Daiso Face Net

While I was in Asia, I had the chance to stop by Daiso and picked up quite a few random beauty tools. One of my most used purchases is the face net. Daiso carries quite a few options in terms of size, with a larger size having the capacity to produce more foam. I picked a combo pack of one medium and one small - shown below is the medium size from the package:




Here's how it works in four steps:

1. Dampen the face net, then dispense some face wash on the net on the palm of your hand.
2. Work the product into the net in a scrubbing motion.
3. Once there is lots of lather or enough for your liking, squeeze the lather into your palm by pulling the net through your index and middle fingers.
4. Apply and have fun :)

Overall, I felt the net really helped create foam more easily from a smaller amount of product. I used it with the Marcelle Essentials Foaming Gel cleanser, and ended up cutting the product I used by almost half. It differs depending on your product though, I couldn't cut as much product with the Green Beaver Grapefruit cleanser for example, probably because it's not meant to foam much to begin with.

Also I've heard that using this foaming method is meant to reduce the need for you to rub your face while cleansing thus reducing the odds of wrinkles. For me it doesn't help though, because my face tends to get dry and flaky so I exfoliate more often even when I'm using the net. I would say I use it more for the luxurious feeling of the foam :)

Vacation purchases, Part 4

MAC Cleanse Off Oil - Tranquil



I first spotted this at the Vancouver duty free counter and was wondering what the difference was compared with the regular clear bottle. I didn't get it then because of the liquids restriction on planes but picked it up later from a regular MAC store. Apparently this variation is only sold in Asia so I had to try it!


Missha lashes




Daiso - various fake lashes




Biore UV base:




Johnson & Johnson compact powder with UVA/UVB protectors:




Lucido-L styling pots:




Drugstore odds and ends from Watsons:



I like black Biore strips. They are so much more satisfying to look at post-strip, since the nose clogs are way more visible :D


Random eye tape & q-tips:




Hada Labo Whitening range - lotion & serum



I actually wanted to try their famous Super Hyaluronic lotion (I think thats what its called...) but since I need something to treat old scars I decided to go with this instead. Besides the moisturizing one is probably more easily available online than the whitening range.


Purse/clutch from Topshop:





I really like the distressed pattern, and of course the florals for spring.


Handy little purse hook from Muji




Thats most of what I got really that I can remember :D Anyway if you do want a review on something specific feel free to let me know.