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Asian Beauty
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items Asian skincare and makeup are on a whole new level compared to North America, and often a fraction of the price! I fell down this rabbit hole a few years ago, and I have quite a collection of phenomenal products that I'd love to share. Every product ...
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Asian Makeup
From blushes, to mascaras, to complexion + more!
My lashes are stick straight, and stubborn. I've tried just about every mascara from the drugstore, and a number of mascaras from Sephora, and to no avail. I was apprehensive about a lash primer, thinking it would give me that spider-lash, clumpy mes...
Dr. Mascara Fixer
This is one of the ONLY mascaras I've used that never runs, doesn't clump, and holds a curl. The formula is much drier than what I was used to, this helps with the running, smudging, clumping, and most of all, it isn't as heavy on the lashes, making ...
CLIO Kill Lash Superproof Mascara.ca
Affordable, blendable, pigmented! I use the shade ‘Blueberry Chip’, it works so well with my cool-toned complexion.
Better Than Cheek Renewal
This formula is buildable, blends like a dream, and gives a healthy radiant finish! I thought the shade ‘Cheeky Lavender’ was such a fun and unique shade, and it's just got the cutest. packaging. ever.
lilybyred - Luv Beam Cheek Balm - 6 Colors
I was never into lip products until I discovered lip stains. Romand's Juicy Lasting Tint in Bare Grape is GORGEOUS!! You can build up to an opaque colour, or you can sheer it out for a subtle wash of colour!
Romand Rom&nd Juicy Lasting Tint 25 Bare Grape
Another one of my favourite lip stains from Romand!! Lilac Cream is gorgeous if you have cooler undertones.
Dewyful Water Tint Milk Grocery Edition - 3 Colors
One of the best setting powders I've come across. Translucent, long lasting, and even comes with a little applicator!
ETUDE HOUSE Zero Sebum Drying Powder
I actually don't use this one for it's intended purpose, I use this for nose contour! It's perfect for tiny, precise contour!!
Joocyee Tip Concealer Pencil High Coverage ...
Better than any beauty sponge I've tried, it blends my makeup beautifully! Update: I have successfully washed a handful of these, so they are reuseable! This pack should last me a long time!
Fillimilli Soft Makeup Sponge (80P) | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Aside from the absolutely adorable packaging, the formula is also gorgeous! I love the pearlescent one.
COLORGRAM Fruity Glass Tint Pearl Gloss
Absolutely atrocious shade range, but sadly that tends to be the case with K-beauty products. With that said, I love me a cushion foundation, and this is one of my favourites. Good coverage, radiant finish, cute packaging, and perfect for touching up...
CLIO Kill Cover Mesh Glow Cushion - shopdama
This bb cream is almost undetectable on my skin. It has a natural/fresh finish, medium coverage and buildable! And a little goes a long way with this product, which is always a plus. However, if you're sensitive to fragrance, I would steer clear of t...
MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 PA+++(50ml)
Another incredible K-beauty mascara. Holds a curl until you wash it off, lengthening, and easier to take off than the Etude mascara!
HEROINE MAKE Long & Curl Waterproof Mascara
I'm not normally a matte makeup enjoyer, but this is an excellent concealer, especially for the price! I find it far less drying than Tarte Shape Tape and the E.L.F Camo concealer, and gives very similar coverage.
THE SAEM Cover Perfection Tip Concealer
Another really good lip stain! I found this to be less drying than the Romand lip tints, and lasts a little longer as well. I love using lip stains like these on the center of my lips, blending it out, and popping a sheer gloss on top.
Peripera Water Bare Tint 005 RED UPDATE
This corrects the redness in my skin really well! Sometimes I just wear this primer for some light colour correction, and it holds up fairly well throughout the day! No issues for me under makeup either.
THE FACE SHOP - Air Cotton Makeup Base SPF30 PA++ (2 Colors)
This is THE BEST mascara for holding a curl AND lengthening, and will hold up all day, all night, as if you just applied it. You're going to want a water-proof makeup remover and/or some kind of cleansing balm or oil to remove it though, it's quite s...
Curl Fix Mascara
This is a beautiful cushion foundation, beautiful finish, long lasting, seamless coverage, and there is a slight scent but I find it incredibly pleasant!
M Magic Cushion | BASE MAKEUP – Missha. ABLE CNC US Inc
Asian Skincare
I have very senstive, very dry skin, and this serum does WONDERS for me! It's fungal-acne safe, hydrating, moisturizing, and soothing!
[I'm From] Rice Serum, 73% Fermented Rice Embryo
Here's something I didn't know until it was too late: If you're allergic to dustmites, it's likely that you'll have a bad reaction to snail muscin! This bean essence is a fantastic alternative. It's a 2-in-1 product, so far I've only used it as a ser...
MIXSOON Bean Essence Korean Skincare KBeauty Canada
These toner pads are formulated with BHA's and AHA's, which means it works to remove dead skin cells (helping with dullness and texture), while also cleaning out your pores (helping with acne, oil production, and reducing the look of pores). I like t...
NEEDLY Daily Toner Pad Korean Skincare KBeauty Canada
I have so much redness and texture along my cheeks, and I find noticeable improvement instantaneously when I use this serum!
numbuzin No.3 Skin Softening Serum, 1.69 fl.oz
If you can get past the strong tea tree scent, this moisturizer is incredible for dry skin, especially if you struggle with redness like me!
Farmstay Tea Tree Biome Calming Cream, Face
One thing I will only ever buy from an Asian beauty brand is my SPF! This is my favourite SPF that I've tried so far. No white cast, no smell, blends seamlessly, no greasy feeling or look, moisturizing, I could go on!
Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++
Another one of my favourite SPF's that I've repurchased several times! No white cast, the gel formula allows it to sink into the skin very quickly, and it feels super lightweight. I also found it has somewhat of a blurring effect to it, my skin just ...
Mermaid Skin Gel UV | CANMAKE
I loved the idea behind the adorable star and heart shaped pimple patches, but for me they did absolutely nothing. While these are a little less adorable, they truly do work! And almost undetectable on the skin.
[OY Exclusive] HATHERINE Spot Care Patch Kit Large ...
This is a very basic, but very effective cleanser! A very small drop goes a long way, so it'll last you quite a while! My skin always looks clean and hydrated after cleansing with this.
B-LAB Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser 120ml
I've yet to come across another moisturizer like this, it's got a very unique texture to it! My skin loves this moisturizer, especially during the colder months here in Canada!
SPP Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturising Cream
This is a dual-sided toner pad for red, sensitive, dry skin! You can use the green side to soothe irritation, and the white side for gental exfoliation, or you can tear the pad apart and use them both as a little sheet mask! I found an instant differ...
Numbuzin No.1 Centella Re-leaf Green Toner Pad
If you live in Canada and looking for an accessible Asian SPF, this product/brand is available at Canadian Walmarts! It doesn't leave a white cast, and has a gel-like consistency so it sinks into the skin really quickly without leaving the skin looki...
UV Aqua Rich SPF 50 Broad Spectrum Sunscreen | Biore Skincare
This is a super affordable, super effective cleanser, perfect for literally any skin type. It's gentle, you only need a pea-sized amount, and it's one of the cheapest Asian cleansers I've seen! I just finished off my bottle and will be buying another...
IsNtree Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam 150ml
This is a more gentle, more moisturizing toner than what you'd get from the toner pads I have listed here. I finished my bottle of this toner and loved how it made my skin feel! If you have oily skin, I'd maybe use this in the nighttime, as it may be...
Rice Toner - Soko Glam
It's difficult to find retinol products that don't irritate my extremely sensitive skin, especially around my eyes, but I had no issues whatsoever with this eye cream! You only need a tiny amount, and you only should use retinol products like this be...
SOME BY MI Retinol Intense Eye Cream