r/AsianBeauty

I’ve purchased the Judydoll slim/ultra fine liquid eyeliner three times because i really love the brush. But the last two i purchased, both had leaking issues so every time I tried to use it would ruin my makeup or just be really messy to use.

Has anyone else had issues with the eyeliner leaking ??

What are everyone's reccs for cost effective Asian sunscreens for body (preferably sold on Yesstyle or Stylevana). I love my Japanese and Korean sunscreens for my face but I can't justify using them on the rest of my body. Most of the time it's just for my arms and legs while in T-shirts and shorts but occasionally the rest of my body for beach and pool days. I've resorted to wearing a Uniqlo Airism UV hoodie which is quite breathable and cool most days this summer but on the hottest days I would still prefer to just wear a T-shirt.

I've been using KUMANO COSME - Reihaku Hatomugi UV Milky Gel SPF31 PA+++ and it's decent performance and pricewise (~39g/$1USD) but it's SPF is on the lower end and it's not waterproof or water resistant as far as I can tell. It uses Uvinul A Plus and along with older filters. There is a SPF50+ version but it actually doesn't have the Uvinal A Plus or other new filters. Pumps is great for quick application before leaving the house. With the recommended amounts of around 12ml for two legs however, the 250ml bottles won't even last a month of once daily application.

I've tried American sunscreens but something about them triggers my nose a lot :'(

So far I've found the below:

1. OMI - Verdio UV Moisture Gel Water Proof SPF50+ PA++++ - 220g - Almost twice the price (~17.8g/$1USD) but with higher SPF, Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, and Tinosorb S and water resistance.
2. NIVEA UV Super Water Gel SPF50 PA+++ 140g which is about 13g/$1USD also with Uvinul T 150 and Uvinul A Plus
3. NIVEA Japan - UV Super Water Gel EX Pump Fragrance Free SPF50+ PA++++ - 270g which comes out to around 10g/$1USD is water resistant and contains Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, and Tinosorb S.

I think I might try out all three in addition to reordering the Hatomugi SPF31.

• Typical Day
  • Reihaku Hatomugi SP31
• High UV-index day
  • Nivea Super Water Gel
• Sweat expected day
  • OMI Verdio
• Beach/pool/watersport days
  • Nivea Gel EX

Honestly though if the OMI Verdio performs well there might not be any reason to use any of the NIVEA sunscreens unless the waterproofing on the Gel EX is substantially better than the Verdio.

Other mentions

1. Derma:B - Everyday Sun Block SPF50+ PA++++ - 200ml. Bought on sale on recommendation but actually not that affordable at around 12g/$1USD. It triggered my nose a little but not as bad as the typical American sunscreen. Turns out they also only use FDA approved filters when I looked it up (I know I should've looked first).

Notes:
Won't go to in depth but the waterproof rules in Japan are not as strict as say Australia so even if it's labeled as such you probably need to apply more and reapply more often than you think.

Hi, I’ve been using regular hair treatments containing silicones for a while now, but lately, I’ve noticed they leave my hair feeling heavy and weighed down. Honestly, every time I wash my hair, it feels like there's this weird, waxy residue that just won't rinse out properly.

Because of this, I'm thinking about switching to a silicone-free treatment. I’ve been looking into some AB options, and I noticed brands like Moev and Dr.FORHAIR have silicone-free treatments that claim to provide hydration without the heavy build-up.

For those who made the switch to silicone-free hair treatments: Is it actually worth trying? Does it really help with the heavy, greasy feeling while still keeping the ends soft?

Hello ! Where do those of you who live in the UK buy your SK-II products from ?

I wanted the 330ml essence. But it is £178 on Stylevanna and that would attract customs. Not to mention I'd love to order their cream and masks too.

Unfortunately no department store seems to carry this brand here.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you !

I have some serious shame in that I bought truly a boat load of skincare products. I have hoarded multiple items.....an insane amount. I have full sized products and like a bajillion face masks. I am wondering, what do I HAVE TO throw out and what might be salvageable?

Also would it be ethical to give to people that might want some? Or better just to dump?

Some is like.....years. .like WELL some years....expired. UGH ITS EMBARRSSING LOL. MAYBE 7 YEARS?? AHHH. But theyre like expebsuve??? Whats wrong with me lol!!! Others are like 1 to 2 years old.

A ton are AB products. So I don't even know whats in them lol. Are there certain items I should not keep? Can snail go bad?? Rofl. Do I need to take a thousand photos of my shame to have them reviewed one by one? Or just cut my losses and pull the friggin trash bag out?

What can I do with it all...what should I do with it all? I hate being wasteful but thats exactly what I have done.

Hi! I am traveling to Seoul and Tokyo soon. I am interested in finding a sunscreen that can be applied over makeup that won’t leave a matte finish on my face. I think that powders offer more coverage but, are there any compacts or powder formulas that have some glowy/dewy properties to them? Also looking for sunscreen for my scalp/ hair that won’t leave my hair greasy. Thanks for the recs!

I've been on the search for a good daily sunscreen that meets all my requirements (no whitecast, sweatproof, matte finish) but so far haven't been able to find one. Here are my thoughts on the ones I've tried so far:

1. Biore UV Aqua: Not too drying, no white streaks when sweating, but very shiny

2. BoJ Relief Sun: Very drying and left a white cast even though I don't have a deep skin tone

3. CORSX Ultra Light Invisible Sunscreen: Slightly shiny but overall a good finish. Leaves slight white streaks when sweating. Dries my skin out.

4. Haru Haru Black Rice Moisture Airyfit: Amazing true matte finish, but leaves white streaks when sweating and really dries out my skin

5. Skin1004 Centella Sunscreen: I don't remember much from this one other than it left enough of a white cast for me to not wear it anymore.

This past week I tried the Cerave Invisible Mineral sunscreen, and I was absolutely blown away that I wasn't feeling dried out when putting it on. Actually, for the first time, my skin felt somewhat moisturized from a sunscreen. It's the first time I've tried a non AB sunscreen, and it made me start thinking why I have had a bad experience with all the others. Unfortunately it's not waterproof at all so my search still continues.

Has anyone else experienced the same thing or know what ingredient might be causing it? It's worth mentioning that my skin is always very dehydrated (another skin issue I'm currently trying to fix). I'm also always open to suggestions!

i live vhcol areas and the sales taxes here are crazy, 10.25% 10.5% and 10% etc.

what is your recommendation in terms of buying shiseido products? any tax free channels? it has to be good and solid places.

help.

I've been seeing these liquid-type hair treatments all over my feed lately and got super curious, so I finally picked one up to try.

I bought the Anillo ampoule treatment first of all the package was good. Honestly, I wasn't really sure at first because I didn't really see how a liquid treatment would be any different from a normal hair conditioner.

But honestly, what really got me was the actual result. I wasn't expecting much from a liquid treatment, but after just one use my hair became insanely smooth and shiny, almost like I just got a salon treatment. The instant difference was crazy.

And I’m just got curious, is this whole warming sensation and immediate softening effect specific to Anillo, or do all liquid/ampoule treatments work like this? If anyone has tried other brands, let me know! I’m genuinely wondering if I need to start trying out other liquid treatments now.