Japanese Beauty Haul
When I say that I hate to unpack, I mean it. Although my trip to Japan was about 6 months ago I’ve only just gotten around to unpacking everything. Here are my first impressions of some of the beauty products I picked up in department stores and drugstores around Tokyo. Unlike the usual beauty spree, where I’m basing my purchases off of reviews and the labels, everything chosen during my trip was pure guess work. While some of the products are hit or miss, and I’m sure I missed some cult favorites, this is what I came up with while blindly wandering.
Although I didn’t fully unpack until this point, I did make it a point to hand out my presents. Some fun items that aren’t shown here include big strawberry body loofahs, packs and packs of fake eyelashes, duplicates of makeup, more face masks, and handfuls of cute phone charms.
Various Fiber Masks: I love fiber face masks. They’re everywhere in Hawaii but impossible to find in Nevada, so I stocked up and purchased about 20 of them. They’re single use, incredibly inexpensive, and light-weight so they also make for great gifts. I know a few guys who like them, too.
Tsururi Pore Brushes: To be honest, I purchased this for the Alice in Wonderland packaging. Based on the images I figured it would have something to do with skincare, and after looking it up online I found out that the nose pore cleaning brush is made of “premium natural horse hair” and is supposed to “gently remove dirt and grease from pores.” I’ll probably try to repurpose them into makeup brushes since they did nothing for my pores.
Majolica Majorca Mascara: Shiseido created this line as its drugstore alternative. The mascara is top quality for its price point, and the brush seems to work really well. Again, purchased for the cute packaging.
DUP Eyelash Fixer EX: The best eyelash glue I’ve ever used. It differs from Duo, for example, in that it is fast drying so you don’t have to wait for the glue to get tacky before applying. Instead of coming in a squeezable tube, you screw off the cap to reveal an application wand which makes it ideal for quick fixes. It’s also waterproof, long-wearing, dries clear, and all that other good stuff.
Etude House Tweezers: They’re kitty cat tweezers… no further explanation needed.
Etude House Eye-Makeup Remover: This was a free mini gift with purchase at Etude House, but I wish I bought a full-sized because its so gentle and works so well.
Etude House Compact: This ‘Dear My Blooming Eyes’ eyeshadow compact reminded me so much of the Too Faced ‘Chocolate Bar’ line. The lighter colors are more of a shimmer, but the darker ones have a good amount of pigment. Nothing some Mac FIX+ can’t intensify.
Majolica Majorca Nail Costume: I haven’t used these yet, but I’ll post my manicure on Instagram when I do. I don’t have much hope for the large, full-nail stickers but the half and decorative should turn out well.
K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner WP Micro: I love this eyeliner and keep kicking myself for grabbing only one. I started using this while I was in Japan because the liquid eyeliner I brought with me had dried up. The pen applicator makes it incredibly easy to draw delicate lines, and the micro-tip is fine enough to fill gaps between lashes and create the perfect wing. Hands down the best precision eyeliner I’ve ever used, although you might have to trace over your lines to get intense blackness.
Etude House Tear Drop Liner: Tear drop liner takes the idea of white bottom lash eyeliner to the next level. I purchased the super long-lasting, liquid glitter in ‘Pearl Tear’ and it definitely brightens and whitens the eyes. Walking around with pinkish-white glitter under my eyes made me feel very babyfaced and “cutesy,” so it’s a fun product but not one I would use everyday.
Ettusais Lip Essence Stick: I’ve mentioned this chapstick before and I’m still not really over it. It has everything you need: tint of color, SPF, and tons of hydration.
Deep Cleansing Nose Pore Strips: I’m pretty sure these were Biore, but I lost the box. I had such high hopes for these volcanic ash & aloe strips but, sadly, they didn’t do much for me.
I also had to stock up on some stationary supplies. Japan has the cutest stickers, notebooks, and pens ever. Rilakkuma bento stencils, bath bombs, first-aid supplies, and instant film were also essential. The truth is that you can show me anything adorable and I can justify why its a necessity… it’s a good thing my time in Japan was limited.
I wish I stocked up more on skincare items and some Shu Uemura products, but being the third country of my trip I couldn’t weigh down my suitcase any more. What do you like to grab while overseas?
xxLK
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Hey girl! Have you heard of Beauteque.com ? They ship most Asian brand skin care and makeup products here in the US so you don’t have to wait to go oversees every time 🙂
^Great to know! I’ve wanted to try a few things too. 🙂
Haven’t heard of that site but I know of a few others, thanks 🙂 I order unique looking products to review once in a while, but I think its so much more fun to browse in person~
xx
This is just lovely! I love all of the packaging, it’s too cute.
Oh wow – what an amazing haul, love it all – such a great range of goodies! Enjoy trying them all out 🙂 Karen x
Wooowww! You’ve been to Japan! What a lovely post and you’ve got so much good items 🙂
Especially Majolica Majorca Mascara is my favorite too, hope you enjoy all of them <3
such a nice post the things look so adorable .
such a nice post the things look so adorable .
I am testing out some face masks right now and I will be posting a review soon! 🙂 so stayed tuned!
I really enjoyed reading about your haul from Japan. I would go crazy buying all the adorableness!
I am drooling over your haul! I love that Etude House Compact you bought, the colors are gorgeous! I
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Not trying to be an enabler or anything but you’re not alone when it comes to unpacking. My suitcase can be left in my room for months before I unpack it >.< .. the MJ Mascara is my HG so I'm glad the packaging enticed you into getting it (:
The packaging of these are so adorable! Never tried Japanese makeup but this stuff looks like it’ll be fun to try! x
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These are so adorable! Love the packaging! I love Japanese stuff, so much more creative than us! x
agreed- unpacking is the WORST. fun products!
love the detailed report! the packaging is so cute! have you tried call these?
I love Asian goodies. Especially the packaging! Nice post 🙂
I love Lunasol products!
It looks like you got some pretty cool stuff – I’m jealous! But… I can TOTALLY relate with unpacking… like I don’t know what comes over me that causes me to become lazy – I guess I am a sloth secretly.
Ooooh, Asian cosmetics is the best 🙂 I swear by Shiseido everything; I don’t know if because I am 1/4 Korean or why, but Asian products just fit me better. And well yeah, can’t resist the packaging! Too cute 😀
Ahhhh, I am swooning over your entire haul. Everything is super cute and the packaging is to die for. When I go to Japan in the future, I’ll have to stock up on all of these. Thanks for sharing xx
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Oh wow, this looks great, I would love to try some Japanese beauty products xxx
I’ve always wanted to try Etude House products!! They look so cute and your reviews helped me decide I should go for it! ^.^ どうもありがとう!!
Such cute and eccentric finds! I love the packaging .. its just too adorable.
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Love this post, I’m so awful at unpacking as well haha! Also I have nominated you for the Liebster Award, if you’d like to:) https://allthingsplainandsimple.wordpress.com/2015/03/14/the-liebster-award/
I’m so jealous! This products loook great! I always get at least 1 nail polish, wherever I go =)
That HAS to be my dream haul!
Can’t wait to read more about your fabulous product’s!
Love it
Oh my, this brings love on a whole new level!
i would most probably have only taken things because of cute / interesting packaging with me, too ^^
Hey! I just wanted to let you know that you’re one of my favorite blogs, and I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award! If you’re interested, I made a post about it here: http://ohhowdelightful.com/2015/03/17/liebster-award-nomination/ 🙂 Keep up the good work! P.S. sorry I’m just now getting around to following you haha it’s taking me forever to figure WordPress out 🙂 Have a lovely day!
Sooo cool! I love it!
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This post makes me want to visit Japan sooo badly! I think I’d be tempted to buy everything by the packaging alone, it’s so cute!
P.S. I’m super bad at unpacking too 🙂
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So much cute!
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ive always wanted to try Japanese beauty products!! Do a review 🙂
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Etude house tweezers! love ’em!
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Beautiful clicks! Have heard a lot about Majolica Majorca. Japanese skincare has some of the cute packaging.
Wonderful!
Of aLL the things you show here, the thing I want to steaL the most is the SaiLor Moon brooch :p
I’m going to Japan next week, and pLanning to buy a bunch of Ettusais Lip Essence for my girLfriends.. do you remember if you can find Ettusais in just every drugstores or did you have to go to some specific pLaces / department stores?
How exciting! Loads of cute stuff 🙂 You have a great blog honey.
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