Top 18 Best Japanese Anti-Aging Serums, Essences, and Ampoules to Buy Online 2019 - Tried and True!

Every oily girl knows it–your T-zone is your worst enemy. If you’re like us, you spend a good half an hour or so putting on your face in the morning. You go through your hectic day, barely finding time to use the restroom, much less touch up your makeup. Then you get home at night, and you look like the Wicked Witch of the West after Dorothy’s poured water on her. (Positively melting.)Well, behind every long-lasting, flawless look, there’s a good primer. This holds doubly true for oily-skinned folks. However, not just any primer will do for any type of skin. Let’s talk about what kind of primer will keep your T-zone from getting quite so shiny.

If eyes are the windows to your soul, your lips are the shape to its voice. They’re worth taking good care of, especially because they’re tender and prone to aging, just like the rest of your skin. And in Japan, as in America, lip balm is cheap and plentiful, so you’ve plenty of choices–choices between brands, as well as between medicated, tinted, or organic balms.So which balms are worth your money and which aren’t? To answer that question, we ordered the 38 most popular lip balms from Japan’s e-commerce giants (such as @cosme, Amazon, and Rakuten) and tested for the following:1. Hydration2. ApplicationThis is how we tested and found the most exceptional Japanese lip balms.

Bleaching your hair opens up a ton of opportunities in terms of color, but it can also leave your hair dry and damaged. So we scoured the internet for treatments to make having the hair color of your dreams a little easier.After poring over reviews, we’ve come to the conclusion that the best products are both moisturizing and strengthening, color safe, and protective. When considering a product, you might want to look for one that includes oils, proteins, and maybe a purple dye. We kept all of this in mind when putting together a list of some of the best treatments for bleached hair available online.

Our editors searched Japanese e-commerce sites (such as @cosme, Amazon, and Rakuten) for the best eye makeup removers. We then chose the 16 most popular products and tested them for the following:1. Cleansing Power2. Hydration (that is, how hydrated your skin is after cleansing)3. IngredientsWe consulted a specialist who used to work in cosmetics R&D about options suitable for dry and sensitive skin. We also tested the products on waterproof mascara and made sure they worked on eyelash extensions. What we ended up with was a definitive list of and buying guide about the best Japanese eye makeup removers available online and in drugstores.

Our editors searched Japanese e-commerce sites (such as @cosme, Amazon, and Rakuten) for the best facial cleansing milk. We then chose the 15 most popular products and tested them for the following:1. Cleansing Power2. Hydration (that is, how hydrated your skin is after cleansing)3. IngredientsWe talked to a specialist who used to work in cosmetics R&D about options for sensitive and dry skin. We looked for products that worked on waterproof makeup. What we ended up with was a definitive list of and buying guide about the best Japanese cleansing milks available online and in drugstores.

Our editors searched Japanese e-commerce sites (such as @cosme, Amazon, and Rakuten) for the best face powders. We then chose the 8 most popular products and tested them.We focused on two main things: the how it looked and its functionality. We then compiled everything we learned into a buying guide about and list of the best Japanese face powders available online.

Our editors searched Japanese e-commerce sites (such as @cosme, Amazon, and Rakuten) for the best eye creams. We then chose the 25 most popular products and tested them.We focused on three things: how well it moisturized our skin, how it felt to use, and the quality of the ingredients inside. We then compiled everything we learned into a buying guide about and list of the best Japanese eye creams available online.

Our editors searched Japanese e-commerce sites (such as @cosme, Amazon, and Rakuten) for the best powder blushes. We then chose the 33 most popular products and tested them.We focused on three things: its finish, its durability, and how it felt to use. We then compiled everything we learned into a buying guide about and list of the best Japanese powder blushes available online.

A smile is the best jewelry one can have. When dry, cracked or chapped lips mar that smile, it can negatively affect one's appearance. Likewise, a pair of healthy lips can frame your face, render youthfulness and vigor to it, and enhance your looks. Our lips tend to dry due to factors such as cold and windy weather, extreme heat, and dehydration. While trying to find the top lip balms available, we realized that the best chapsticks not only moisturize your lips and offer protection from the sun's UV rays but also keep them healthy and hydrated. Read on to find the products that made it to our handpicked list.

Nivea Rich Care & Color Lip is the talk of the town thanks to its ability to both color and protect your lips from harmful UV rays. Amid its rave reviews were claims that the color actually wasn't that great or that it was unnatural-looking and sticky. We wanted to test this out for ourselves, so we purchased it and put it to the test. Here's what we learned.

Last time, we talked about toners. Now, we move on to the next step in the Japanese skincare routine: moisturizers and face lotions※1. Face lotions are important–they are, if you remember, the lid that seals your toner in. And, just like in America, in Japan, we have our high-end and drugstore brands, our revolutionary products and dupes.We thought it was high time someone separated the wheat from the chaff. That’s why we ordered the 25 most popular moisturizers and face lotions from Japan’s e-commerce giants (such as Amazon, Rakuten, and @cosme) and tested them all. We also invited a skincare specialist and had her compare the following:1. Hydration2. ApplicationThis is how we tested and found the most exceptional Japanese moisturizers and face lotions. We also talk about the difference between lotion and cream at the very end of the article–be sure not to miss it.※1 乳液: moisturizer / face lotion

It’s a buzzword in Japan: translucence※1. It’s similar to Korea’s glass skin–skin so pure that it’s nearly transparent, resembling layers of frosted glass. In order to respond to that aesthetic, cosmetic companies–both drugstore and high-end–here have been coming out with scores of whitening※2 serums, essences, and ampoules※3.As always, it’s difficult to tell what kind of skincare is effective and what isn’t. That’s why, this time around, we ordered the 25 most popular whitening serums from Japan’s e-commerce giants (such as Amazon, Rakuten, and @cosme) and tested them all. We also invited a skincare specialist and had her compare the following:1. Hydration2. ApplicationThis is how we tested and found the most exceptional Japanese whitening serums, essences, and ampoules.※1 透明感: translucence (lit. transparency; used to describe glass skin)※2 美白: whitening (in this article, that refers to the tamping down of hyperpigmentation and the production of melanin, thereby preventing freckles and blemishes)※3 美容液: serums, essences, and ampoules (more on how we translated that term below)

It’s easy to see excessive plastic use when we go food shopping, but one area we might not pay as much attention to is in our shaving habits. Think about it: whether you use disposable razors where you throw away the whole thing or cartridge razors where the disposable blades are encased in plastic, if you shave a few times a week, all that waste can really add up.Luckily, all-metal, reusable razors are making a comeback, making it easy for you to get an eco-friendly shave. But it can be hard to figure out where to begin when you’re starting from scratch. In this guide, we’ll go over the major points to look for when buying an eco-friendly razor. At the end we’ve also got a list of our 10 favorites to get you started on your search.

If eyes are the windows to your soul, your lips are the shape to its voice. They’re worth taking good care of, especially because they’re tender and prone to aging, just like the rest of your skin. And in Japan, as in America, lip balm is cheap and plentiful, so you’ve plenty of choices–choices between brands, as well as between medicated, tinted, or organic balms.So which balms are worth your money and which aren’t? To answer that question, we ordered the 38 most popular lip balms from Japan’s e-commerce giants (such as @cosme, Amazon, and Rakuten) and tested for the following:1. Hydration2. ApplicationThis is how we tested and found the most exceptional Japanese lip balms.

Cushion foundation is like the precocious child of liquid and powder foundation. It covers and moisturizes, and yet it’s fast and portable, well-suited to rushed makeup routines in the morning. It was born in Korea, but soon caught on all over the world–and Korea’s close neighbor, Japan, wasn’t going to miss out on the fun.Lancome and NARS have their own much beloved versions of cushion foundation, but it’s worth talking about brands that come from this part of the Pacific. So we ordered the 7 most popular Japanese and Korean cushions from Japan’s e-commerce giants (such as Amazon, Rakuten, and @cosme) and tested them all. We also consulted three experts, who looked for the following:1. Finish2. Ease of Application3. LongevityThis is how we tested and found the most exceptional Japanese and Korean cushion foundations.

You’ve been itching to try out a new hair color for a while now, though you don’t know if you’re ready to commit to it. Luckily, there are temporary hair dyes that fade within a few washes. There’s only one problem: You’re a brunette. And everyone knows that temporary hair dye doesn’t work on dark hair. Blondes really do have more fun. Or do they?While temporary hair dyes don’t show up as vividly for brunettes as they do for blondes, that doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to find yourself a rocking new (subdued) color. You just need to know where to look, and this guide will lead you in the right direction. If you’re still a little lost at the end, we’ve got a list of our 10 favorites for you to start your search.