Affordable Drugstore Beauty Products in Japan

Since I came here last month, I have been searching for a beauty product that I could use during my stay. These items that I will be sharing may not be all new to some of you because beauty junkies have been raving about it already. They do the job well but budget-friendly for someone like me. I am satisfied with the effects on my skin, and I'm planning to buy a stock when I come home. 

I was once a fanatic of beauty blogs, that whenever someone says, try this product, it's number one in Cosme ranking. I will look for it, and If I can afford it, I will buy one right away. In the end, I realized that not all top-selling products are the best. Just because it worked on their skin, it doesn't mean it will work for you too.

 I wish for a bit of Japanese glow before I leave, but I promise myself that I will be wiser and careful in choosing what to try. Here are some of the best-selling drugstore beauty products under ¥1000 (₱500) . Note that prices below include taxes.

1. FACIAL WASH  

BRAND : Shiseido

USAGE  : It cleanses your skin without drying. It has a thick texture, just make a whip then massage onto your face. No sting or itchiness whenever I use this. I have an acne-prone skin but I didn't notice any breakout or patches since I started using this. It can be found everywhere. No wonder why it's extremely popular among Japanese women, it's good quality but affordable cleanser.

There are 3 variants to choose from:

blue - Perfect Whip Cleansing Foam

pink - Perfect Whip Collagen

white - Perfect White Clay

PRICE    : ¥382 

2. DAILY MOISTURIZING MASK

BRAND : Lululun

USAGE  : This mask is made for daily use. It moisturizes and it's suitable for all skin types. Available in weekly and monthly packages. I use this directly right after cleansing my face. I opted to use this one because of the reviews that I read online.

Comes in different variants
Blue - for deep moisturizing
Pink - for hydrating
White - for whitening

PRICE    : ¥495 for  7days

3. FACE AND BODY CLEANSER

BRAND : Cow (Aokabako)

USAGE  : This soap has been in the market for a long time. It is a blend of milk and milk fat as its main ingredients. It comes in two colors. This blue (Aokabako) smells like jasmine and the red (Akabako), which is the original formula, has a soft rose scent and creamier, ideal for the face, but I know they can be used both for face and body. 
  

PRICE    : ¥173 for 3pcs

4. EYE DROP

BRAND : Rohto 

USAGE  : This eye drop brings instant cooling comfort to irritated eyes due to late nights, eye strain, environmental conditions, pollen, dust and inadequate tear production. I heard many celebrities and bloggers are hyping this product. I gave it a try because I work online and my eyes hurt most of the time. I suggest to apply before putting on your make up. I was teary when I first used it because it was kinda minty. It went away after a while. 

PRICE    : ¥259

5. MEDICATED BABY PRESSED POWDER

BRAND : Shiseido

USAGE  : It is specially made for the babies who has a very sensitive skin and allergic of using regular baby powder. It prevents pimples, acne breakouts and absorbs excess oil from the skin.No added fragrance and coloring.Your skin stays matte and has a translucent finish after applying.  Formulated for all types of skin. Heart E is using this, you should have one too :)

PRICE    : ¥268


So far, these are my new favorites. I will add more when I get to try other beauty products. If you have any suggestions or recommendations, please comment below. :)