Mask Monday: LuLuLun Refreshing White Sheet Mask

After using LuLuLun facemasks, I can see why it is on of the most popular facemasks in Japan. Today we have the white sheet masks which are for a clear and translucent skin. Again, it is a 7 day pack so, you can use it everyday for a glowy and healthy look.

It contains Elderflower extract which is rich in vitamins, to give your skin a firm texture. The formula is very watery, not sticky at all and has a very subltle, fresh scent. Just like the others I've tried.

I don't wear then everyday everyday tho, it's more like every 2 days, at night. I do see a difference on my skin when I use them constantly, it looks healthier and more hydrated even on the next day. The quality of these masks (including the other 2 I've used) is really, really good.

I've mentioned this with my bestie before because we like to try different types and brands of face masks with different price ranges; it does make a difference when you use higher quality products.

I didn't change my skincare at all and they worked really well together.

I want to thank my friend Tomi again for introducing me and giving me the chance to try these masks. I'm in love now! 

I'll defo try to find and buy more LuLuLun products in the future.

I'll link the other 2 LuLuLun masks here in case you wanna check them out. They are all really, really cute!

♡ LULULUN Balance Moisture Face Mask

♡ LuLuLun Hydrating Blue Face Mask

bye bye~ ♡

Mask Monday: LuLuLun Hydrating Blue Face Mask

Today we have more Japanese sheet masks from LULULUN! 

This time is the LULULUN Hydrating Blue Face Mask. It also came in a pack of 7 masks, perfect for a week worth of masks. It is made for daily use and what I like about the packaging is that you can seal it after each use to keep the product clean and soaked in product. 

As the previous LULULUN masks I tried, they come with a lot of serum and a sublte scent. The formula is very watery and not sticky at all. 

It is meant for intensive hydrating care, containing cactus extract to calm sensitive, dry and damaged skin. It also contains isomerized sugar, which helps to maintain the skin's moisture balance. I think it's great for all skin types.

I didn't use them every day, it was more like 3 times a week but, my skin felt so soft and hydrated and looked glowy after using them. 

I think I keep mentioning this but, I find the size of these masks more suitable for my face. Other brands tend to make them much bigger. They are also made with 3 layers: the one in the middle holds the essence, and the other two distribute it into the skin.

If you want to check the other LULULUN face masks I've tried, make sure to click here!!

💋 Maikohan Silky Fit Lip Tint Essence | Review & Swatches |

 Today we have the last product of the J-Beauty month. I have to say I really enjoyed sharing all these products with you all and I hope you did too. Having the oportunity of trying these goodies helped me to learn a lot more about Japanese beauty brands and their quality, it is as great as Korean products. I'm defo a fan now and I can't wait to find and try more of their products. Plus, they are super cute as well!!

This last product I'm gonna share is the SANA Japan Maikohan Silky Fit Lip Tint Essence, which is a semi-mate lip tint with a kind of velvety finish. The shade is "06 Sakuranbo" and it's a beautiful bright cherry pink.

As always, let's start with the packaging. It comes in a tube container that, in my opinion makes the application a little messy at the beginning because it's hard to control the amount of product that comes from the tube. It gets easier as you use it tho. It has a pretty flower print on the tube and the logo in gold. Simple but kinda elegant and pretty!

The lip tint has a very smooth and creamy texture that is new for me to find in a lip tint but, it's still very watery and not thick at all.

When the product dries, it has this soft velvety finish but the color remains as bright. It is super pigmented and long lasting.

Looking online it says that it is inspired by the Japanese "dye/blur" culture. I'm guessing is kind of like creating a blur, gradient look using your fingers. Both ways look really nice.

Having to wear a mask everytime I'm out makes it hard for me to wear liptick but, I can't wait to use it a lot more real soon.

☾ Creer Beaute Miracle Romance Multi Carry Balm "Transformation Brooch"

This has to be the cutest and most perfect lip balm ever. My friend Tomi was kind enough to send me this Creer Beaute Miracle Romance Multi Carry Balm because she knows how much I love Sailor Moon. ♡

I've seen these Sailor Moon cuties on videos and blogs before but I had no idea Creer Beaute is a Japanese cosmetics brand that belongs to Bandai! So I think they have other cute anime makeup products including Pokemon.

I have to take a moment to appreciate the packaging. I love how bright and colorful it is. Defo Sailor Moon style! You can find the TOEI Animation gold sticker on the back. Information is only in Japanese tho.

And the balm... it just perfect! I got the Transformation Brooch but they have other designs too. I believe they include the other Scouts brooches. 

These are only some of the designs they have

It has the perfect size to carry it around with you but let's face it, it's worth having on display. When you open it, you see the Miracle Romance logo on the lid, with a cute moon desing border. 

The balm contains ingredients like: jojoba, seed oil and olive oil. It has a strong roses scent to it.

Honestly, I haven't tried the balm yet. The cool thing is, once you finish the product you can remove the part where the balm was and keep the brooch as a pill box, case thingy (whatever they're called)

I'll use it eventually, I just want to keep it for display purposes for a little while, hehe. 

Kate Deep Rose Shadow Embossed Rose Pattern Eyeshadow Palette | Review & Swatches |

Today we have another beautiful Japanese eyeshadow palette. And I mean beautiful not only because of the gorgeous rose pattern but also because of the colors and how beautifully they apply.  It's the Kanebo Japan Kate Deep Rose Shadow Embossed Rose Pattern Eyeshadow Palette (long name!) in "PK1", which is a 3 metallic color palette including brown, pink and light pink. 

The presentation is really elegant, pretty and girly! When the package is closed, black lines define the rose design and the eyeshadows add the color to it.

It doesn't come with a mirror but it comes with a small sponge applicator.

The 3 colors are very pigmented and easy to blend. They are very long lasting too!

Like I've mentioned before, Japanese eyeshadows surprised me with their quality and pigmentation.

Kate Tokyo is a part of Kanebo, a leading producer of high-quality cosmetics and and skincare in Japan. 

I think this palette is perfect for an everyday look. I've been really enjoying it.

KissMe Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara

I don't blog much about mascaras because I'm not really picky with them, as long as they are waterproof, they work for me.

And that is why I will share this one, because it's not only waterproof... it is super waterproof! No joke.

It's the Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara in "01 Jet" and I love it because it has strong manga vibes.

From what I've seen, it is a very popular product in Japan and I can see why! According to the internet, the mission of the company is: "Taking inspiration from the movies, Heroine Make set out to make women feel “beautiful at all times and undefeated by rain or shine, sweat or tears,” like real-life heroines of their own lives."

Somehow it makes me think of Detective Conan, even tho the character designs have nothing to do with it... hehe.

It comes in a very dark purple package with a very sublte glitter (the camera didn't catch it tho) and a silver pink-ish lid.

It has a curvy tip to reach the roots(?) of the lashes and elongate them. It also makes the application easier.

 I don't usually curl my lashes and only apply one coat so, that's what you'll see here today. I do think it gives lenght to my lashes and holds them up even without proper curling. I'm sure you can get wow-lashes with more than one coat.

Eyes after one coat

I've been really enjoying this mascara, it looks great all day long and it doesn't smudge. The only down side to it is that it is super duper hard to remove. I saw somewhere they also have a mascara remover. I've tried oil based makeup removers and they make it a little easier. 

Other than that, it is a great product.

excuse the weird lighting of the pics...

💋 Kose Visée Crystal Duo Lipstick | Review & Swatches |

 I really like the gradient lips look. I've been loving it since it started trending in Korea, years ago. But truth is, I'm not good when it comes to this technique so, lippies especially made for it make it a lot easier for me. 

This Visée Crystal Duo Lipstick gives you that gradient effect with a glossy finish. It has a clear layer on the outside, that gives a shiny glossy effect and helps to blend the colored layer on the inside.

This lippie is the PK862 which is a pink shade with a coral-ish undertone and it's actually very mosturizing and works well without applying lipbalm, leaving your lips soft and moisturized for a long time. Plus, it doesn't settle on my lip lines, it doesn't have any scent and it doesn't feel thick on the lips.

The color is not super strong with one application. It does give you a nice and subtle pop of color but, you can always build up the color if you want it to look a little darker.

The presentation is really pretty! It has this kind of lace pattern that looks super elegant and girly. I love it!

Durability wise, it's good. You do have to reapply if you eat or drink something but, the color doesn't fade completely. It leave a nice hint of color on the lips.

SHISEIDO INTEGRATE Wide Look Eyes Duo Shades Eyeshadow | Review & Swatches |

Doing some research, I discovered that Intergrate, the brand of these eyeshadows, is a part of the Shiseido group. This eyeshadows are the SHISEIDO INTEGRATE Wide Look Eyes Duo Shades Eyeshadow.

"A makeup brand from Japan that targets women in their 20s and 30s, INTEGRATE offers high-quality, uncomplicated cosmetics for a pretty, natural look. Its first social contribution program, Global Sisters Project, was launched in November 2016 to support women in Japan and around the world through makeup. The brand is available mainly in Asian countries and regions such as Japan and Taiwan."

I’ve heard so many things about Japanese eyeshadows, and most people say they are not as pigmented as Korean or western brands. And that is also part of the style Japanese women have, more natural. That’s why I was surprised to see how beautiful and pigmented these two colors are.

As usual I want to start with the packaging, which is very clean and simple, yet girly and cute! It is hot pink with a transparent lid and I especially like the way the eyeshadows are presented. I love everything that has hearts in it, hehe. It doesn't come with a brush, applicator or mirror, which I'm ok with because I always like to use my own brushes. 

The one I have is PK373 "Pink" and like the name says, it is a very shimmery light pink along with a burgundy-ish shade. Perfect for the Fall - Winter seasons. 

What I liked about them is that even tho they are very shimmery, the colors actually show even when you blend them together.

those veins tho...

Durabily wise, they are great even without an eyeshadow primer (which I never really use), looking great and colorful almost all day long.

What else can I say? I've been loving them!