Country: Japan

If you’ve never used it, you might be wondering why your girl friends keep talking about this facial wash, but they have good reason. Its pearly white and thick texture (somewhat like a shaving cream or toothpaste) may seem rather sticky, but leaves your skin feeling healthy and smooth.

Price: B290 from Watsons

Country: Taiwan

This facial mask comes in over 20 formulas, from sake yeast, ginseng and bird’s nest to broccoli and black pearl. Each has its own supposed benefits. Our pick is the incredibly sweet-smelling strawberry yogurt mask aimed at oil control. Simply cool the mask in the fridge for 10-15 minutes, then let the magic happen. 

Price: B230 from Watsons

Country: Japan

Applying this moisturizing lotion product feels pretty much like splashing water over your face, but the results speak for themselves: smoother skin, reduced pore size.

Price: B520 from Watsons

Country: Japan

This makeup remover is probably like none you’ve ever used; it actually works. You won’t use up a whole pile of cotton pads, either. The smell might seem a little off, but rest assured, the brand doesn’t use any alcohol or fragrances.

Price: B390 from Watsons

Country: Japan 

What do you mean you haven’t tried this yet? Don’t you watch Momay Pa Plearn?  This watery sunscreen comes with SPF50+ and PA+++ (the more pluses, the more protection from UVA rays) and absorbs into your skin right after applying it. We swear it won’t make you feel in any way greasy or sticky. The best part? It can also be applied over makeup.

Price: B420 Watsons

Country: Japan

We love the pretty packaging that shows off five candy-colored shades. There are four color sets: apricot, fairy orange, peach and strawberry. Each provides a cute, natural look with just a hint of shimmer and glitter.

Price: B380 from Matsumoto Kiyoshi

Country: Japan

This mascara hits the sweet spot: the evenly-spaced bristles help volumize and lengthen your lashes, while the water-resistant formula lasts all day and prevents your lashes from becoming brittle.

Price: B795 from Tsuruha

Country: South Korea

This CC cream does actually make your skin look a lot brighter and healthier, even if you haven’t slept for three days and actually feel like a zombie inside.

Price: B990 from Lazada.com

Country: South Korea

There are a lot of facial masks out there, but we love that this one from Korea one won’t make you look like a pale-faced ghost. It comes in 10 cute animal-face prints: panda, tiger, sheep, dragon, fox, puppy, monkey, pig, horse and cow. Cute!

Price: B129 from The Face Shop

Country: Japan

This all-in-one-kit lets you create a natural eyebrow look while also contouring your nose bridge. The pocket-sized palette comes with three shades of brown and a brush applicator that can be used for real, unlike some cheap and useless ones you often get. 

Price: B400 from Tsuruha and Matsumoto Kiyoshi

Country: South Korea

Three words: color, color, color! This lipstick comes in spicy tones like bright orange, hot pink and vivid yellow, which have a slightly naughty appeal. Plus, all the colors can be mixed together, so you can have fun creating new styles.

Price: B450 from Style Nanda 

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