TOP 10 | Best of J-Beauty Review

We continue Asia Week with a top ten edit, specifically for all those who have been waiting to hear about Japanese beauty exclusives! Narrowing down this list to just ten products was much more difficult than I imagined, but I truly believe this review will steer you in the right direction when shopping in Japan. I've spent an obscene amount of money on testing phenomenal, mediocre and even downright awful products since my first trip to Tokyo this year (in January), so I'm going to share what I've learned and highlight the most memorable of the lot. Get ready for J-Beauty heaven after the jump!

TRAVEL 101 | My Tokyo Shopping Guide ♡ Beauty, Food, Duty-Free + more

Let's kick off Asia Week with a shopping guide! After 3 trips, I am now familiar enough with Tokyo to share where to find the best product selection. Tokyo remains my #1 destination for makeup and skin care, especially for exclusives and ultra luxe brands. The language barrier can be intimidating, but sales associates in Tokyo are always so accommodating and have, for the most part, always gone the extra mile to help me.

REVIEW | T3 Micro SinglePass 2 and Convertible Collection + GIVEAWAY

I've used T3 Micro for over a year now, and I have fully converted all my tools with good reason. I was first introduced to the brand through my hair stylist. Since then, I've met many other celebrity stylists like Danilo, who rave about the lightweight blow dryers. T3 Micro has, however, stepped it up a notch! They revamped their SinglePass straightener and introduced a new line customizable clip/clipless curling irons. Check out my favorite combination below!

T3 SinglePass 2 1" Styling Iron

T3 Twirl Convertible 1.25" Curling Iron

T3 Whirl Trio (Wand + 3 Barrels)

› T3 Polished Curls Clip Barrel 1.25"

› T3 Tousled Waves Tapered Barrel

M A K E U P  W O R N

Sulwhasoo Brightening Cushion in 23

Burberry Blush in Earthy

Burberry Liquid Eyeliner

MAC Paint Pot in Nice Composure

MAC Upward Lash Mascara

Shu Uemura Eyebrow Pencil

Shu Uemura Brow Palette in 02

Louboutin Lipstick in Bengali

Now it's time for the giveaway! One lucky winner will receive a brand new SinglePass 2 Straightening and Styling Iron. Please note: you must complete all five entry requirements in order to win. Good luck! xo

Giveaway powered by Hellowave

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REVIEW | September 2015 Beauty Hits and Misses feat. K-Beauty!

I am so incredibly excited to share this Favorites episode with you because I have some big news. Starting tomorrow, my blog and youtube will be dedicated to ASIA WEEK! I will post daily content (yes, for an entire week) dedicated to best of Japanese and Korean beauty. Stay tuned!!

And although I've rekindled my relationship with primers and have discovered a new "hair bestie" aka the best curling iron set-up, I did run into 2 powder compacts that really failed to impress me. I also reveal top Korean makeup artists' secret to beautifully groomed brows.. Please watch the video below to hear about the best and the worst of September Beauty! 

Products Reviewed:

Christian Louboutin Lipstick in Bengali

Shu Uemura Smooth Out Primer

YSL Touche Eclat Blur Primer

Burberry Fresh Glow Powder Foundation

Burberry Nude Glow Pressed Powder

Sulwhasoo Perfecting Cushion in 23

Sulwhasoo Brightening Cushion in 23

Sulwhasoo Compact Powders

Shu Uemura Eyebrow Pencil

SUQQU Eyebrow Pen

T3 Clip Barrel 1.25"

Makeup Worn:

Sulwhasoo Brightening Cushion in 23

Laura Mercier Lip Parfait in Papaya + Guava

Burberry Blush in Earthy

Burberry Liquid Eyeliner

MAC Paint Pot in Nice Composure

MAC Upward Lash Mascara

Shu Uemura Eyebrow Pencil

Shu Uemura Brow Palette in 02

Blouse:

Ruffle Detail Polka Dot Silk Shirt

Hair:

T3 Twirl Convertible 1.25" Curling Iron

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