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What I love about Japan most is their drugstores, I could spend an entire day going to one store after another without getting bored because there are so many things to look at. To make things easier, I've categorized into three categories; makeup, skincare, and haircare.

MAKEUP

Bausch + Lomb ReNu Fresh Color MultiPurpose Solution
PienAge Luxe (Mellow)
PienAge Luxe (Mirage)
DUP Eyelashes (Secret Line Air #935)
Decorative Eyelash (Innocent Wink #102)
SUGAO Cream Eyeshadow (Shell Pink)
SUGAO Cream Eyeshadow (Rose Pink)

One of my resolution this year is to try on coloured contact lenses and since it was on sale too, about 400yen off I decided to get 2 boxes of PienAge contact lenses. I was going to get more but am afraid that I wouldn't be using it at all so I decided to go with just two and the same goes for falsies, I still have 3 boxes of falsies in my drawer and has yet to use it.

Kanebo Japan Media Makeup Eyebrow Pencil (DB)
Kanebo Japan Media Makeup Eye Liner Pencil (BR)
Kate Sharp Lock Gel Pencil (BR)
Isehan Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner (Dark Brown #02)
Cezanne Two Color Eye Shadow Lame Series (Coral Brown #05)
Canmake Perfect Stylist Eyes (Sweet Flamingo #10)
Canmake Lasting Multi Eyebase WP
Canmake Lighting Liquid Eyes #2
Lovelid

I'm currently using the eyeliner by Kate so it's a repurchase as for Isehan KissMe Heroine liquid eyeliner it's well known for its eyeliner because it doesn't smudge that's why I got two. I'm used to using gel liner so... let's pray that I'll actually use this. I'm using the eyeshadow palette from Canmake almost every single day for now because the colour is very natural and can be used for an everyday makeup look. I totally regret getting the under eyes highlighter because I'm not really into it or it just takes time to get used to it like how I wasn't into eyeliner before and now I'm drawing it everyday except I only line my waterline for a more natural look?

Opera Tint Oil Rouge Lip Tint #05
Canmake Your Lip Only Gloss
Paul & Joe Lip Treatment Balm
Flowfushi Lip 38°c Lip Treatment Gloss +1°c
Flowfushi Lip 38°c Lip Treatment Gloss +3°c
SUGAO Chiffon Sense Powder (SPF23 PA +++)
Kose Lip Gel Magic

I'm in love with Flowfushi Lip +1! I don't like +3 and if I ever repurchase this product, I'll go for +1 only. SUGAO powder and Kose lip gel are products that I repurchased. The Paul & Joe lip treatment balm was bought due to its adorable packaging, a kitten-shaped head is revealed when you twist the balm up so how could ANYONE say no to it? I actually gave one to my mother and she has yet to use it and I asked her why to which she said, "If I use it then the kitten-shaped will be gone." pfft~

SKINCARE

Cure Natural Aqua Gel
Saborino Wake Up Sheet Morning Mask
Saborino Tired Night Mask
Panasonic Pore Cleanser EH 2513P

I've finally decided to pick up this exfoliator that was featured in many magazines. This item was also on my beauty wishlist for awhile too, but because I'm not a fan of using exfoliator I put it on hold. I've used it once so far so I can't really say anything about it yet. I'll probably post a review about it. Then there's the Saborino masks, another product that's highly-raved. Before getting these two, I tried the one that's red in packaging and I loathe it because of its scent that smells like the combination of cough syrup and bubble gum, yuck! I've tried both the morning and night mask and I say to anyone that's thinking of getting it, YES, GET IT! Especially the morning mask because I've really dry skin and no matter how much moisturizing product I put on my face it still gets dry and flakey whenever I apply my bb cushion on it, so yes, I've finally found the holy grail to my dry skin.

HAIRCARE

Panasonic Hair-Straigtener EH-HS99
Kao Cape Styling Hairspray
Moroccan Oil
Loretta Night Care Cream
Luvca Kushu-Kami Cream
Essential Smart Style Conditioner
Essential Smart Style Shampoo
Shampoo Samples: Ascience, Sowa Sowa

The MorrocanOil is a repurchase too, the first time I got it, I go for the travel pack which comes in two small bottles (different size). This is the only product that can tame my frizz, be it filled with silicone or not, I'm using this because I cannot live without it. The Essential shampoo and conditioner are another product that I tried before getting it, love its scent, and it can last up to a day, which I think is extremely good given its price is cheap as af, you just can't complain. Also got a bunch of shampoo and conditioner sample pack because I can't buy bottles of shampoo and conditioner back with me since I was travelling by myself and most of the Airbnb places that I rented don't have an elevator so I've to climb the stairs instead. The thought of it makes me shudder like I don't even know where I get that willpower (shopping) to drag two pieces of luggage with me going from one place to another.

LUSH Mask of Magnaminty
LUSH Skindrink
LUSH Breath of Fresh Air
LUSH Shampoo Bar (Montalbano)
LUSH Shampoo Bar (Godiva)

I'm surprised that I even picked up these much from Lush because I've never been a fan of it. Sure, it's organic and all but I don't know why it just doesn't appeal to me. Probably because of its packaging and some of the items there smells funny and Skindrink is one of it. It smells like a foot cream instead of a face cream but because it moisturizes my skin that is always thirsty, I've got no complaints. All you need is a pea-sized amount and your whole face will be covered so this can last a long time except that it is organic, the person advised me to finish using it within 3 months once I open it. Their shampoo bars smells strong, but after washing with it, the scent of the bar doesn't even last so it's quite disappointing. So far, I've tried Montalbano, I love, love, love the strong citrus scent. Its function is to clean the scalp leaving it squeaky clean but it does dry out the hair so if you're using this shampoo, do use it with a hair mask.

These are all the beauty products that I've picked up recently from Japan, it's not much but is more than enough for one face since the shelf life of beauty products doesn't last forever, oh how I wish they do. Which product are you interested in? Let me know and I'll post a review about it xx.

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2018 is here, and it's time to clear out those unwanted beauty products kept in my drawer to make way for new ones! To me, every single purchase of a beauty product is like taking a gamble, you'll never know if the product works for you or not. Even after doing research online by reading one after another review about a particular product, the possibility of a product being a disappointment is still there and these are the products that I honestly regret spending money on that I wish I could trade them back for money.

Chanel Hydra Beauty Lotion Very Moist

I got this moisturizer from the dutyfree store in Taoyuan airport. I can still vividly remember how I ended up purchasing this. I was in a rush to board the plane because it was already the final boarding call for my flight. I asked the saleslady which moisturizer she would recommend, and she went and grabbed this product for me, saying that it is really moisturizing and works perfectly well for people with dry skin type. I was excited to try this out only to be disappointed by it. Since it didn't work for me, I thought maybe it is not compatible with my skin so I gave it to my mom and it didn't work for her either. It's a gel moisturizer, and it smells exactly like one of those cheap shampoo. After applying it on my face for awhile, face feels sticky, and I don't

feel the moisturizer being absorb into my skin at all instead it feels like a layer of gel covered my entire face. Besides that, phenoxyethanol (paraben) is one of the ingredients in this product, which can have an effect on the brain and the central nervous system (ORGAID). I'll never purchase any skincare from Chanel ever again.

DHC Supplements

During my 2016 trip to Japan, I searched for must buy beauty products and this is one of it. I got 5 different types of supplement from DHC and the one that I ate dilligently without missing a day is the DHC lower body slimming tablets for slim legs, the packaging is light green in colour. I finished 3 packets of it (20 days portion), and honestly, I don't feel any difference at all and I found that the best way to slim down any part of your body is to exercise. No pain, no gain. Relying on these pills for slimming is an absolute waste of money.

LUNA Long Lasting Tip Concealer #03 Bright

I was browsing around as I stumbled upon a review, raving about this concealer about how it works exactly the same as the NARS radiant creamy concealer and it only cost half of its price. I do own a tube of NARS concealer, my first actually before getting this, so I thought, if it works exactly like NARS, why spend more? Which is why I decided to give it a go. Do I regret it, yes! Its texture is more watery compared to NARS, and its coverage is an utter joke when being compared to NARS concealer. It's definitely nowhere near up to NARS concealer standard, the materials used for this product looks and feels cheap too. If you're thinking of trying this product out, skip it. Not worth the money.

Chateau Labiotte Wine Lip Tint #PK-01

Again, this is one of the many K-beauty products that people raved about. This is actually an impulse buy at Hermo warehouse sale, I also got the Chateau Labiotte lipstick too. I absolutely detest the smell of the lip tint and lipstick. The colour looks awful too, maybe I picked the wrong colour and it doesn't match with me, but will I ever try any of their lip product again? Most probably not, but I'm thinking of getting their lipbalm because of its packaging, what can I say, I'm a sucker for anything that has a nice packaging.

Peri Pera Airy Ink Velvet #5 Elf Light Rose

Another K-beauty must get/ try, it smudges and every use dries out my lips making it chappy. The colour is pretty and I love it, and its staying power is quite strong as well, even after I eat or drink the colour is still visible. However, whenever I try to remove it with my cleansing oil, the skin of my lips would come off while removing it, and the deadskin is coloured, so yes, its staying power is definitely strong, but because of how it always leave me with chappy lips, I don't like this product. I don't use it frequently so I think this bottle would last me a long time.

Mentholatum Lip Fondue Aurora 3D Pearl

Look at that packaging! How can I say no to it? Totally got this because of its packaging and I don't really use it because of it sweet scent which makes me feel like barfing and dizzy. As it is extremely sticky, it doesn't glide on that easily so that's a minus. Also, it's designed with a dial-lock tube so you can never twist it back down once you twist it up, and I find that really inconvenient even though it's function is to make it more convenient but I find it the opposite. Definitely will not repurchase this lip balm which can be used as a lip gloss too as said on the description of the product.

Canmake Lip Concealer Moist In'

Why did I get this? Well, I wanted to try the Korean ulzzang gradient lip, but this just doesn't work for me. It dries out my lips, making it look chappy and looks funny when I layer it with my lipstick/ lip tint. It doesn't cover up my lip line as well, probably because I've dark lips. While I’m sure the product works for some people, I was not that fortunate.

Have you tried any of these disappointing products? If so, is it a yay or nay from you? Feel free to share with me the beauty products you regret buying so I can be saved from more disappointment

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This post had been in draft since 2015! Shows how much of a procrastinator I am, eek... I'm sure you all are familiar with its function. In case you didn't, CC cream short for colour correcting cream, helps with correcting the skin tone, provide a little to no amount of coverage and SPF; 3 in 1. I personally am in love with my Laneige BB cushion ever since I first laid my hands on it, been using it for 3 years and still counting. I recently purchased the IOPE Air Cushion 5th Generation Cushion, which I'll probably review it later, if I'm not lazy, ehem... From what I've heard is that CC cream doesn't just beautify your face, it also helps to improve the condition of your skin. (I can straight up tell you that's a lie) The daily long-term use of BB cream has caused pimples on my face, one or two once in awhile, and making the blackheads on my nose more stubborn than ever, which is why I decided to get this tube of CC cream to test it out.

PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Brand: Banila Co.
Product: CC Cream
Purpose: Brightens and moisturizes skin with sun protection 30SPF
Price: ~~RM56~~ RM74 (now)
Size: 30ml
Country: Made in Korea
Description: This water-based color correcting formula helps create youthful, radiant complexion with the transparent brightening capsules while the herb water complex moisturizes the skin.

RATING:

OVERALL:

I really like how natural it looks on my skin, because I'm a night owl (old habit die hard) and usually when I wake up, I look dead, for some reason sleeping late causes dull skin, but this product brightens up my dull skin. So, I've seen people using CC and BB cream together and I tried layering it underneath with my Laneige BB cushion. It didn't work, it ended up looking crease and cakey.

Will I be repurchasing this item, no. Honestly, I don't think there's any differences between CC and BB cream, even though it has been claimed that CC cream is more of a skincare product. It's definitely looks much more natural on the skin compared to BB cream, because it doesn't have much coverage, but not all CC cream are the same. Some CC cream does provide quite an amount of coverage (EX: FaceShop's CC Cream)

What do you think? CC or BB cream? Which one works better for you? In my opinion, they both pretty much looks and feels the same to me.

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MAKEUP

SKINCARE

HAIRCARE

Chanel Hydra Beauty Lotion Very Moist

DHC Supplements

LUNA Long Lasting Tip Concealer #03 Bright

Chateau Labiotte Wine Lip Tint #PK-01

Peri Pera Airy Ink Velvet #5 Elf Light Rose

Mentholatum Lip Fondue Aurora 3D Pearl

Canmake Lip Concealer Moist In'

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