Beauty Closet: New From J-Beauty

In case you missed it: Your J-Beauty favorites are now available to shop in Manila! No gatekeeping—we're sharing the top picks on our list and where to find them.
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What some don’t know is that many of our favorites from Japan, as well as the cult and niche J-Beauty brands we only used to hoard abroad, are now available at Mitsukoshi Beauty in BGC (and online at its official Lazada store). The store is compact enough not to overwhelm, and big enough to feature the best variety. Here we share some essentials we think are worth discovering.

Naturie

Naturie’s Hatumogi Skin Conditioner is a staple in Japan and is used by one in five women! We discovered this several years ago through the recommendation of a friend, and have hoarded this ever since. You can imagine how delighted we are it’s finally here at such an accessible price point.

Hatomugi Skin Conditioner

P379, Lazada
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Waphyto

Waphyto is a premium, plant-based skincare line that uses the finest ingredients. We have relied on this for skin emergencies, as well as scalpcare. This is truly a must-discover when you go to Mitsukoshi BGC.

Waphyto Regena Facial Milk

P3,250, Lazada

Waphyto Regena Toner

P2,795, Lazada

Waphyto Scalp Lotion

P2,295, Lazada


Maxwell

Maxwell’s Angelique shaver is the best we’ve tried for our brows. We used to buy this in Hong Kong, but now it’s here! We like how it is able to shape our brows better and faster.

Maxell MXFS-100 Angelique Face Shaver


P1,050, Lazada


K-Palette

K-Palette needs no introduction. Its Real Lasting Eyebrow is a testament to Japanese brands’ commitment to making truly groundbreaking products that become holy grails. This iconic brow pen has reformulated just a few times since it launched, and will always be something we keep going back to.

1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyebrow Liner 24H

P845, Lazada

Kobako

Kobako is a famous beauty tools brand in Japan. Every product we’ve tried from Kobako just makes us believe. Take for instance the eyelash curler–the lightest, handiest one that truly does the job. Check it out and how it works for us in the video.

KOBAKO Eyelash Curler Regular

P795, Lazada

KOBAKO Eyelash Curler Center Curl

P795, Lazada

KOBAKO Heated Eyelash Curler

P1,595, Lazada


Canmake

Finally, Canmake’s new Metal Look Mascara is another holy grail in the making. The metal wand is designed to create clustered lashes that look like extensions. It delivers as promised and holds the lift and curl all day without smearing and smudging. It’s a must-have.

Metalook Mascara

Lazada
Collage by Dannah Valdezco. Bamboo mat by © Ivan Negru’s images. Cherry Blossoms by © Emanuel Ursu’s images via canva.com

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