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The Ultimate Asian Drugstore Beauty Haul: Skin, Hair & Body

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Thailand • Taiwan • Japan If you’re the type to spend hours in a foreign drugstore frantically Googling reviews for every single product (like me), I’m here to make your life so much easier. I’ve personally researched and rigorously tested every p...
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Thailand 🇹🇭

 
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This is hands down, the best shampoo I have ever tried in my whole life. First of all, the cooling effect this has is perfect for my country’s extremely hot and humid weather. The best part? On my 2nd week of use I realized my hair fall has gone down...
Dr.PONG Tsutsuji Gentle Shampoo 200 ml. Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo
 
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i need you to listen carefully to me when i say this: THIS IS THE BEST LIP CARE PRODUCT TO EVER EXIST AND THE ONLY ONE YOU PROBABLY NEED. i physically said “woah” the very first time I applied this as my sleeping mask. the texture was smooth, butter...
MEDIHEAL Pantenolips Healssence
 
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when it comes to sun protection, thailand just gets it. dare i say, this is better than Bioré UV Aqua Rich 👀 it’s a mineral sunscreen with literally ZERO WHITE CAST! plus, it’s alcohol free so it’s soooo much better for sensitive skin girlies. the o...
MizuMi - UV Water Serum Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
 
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this is the first and probably the only time i will ever recommend a whitening soap. as i have very dry skin on my arms and legs, i usually go for moisturizing soaps. i do also have an issue with uneven skintone due to daily sun exposure which is wha...
Bennett Natural Extracts Vitamin C & E Soap
 
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PSA: our lips need sun protection too! this lip balm offers the protection our lip needs without the thick heavy feeling. it’s lightweight and sheer which makes it perfect to be used as a topper for your lip combos, but works just as well by itself ...
Lipit Sunday Sun Balm SPF 50+ PA++++
 
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this is Thailand's most famous translucent powder, and for good reason! the brand has been making powders since 1948, so they've really had the time to get it close to perfection.
SRICHAND Translucent Loose Powder Oil Control 10g

Taiwan 🇹🇼

 
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currently my holy grail day serum. if you have oily but dehydrated skin, this keeps you perfectly hydrated and controls excess oil production all throughout the day. fhe best part? it makes my makeup lay so beautifully and look good all day long. ano...
Pezri Delicate Smooth Serum
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this completely transformed my post-breakout skin. i've been using this at night on both my face and lips, and it has noticeably faded my hyperpigmentation and stubborn dark spots. plus, it’s a total game-changer for controlling excess oil production...
Tranexamic Acid Serum 10% (Ultra-Pure) with ...
 
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a Taiwanese cult-classic, and my holy grail now too! It gives you an instant glow up with its brightening effect, and INSANE hydration. simply pop it on for 20 minutes max, pat it on your skin, and top it off with your fav moisturizer, and voila! you...
My Beauty Diary-Black Pearl Brightening Facial Mask

Japan 🇯🇵

 
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this is a medicated spot treatment cream for acne problems. while it isn’t a magic solution that will make acne disappear overnight, it helps calm inflammation and visibly reduces pimple size in just ONE DAY. it works great on my oily skin, and it’s ...
PAIR Acne Treatment Cream , Japanese Medicated Skincare 14g ...
 
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i find this sooo much more practical and convenient than the powder version which is more famous and a holy grail among japanese people, and this paste version feels milder. since it’s a clay cleanser it works best for oily skin as it can be too dryi...
Suisai Beauty Clear Paste Wash Enzyme Purifying Pore Cleanser
 
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after extensive research (reading hundreds of reviews across different online shops and watching social media videos), i risked purchasing a bottle and made the best decision ever for my hair. this works so good to clarify my scalp, yet gentle enough...
Ma Chérie Airfeel Shampoo
 
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prior to discovering this, i’ve always used a very famous western drugstore brand eye cream and never understood the rave for eye creams. that is, until i tried this one from japan. dark circles and puffiness? GONE. cakey under eye make up? also GONE...
SANA - Soy Milk Sheer & Moisture Eye Cream
 
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these mascaras literally don’t move! not even exaggerating, i applied it at 7am, sweated so much on a 12-hour school day plus a 2 hour commute home, and i looked into my room mirror with my full face of make up gone, except my freaking lashes! you wo...
Heroine Make by KissMe Waterproof Mascara
 
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listen, it’s alcohol free, oil free, AND fragrance free. sensitive skin girlies, this one’s for all of us! this is hyped all over social media and for good reason. it deeply hydrates the skin without the greasy feeling we usually get from other hydra...
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner
 
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I am not exaggerating when I say this smells SO GOOD! Also made my hair noticeable softer and healthier every time.
&honey Deep Moist Hair Pack
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