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I've never really ventured into Asian cosmetics even though I'm quite Asian myself.

Perhaps, it could be the associated unfamiliarity and how there is a slight degree of difficulty to accessing such products.

Fortunately, ever since I became acquainted with Daiso Japan, I've proceeded a step forward in engaging with Asian beauty products.

For those who haven't heard of this amazing Japanese discount retailer, Daiso Japan sells various items including stationary, beauty products, toys, personal care items, kitchenware, manchester, apparel and cleaning products - all for $2.80. Yes, under three dollars each.

Since the expansion of these stores throughout Sydney, I was able to visit one and produce a worthy haul!

(The haulage)

I've been meaning to try their eyebrow pencils (more like eyebrows pens) after hearing my peers used them.

There are different varieties present but I settled on two "brands" based on their appeal.

Daiso Japan Eye Brow Pencils (various)

The shades came in black, dark brown and brown. I settled on dark brown and brown even though my hair colour is black because through experience, I believed these shades would provide the most natural look on me.

Each of the eyebrow pencils selected had a spoolie brush attached at the end. Additionally, they all encompassed a twist mechanism, allowing the lead to surface out.

The first two eyebrow pencils (0.3 g) shown have a triangular shaped lead which allowed for more accurate and precise defining. These pencils had the brush side labelled so you don't get confused which side is which when they are both capped on.

The third eyebrow pencil (hot pink pen) (0.22 g) isn't labelled as the aforementioned pencils. However, the lead is of a circular-oval shape, allowing you to "make the inner corner thick and outer corner thin with this spin pencil lead" (quoted from packaging).

(swatches: dark brown, brown, dark brown (pink pen))

When swatched on my arm, these pens appeared to be hard and quite the opposite of creamy - I couldn't get much pigmentation from them. However when I applied them to my eyebrows, it was easier to work with; I really liked how naturally defined my eyebrows look. These Korean-made eyebrows pencils don't need to be sharpened as they encompass the twist up mechanism.

For $2.80, these pens aren't too bad and I would probably repurchase these again, if I was on a budget. I would recommend these pens for those who already have full brows and want that minor touch of definition.

Daiso Japan Cotton Puffs (2 x 90 pieces)

I love these to death. I stopped buying the Aldi or Coles makeup rounds ever since I discovered these. Super-soft, lint-free square puffs that are effective for removing my makeup, at only $2.80 for 180 pieces (2 x 90 pieces), I don't think there's a better offer than that. Will forever repurchase!

(Made in China).

Daiso Japan Vitamin C Cleansing Tissue (35 sheets)

These have a citrus scent upon using them, but after a while, the scent fades away. I really liked the material the sheets are composed of, they're soft and durable - exactly what I look for in a cleansing wipe. The cleansing "tissues" perform adequately well in removing my makeup. I would definitely repurchase these considering the performance and how cheap they are compared to other brands. These are made in Korea.

Daiso Japan Detergent for Puff and Sponge (80 mL)

Finally a Japanese product to showcase. This is my HG brush cleaner girls! I've heard so much about this "brush cleaner" on the blogosphere and after scouring around, I finally found them! They're quite low in stock in the stores I visited; I'm sure word got around how effective they are! I only dispense a small amount in warm water and it gets my brushes clean after a good soak. I would forever repurchase this! The only complaint I would make is the amount of product in the bottle - the bottle doesn't appear to be completely filled up.

Daiso Japan Pore Care Pack (4 pieces)

My first experience with pore strips was with Biorè. Boy, that was quite a satisfying experience! I don't really need to use pore strips that often but I made a purchase because, c'mon, for $2.80 I would like to gain the sick pleasure of ripping my nose off. Jokes aside (a bad one indeed), these charcoal based strips work just as well as the Biorè ones, so if you're looking for a cheaper alternative, give these a shot!

(Made in Korea).

There's a lot more going on at Daiso Japan in regards to beauty products. I'm definitely going back to have a look and purchase a few more items to play with.

Once again, Daiso Japan sells "everything $2.80, everyday".

Sigh.
I don't know what to feel right now.
Looking at all this, doesn't make me feel any better. I don't think I have a problem but I just need to focus on other things at the moment. Do you understand me?
Yes, yes. Call me crazy. I know you told me to stop, a trillion times.
You're not the only one who tells me that.

I keep telling myself to stop spending so much and save up.
However all these constraints upon myself were to no avail; I gave in to the occasional sales.
Many times I have considered going on a spending ban/project pan/saving up scheme, because there are much bigger things in life than the frequent beauty splurges and accumulating an array of beauty items, such as saving up for a house! (I wish).

Guilty as charged, I admit.
I'll just casually show you my stash, in hope for admiration for my efforts. I'm kidding, I really do enjoy reading about other people's hauls and it's an enjoyable process, when I get to feature my own.

First up, are the nail polishes.

(Left to right: Essie Millionails Nail Care Treatment, Essie Sugar Daddy, Essie Bikini So Teeny and Essie Turquoise & Caisos)

When I heard that Essie nail polishes were hitting town soon, (and when I mean town, I mean dear sweet Priceline) I just had to pick these up regardless of the relatively-expensive-associated price-tag. Definitely the right moment to pick up some new polishes, as am I currently in need of new pastel shades for spring. I've seen these adorable bottles lying around in Myer, but being the girl who rarely shops there (I refuse to pay the RRP), never got the chance to play around with these nail lacquers until now. I got these on sale but you can pick yours up for $16.95 a bottle at Priceline.

(Left to right: Sally Hansen Fuzzy Coat in 100 Wool Lite, Sally Hansen Fuzzy Coat in 300 Peach Fuzz, Sally Hansen Fuzzy Coat in 200 Yarned Up and Revlon 430 Whimsical)

With sales happening at the Chemist Warehouse, I snagged the Sally Hansen and Revlon polishes at half price. I love the furry nail trend and couldn't deny myself such "Fuzzy Coat" polishes. In regards to the Revlon polish, sleepandwater produced a very appealing post on the polish which prompted me to purchase the shade.

(Essence Me & My Ice Cream Shimmer Pearls in 01 I-CY U and Essence Me & My Ice Cream Cream Blush in 01 Ice Bomb)

I love new makeup releases! Essence cosmetics have released a new limited edition line - 'Me & My Ice Cream'. I got my friend to pick me up the above products for a very affordable price before any imminent tampering could be done to the products. I love these products (they're so cute) and will provide an in-depth review upon request.

I've heard a fair bit about this Detergent for Puff and Sponge on the beauty blogosphere. Kat from Kitsch Snitch has even claimed this product to be of a HG status. I picked this up from a 'dollar store', Daiso Japan (sells most items for $2.80 each) to clean my brushes with. I haven't tried this out yet but I am very disappointed to say that these bottles are only half to three quarters full.

(Essence Pretty Witty, Essence Me & My Ice Cream, Revlon Sweet Tart and Revlon Juicy Papaya)

I have never come across an Essence stand where the items have remained untouched - packaging still sealed, the absence of playful fingerprints and faulty products. Maybe the reason why I eagerly threw two Essence Stay With Me lipglosses in my basket was because I was afraid that I'll never encounter a 'brand new' Essence lipgloss before they get discontinued. I love the glosses from this range, see my review on the shade Kiss Kiss Kiss here.

While I do enjoy applying the occasional lip gloss, I will always prefer tinted balms and Revlon Lip Butters over lipsticks. On news of newly released Lip Butter shades, I picked up the newly beloved shade 027 Juicy Papaya and 090 Sweet Tart (old shade) when Priceline was hosting a two for one deal.

(Left to right: Real Techniques Your Eyes/Enhanced Starter Set, Real Techniques Powder Brush and Real Techniques On Location Travel Essentials)

I'm new to the brush world and luckily I've discovered the Real Techniques (by Samantha Chapman) brushes. I loved their blush brush and the core collection so much that I order other sets of brushes from iherb.com. You can use the code PCW095 to get $5 off your first order under $40 or $10 off your first order over $40.

The last item I purchased off iherb.com is the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay. I wanted a natural product that was effective in cleansing my pores and after watching reviews on YouTube, I was sold.

10 OFF your 1st purchase of $40 or more or 5$ off on orders und

(Shu Uemura eyelash curler and the Shiseido ANESSA Perfect Essence Sunscreen SPF 50+)

My last beauty purchase in the month of September was off sasa.com. There have been increasingly sunny days (with Summer looming up) in Sydney so it was justifiable to purchase a decent sunscreen.

My past experience with Shiseido sunscreens has been most pleasant so I opted for another sunscreen - this one from the ANESSA range, which I've never heard of (found here).

And finally, most of you, I'm sure, would have all encountered this eyelash curler before - the Shu Uemura eyelash curler (found here). Frankly, I purchased this simply because I was skeptical in its performance in comparison to other eyelash curlers on the market and it was really affordable on Sasa.

If you've noticed both these purchases on Sasa are Japanese - at the moment I'm in that phase where I'm interested in trying out Japanese beauty products!

Well, that concludes my haul for September. I didn't expect to purchase much since I was planning to save up. I am actually considering having a restriction applied on how much I spend; I could never go on a spending ban - there are times when I need to make a purchase and I respect and admire the efforts of those who participate in spending bans/Project Pan.

Thanks everyone for engaging in my posts.

If you would like an in-depth review on any of the items mentioned, or ask any questions concerning the haul contents - feel free to leave a comment below!

Have a beautiful day!

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