Nordstrom Exclusive Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette and Nordstrom Beauty Bag

Seriously I don't think I've been this excited to receive a package in weeks! I had really been looking forward to the Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette, exclusive to Nordstrom. I literally leapt out of my chair and flew down the stairs when I'd heard the door.

Koyudo Collection Pure ピュア Makeup Brush Set

I don't think I even needed this Koyudo Collection Pure ピュア Makeup Brush Set, but, I just couldn't resist the plump, pearl pink brush handles. In fact, I may phase out all of my brushes to end up with an all pink brush collection, with the exception of the SUQQU Face Brush (too good) and Koyudo Kumamon Brush (too cute).

Secret Key Snail 97 Soothing Gel [Review]

This is one of the few products I've managed to use up recently; it's not that I haven't been trying hard enough, I simply have too many products stashed away, and I suppose constantly adding to the mountain doesn't help matters!

Rilakkuma Panda Series!

I'm so excited to finally get these Rilakkuma Panda Series plushes! Every single bear is adorable, and the store limited ones have officially overtaken last year's Stripes Stripes Everyday Limited Edition as my favourites.

美的 BITEKI Magazine October 2015

Here are a few looks from the latest issue of my favourite Japanese beauty magazine, 美的 BITEKI. Unlike a lot of beauty magazines that feature editorially stunning yet difficult to pull off looks, the makeup looks in BITEKI are always clean, elegant and most importantly, wearable.

美的 BITEKI Magazine Fall/Winter 2015 Makeup Collections Catalogue *pic heavy*

68 page 美的 BITEKI Fall/Winter makeup collections booklet with the September 2015 issue

Fall 2015 Makeup Collections Catalogue - MAQUIA magazine *pic heavy post*

The lack of time to write beauty review posts certainly hasn't stopped me from buying Japanese beauty magazines! Though instead of physical magazine copies, I have recently decided to switched digital editions. This means I'm missing out on the occasional decent freebie, but digital issues don't take up any storage space, can be easily accessed on PC/laptop/iPad.