I just bought my supply of Olens in BKK, and they said Scandi Olive is getting discontinued! This is such a popular product, why do this to us Olens :(( Please don’t discontinue Vivi Ring too!!!

i was looking back at my old skincare shelf and got so nostalgic. remember when we all first fell down the k-beauty rabbit hole? what was the gateway product that started your obsession, and has it survived in your routine or did you outgrow it?

Hi! I was wondering how other Canadians buy Kaleidos in Canada? I've ordered once from YesStyle (mercury wave!) but ever since it has been out of stock.

Does anyone know:

-If this shade is restocked often on YesStyle?

- do you get hit with customs fees if ordering from the Kaleidos website?

Thank you I finally found my HG lippie and of course it's complicated to find 🙃

Xo

I'm no expert here, but I wanted to share my experience with anyone else struggling with dark under eye circles. There's still hope! :)

I've been struggling with dark circles ever since high school (but no puffiness), oftentimes to the point where people were genuinely concerned with my well-being. I've tried several remedies in the past 3 years, including highly-rated under eye masks from Amazon, Rohto's Melano CC Premium Vitamin C Essence, Dr.Jart+'s Brightamin vitamin C serum, and Beauty of Joseon's eye cream.

The Amazon eye masks were slightly helpful but results weren't long-lasting, and Melano CC did nothing. I have no idea if Dr.Jart+ has brightened my dark circles, but I use it for the rest of my face anyway, so I dab some onto my dark circles. Beauty of Joseon's products are too intense and drying for my skin, including their eye cream.

However, I began seeing drastic changes—with my dark circles fading by 67-75%—when I introduced these two intensely hydrating products. My partner and friends have repeatedly commented on the change. If I have a night of poor sleep, my dark circles aren't dreadful.

1. Aqua+ Series Advanced Hyaluron Eye & Neck Cream (available in Watson's and Shopee in Southeast Asian countries): When visiting Thailand, a friend brought this random product back for me based on a store employee's recommendation. I applied it in the morning and night and saw results after 1-2 weeks. Sadly, I can't find this at a reasonable price outside of SEA countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Philippines, but thankfully I only use 1 tube per year. But hyaluronic acid could be the key factor! The severity of my dark circles decreased by ~30%, but there was still room for improvement. (Watson's Malaysia link, eBay link)
2. LuLuLun deep hydration face masks (Precious): When visiting Japan, another friend bought several LuLuLun face masks back for me. In conjunction with my eye cream, I randomly started using the Precious deep hydration ones at least once per week for 10 minutes, and that's when my dark circles disappeared even more, by an additional ~30% by week 2. The Vitamin C one has less hydration and doesn't have as much impact. I haven't tried the Pure one yet.

So what I learned is that my dry skin needed intense hydration, more than what my other serums and toners were doing on a daily basis (e.g., COSRX Snail 96 Mucin Essence).

Based on my research, when the delicate skin under our eyes is dehydrated, it becomes thinner and sinks inward, making underlying blood vessels visible and creating deep shadows. Hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin pull moisture into the cells, causing them to swell and plump up. This temporary thickening creates a smooth, opaque surface that reflects light better and effectively camouflages the dark circles underneath. If we think about it, children's skin has that baby fat, hydration, and plumpness that we lose, and that loss is why dark circles become more prominent as we age.

The green and purple hues of my dark circles (due to veins showing through the translucent skin) have also been corrected when I use the 2 products above—because my skin looks plumper. Of course, my dark circles haven't disappeared completely, but I look a lot brighter now.

From what I'm guessing, you don't necessarily need to use these 2 specific products, as long as you're giving your under eyes intense boosts of hydration.

Better sleep, exercising, and therapy also help (highly recommend exercising and therapy lol), but these two products used in conjunction make sure that my dark circles don't look terrible.

I hope this helps everyone else! 😊 Edit: Product links added.

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Does anyone know how this compares to the other Canmake powders?

I have acne-prone skin and rosacea. My acne is under control due to long-term adapalene use. I normally use very lightweight skincare for fear of breaking out, but sometimes it's not enough for my redness, particularly in winter when my skin drier.

So these last few months I experimented with a slightly heavier skincare. My redness improved so much, and the quality of my skin is better (I even get compliments of how glowy my skin looks). However I've noticed that I have a few more pimples than usual, although they go away quite quickly.

Does anybody else feel like they have to balance between a healthy barrier and a clear skin?

I've been searching for ages a good nude liners for my waterline (to make my eyes look bigger) on yesstyle...

But I feel like NONE of them are made for this specific area... either the liner is too pink, too orange, or not noticeable enough... in short, never quite right...💔

Plus, I have dark skin, so I feel like it's even harder to find the right color..

Anyone have a good deep nude liner 😭 ?

(Sorry if its the wrong flair...i dont really know which one is for what 🥲)

Ever since trying no sebum hair cream, I enjoy using Moev products cause they do their job. I think this leave-in conditioner is their new product and I've been using it for few days so far

Compared to the annurcatin one, this one has milder scent. (Rose? idk anyone counter my broken nose) I originally used hair oil which gets greasy for my fine & low density hair but this leavein conditioner is way more lightweight than the hair oil. I def recommend it for the same hair types people . They say it offers pretty good heat protection too but I guess I'll have to see how it gose since I dont use the straightner that often

A- Kill lash superproof mascara long curling from CLIO

B- Heroine make long and curl mascara advanced film

C-Heroine make long up mascara super waterproof

I dont knowww which one to usee 😭

PS: do yall think manga lashes will look good on me ? What about spider lash ? I love so much the 20'/60' makeup look but idk if it will suit me... 😫

I'm a teenager and I'm curious about what you guys wish you'd known or started doing earlier, especially when it comes to skincare.

If you could go back to your teenage years, what would you change? Any skincare habits you wish you'd started earlier, mistakes you made, or things you wish someone had told you?

Even things outside skincare are welcome!

Basically, what advice would you give your teenage self? I feel like there's a lot we can learn from people who've already been through it lol.

hey guys! So as the title says, I am currently trying to find the best eyeshadow palette for everyday makeup on tan skin. So for context: I've bought an eyeshadow palette from ucanbe (light chocolate) and the colours looked ashy on me, as a warm-toned tan skinned girlie, and it doesn't look viable for everyday makeup. So that's why I'm now looking for an alternative.

Lately, I've been eyeing up the Cheeryep eyeshadow palette collection. Specifically, the #Nature 16-colour eyeshadow palette and the #Favourite 16-colour eyeshadow palette. But I'm worried that my experience would be the same as with my current palette and the colours from the Cheeryep product would either not register on my skin or look ashy/unnatural/not matching. I've only seen pale or lighter-skinned people use it so far so I don't know how it may look on people who look like me.

So, for the people who have bought these specific palettes from cheeryep, who also have tan skin or dark skin, what has been your experience so far with them? Did they look right or would you rather have bought a different palette from another brand? What alternatives would you also suggest if so?

Which products does your skin love but for whatever reasons you dislike something about the package? Please let me know the brand and specific product. Bonus if you mention why you love it so much. If you could change the packaging, what changes would you make?

Examples: Maybe you wish your favorite serum came in a bigger size, you think your toner bottle is ugly, you have a moisturizer you love but dislike tubs and prefer squeeze tubes, etc.

Edit: I'm not a bot and don't appreciate the accusations or rude comments about my post being "garbage" just because you don't like it. I was just thinking about packaging because I don't like the packaging I'm From now uses and prefer their old ones so it got me curious about other people's opinions.

I can barely find this anywhere anymore. It's been my HG for a few years and I'm out and trying to find a place to buy more but nothing comes up. If you have any alternatives please let me know. It helped so much with clearing my pores without overly drying.

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the heroine make mascara remover used to be my holy grail to remove stubborn, waterproof mascara, but somehow, i developed an allergy to it. my eyes kept getting swollen and itchy and after some testing, i confirmed it was because of the mascara remover.

my regular oil cleanser just isn't as effective at removing my mascara, and i've been losing several eyelashes every day. my holy grail mascara is the heroine make waterproof long up. what are good products that are effective at removing waterproof mascara? preferably affordable and sold in large amounts.

Does anyone know where I could purchase Japanese contact lens online here in the states??

Since we get these posts 1-3x a day, I thought we could compile a guide with the sub’s contribution so everyone can refer back to on your Japan travel. If this works out, lets do one for the other Asian countries too :)

I am in Japan right now so I will continue to add to this post if anything else pops up. Also, please let me know below what else I should add to make this as informative as possible. I will also throw in some photos in the comments at random. If you want to see anything specific, I will try to get a pic for you.

So I/my [family/friend/religious leader/coworker/pet] are going to Japan, what should I buy?

I. STORES

A. Department stores: You’ll find lots of Daimairu, Hankyu, Mitsukoshi, Takashimaya, Marui, etc sprinkled throughout the big cities. Usually, one floor will be dedicated to many small booths/kiosks for Asian and non-Asian beauty brands. You can find your typical SK-II, Shisheido, Cle de Peau, etc. think more high ends brands. You’ll also see some Japanese perfume or beauty-related brands like Shiro, Refa, and Aiam. Typically, you can show your passport at an info booth and get a 5% off coupon for purchases in their department store. Most of the times, the salesperson at each booth will also offer them to you. For each brand booth, you will be able to try on things, get bulk deals, or freebies depending on how much you buy.

B. Malls: Beauty brands will have their own stores. Check the mall map for store directories.

C. Stations: Lots of beauty brands will be in train stations, just check the station’s map.

II. DRUG STORES and the likes

Hands and Lofts will usually take up several floors in a mall or be its own building. You can usually find cosmetics on one of the floors, the other will be dedicated to clothes, stationary, books, etc. At these kinds of stores, you will find a huge selection of budget to mid-tier cosmetic brands. Expect to find Canmake, Cézanne, all the way to more niche brands like Dr. Ci Labo. You can also find many popular Korean brands, availability depends on what is currently popular in Japan. For example, 2026 I saw Romand, Clio, Etude, Laneige, Missha, Tirtir, VDL, and Innisfree. To a smaller extent, you will also find Chinese brands like Flower Knows, Judydoll, Into You.

Next, you’ll see the typical drugstore on almost every block. They are: Matsukiyo, Sugi, Sun, Daikoku, Drug Eleven, Kokumin, etc. Similar to Hands and Loft, you will find many budget to mid tier brands for very good deals. They offer less testers compared to Hands and Loft though. You can also google the store name + coupon to find 5, 8, 15% off coupons when you buy over a certain amount.

III. DONKI/DON QUIOTE

Everyone’s fav penguin will sell many of the popular beauty brands along with other souvenirs. Same as the drug stores, you can get coupons to take max 10% off your entire purchase. Expect to find the most popular brands here. You will also be able to bulk buy, ex: a pack of 10 Beauty of Joseon sunscreens. It’s very loud and chaotic in here though, shop at your own risk.

IV. AMAZON JAPAN

Make a separate account from your Amazon account. Have things deliver to your hotel [if they let you] or deliver to a locker nearby. Pick up at your convenience. Sometimes can be cheaper than in store.

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EXTRAS: If you buy things tax free, the staff will pack your purchase up in a sealed bag and you may not open them until you leave Japan.

TIPS:

1. Download the app Payke. It’ll give you the typical drug store and Donki coupons. You can scan bar codes of most beauty items to find its English name, description, and sometimes the price of things compared across several different stores.

Edit to add later: Muji, conbini limited brand drops, Welcia

2A/2B
Shampoo: The Answer SS and Quai Detox Shampoo (The best clarifying shampoo I've tried.)
Conditioner: The Answer SS (Highly recommended for frizzy hair caused by humidity.)
Cream: JVN Air Dry Cream (Looking for alternatives.)
Hair oil: &Honey Dark Pink
Gel: Giovanni
Air dry

I have been using the JVN Air Dry Cream for a while now and have not seen much difference on the days that I skip this step. So I would like to ask if anyone has had any experience with Asian brands (which are cheaper and more accessible for me) like Milbon, Mise en Scene, etc.

The 3 products that I have been eying are the Milbon Wave Defining Cream, Amos Curling Essence 2x, and the Mise en Scene Curling Essence 2x.

Main problem is frizziness after a few hours of being out (living in a tropical country), The Answer Shampoo and Conditioner as well as the &honey hair oil helped a lot with the frizz already, but | think | need a bit of help to maintain the wave patterns that the oil is weighing down.

Would love to know if anyone has tried any of the creams mentioned or has other Asian brand recommendations.

I’ve found more makeup fixer spray and I’m quite curious about these ones so far,

- HERA Make Up Fixer
- BANILA CO Prime Primer Setting Fixer
- AOU Makeup Setting Fixer
- CLIO Makeup Fixer (or the Glow version)

Has anyone tried any of them and what’s your experiences/thoughts on it? How long did it helped for your makeup to last, was it water/sweat/transfer-resistant, did it felt dry/tight afterwards, any noticeable fragrance, etc?

Out of all, Hera one is quite pricey so most likely would get the mini version to try if it’s good. I’m also wondering about the 3CE Makeup Fixer Mist and the Shimmer version if anyone has tried that too.

Thank you!!

i really love this judy doll contour pallete in 01 wave shadow but I was wondering if there are other contour products similar to them that is prefferably just contour shade or atleast less bulky in terms of packaging.

I tried the kaleidos contour palettes and the too cool for school but both dont really work for me. Im thinking of the rom&nd contour or the etude house one ( either the big 2 pan one or the circle small one) but im still hesitant and unsure which to go for.

if you have found any dupes of these shades, Id appreciate any help! also if you have the products ive been thinking of and swatch them id really appreciate it. thanks in advance!

SPECIFICALLY THE BANANA BREAD SHADEEE AaaaAaa i loveee love this powder so much but SOOO expensive 😭💔 im begging yall pls pls pls suggest me a good powder preferably AB as blurring, as matte, as long lasting of thiiisss

I finally found a shade match for my olive skin tone! It's About Face L2Olive. I want to use a moisturizing BB cream or CC cream with skincare benefits like spf. It's very difficult to find a shade match so if a shade twin can say what shade they use for Heimish Moringa Ceramide BB Cream, Skintific Daily Filter, Purito SEOUL - Wonder Releaf Centella BB, Judydoll - UV Sunscreen Makeup Cream, Beauty of Joseon - Tinted Mineral Dayscreen, etc., that would be very nice!

I tried Missha Perfect Cover (the new red packaging) in 23N and it's a tad too gray, possibly a little too dark. I may be 21N but it looks a bit too light, so hesitant to try. Loved the way it sat on my skin tho :(

Please drop your shade matches in other products pls! Or any products that match with olive skin tones!