Cult Favorite Japanese Beauty Products You Can Buy In Manila
We may be K-beauty lovers, but that doesn't mean we've forgotten about our non-negotiable J-beauty picks! Check out some of our top products and where you can buy them today!
Rooted in tradition and made potent using the best methods technology can offer, Japanese beauty—or J-beauty—is a trend well worth looking into. Products in any J-beauty line are pared down to the essentials, as the care routines revolve around the idea that less is more. The ultimate goal of J-beauty brands is to create formulas that work so well that you’ll need fewer products to achieve beautiful skin.
They’ve come up with a variety of products that we beauty junkie should have in our kits or on our vanities. Fortunately, there are plenty that are locally available and easily purchased in-store or online. Peep some of our favorites below:
Cult Japanese Products
Cult Japanese Products
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate
Ah, the stuff J-beauty legends are made of. Developed on 20 years of research and a whopping 179 global beauty awards to its name, this serum is a potent powerhouse that strengthens skin against daily damage and combats visible signs of aging. Longtime Ultimune fans call it a game changer, as it amplifies the effects of other products. A must-have? Absolutely.
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Canmake Cream Cheek
This beauty brand enjoys a strong following due to its affordable price points. A favorite of many YouTube beauty gurus, the Cream Cheek blush boasts a lightweight yet long wear buttery formula that you can easily apply with your fingers. It is formulated with ingredients that keeps you moisturized while improving the way the blush adheres to your skin.
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Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara
Founded by Shiseido in 2003, Majolica Majorca is a make-up brand for the young and young at heart, characterized by fancy packaging. One of its hero products is the Lash King mascara, which gives you length and volume for that just-put-on falsies look. It’s waterproof, too, and won’t swear regardless of the weather.
Photo Credit: Available at Leading Department Stores and Watsons
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
This isn’t the bestselling lash curler in the world—ok, this might be an exaggeration but it certainly deserves to be—for nothing. Shu Uemura’s award-winning device was designed with a mushroom-shaped silicone pad to give you the best possible curl, a precision hinge for optimum pressure, and a curved angle that suits all eye shapes.
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Koh Gen Do Spa Cleansing Water
You’ll never reach for another make-up remover after trying this out. Koh Gen Do’s Spa Cleansing Water is formulated with a blend of soothing mineral-rich thermal water and conditioning botanical water that effectively dissolves the most stubborn of make-up remnants without drying out the skin. It leaves the skin fresh and clean without oily residue.
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Senka Perfect Whip Foam
Another cult favorite product that has made its way to Philippine shores, SENKA’s Perfect Whip Foam has been the number 1 cleanser in Japan for nearly a decade. Its dense foamy texture is gentle on the skin, ridding it of all impurities and leaving it soft and supple after wash. It’s guaranteed to last you awhile, too, as a tiny dollop can go a long way!
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K-Palette 2-Way Eyebrow Liner 24H
Smudge-proof, water-resistant, and easy to work with, K-Palette’s top-selling Eyebrow Liner can help you get that perfect brow. The fine tip end is used to mimic real brow hair and fill hollow spots, while the highly pigmented brow powder and patting sponge combo softens or dials up the intensity.
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Dolly Wink False Eyelashes
A pioneer in the realm of false lashes, Dolly Wink advocates the gyaru (a Japanese transliteration of the English slang word ‘gal’) look through its products. The lashes are designed to specifically emphasize dark eyes, made to gradually increase in volume towards the end of the upper lash line to achieve a doll-like charm.
Photo Credit: Available at SM department stores, Watsons branches, and Landmark
Hada Labo Goku Jyun Hyaluronic Lotion Mist
Super thin and ultra-lightweight, this formula sinks right into the skin, moisturizing it and leaving it extra dewy. It contains different types of hyaluronic acid—imagine the potency, right? No wonder everyone loves it. It’s great for dehydrated skin, but feedback has been consistently great across the board. Say goodbye to fine lines, dry patches, and bumps.
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Lululun Face Masks
Yes, the Japanese love their sheet masks, too! A crowd favorite brand, Lululun believes that the regular use of face masks is a way to bring out your natural beauty. Fragrance- and mineral oil-free, these masks adopt a 3-layer structure that allow optimum skin adherence and deep penetration of the potent ingredients in its formulas.
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Keen on getting them all (plus lots more Japanese beauty and wellness picks) in one place? Check out our latest discovery for shopping Japanese beauty products online: DOKODEMO!
Consider it your one-stop-shop for all the cult favorite, in-demand, hard-to-find Japanese beauty and wellness products you can imagine. From well-known brands like Shiseido, SK-II, Biore, Maquillage, Majolica Majorca, Hada Labo, Senka, and Shu Uemura, to cool drug store finds, to health and wellness picks, Dokodemo has it all.
Offering international shipping directly from Japan, you don't need to fly all the way to Tokyo or Osaka to get your J-Beauty fix. Especially these days when we're not freely able to travel yet, online shopping destinations like Dokodemo quenches our thirst for retail therapy. Check their website to start shopping here!
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