What is BB Cream and why are Asian women crazy about it?
Learn why this Korean beauty product is all the rage in Asia!
BB Cream or Blemish Balm Cream is among Asia's hottest beauty products right now. Where did it come from and how did it become so popular? The formula is reported to have originated in Germany where dermatologists use it for healing laser skin surgery due to its soothing and skin-regenerating properties. Famous South Korean actresses then began using it for beauty purposes and since Asian dramas and hallyu is huge, a craze was born. The trend that started in Korea spread to Japan, China, Sou...

Hada Labo Lotion: The Japanese Skin Care Product That's Crazy Popular in Asia
Introducing the Hadalabo Lotion, Japan's #1 beauty product
Hada Labo lotion is a Japanese skin care product that's insanely popular due to its amazing hydrating and anti-aging properties. It's said that one bottle of Hadalabo lotion sells every 4 seconds in Japan and now it seems like the rest of Asia is catching on to the craze. Manufactured by Rohto Hadalabo (Hadarabo), the Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid range contains SHA, a scientifically advanced ingredient and promises that "one drop locks up an ocean", referring to how much moisture is retai...

Japanese Charcoal Soap For Natural Skin Cleansing
Using charcoal for beauty is an ancient Asian beauty secret.
Did you know that charcoal is good for the skin? That's right, charcoal soap has been used by the Japanese for many years to detoxify and clarify their skin. Hold on, I'm not talking about the coal we use for BBQ. There is a specially processed activated charcoal, particularly from bamboo, that can attract and absorb impurities effectively. This is how it is able to unclog pores and remove dead skin cells from the top layer of the skin, which results in smooth, clear, radiant and healthy ski...

Daiso Charcoal Mask | Stubborn blackheads be gone!
Get rid of stubborn blackheads and other skin impurities with this Japanese charcoal mask.
Have you heard of the Daiso Charcoal Mask? This charcoal face mask is effective in removing stubborn blackheads and other face impurities for a very low price. The affordable charcoal mask, also known as BLAKhead Masque, Saizen Mask and Narakashiwa is available at Daiso stores worldwide. You can get a tube for $1 and you can find it online for $2 onwards. Read on to find how-to-use instructions and user reviews for the Japanese charcoal mask.