You know it’s time to start on anti-ageing products once you see fine lines and a smattering of brown spots across your face. But it isn’t the end of the world—you can make good choices when it comes to your beauty ritual, and that’s with the help of perhaps one of the most popular skincare brands out there: SK-II. Show Photo credits to luxury haven.co The Japanese brand’s signature active ingredient, Pitera, has long been touted to be the essence to combat skin ageing. A clear liquid that is rich in vitamins, amino acids and minerals, this ingredient was created to dramatically improving the skin’s natural rejuvenation process. Our three favourite products from the brand are incidentally also their bestsellers: SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (+ Add To Wishlist), Facial Treatment Eye Essence (+ Add To Wishlist), and Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser (+ Add To Wishlist). Upon our journey to Matsumoto Kiyoshi (now our favourite drugstore in Japan!), we found that you Shoppers can actually ShopandBox SK-II products for less! With savings of up to JPY 7,000* on a total of these 3 items for our USA Shoppers, why not add these into your Japan ShopandBox haul to see if these anti-ageing properties can work wonders on your skin? According to our research, we found that the total cost of these 3 products in Japan is JPY 30,132. Here’s how much the prices compare if you’re buying it from Singapore, Australia, or USA: Price in Singapore: JPY 33,107 Price in Australia: JPY 31,346.86 Price in USA: JPY 37,324 The best way you can save on your Japan ShopandBox haul is to pile on heaps of products from other stores, such as stationery and adorable interior knick-knacks from LOFT, innovative beauty products for less from Matsumoto Kiyoshi, or even indulgent snacks of all sorts (KitKats, Pocky, Honey Chips and more) all in one order! Let your Boxer know your budget and they will be delighted to ShopandBox for you oodles of surprise – after all, shopping in Japan should be all sorts of unpredictable and fascinating, no? Get Started in less than 10 seconds:
*Prices do not include service fees, shipping fees and any extra PayPal/GST fees that Shoppers will be subjected to A journalist who enjoys covering features across the fashion, beauty and lifestyle industry, Anna's work has appeared on Kinfolk, Portland Monthly, Buro 24/7 Malaysia. While globe-trotting and sampling different cuisines along the way is on top of her favourite-things-to-do list, nothing beats curling up with a good book and a cuppa joe. I went to Japan for my honeymoon a few months ago. Here’s a rundown of some of my favorite things, including food items to try there! Must have beauty items -Sana Excel Eyelash Curler: The strength of this curler is amazing. It's quite possibly the best eyelash curler I've ever purchased, surpassing Shu Uemura and Sephora. If you're a fan of the Shu Uemura eyelash curler, it's much cheaper in Japan. -Kiss Me Heroine Make Long and Curl Mascara and Eyeliner -DHC Eyelash Tonic -Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence: This is my HG sunscreen. It might be a little bit hard to find because it seems to always be sold out everywhere, but it's worth it! -Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Lotion -SK-II: If you're a fan of SK-II, it's so much cheaper in Japan! -Cheap travel bottles from Daiso and Cando -Any Sailor Moon makeup item: It’s so much more expensive outside Japan! "Healthy" Chocolate -Libera: These are delicious chocolates with fiber! -GABA: These are delicious chocolates that help with mood! -SHIELD: These are delicious chocolates with probiotics! Drinks -The peach version of this drink (Only available at 7/11). I probably drank one every day and managed to successfully fight off a cold! So sad they don’t sell it in the U.S.! -Convenience store yogurt drinks -Highball drinks (alcoholic, available from convenience stores) -Green tea Snacks -"Giant" Ice Cream Cones (made by Glico): Available at convenience stores. The one with chocolate ice cream, chocolate swirls, and a chocolate coating with nuts is quite possibly the best prepackaged chocolate ice cream cone I've ever had. -Kit Kats: I tried Rum Raisin and Strawberry Cheesecake. Rum Raisin is my favorite. -Ghana Chocolate -Convenience store onigiri and bento boxes -Green tea soft serve -Tofu soft serve (available in Kyoto near Fushimi Inari) -Honey popcorn from Tokyo Disney Must Try Meals -Ramen: My favorite is Yoyogi Shoten. Ichiran is also great since they offer customized ramen and a unique experience. -Tonkotsu: My favorites are Marugo in Akihabara and Katsukura in Kyoto -Okonomiyaki in Hiroshima -Takoyaki in Osaka Etc -Anello Backbacks -Umbrellas that change color in the rain (or umbrellas with pretty patterns)! Sorry for going a little overboard. It was a fun honeymoon and I had fun reliving it by writing this post! If you're curious, here's the reddit post where I shared what I bought: https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/7stzc7/daily_deals_fluff_and_hauls/dt8nkdr/ There's a photo of the Yoyogi Shoten ramen at the end. Enjoy your trip to Japan! You’ll have so much fun! Edited for formatting Are SKHere is the list of retailers I recommend, from cheapest to most expensive: In Japan – It's always the cheapest to buy products in their origin country, plus with beauty products you can get a tax refund! Department stores often have deals and can be generous with their GWP, so make sure you ask!
Is SKOne of the most trustworthy and best-selling products in Japan, SK-II Facial Treatment Essence is renowned for its patented key ingredient, Pitera.
How much is SKSK-II Facial Treatment Essence 160ml – Made in Japan. Is SKSK-II is handsdown the most popular Japanese cosmetic brand in the world. Born in Japan, SK-II is today equal to Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel. SK-II is considered as highly sophisticated skincare products, and its anti-aging and whitening effects are trusted worldwide.
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