daily cosmetics.

It's finally September! This year is going by extremely fast and there's still so much to look forward to the remaining 3 months. Unfortunately, it seems that fall will be delayed this year here in Tokyo. We're expecting one more month of intense heat and lack of clean oxygen. Yay.

I feel as though I should have blogged about this way back when I started this site in March (6 month ago omfg). I want to share with you guys the make-up I use daily. Thus far, I've only introduced on this blog new products that I recently buy and have yet to try. Because of that, I could never recommend any products.

But here, I'll show you my cosmetic entourage--some of which I can honestly recommend because they're my aiyou.

KATE eyeshadow - KATE is probably my favorite Japanese make-up brand. My cousin first introduced it to me back in high school and I've been loving it since. Very affordable and long-lasting. It's a shame that it's only sold in Asia. :( This eyeshadow series is one of my favorite products. It comes with different shades to allow you to create a sheer gradient. For some reason, I love wearing green eyeshadow.

Maybelline eyeshadow - I actually use this for highlighting my nose bridge that's nonexistent for me. -_- A very nude-like yet nearly paper white shade. It lasts for a fair amount of time and of course it was really cheap so yay.

Heat Jewel nude lipgloss- This brand is supposedly "professionally used" but in my opinion, it's alright. I have to reapply a couple of times but it really does erase the color from my lips.

Ettusais lip essence - Ettusais has a very nice product line up with very simple casings. This lip essence (balm) is currently ranked #3 on a cosme ranking list. I love the feel of the balm and it gives my lips a nice shiny color. For those who follow me on tumblr, I'm using only this lip balm on one of my pictures.

Fiberwig mascara - My best recommendation. Although it's no longer the #1 mascara in Japan, this dejavu product is one of the best mascaras I've ever tried and I've tried many (Dior, clinique, maybelline, mac). Because the mascara solution contains many tiny fibers, with a few applications you eyelashes will extend and become heavier in volume. The best part is washing it off. It'll only come off with warm water and it DOES NOT SMEAR. So, not more panda eyes!

KATE eyeline color - The colors liners on both ends are detachable and replaceable. I currently own forest green, navy blue and gold. Stays on for quite a long while and I've been using this since 3 years ago!

Maquillage lip gloss - A product of Shiseido. A unique casing with a very creamy lip gloss. My friend gave this to me last year and I love the color. I usually have to reapply twice a day. :)

KATE liquid eyeliner - FAVORITE! Easy to apply and long-lasting. I've gone 24-hours with this on and it never came off. I usually use it to line my eyelids for that "cat eye" effect. I've been using this daily for 3 years and it hasn't run out yet. :3

MAC eyebrow pencil - Thin liner for the ends of my eyebrows. Long-lasting but not worth the price I pay. -_- MAC is just too expensive.

Chanel compact powder - Love it. Probably the most expensive make-up product I own. It helps take the shine out of my face and the powder is very light. Worth the money I paid.

KATE concealer (top left) - Great! I use this to conceal my hideous dark circle under my eyes and it does the trick.

Anna Sui blush - Cute casing, lovely powder aroma and the color is perfect. I've been using this daily since 2008 and it still looks brand new. whut whuuuuuuuuuut?!

Unknown eyebrow powder brand- This is a really great product that I bought from a local drug store on Hawaii. I just wish there was a brand name written on it. Grr . . .

MAC liquid eyeliner - Gosh, this was expensive. But, it's a great product that I only use when I'm going out on the weekend. I use it to line my whole eye (top&bottom) and it last a looooooooong time. So long that I have to really work on it when trying to remove it off.

Etude House BB cream primer and foundation - Loves. Go here for more info: http://cuterockmoni.blogspot.com/2010/06/trips-to-etude-house.html. So far, it's been very promising and I hardly break out with this. It's just the shade! Please make darker shades!

Decorative Eyelash - Product by SHO-BI. My favorite fake eyelash brand. It's cheap (around $11 for this set) and with care, this set can last you a month if you were to wear these daily.

Looks like you can purchase them here if you don't live in Japan.

Anna Sui eyelash curler - Very fitting for my Asian sized eyes. Plus, the design is beautiful. :3


Hope you guys enjoyed that because I kind of did. Found a lot of new products while searching for those brand websites. hehe

Let me know if you guys have tried these products or know of better ones.

Hollah!!!!!!!!