Beauty Shopping in Japan!

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Beauty, Japan, Japanese, Products, Shopping, Skincare, Travel

The number one item on my wishlist for my trip to Japan was shopping for cosmetics and skin care! I absolutely love cosmetics in the US because of the huge variety and quality available. However, I have heard so many raves for Japanese products and I really wanted to try some for myself and see if they were indeed better. I have been here a week and have bought quite a few things that I wanted to try. I do intend to shop some more on the coming weekend right before I leave.

The biggest problem in shopping for stuff in Japan is the language. There is not a single word of English on their products! I have been buying stuff based on pictures I found on the internet of loved products in reviews and blogs.

 

{From left: Kate BB gel cream; Sana Soy milk Isoflavone Milk; Hada Labo Perfect Gel}

The Perfect Whip facial cleanser is a highly praised product and so inexpensive – less than 400 Yen (that’s less than US$4!), so I definitely wanted to try it. Plus how can you not get the DHC cleansing oil from the land of DHC!!

{Clockwise: Shiseido Perfect Whip Facial cleaner; DHC Deep Cleansing oil; Kanebo Media lipstick in RS-22}

Sheet masks are everywhere so I had to try one!

{From left: DHC Lip Cream; Lululun sheet mask}

And some more…

And of course mascara and something from Bioré. Before coming here, I had no idea Bioré was owned by a Japanese corporation! Though I’m happy to finally see something in English!

{Bioré UV Aqua Rich Sunscreen SPF 50; Heroine Make Volume & Curl Mascara}

I can’t wait to get back home and try some of these products. Reviews soon!

Do you have any Japanese recommended beauty products I need to buy?

Fekkai – A Mini Review

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Beauty, Favorites, Fekkai, Hair, Review

When I was traveling this time to Japan, I decided to bring along some of the shampoo samples I had lying around. The ease of carrying those during travel is so much as compared to lugging full size shampoo and conditioner bottles and dealing with potential leakages and weight problems! One of the packets I wanted to try and brought along was the Fekkai Shea Butter Moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. I am so amazed and happy with this shampoo that I’m regretting not having tried it before. It has to be my new favorite!

According to Fekkai: “Care for and smooth hair daily with the decadent cleansing experience of Essential Shea Shampoo. An ultra rich shampoo that leaves hair feeling soft and moisturized. Care for and smooth hair daily with the decadent conditioning experience of Essential Shea Conditioner. An ultra crème moisturizing conditioner that quenches hair in rich hydrating indulgence.”

 

The shampoo is intensely hydrating and makes the hair incredibly soft. After using it, my hair was shiny and much less frizzy. The shea butter in the shampoo really does what it claims and helps moisturize and condition the hair and removes any dryness. It also helps moisturize the scalp and reduces any scalp itchiness occurring due to dryness. I had earlier refrained from using a shea butter shampoo and conditioner because I was afraid it might make my hair too oily since I already have oily hair. But my hair has been surprisingly balanced and much less oily for some reason!

After using this shampoo, I’m definitely loving my hair!! Definitely recommended.