10 Hot Japanese-Inspired Beauty Buys
1 of 11GALLERY>> THE 10 BEST JAPANESE BEAUTY BUYS
2 of 111. Dollywink False Lashes, £12.50
These are the best-selling false lashes in Japan and it’s not hard to see why. Easy to apply and available in a whole range of different styles there’s something for everyone. Plus, with super cute names like Baby Cute and Dolly Sweet, we’re sold!
3 of 112. Suqqu Eyebrow Liquid Pen, £20
Us beauty girls are obsessed with cult Japanese beauty brand Suqqu and give this stellar brow pen our full marks. Perfect for defining brows and enhancing your natural shape.
4 of 113. SKII Facial Treatment Essence, £65
Known as ‘miracle water’ in Asia, this essence hydrates, encourages surface renewal and leaves skin radiant and plump. Simply apply like a toner after cleansing to reap the beauty benefits.
5 of 114. RMK Creamy Foundation, £35
For the ultimate, flawless Asian complexion, try this cult foundation- the hydrating formula is jam-packed with hyaluronic acid for a dewy, glowing finish. We’re hooked!
6 of 115. Astalift Light Analysing Moisture Foundation, £29
Developed by Japanese photography brand Fujifilm (yes, really) this totally amazing and super high-tech foundation is one of our favourites. Delivery the perfect amount of moisture for a matte/dewy hybrid, and with a buildable texture, we guarantee you’ll be hooked too!
7 of 116. DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, £21.50
A staple in every Japanese woman’s skincare routine, this classic cleansing oil gets our full beauty marks- the soothing olive and rosemary oil formula rinses off completely with water, removing dirt, excess oil and even waterproof mascara to leave skin clean and baby-soft.
8 of 117. D.J.V Fiberwig Mascara, £18
The clue’s in the name- this clever, high-tech mascara is jam-packed with brush-on, false-lash filaments which literally act like a wig for your lashes. Clever stuff- simply apply like regular mascara and watch your lashes grow!
9 of 118. Kracie Hadabisei Collagen Facial Masks, £18.09
Perfect for use before a special occasion, after a long flight, or simply while relaxing in the bath- these handy face masks contain natural collagen and vitamin c to really moisturise and soothe stressed-out skin.
10 of 119. Shiseido Tsubaki Shining Hair Shampoo, £23.88
A botanical blend of Japanese red camellia flower to nourish, strengthen and moisturise dry hair.
11 of 1110. Shiseido Perfect Whip, £7.90
We’re hooked on this cult Japanese cleanser- and at less than a tenner, what’s not to love? The clever foam will remove any nasties from the skin whilst preventing moisture loss to boot.
Calling all beauty junkies- get ready to mix up your makeup arsenal this season with a whole host of Asian inspired beauty products. After all, the Japanese sure know a thing or two about looking good- in a country where six-step skincare regimes, a full face of makeup, and the quest for the ultimate humidity-defying mascara are daily feats- we reckon the humble Japanese pharmacy could hold some serious beauty secrets…
What’s more, Japan has been the birthplace of many recent skincare products- think BB and CC creams, essences, cleansing oils- you name it! As New York based Japanese makeup artist Maki Ryoke explains, “If a drugstore product is not good and cheap, it won’t survive. It’s a very severe market (in Japan). It’s the only place you can find high-quality makeup for super cheap”.
Click through the gallery above and check out the top 10 Japanese inspired beauty buys- from the ultimate false eyelashes to glow-enhancing foundations…