With the potential to create flawless, porcelain skin and beautiful lips and eyes, it's no wonder that Japanese makeup and skin care techniques and products are taking the Western world by storm. These eight makeup and skin care products are sure to satisfy your appetite for that Far East beauty.





Lipstick
Nothing exemplifies that timeless Japanese makeup look like bold red lips, and Tatcha Kyoto Red Silk Lipstick, $55, fits the bill perfectly. Not only does the shade seamlessly reflect that famous geisha vermillion red, but the formula includes silk and botanical extracts. This means that while you're loving this universal red lipstick, it's loving your lips right back.



Primer
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate, $67, gets bonus points not only for being a Japanese beauty must-have but also for making the rest of your skin routine work harder. With over a hundred awards internationally, including the Allure: Best of Beauty award, this pre-treatment gives a boost to your favorite moisturizer and serums. In addition to protecting skin against aging, it also makes lines and wrinkles appear less visible.



Eyelash Curler
No Japanese makeup product list would be complete without the coveted Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler, $21. This is makeup engineering at its finest. A mushroom-shaped silicone pad and patented hinge apply perfect and even pressure along your eyelashes, giving you that flawless curl you crave.



Eyeliner
A hallmark of Japanese makeup is beautifully and simply accented eyes, and a precise eyeliner can give you just that effect. Smudge-proof and water-resistant, DHC Liquid Eyeliner EX, $20, is just the ticket to give you those elegantly defined and thinly lined eyes.



Face Mask
Every good skin care routine occasionally needs a really nice face mask. Japanese skin care is no exception; if anything, Japanese makeup is more insistent on facial masks to even out skin tone, exfoliate and bring a youthful glow back to your skin. The award-winning SK-II Facial Treatment Mask, $17, can not only improve your complexion but also give you deep moisturizing power. It's time to get back your glow.



Foaming Cleanser
Japan's #1 skin care line has given us an ingenious daily cleanser that won't dry out your face after all that hard-won moisturizing. Hada Labo Tokyo Gentle Hydrating Cleanser, $11.99, is a fragrance-free godsend for all skin types, and you only need a drop to wash your whole face.



Moisturizer
Kose Sekkisei Emulsion, $50, brings makeup to a whole new level. Not only does it give you all the hydrating power of an excellent moisturizer, such as by brightening and softening skin, but its main ingredients work together to regulate the melanin production in your skin. This means dark spots fade, and your skin is literally brighter and more even.



Sunscreen
Sunkiller Perfect Water Essence, $22, is an SPF 50+ sunscreen that doubles as a light moisturizer. This popular made-in-Japan sunscreen can hold up against water and sweat, and it leaves skin feeling smooth all day.

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