♥Review: Jewelove Circle Lens♥

Product Name: Jewelove Circle Lens in Ruby Brown
BC: 8.7MM
Price: ~¥3900 for both sides (L+R)
Rating: ★★★★☆

This was my first circle lens purchase in Japan. Prior to moving here I had bought circle lenses off the internet, but now that I'm in Japan, my nearest Don Quijote has more brands and sizes in stock compared to the ones you find online. One of my biggest dilemmas when ordering online was that they rarely (or never, rather) had my BC. They always had 8.6, which always makes my eyes super uncomfortable. I know how important BC is when wearing contacts, because if you wear something that doesn't fit the curve of your eyes, you could eventually go blind (according to professionals). Not to mention, when I wear ones that don't fit, they make my eyes super red and that can't be good. So, after searching through Donqui's extensive selection, I was able to find a few makers that actually provided my BC size. This brand happened to be the cheapest, and since I wasn't sure if I would actually wear them a lot, I decided to buy this brand because they last up to a year. I am interested in dailies, but they are about double the price for a box of 30 (one month's worth).

After trying these, I have to say that my eyes are unfortunately not suited for circle lenses, but I can bear to wear these for a short period of time. They especially seem to irritate my eyes when I wear them with falsies... anyway, here is a pic of my eye before and after:

And this is what the packaging looks like:

Don't mind the power, I know I have really bad eyesight ><;;

These are much thinner than normal contacts that you get prescribed from your doctor, so it's a bit more difficult to put on or to even pick up with your finger. They are so delicate it feels like I might rip them if I'm not careful. I do like the color, though, because it's a natural brown and my friends didn't notice that I was wearing anything. Next, I'd like to try a grey or hazel green or even black.

♥Review: Diamond Lash in Glamorous Eye♥

Product Name: Diamond Lash in Glamorous Eye
Price: ~¥1100 for 5 pairs
Rating: ★★★★★

My first lash review! Normally, these lashes are around 1,100~1,200 yen for 5 pairs, which is roughly 200 yen per pair and is insanely cheap for such high quality lashes. Of course, because they're cheap, when you wear them it's pretty obvious that you're wearing falsies, but if you like the gyaru look then these are your best friend. I've tried two different styles from this brand so far, and I have to say I really love this Glamorous Eye version and the Dolly Eye version, because this one gives me a sharper look which is good for cat makeup and rock style. The Dolly Eye version looks very natural but also gives you that added definition.

I really got a good deal on these, since I saw them on sale at Shimamura for 880 yen, which is even cheaper than usual (probably the cheapest ever). I like looking in Shimamura for these lashes because from time to time they have them for this cheap.

Me with the diamond lashes on (no circle lenses)

Honestly, these look much better with circle lenses on, but as my eyes are pretty sensitive, I can't wear circle lenses everyday and for long periods of time, so sometimes I go out with just falsies. In this pic I'm wearing both upper and lower falsies, the lower being the Dolly Wink brand produced by Tsubasa Masuwaka.

I give these lashes 5 stars for it's quality and price, and also the fact that they can last a long time if taken care of. They are also the perfect size for my eyes, which was a big factor because I have purchased upper lashes from the Dolly Wink line and have found that they look super unnatural and weird on my eyes.... I guess I could just trim them but it's too much work and they are much more expensive than this brand.

♥Today's Coordinate♥

From top to bottom;

Shirt: Vanity Glamorous

Cami: Cecil Mcbee

Necklace: Cecil Mcbee

Cardigan: CRYX

Jeans: Shimamura

Shoes: Allamanda

♥Review: Bifesta Cleansing Express Makeup Remover Sheets♥

Product Name: Bifesta Cleansing Express TIGHTENING Cleansing Sheet
Japanese Name: ビフェスタうる落ち水クレンジングメイク落としシート
Price: ~¥490
Rating: ★★★★☆

I saw this on sale at DonQui because it was a new product that they were trying to promote. Of course, other brands have a similar makeup sheet product, but I wanted to try this particular one because I usually buy the liquid version in a bottle and use it with cotton pads. I wanted to see if it would be easier/worth it compared to the price I pay for the bottle (about ¥700).

The good thing about this product is that it comes with 80 sheets, which is about 30 more than other brands like Biore. Unfortunately, it takes about 2 sheets to completely remove my makeup, because I tend to use a lot of eye makeup and those tough to remove mascara/eye liner just won't come off with one sheet. However, it really does remove makeup as well as the original liquid version so no complaints about that. Also, because it's water-based and not oil-based, there is none of that greasy feeling you get from other makeup remover products, and you could just wipe and go to sleep (I tend to wash my face with another face wash before I do, though). Each sheet is light-weight and thin, with just enough moisture so that you can wipe your face without it dripping all over the place. Also, this particular product is the 'tightening' version, so you do get a bit of it's pore-tightening effects.

With makeup (left) and after using the product (right)

As you can see, even though it took 2 sheets, my eye makeup was cleanly removed and although you can't see it, my pores felt like they tightened up and my skin felt cleaner and brighter.


On a side note, today I'm going out with my co-worker to play badminton for the first time! I'm a bit nervous because I've never played before, but it should be fun. Then, if circumstances allow, we'll be heading to downtown Tokyo to join in at an international exchange party. Excited!

♥Review: TonyMoly Petite Bunny Gloss Bar♥

Product Name: Petite Bunny Gloss Bar in #05 Juicy Peach Shade by TonyMoly (Korea)
Price: ~¥500
Rating: ★★★★★

The main reason why I decided to try this product was because of the adorable packaging... I mean, a lip gloss with bunny ears?? C'mon! That, and this particular shade of pink was exactly what I was looking for, pink but darker with a orange-ish tint.

One reason I really like this product is because it looks and feels like lip gloss, but it's in my favorite stick-form, and doesn't feel sticky like normal lip glosses, but at the same time doesn't dry out like most lip sticks. So it has the advantage of both, being a stick and having that moisture and gloss like lip glosses. I highly recommend this product to anyone, as it comes in 5-6 different pink/red colors. It also smells a bit like candy but not too sweet. which was another plus for me♥

Side-by-side comparison before and after

As you can see, my lips look more glossy and full after using this product, although it's a little hard to tell the tint because I took this pic in broad daylight. In reality it looks a little more orange/red.

♥Review: Hadanomy Aquaplacenta Esthefoam♥

Product Name: SANA Hadanomy Aquaplacenta Esthefoam (炭酸泡＋プラセンタ）
Price: ¥ 1,200
Rating:  ★★★★☆

So I've been quite curious about this product, since I first saw it in drugstores about a month or two ago. It's been getting a lot of attention from skin care buffs, so I finally bought a can and tried it out.

As you can see in the picture, this product foams quite nicely and feels nice and cool on the skin. In Japanese, 炭酸 means carbonation, like 炭酸飲料 means carbonated drinks. This product does feel bubbly and foams really well.

These are some shots of the foam being applied to my face. As you can see, the coverage is great! You just massage it in for 30 seconds, then wash off with cold/warm water. You actually don't need to wet your face before using it, as it does have makeup removing effects.

After washing it off:

Not sure if you can tell, but my skin definitely felt smoother, cleaner, and brighter than before! This was after my second time using it. It also doesn't leave my face feeling super dry and peely like some other stronger products I've tried before. Also, the next morning after waking up, my skin wasn't oily at all! Overall, I highly recommend this product!

♥しまむら Haul♥

しまむら (Shimamura) has got to be one of my go-to stores for cheap yet fashionable clothing.
Seriously, this place is CHEAP. They have crazy sales every so often and here are a few things that I bought yesterday:

Monochrome Loose Tee // 500yen
As soon as I saw the price tag and the giant cross, I just had to buy it♥ The back side is longer than the front, giving it that uneven but fashionable appeal. Also, it is one of the few times I've seen a T-shirt in Japan with no grammatical/spelling errors lol.

Army Green Studs Simple Tee // 500yen
Another impulse buy that I had to get because a) I don't have nearly enough t-shirts as blouses/tops, and b) the price was amazing. The subtle accent of the studs was the perfect touch...oh and the words even though you can't see them when you wear it.

Sexy Inset Cami w/ Detachable Accessory // 500yen
Another steal for just 500yen! I was drawn to the color scheme and the fact that you could change the look by detaching the necklace. I saw a lot of potential with it so I bought it! Hopefully I can sneak my way into wearing this to work... we'll see how it goes.

Khaki Caramel Faux Double-Breasted Coat // 2900yen
This was pretty much love at first sight... I've seen many coats in my favorite 109 stores that are much cuter but none that were this affordable and cute combined! I had to get it. Of course, I will be revisiting my 109 babies and getting my hands on their fur trench coats as soon as winter hits!.. but, until then, I will be riding out autumn with this cutie♥








Aside from these wonderful items, I was able to buy Diamond Lashes in Glamorous Style for only 600yen, which is almost 400-500yen off the regular price, as well as this cute furry ball cell phone charm for iPhone♥