It’s Time to Update Your Self-Care Stash With These J-Beauty Finds!
If you’re a fan of time-saving routines, then these Japanese beauty products might just be what your beauty arsenal needs!
We’re almost halfway through the year, and at this point, your go-to beauty products may just be nearing empty, too. Restocking is the next best step but not without a teensy bit of a challenge. With all the frequent makeup, skincare, and haircare launches, it sure is hard to keep up and even harder to choose. What to do?!
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Allow us to help you narrow down your choices as we zero in on Asian beauty, particularly Japanese, this time. If you’re a fan of time-saving routines, then their products might just be what your beauty arsenal needs. Because note that one of J-beauty’s recognizable characteristics is showing the product’s effectivity through simplicity and minimalism which is considerably different than their Korean counterparts that encourage multi-step methods and product layering to achieve the best results.
While both J and K-beauty (and Thai! But, we’ll get to it some other time) products and approaches effectively deliver, it’s still up to you to decide which one would work best for your immediate concern and budget. And since Asian beauty products offer tons and tons of choices, we’ve gathered some suggested products that you can easily find in the local beauty stores to help you with your mid-year restocking project.

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By Metro.StyleMay 30 2023, 9:00 AM
NAIVE Cleansing Oil
Double-cleansing is a must if you want to achieve clearer skin in no time. Use a cleansing balm or an oil-based makeup remover, like NAÏVE, to quickly clean and melt even the clingiest waterproof makeup before thoroughly washing with water and facial cleanser. It’s light on the skin and it doesn’t leave an oily residue after washing.
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Ichikami Hair Styling Stick
Skip the hair spray and styling gel that often leave a sticky residue on your hands. This handy styling stick can easily take care of your frizzy or baby hair in just a few swipes!
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Tsubaki Premium Ex Intensive Repair Mask
If you have severely damaged hair, you will surely love this. It’s a rinse-off mask that uses ionic repair ingredients to penetrate up to the deepest parts of your damaged hair to help restore it. The best thing about this is that you don’t need to wait even for a minute for it to work. Shampoo as usual, then rinse. Apply the mask and wash it off right away—it won’t affect the performance of the product.
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Saborino Morning Facial Sheet Mask
Add this to your skincare routine and you won’t regret it. Squeeze it between toner and moisturizer or directly use it right after cleansing. This 5-in-1 sheet mask will still surely deliver. With the brand’s “60-seconds skincare” claim, this may be the sheet mask you’re looking for if you’re often in a hurry.
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Cure Natural Aqua Gel
To achieve a mochi skin effect, a hydrated and well-exfoliated skin is the key. Get rid of your dull and dry skin with this gentle exfoliating gel (massage on to the skin for 30 seconds to 1 minute) that’s made of 90% Hydrogen Water and natural plant extracts. You can also use this on your elbows, neck, cuticles, and other body parts that need a gentle sloughing.
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