Happy September <3
Today's post is all about my fabulous trinkets I order out of Japan, as well as some reliable websites. I am not sure if you have read my past posts under the "Asian Sensation" section, but I mentioned hoe some sites were not reliable, and some products were not umm....as they were mentioned online.
First, I'll start with reliable websites:
amazon.com is usually a safe bet if you want to get your Asian goods, but just to play it safe, I always check to make sure the item's location is in the US. Better safe than sorry, right?
Daiso.com
This is a safe one as well as one of my personal favorites. They sell everything, but I like to get a lot of snacks or make up on here. Fast shipping as well!
Sasa.com
Think of this place as the Japanese Sephora. It is realiable, afforadable, has a great selection, and the shipping is inexpensive, but takes a little longer than Daiso.
Sanrio.com
Anyone who knows me at ALL knows im obsessed with Hello Kitty, so why not go to her headquarters?! Sanrio is the answer. The best part if they have items that are not typically sold at stores in the US. Can we just appreciate the fact that Sanrio just launched Hello Kitty Minnetonka shoes?!?
Daiso Haul
The products below I ordered from daiso.com. They were pretty inexpensive and the shipping was quick. Also, if buying from a Japanese site is sketchy to you, you can find the blotting sheets, charcoal mask, and eyelashes on Amazon.
Top Row: Umeya antioxidant wipes: very soft and gentile. Cleanses and tones, but does not make the skin feel tight. $8.00 USD. Daiso Blotting Papers: cute design and very portable, perfect for after a run, or during class on those days when your skin isn't cooperating. I don't think I like these as much as rice paper blotting towels, but I will give them an 8/10. Worth the buy. $4.50 USD. Daiso Charcoal Mask: AMAZING! One of the best masks I've used. It makes your face look funny when it's on, but once it's off, I literally feel like a new person. I am adding this one to my beauty must-haves. $7. 50 USD.
Bottom Row: Daiso Three-tier Eyelash Case: How cute is this? It looks like a little powder poof, but it is a case for your false lashes and lash glue. Now that I have this, I don't scare myself thinking there are spiders in my room because now I have a place to put my lashes. Love it! $11.00 USD. Toyoepin Lashes: Ok here's the thing about buying lashes straight from Asia: my anatomy gets in the way. I have very round-top, almond shaped eyes, and these lashes are definitely designed for a thinner, Asian eye. Usually I can trim lashes to fit my eye, but these just wouldn't budge: too straight for my eye and the corners kept popping up. However, they felt silky, buttery and amazing to the touch, so it is a shame I cant use them. $2.46 USD.
Bottom Row: Daiso Three-tier Eyelash Case: How cute is this? It looks like a little powder poof, but it is a case for your false lashes and lash glue. Now that I have this, I don't scare myself thinking there are spiders in my room because now I have a place to put my lashes. Love it! $11.00 USD. Toyoepin Lashes: Ok here's the thing about buying lashes straight from Asia: my anatomy gets in the way. I have very round-top, almond shaped eyes, and these lashes are definitely designed for a thinner, Asian eye. Usually I can trim lashes to fit my eye, but these just wouldn't budge: too straight for my eye and the corners kept popping up. However, they felt silky, buttery and amazing to the touch, so it is a shame I cant use them. $2.46 USD.
AliExpress.com Haul:
A lot of people say they have encountered problems with the site AliExpress.com, but I personally have not encountered any issues. I personally think it is safer to buy from an actual site: If you go with eBay, you just never know what will happen, lots of scammers out there. Anyways here's my Ali Haul:
Sweatshirt: Boy London for $25.00 USD: that's a STEAL. I love it and it's my new favorite sweatshirt. The only thing is, I would buy it a few sizes up from what you normally are because international sizing is weird. I am usually a small, but I ordered a Med. and it's STILL small. Oh well, I have a Boy London sweatshirt lol
Mug: How adorable is this? and you know what's even more adorable? The price! I mean if you want to get one from urban Outfitters and pay an arm and a leg, that's your business, but me? I only paid $13. score.
Chanel Sweatshirts: Okay, obviously these aren't real, but boy are they cute. They were about $17 each and the quality actually is pretty nice. The black one is fleece-lined and hasn't faded and it fits me nicely. The pink one is actually a rose-print and is more of a slippery feel: it is polyester, not fleece. It is really long in length however. I wore it with shorts one time and it looked like I forgot my pants. Oh well. They're pretty dope shirts, but if non-Authentic Asian goods aren't your thing, steer clear of these.
Sweatshirt: Boy London for $25.00 USD: that's a STEAL. I love it and it's my new favorite sweatshirt. The only thing is, I would buy it a few sizes up from what you normally are because international sizing is weird. I am usually a small, but I ordered a Med. and it's STILL small. Oh well, I have a Boy London sweatshirt lol
Mug: How adorable is this? and you know what's even more adorable? The price! I mean if you want to get one from urban Outfitters and pay an arm and a leg, that's your business, but me? I only paid $13. score.
Chanel Sweatshirts: Okay, obviously these aren't real, but boy are they cute. They were about $17 each and the quality actually is pretty nice. The black one is fleece-lined and hasn't faded and it fits me nicely. The pink one is actually a rose-print and is more of a slippery feel: it is polyester, not fleece. It is really long in length however. I wore it with shorts one time and it looked like I forgot my pants. Oh well. They're pretty dope shirts, but if non-Authentic Asian goods aren't your thing, steer clear of these.
DHC Haul:
First off, DHC is am amazing line of skin care. It is also not hard to obtain either: I'm not sure why many folks in the US don't know about it. Anyways, the White Sunscreen Body Milk is fabulous. The Velvet Skin Coat is hands down one of my favorite make-up based. This one moisturizes, tones, and smooths over rough spots all while making your make-up attract to your face like a magnetic force. oops, I went science-nerd there haha. Also, i have never personally tried it, but my mother swears by the DHC Olive Cleansing Oil. If anyone tries it before I do, feel free to share your thoughts. DHC also has the ability that you can send away for a catalog and order straight form there. Cool right? I ordered mine from Daiso, but the catalog is neat too especially for older ladies or people who are weary of Asian-buying.
Heng Fang:
Call me crazy, but this .99 cent Bear Eyeliner I ordered from Amazon.com is surprisingly amazing! I bought it simply because it was cute, but I ended up loving it and now is will be a staple in my make up bag. The cute bear vial is a conversation starter as well. I also put it to the test: I drew a little eye on my hand and it was there for TWO DAYS. This stuff lasts. $.99 amazon.com.
SASA BEAUTY HAUL:
So incase you were wondering, SASA is like the Sephora of Japan. The website is sasabeauty.com and the products are amazing. From left to right: Katani Rice Paper Blotting Sheets 9/10 $3.00 . Rose of Heaven Hair Perfume 10/10 (amazing stuff!) $10.00 USD . Sasa Charcoal Cleanser 7/10 (Daiso's is better, plus I couldn't read the instructions soooo...awkward. $11.00 USD.. Sasa Nail Fruit Stickers 7/10 (cute, but hard to apply and I'm an on-the-go person) $1.00 USD.
The cool thing about Sasa is they send you free stuff too!
SANRIO HAUL
Best for last, right? So all these products are from sanrio.com and yes, this website is bookmarked under my favorites. I have a problem. Anyways, from top row down the products are: Blow-dryer with diffuser: $20. and it's adorable because it says "have a happy hair day" on it. Next is the nail kit. The nail polish is an amazing color, similar to Butter London's Teddy Girl. I get complements whenever I wear it. The kit also came with a set of files, a cosmetic bag, and a set of glittery toe-seperaters. $25 USD. Bottom row: Hello Kitty Strawberry Fizzy Pop. I can't say much about it because I thought it was so cute, I didn't open it! Oh well, bottoms up. $1.50 USD. Finally, my Hello Kitty on the toilet bottle head for my car. THIS is a conversation starter, but you have to have a sense of humor. She sits there and reads her little Japanese newspaper and nods her head every time I make a sharp peel-out of a parking lot. Who needs a hula girl? $8.00 USD.
So there you have it, folks. My collection of Japanese-imported goods. If anyone finds any more good ones, feel free to share them with me.
Thanks for viewing!
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