Stationery Cosme: makeup meets magic markers
Eyebrow pencils and lip liners aren’t made for writing on paper. But when you’re in a rush, and you can’t
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Face, lips, and chill: Japan’s ‘hinyari’ cooling makeup and skincare trends for summer
When summer in Japan hits, you’ve got the heat and the humidity to worry about. You’ll sweat – no shame,
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A sweet Japanese beauty and makeup trend for 2019: ‘biscuit skin’ could be your cup of tea
We’ll get that ‘look good enough to eat’ joke outta the way here, in the first line. For Valentine’s Day
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Sharing is caring: @cosme’s top 3 Japanese beauty trends for 2019
For finding Japanese cosmetics and beauty products that really work, @cosme is the review site you trust. If an item’s
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FIVEISM x THREE = makeup we can all enjoy
Yeah, there’s a real cosmetics line out there called FIVEISM x THREE. (The X is said out loud as ‘by’,
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Japan’s fun and popular mid-range makeup: Canmake cosmetics
Japan’s known for a massive variety of beauty and skincare products. Sunscreen, face masks, Hada Labo, horse oil (yeah, we know),
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Wave those arms in the air: Wakirina armpit care
We’ve all done it. Stood there in front of the mirror, holding our arms up. Looked, and looked, from every
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Nature Conc: take your skincare routine back to the natural, moisturising basics
Knock yourself over the head with moisture-boosting face products – it’s Nature Conc. What a name. Brighter, clearer skin, thanks
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Hisoku character cosmetics: feel stylish in your anime-loving skin
Get deep enough into anime or video game fandom, and you’ll start doing weird things to support your faves. Y’know.
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Blue glitter, healthy rice drinks, and ‘roulette face’: Japanese makeup and beauty trends for 2018
Fashions in Japan – especially in Harajuku and Shibuya – are often ahead of the curve. Think like… mori girls,
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