I love going to Asian makeup stores. They seem to always have the coolest tools/accessories to make applying makeup much more efficient! These are some of the things I love and use regularly:
False eyelash case
Perfect for keeping my fragile falsies safe on the go. I also like to keep my used falsies in there until I have time to clean them. These have a divider inside to separate used from unused lashes or top from bottom lashes.
Eyelid tape
My right eyelid has a life of its own. Some days it’s so hooded that it becomes monolid! These tapes have been a life saver to keep both eyes looking even.
False eyelash glue
This is my favorite eyelash glue at the moment. The flowery design is limited edition I believe. I like this formula especially because it becomes tacky SO fast, literally in seconds. And it’s easy to apply since the applicator is a brush-on type. It also offers a super strong hold to keep lashes in place for long hours. Read my detailed review here.
Dolly Wink Pencil Sharpener
I bought this just for the cuteness factor! :) It sharpens regular-sized pencils only. I like that it comes with a detachable “cleaning stick”, too. Japanese brands always pay attention to details!
Hair holder/Velcro pad
I use these to keep my hair/bangs out of my face when applying makeup. They don’t cause hair kinks/crimps like most headbands or rubber bands do. The Velcro side keeps hair in place securely. They are also super lightweight and travel-friendly!
Oil blotting sheet
I’ve been using Gatsby oil blotting sheets for more than a decade now. They are just simply the best. They are made of durable plastic film — as opposed to paper — so they don’t rip easily and they feel really soft and gentle on the skin. They aren’t coated with powder (which is something I can’t stand in most oil-blotting papers) so they don’t ever clog pores. The black version has the strongest absorption power I believe.
Do you use any Japanese/Asian tools and/or accessories in your makeup routine? I love discovering new tools so please share if you do! :)
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I have never tried any Japanese tools or makeup before but they always look so adorable. I NEED that eyelash case, so cute!!!
Yes! Anyone who wears falsies need these cases! :)
I would give anything to go and shop for such things. I can spend my afternoon in such shops whenever I’m in Asia. Aaahhhh! *heart-eyed emojis*
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Haha I know right? They always have something for everything!
Oh oh oh I love those “plasticky” blotting sheets as well! They’re so much better than the regular kind! Each time I walk into a Japanese store, I see 20 things that I didn’t even know I need!
LOL! True! I usually fill my basket to the brim every time I go to Mitsuwa (a Japanese Marketplace here)!
Whoa! This is such an eye opener for me! I didn’t know about half of these goodies!
That’s my reaction when I went into the store the first time. LOL. Is there anything here that you think you’d like to try?
Cute!
I have the hair velcros but I don’t use them that often. Maybe because mine isn’t as cute as yours! ;D
I use those little knives with safety blades. I usually go for Japanese ones since they last longer.
I have Hello Kitty Velcros, too, but I didn’t feature them here because I think I bought them from Sephora. They make these in so many shapes now! :D I do have those knives as well for grooming eyebrows but I don’t use them very often anymore. I use the Panasonic Facial Trimmer now. :)
Never thought I’d need eyelid tape but I just might.
They make a HUGE difference, Erin! Especially for me. Not only do they make me look more awake, they also ensure that my eye makeup doesn’t disappear into the fold when I open my eyes. :D
I love using japanese/korean makeup products and tools! :) They are not only affordable, but cute! Lovely pics!
And practical and functional and last a long time! :D
I’ve just discovered the wonder of Japanese mascaras but haven’t ventured into tools yet. It’s not unique but the cushion puff that comes in a lot of Korean cushion foundations do the job that my Beauty Blender does for much cheaper and more quickly!
Which mascara have you tried? I think I tried one of those Fairy Drops ones once and I loved it! Didn’t repurchase since I have so many samples to use right now. :D
I tried the Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara and it definitely delivers on both of those claims, very refreshing for a mascara. It smudges a little bit towards the end of the day but it’s nothing too dramatic. I want to give Fairy Drops a try but it’s not readily available in my country :(
Aww…. try eBay or Amazon? :) Though I don’t know if the shipping cost will be worth it…
Yeah…there are other ones to try xD
So fun and colourful! The false eyelash case is especially cute :) Have an amazing weekend!
Thanks, Jen! You, too! Any big plans for the weekend?
Taking a break from dissertation work to get some serious blogging done- and a cooking date with my friend! xo
Oh a cooking date!!! That sounds so much more fun than blogging! Writing dissertation is just… so.much.work. I’m so glad I don’t have to do any of that anymore. Hope you get it done soon!
The pencil sharpener looks really cute :) I would love to try those oil blotting sheets :)
Oh the oil blotting sheets are A MUST-HAVE if you have oily or even combo skin! :)
I first came across the velcro bump pad thing on extrapetite (to add more volume in front). Its so useful and the velcro really keeps the hair in place. Those false lash cases are cute!
That’s a great tip! Thanks for sharing. :)
I love Japanese make-up tools! Ah, the velcro hair thingies, I ordered a pair of circle lenses and there was a code to get the velcro, but I think they forgot since they were not in my package :'( I’ve been thinking about the D.U.P. eyelid tape (since I have hooded monolids) but I wasn’t sure (it was on Ebay), however I think I’ll give it a shot seeing you use it too ^_^ Thanks for sharing Jaa! <3
Oh no! Can you contact the company to resend them? The eyelid tape has been a life saver for me. You know how silly (and wonky!) it looks when one eye is double eyelid and the other is monolid! The difference is even more obvious when you do a thick liner look! D.U.P makes a “mild” version of the tape, too, in case “Extra” is too strong for you. :)
Oooh I love hearing about beauty tools and all the more if they’re Asian! I picked up some adorable contact lens cases, a super cute pink false eyelash holder, hello kitty baggies (to put various knock knacks in heh), a heart shaped hello kitty velcro thingy for my hair ( although this face-doesnt really keep my thick hair in place:( ), my favourite silicone face-scrubby thing, and best of all…this specific brand of Korean bobby pins that I have bought backups of because they are just SOOO good. Don’t pull at anything and keep everything in place – even a bun! Pretty sure Ive bought other things but these are the things that come right to mind. Love these kinds of posts. I wish I had these things more accessible to me here in MOntreal – I usuall buy them when i visit my sister in LA!
In Thailand we have a Japanese store called Daiso (I think the US has them in bigger cities, too) that sells everything for about a dollar and they have all kinds of knick-knacks! Whenever I go in there, I always walk out with a basket full of miscellaneous stuff that I probably don’t really need but they are just too cute to pass up! :D I haven’t been in one for so long, hopefully they will have more makeup stuff when I’m there! :) I usually find Asian bobby pins to be more gentle on the hair than the ones I find here, better quality, too! :)
I don’t have any Asian makeup store near me *sad panda*. However, the blotting papers from Sephora (I have the ones in the blue packaging, got some of them on my travel to the US year and a half ago, lol) are also plasticky! Much better than the transparent ones, definitely.
You must not use them a lot if you still have it! ;) I go through blotting sheets like crazy when I am in Thailand! Probably 1-2 packs a month!
the sharpener is so cute!
I know right? And that tiny little cleaning stick that comes with it — so cute and practical! :D
Hi! I am Japanese who love to read your reviews!!! My favorite tools are Mapepe bangs clips, Hakuhodo brush, Muji acrylic resin case, and Panasonic beauty home electrics appliance (especially hair dryer and face steamer). In Daiso, the items seem have popularity among Japanese (http://cosmeet.cosme.net/product/search?fw=%83_%83C%83%5C%81%5B). Please check it :D
Hey Eri! Thanks so much for your recommendation!! I haven’t tried anything that you mentioned but now I want to especially the Hakuhodo brushes! I also wish I could read Japanese! :( Also thanks for stopping by and leaving comments! <3
I just discovered an Asian skincare/beauty store here in Perth, I’ll have to see if they have blotting papers! When I first came to Australia and went to a drugstore I couldn’t find any, and when I asked the staff they had no idea what I was talking about haha
LOL! The first time I came to America (more than 10 years ago), no one had any idea about these sheets, either. Now they are everywhere! :)
Functional and competitively-priced. I have a huge respect for how the Japanese develop their beauty products and tools. It’s often a you-think-it, they-invent-it situation. :))
True! They are always ahead of the game!
Even I am a fan of gatsby oil blotting sheets
Best I’ve tried! :)