HadaLabo Gokujyun Face Wash
>> Tuesday, July 2
This is another product from HadaLabo Gokujuin's simple collection. It is stated to retain your skin's moisture while cleansing, suitable for all skin types. This is an alcohol-free item with no dyes, fragrant and oil. This item also contains hyaluronic acid (you can read about that in Emily's previous post).
Origin: Japan
Product: 100g / 3.5oz
Review:
I purchased this product because of my amazing experience with its best selling hyaluronic lotion from the same collection. Like the HadaLabo Gokujyun liquid lotion, this face wash also has no strong fragrance and does not irritate the skin at all. What I like about HadaLabo Gokujyun's range of products, is the fact that even though it is simple, it does its job. This gentle wash foamed easily with a dime sized amount and left my skin feeling clean afterwards without drying it. I did not experience any tightening to the skin after washing. Overall, this is a wonderful face wash for all types of skin, especially for my acne prone dry/combination skin.Overall Rating:
4.5/5Purchase/Price:
Sasa.com $8.50 Read more...Calpis カルピス
Posted by: Jennifer
Calpis is a popular Japanese brand known for its uncarbonated sweet and tangy soft drink. Comes in various flavors such as: Strawberry, Mango, Lychee, and more. They also come in many different styles of packaging as well. Calpis also produce other kinds of foods and beverages such as the marshmallow balls in the picture above.
Origin: Japan
Review/Taste:
Bottled drink - The taste is pretty refreshing and reminds me of those small bottled yogurt drinks that I used to drink when I was a child. But after drinking 5 of those small yogurt drinks (Yalkult or 야쿠르트), have you ever started to taste something behind your throat? Well this is drink does not leave that "feeling" behind nor is it too sweet. It is slightly milky and watery in texture and perfect for the hot weather.
Food: Marshmallow balls, stuffed with other flavorings are also a popular food among Asians. This one in particular tastes exactly like the drink. The marshmallow has the light milky soft drink taste, but as the center filling touches your taste buds, you will taste the tanginess just like the drink itself. Overall, the snack is not too sweet and if you love the original drink, you should also give this a try. But this snack does not make me addicted to the point in which I want to buy a lot more. Maybe occasionally, I would buy this.
Purchase/Price:
Beverage: $1.99 (regular sized)Food: $2.79/pk
Item can be found in many Asian supermarkets that sell a variety of snacks. Read more...
Lush Ocean Salt Scrub
>> Friday, June 28
Posted by: Emily
Review:
I've been using this product for a several years now, and I have nothing but good things to say about it. Lush is a "fresh handmade cosmetic" brand, which has been growing steadily in popularity. They have shops all over the world. All of their products are made of fresh ingredients, and among them my favorite is the bestselling Ocean Sea Salt Scrub.Features
-Suitable for all skin types: Ocean Salt is beneficial for combination to dull and oily skin, and works well to occasionally exfoliate dry skin.
-Our most exfoliating cleanser: Ocean Salt contains a combination of coarse and fine sea salt.
-For an invigorating scrub: Salt and citrus oils can cause irritation for sensitive skin types. If you’re quite sensitive, we suggest using a gentler product.
Lush
It helps in softening, brightening, and cleaning your face, and it definitely does all of those. It's a face and body scrub so you could use it wherever you need. I like to use this once a week to clean and remove any dead skin on my face. However, because there is sea salt in it, it could feel a bit rough on sensitive skin. I love the results because it makes my skin feel soft, clean, and glowy.
I usually buy the smaller container because Lush products tend to expire within the next year or so. I never get to finish the big container before it expires. With other products on hand, sometimes I forget about it, and it just goes to waste. However, the bigger one is definitely a better deal if you can finish it.
Overall Rating:
4.5/5 – I love it!
Purchase:
Can be purchased in all Lush shops or online.
$21.95 - 4.2oz
$35.95 - 8.8oz
Read more...
TheFaceShop: Lovely Me:ex Magic Pink Powder Mask
>> Friday, May 31
This wash-off mask is one out of the other three in the collection (Magic Pink Powder Mask, Grapefruit Moisture Mask and Pore Ghassoul Mask) aimed towards different skin concerns. The one I purchased is for troubled skin consisting of two main ingredients: "calamine and salicylic acid". According to the instructions, you apply it once or twice a week after toner, wait 10-15 minutes and then rinse off.
(You can read Emily's review of the Grapefruit Moisture Mask Here)
Origin: Korea
Product: 65g / 2.2oz.
Review:
So I am finally getting around to reviewing this product - comes in a cute baby blue container with pink product that has a jelly-like consistency. It goes on your skin quite sheer and light and does not harden when dried. This mask is easy to apply and goes on smoothly as well, but no dramatic results! My skin does feel smoother, cleaner, and calmer afterwards though (no whitening effect). I would say this mask is not that bad of a product, but it is not fantastic enough to keep repurchasing. Like Emily said, there are a lot better products to choose from on the market. The mask also has a pretty strong scent that is not too overwhelming.Overall Rating:
3/5 - AveragePurchase/Price:
Can be found at TheFaceShop stores. Read more...Miyake Petit Pudding
Like any other typical flan, this Japanese style flan contains the main ingredients: sugar, milk, yolk, and topped with caramel coloring/sugar.
Origin: Japan
Review/Taste:
I was introduced to these by my cousins when I was in elementary school and... it is the best flan I have tasted (as opposed to the Spanish style flans). The Japanese makes these flans so smooth and custardy and the taste... is just very different... It is quite hard to explain, but it is not too sweet of a snack. Although these are made as bite-sized snacks that you can bring on the go, I can literally finish this whole package in a day and so, I deeply wish they can make bigger sized products. The packaging of this is different than the one that existed years ago which came with disposable spoons. Sadly, this version does not come with spoons and it is less convenient to bring your own. (I guess it is meant for you to slurp out of the cup?) The one that I had purchased years ago, also came with 12 pieces of flan but slightly smaller. Although I am unsure, but they probably still have that same packaging, but the supermarkets or distributors stopped ordering it. Overall, I love this delicious snack and if you love any type of flan, then you should give this a try as well!
Purchase/Price:
At a Japanese specialty market - $2.59/pk (6 pieces) Read more...My Scheming Milk Extract Brightening Mask
>> Thursday, May 30
My Scheming creates various kinds of masks, but I have only tried this product in particular. The packaging states:
Milk possesses abundant butter fat, protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin E and minerals. It can enhance skin's moisture, tend to absorb by skin, prevent skin from dryness, and smoothen wrinkles and lines. The mask is to refine skin, enhance sheen, revive elasticity. It will give your skin softness, lightness, mildness, and fineness.
Origin: Taiwan
Product: 30mL/pack
Review:
This is by far, one of my most favorite masks. I am already on my second box and will continue to purchase this product. Not only does this mask whiten my skin, it also hydrates and brightens after one usage, but of course, not permanently. Although I have been using this product for quite some time, there is not a huge difference in fading my acne scars/marks (hopefully, it contributes to slowly diminishing the appearance of my acne marks along with the other products that I use). Another great factor about this mask, is the amount of product leftover in one package (slightly bigger than a quarter-sized amount) which is great to massage into your skin afterwards or applying it onto your neckline. I did not feel any dramatic tightening sensation and it also did not irritate my skin. Thus, this mask is perfect for dry/sensitive skin. This mask is very thin, soft, and light:
Overall Rating:
4.8/5 - Would definitely purchase again.Purchase/Price:
I purchased from Sasa.com, but if you trust the other sellers I listed, you can also purchase from them. I hold no responsibility on the qualities/services you receive. Also note that shipping is not included in the prices stated.1 box - 10 masks
Sasa.com $13.10
everydaybeautyusa.com $12.00
Ebay.com $9.99
1 mask
loveshoppingholics.com $1.90 Read more...
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