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Rosy Rosa 3D Beauty Sponge
I think I have found my HG makeup sponge. The Rosy Rosa 3D Beauty Sponge can be used either wet or dry. I personally prefer using it wet as it helps prevent my foundation from caking. It also allows for larger coverage and application at a time due to the sponge’s increased size when damp.…
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Yuskin Cream – For rough skin
Yuskin Cream, which I discovered on my first visit to Tokyo, is classified as a quasi-drug. It is a medicinal all-purpose moisturizer, particularly for dry and rough skin, that is free of alcohol, fragrance, and silicon. It contains hyaluronic acid, which, apart from moisturizing, helps heal wounds and reduce scarring. I first discovered Yukin Cream’s…
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KissMe Heroine Make
I already have many mascaras, but I couldn’t resist buying a Heroine Make mascara and a lash primer/base during my recent trip to Japan. One more mascara and a primer wouldn’t hurt, right? š Heroine Make Curl Keep Mascara Base – 50 Fleur Violet The Curl Keep Mascara Base is a lash primer or base…
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An afternoon at Setagaya
Getting to Setagaya is easy. For this trip, in particular, our main destination was Todoroki Valley. It takes about 40 minutes to travel from Central Tokyo via train, including a couple of stops and transfers. Google Maps is very reliable to use in Japan. When checking train schedules in the evening, make sure to set…
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo šø
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo, a photo dump. By commute, Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo is more accessible by bus since the train station is about a 20-minute (brisk) walk away. ThereĀ are no parking spaces available. EvenĀ on their website, it states that taking public transportation is more recommended.Ā The building has four floors: 1F: Starbucks Reserve, 2F:…
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Itamae Sushi
For sushi and sashimi, you can’t go wrong with Itamae Sushi. I go to their Akasaka branch since it’s near the apartment. It is in a bustling area with many bars and restaurants, and it looks the most accommodating and safe choice, especially for foreigners. The menu prices are reasonable, and I particularly enjoy the…