Japanese Beauty Magazine: Maquia

There are so many different kinds of magazines in Japan. I believe there's something to satisfy everyone's need, or taste. Which is great. 

My latest magazine purchase is the september issue of the beauty magazine Maquila. It contains everything from tutorials, latest make up trends, latest products, recipes, and so on. At a cost of 650¥ you'll get over 300 pages to read, or look at. Pretty generous in my opinion. 

The September issue came with kind of straps that you use to stretch/work out with. And also with instructions on how to perform these exercises. 

But that's not all. If you fill out a survey that comes with the issue, you have a chance of winning a foundation + foundation brush from the brand bare minerals. Or you could chose another foundation from the book-in-book you receive with the September issue. Awesome, right? 

I really love magazines in Japan ^^

Face Masks

Last weekend I went to Koreatown (Shin-Okubo) with my boyfriend and his mother. I bought some new beauty products.. and also found a very good offer. A 30 pack of face sheets for 1000¥ That's crazy!! In Sweden it would rather be 2-3 face sheets for 1000¥

I think Koreatown has got a lot of interesting, good, and cheap products. And if you are a fan of Kpop, you will surely like Koreatown much. They've got all the idol-stuff you can imagine. And anywhere you go, they play the hottest kpop loudly.

Here are some of the face masks.

For example diamond, rose, grapefruit, mango, bee venom, pearl..

...And so on

Yep.. that's me.

 I seriously hate how I (and everyone else) look in these face sheets. 

Totally creepy. Luckily it feels good using them :)

Oh, and btw, I'm wearing the new lip tint in this picture.

Pretty nice, right? I think the color is similar to raspberry red.

Usually I don't suit in red. But this red has got a bit more of a cold tone.

Recently I've started to remember that it's not that long time until I'll leave Japan again. I really don't want to. And the thought of being apart from my boyfriend AGAIN, just breaks my heart :(
But I know that we are strong enough, and can overcome any obstacle. We've always done, and always will! The most important might be to just keep a positive mind. And think forward.. towards the future.

Later I think I'll upload some other pictures from Koreatown.
We ate dinner at a restaurant.. so maybe there'll be some food pics coming up :)

This upcoming week me and my boyfriend have planned to go and see hanabi in Kita-senju.. (Not sure yet if I'll wear yukata or not.. lol!!) , and also we will go to Sanrio Puroland!! I've heard it's really boring.. but what the heck.. it looks cute.. and I love Hello Kitty and the Sugarbunnies :)

I'm sorry for quite an boring post.. and for my bad updates. I will try to change it.

Love from Amanda ♡♡

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Shopping Haul: Etude House

Yesterday I went by Etude House at La Foret in Harajuku. The shop was really bright, and literally overloaded with cuteness. I didn't spend much time at there. But I did pick up some stuff I've been wanting to purchase for quite some time. I was lucky enough to get some gifts from Etude House as well.

Bought this lip tint "fresh cherry" in red. 

It smells really, really nice.

Got this sample "Collagen Moistfull".

Also this sample "Sun Prise".

I got this cute pen as well :)

And finally.. I got this cute neck pillow. Perfect for traveling ^^

I also bought the "Princess Etoinette" blush and highlighter.

The packaging is very cute. And I'm sure I will keep it forever.
I really like that the blush and highlighter is heart-shaped.

The shade of the blush is very nice. And I am already fond of the highlighter.

Perhaps I'll write an review about these products later on.

Unfortunately I forgot to buy the Etude House lip concealer. But I could always buy it later on. 

I'd recommend anyone to go visit Etude House. They have a lot of different products, with cute packaging and nice scents. The price range is affordable. And as known... Korean beauty products are awesome.

Some Things On My Wish List

Etude House lip concealer for creating gradient lips. I have tried the gradient lips with normal concealer. But I feel tempted by Etude's concealer made for lips, and I can imagine the result would be even better. 

Etude House Cherry Lip Tint. Mainly I want it for the gradient lips. But I'd love to use it just as it is as well. Both the red and pink colour are adorable!! ^^

Etude House Princess Etoinette hightlighter and blush. These are just too cute!!! The highlighter would be nice for creating a wonderful and healthy glow. And it seems like the blush give you very pretty cheeks. 

I'm really keen about trying this Love Darling Eyeliner from Creerbeauteas well. It does not smudge, nor come off easily, and yes, I'm sold!! I've read great reviews about this eyeliner, and can't wait to try it out myself. 

Last, but not least.. these Liz Lisa shoes are just too adorable!!! They come in three colours: White, yellow, and pink. I think all the colours are nice. But honestly, at first I thought the white ones were the best.. but  now I really think that the yellow coloured one are too cute. 

 Note: I do not own any of the pictures. You can find the sources here, here, and here!