Top 5 J-Beauty Products: Haircare Edition

April 16, 2024 / lolitaland / Leave a comment

In today’s post, I’m going to go over my top 5 J-Beauty haircare products! Everything in this post I’ve personally used and consider part of my holy grail list. You can buy any of these from YesStyle – be sure to use my code 3PEARLS for an additional 5% off your order — yes, you can layer this on top of any ongoing sales and discounts! And YesStyle always has sales going on.

Shiseido – Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask – I first discovered this product when I went to Japan in 2023. This hair mask is the holy grail of hair masks. It makes my hair soft, even if the starting point was really rough and crunchy and dry. My hair is damaged from bleaching, and I noticed that this hair mask works even better than Olaplex for restoring softness.

ViCREA – &honey Creamy EX Damage Repair Hair Oil – This hair oil is so rich and nourishing! I love using this before and after I blow dry my hair to protect my hair, plus add additional moisture. It smells just like honey too!

ViCREA – &honey Melty Matomake Stick 4.0 Super Hold – I love using this for my bangs! It helps my bangs stay in place. The easiest way to style your bangs when you don’t have time to use a curling iron or hair roller. The applicator resembles a mascara wand. And it smells like honey!

DARIYA – Momori Peach Moist & Cohesive Hair Cream – This is another product I discovered during my first time traveling to Japan! I use this hair cream on the mid-lengths and ends of my hair after I finish shampooing, and I leave it in my hair when I blow-dry. The cream also doubles as a hand cream, so rub it into your hands too! It smells like peaches.

Mandom – Gatsby Moving Rubber – When I had short hair, this was my holy grail for hair styling! My favorite is the Air Rise Green version. Perfect for defining short layers, adding volume, and making short hair more fluffy. I also use this to style some of my cosplay wigs! It smells like green apple. Spiky Edge Pink is great if you want spiky hair, and Loose Shuffle Orange works well for messy-on-purpose looks.

Have you tried any of these products? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Feel free to ask me any questions you have. If you shop on YesStyle, use my code 3PEARLS for an additional 5% off your order. Happy shopping!

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Wishtrend: #TeamCombination Box Review

April 1, 2022 / lolitaland / Leave a comment

As some of you may know, I have combination skin. Wishtrend sent me the #TeamCombination Box for review. They also have other boxes you can try. For all of the #Team Boxes, you can get 35% off if you purchase by April 3, 2022. You can also use my code “LiLi15” for an additional 15% off your purchase.

Check out my Unboxing Tiktok here. And here is a Tiktok showing the proper order to use the products in the #TeamCombination box. Read on for my experience and when I do each step:

Dear Klairs Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil – This is my first step of cleansing! It removes any makeup I have on. This is a daily step, every night.

2. Dear Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanser – This is my second step of cleansing. I do this as my last step when I shower. It is super gentle, no scent, and feels like it cleans my face well without any irritation. This is a daily step, every night.

3. Dear Klairs Gentle Black Sugar Facial Polish – This is my third step of cleansing, but is not a daily step. I’ve been doing this two times a week for a deeper cleanse. It’s gentle and non-irritating.

4. I’m from Honey Mask – This is the only mask in this skincare routine, but is not a daily step. I did this once a week and it definitely feels deeply moisturizing. It smells just like real honey!

5. elmt Gentle Exfoliating Solution – This is the toner step in my skincare routine. It’s a super gentle exfoliant and didn’t irritate my skin at all. It has no scent. This is a daily step, morning and night.

6. By Wishtrend Hydra Enriched Ampoule – This step adds extra hydration. The dropper bottle is great, and a few drops go a long way! This is a daily step, morning and night.

7. Rovectin Clean Lotus Water Cream – This cream is very lightweight! I believe that this cream would be a great fit for oily skin too, and I even recommended this to my mom who has acne-prone skine. The cream is moisturizing without being heavy, and there’s no fragrance. This will be suitable for people with sensitive skin too. This is a daily step, morning and night.

I’d also like to note that I use an eye cream every night, but since there was no eye cream in this box, I continued to use the eye cream I’ve been using previously (not a Korean brand).

After using the products for two weeks, I’m thrilled to announce that all of these Wishtrend products are perfect for Combination Skin! Have you ever tried these products? Share in the comments! If you shop at Wishtrend, be sure to use my code “LiLi15” for 15% off your purchase.

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YesStyle: Photoshoot Haul

October 30, 2021 / lolitaland / 2 Comments

Not everything in this YesStyle haul was used for a photoshoot, but two outfits were (and some may be used for shoots in the future) so I figured I’d call this the Photoshoot haul. On top of any sales going on at the moment, use the code “3PEARLS” to get an additional discount off your entire order! ^_^

Check out my past YesStyle hauls too:

Onto the reviews!

Lemongrass – Contrast T rim Zip-Up Bustier Top – ★★★★★ – This zip-up bustier top is super comfy! It’s padded so you don’t need to wear a bra, and the way it’s constructed also gives you some push-up. It honestly gives me better cleavage than Victoria’s Secret (and is way cheaper!).
Lemongrass – Ribbon-Neckline Ruffled-Trim Crop Knit Top – ★★★★★ – Another big win from Lemongrass! This knit top is so cute and comfy. No complaints here.
Ohnana – Ruffle Trim Strappy Camisole Cropped Top – ★★★★★ – If this looks familiar, it’s because I bought this in the lavender purple colorway during my second ever haul: YesStyle Spring Haul. I really love this comfy camisole and thought getting one in white would be a good wardrobe investment to wear as an inner layer.

Wild Cat – Bunny Lingerie Costume Set – ★★★★☆ – My first costume purchase from YesStyle! I’ve always wanted to try wearing a bunny girl costume but never got around to it. With the cheap price of this costume, I figured it was a good time to try! It is high-quality and comes as a full set: bunny suit, ears on a headband, necktie, wrist cuffs, and thigh-high stockings are all included. The reason it’s 4 stars and not 5 stars is I don’t like how it buttons under the crotch. I assume they designed it this way (like a bodysuit) so it’s easy to go to the bathroom, but the buttons are uncomfortable.
FlorSwallow – Wings Detail Knee High Socks – ★★★★★ – Such cute socks!! I love the wings on these knee high socks.

80PERCENT – Cherry Print Lace Trim Spaghetti Strap Mini Bodycon Dress – ★★★★☆ – This dress is super stretchy and really cute! It’s shorter than I expected though. It’s really a MINI dress. I haven’t worn it outside yet, just for a photoshoot. I will probably only wear this dress at home since it’s too short for my comfort level.

As you can see, the **Cherry Print Dress** is really short.
(Photographer: Brett Rotondi)

chuu – Pleated Mini Skirt – ★★★★★ – This skirt is so comfy and cute! I love pleated skirts. The size chart is accurate, which was a relief. The items I have from Chuu are super high quality.
Oranda – Lace-Up Hot Jeans (Shorts) – ★★★★☆ – These are cute and nice quality but run small. The size chart isn’t totally accurate. I had to suck in my belly to zip and button it up; if you buy this, I’d recommend you go up one size from what it says on the size chart if you want to be comfortable. I haven’t worn these yet because they’re too tight to wear comfortably. 😦

If you decide to shop at YesStyle, be sure to use my friend code “3PEARLS” to get an additional discount off your entire order! Happy shopping~!