighter Makeup ~ Japanese/Korean product review

Brand: Rom&nd (01 Sunkissed Veil) Size: 2.08 oz Average Price: 1,500 yen (around $15) Ingredients: Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorophlogopite, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica (CI 77019), Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Neopentyl Glycoldiethylhexanoate, + more. Finely worked shimmering powder used to emphasis sharp angles of the face or to increase the skin’s glow. How to use* Over foundation … Continue reading Skin Highlighter Makeup ~ Japanese/Korean product review

Eye shadow palettes (3 types) ~ Japanese/Korean product review

Brand: Rom&nd (01 Pampas Garden, 02 Mahagony Garden, 03 Rosebud Garden) Size: 10 colors per palette Average Price: 3,000 yen per palette (roughly $30) I found them online for 1,500 yen ($15)! Colorful eye shadow palettes with both matte, shimmer and glitter types. How to use* Apply eye primer for stronger and longer lasting colors. … Continue reading Eye shadow palettes (3 types) ~ Japanese/Korean product review

Hair Removal Cream ~ Japanese product review

Brand: Turu Queen’s Size: 4.2 oz/120 grams Average Price: 700 yen (roughly $7) Ingredients: UNLISTED IN ENGLISH A hair removal cream that removes hair painlessly within just a few minutes, it comes in a floral scent and is easy to wash off leaving skin smooth and moisturized. How to use* Apply a small layer of … Continue reading Hair Removal Cream ~ Japanese product review

Nivea Lip Balms ~ Japanese product review

Brand: Nivea (4 types reviewed) Deep Moisture (Honey, Macadamia/Vanilla), Vitamin E, UV types Size: 2.2~ 3.9 grams (estimated) Average Price: 400~500 yen (roughly $4-5) Ingredients: (please note some ingredients may have changed depending on the type of lip balm and country of production) MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, OCTYLDODECANOL, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, CETYL PALMITATE, RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL. … Continue reading Nivea Lip Balms ~ Japanese product review

Your Fairy Godmother has returned!

I'm back and with a lot more! Finally! After polishing the last of my books in a trilogy series, and hopefully more good news to come about them in the future, I'm back and super excited to start publishing articles again. Thank you for waiting my beloved readers and you shall wait no more! I've … Continue reading Your Fairy Godmother has returned!

Hydrating Color Clay Mask ~ Korean product review

Tightening & hydrating clay mask by Innisfree (70ml, Hydrating Blue Mask/ 1,000 yen/ $10) A clay mask containing Jeju volcanic ash that absorbs oils and dirt from the pores while leaving the skin hydrated and clean. How to use* After cleansing the skin apply mask to desired areas. Let it dry for no more than … Continue reading Hydrating Color Clay Mask ~ Korean product review