Highly Rated Make-up From 100 Yen Shop

I love 100 yen shop. I always drop by whenever I get the chance. The place where I can buy without worrying about the price. These beauty products that I will be sharing  are cheap but work as good as drugstore makeup. Ideal for daily use and for women who are budget conscious like me. 

Where to buy :     Daiso, CanDo, Watts, or Seria.

Price :                   ¥100 + 10% tax or about 

1. Lip Gloss

ratings : 4.5 stars

Oil in lip moisturizing lip gloss from Art Collection. Gives your lips a natural shine without drying. Popular among students. They are actually raving about it. Although, you have to re-apply after you eat but for its price, its not too bad. I still have yet to find where to get the new shades. There are 7 to choose from. I have the red, coral and nude.

2. Eyeshadow

ratings : 4.5 stars

Mio Piccolo 2way Eye Crayon. It can be use as an eyeliner or eyeshadow.  I bought the lightest one first, to check the quality and I like it. I decided to buy more shades. It is cheap but does the job. Easy to apply and stays longer.  

There's this Japanese website that I always check for reviews and feedback called LIPS. Aside from sharing their thoughts about the product, they also share some tips on how to use it effectively. I find it useful and picked up the ones that I liked the most.

Guide 1 :

lipscosme.com

Guide 2 :

lipscosme.com

Mix and match depending on your mood or just simply apply under eye for some tear bag effect like the one below. It will brighten your eyes in an instant, its as if you were smiling. 

Guide 3 :

lipscosme.com

3. Eyebrow/ Eye Liner

 I'm also using an eyebrow and eyeliner from 100 yen shop. I got the brown liner from Daiso for ¥200. The black color is always sold out. I like it because it doesn't smudge.

These can be a perfect pasalubong for your girls. 

These are my current favorites. I use it after my Canmake multi eyebase which I bought for ¥500. How about you? What do you like to buy in 100 yen shop? I would love to hear about it :)

You don't need to buy expensive cosmetics; almost anything will do if you know how to apply it. -Dolly Parton

12 Must-Buy Japanese Makeup and Beauty Products

My Japan vacation is almost up. I would like to share these beauty products that I bought, which have positive feedback online. They are okay for acne-prone skin like me. I'm not a make-up junkie, but being surrounded by women whose skincare is a priority made me conscious about how I look. It may not be all, but mostly women from teenagers to elders are into cosmetics. There are beauty product stores everywhere. Someone told me that it's a sign of respect and part of their lifestyle. Even comfort rooms have space to retouch your make up separated from the wash area. That's how they are. 

 ¥100 = about Php 50 or technically equivalent to a dollar.

1. Saborino Morning Mask (¥ 420)

BCL Brand Saborino

 An all-in-one mask that works as face-washing, skincare, and moisturizing foundation by simply applying it to the skin for 1 minute  after waking up.

also available in a monthly packaging. 32 sheets for  ¥ 1300.

2. Cezanne Make Keep Base (¥ 600)

Cezanne

Prevent sebum shine.

Available in 2 colors. Pink beige and light blue.

SPF28 / PA ++ / No UV absorber / No fragrance / No mineral oil

3. Kate Secret Skin Maker Zero (¥ 1, 600)

ZERO skin integrated liquid foundation.
For a finish that does not feel heavy while hiding pores and irregularities.

Available in 5 shades.

30mL.  SPF18 / PA ++

4. Daiso Espoleur Concealer (¥ 100)

Works as good as drugstore cosmetics. For its price it's impressive to be ranked as one of the best under eye concealer. 

5. Kate Face Powder (¥ 1, 300)

Light and smooth skin finish loose type face powder that suppresses shine and breakage from above liquid foundation and BB cream, naturally covers and improves transparency

Choose between Glow Type & Natural Type

6. Canmake Lasting Multi-Eyebase WP (¥ 500)

Canmake Lasting Multi-Eyebase WP

Eye shadow, eyebrow, eyeliner, multi-use eye makeup base.

Tightly adheres to keep the fresh finish for a long time.

7. Kate 3D Parts Designer (¥ 1, 200)

Pencil type shading & highlight powder

[Shading] Dark beige that can be used in places where you want to add shadows or intensify

[Highlight] Pink white that can be used in areas that you want to show bright and high

8. Heroine Long and Curl Mascara Super WP (¥ 1000)

Heroine

1000

Long and lasting curl. Does not smudge. Super waterproof.

Contains eyelash beauty serum ingredients

9. Biore Make Up Remover (¥ 278)

Biore

Blend an appropriate amount (about 4 pumps) with the makeup and rinse thoroughly. This is best if you are using waterproof make eye make up.

I bought a smaller size to test if it will work on my acne prone prone skin. Will purchase again before I leave.

The bigger one cost about ¥ 1000.

10. Naturie Skin Conditioning Gel (¥ 900)

Naturie

A firmly moisturizing gel that does not feel sticky. The long lasting moisture does not feel sticky or leave an unpleasant coat over the skin and can be used for a variety of purposes. 

Use as a moisturizing serum,primer or an all in one gel and so on. Can also be used for moisturizing the body.

11. MegRhythm Steam Eye Mask (¥ 98)

MegRhythm Steam Eye Mask

 This “steam bath for the eyes” helps with deep release the tension of the day and soothes you to a comfortable and relaxed state. It is designed to warm up when the pouch is opened, so it's ready to use immediately.

Whether you're sitting up or lying down, it fits closely to the eye area.

Also available in 5 pcs for ¥ 478

12. Choosy Lip Mask Basic Series (¥ 100)

Choosy Lip Pack 

I bought it because of its cute packaging. Its a lip moisturizing mask perfect for me time. It also says that you can use it for your nipples. There are 5 scents to choose from. 

If you have any recommendations, please let me know. Thanks for checking out my blog :)

“The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.”― Yves Saint Laurent

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. :)