TOP 10 | Best of J-Beauty Review

We continue Asia Week with a top ten edit, specifically for all those who have been waiting to hear about Japanese beauty exclusives! Narrowing down this list to just ten products was much more difficult than I imagined, but I truly believe this review will steer you in the right direction when shopping in Japan. I've spent an obscene amount of money on testing phenomenal, mediocre and even downright awful products since my first trip to Tokyo this year (in January), so I'm going to share what I've learned and highlight the most memorable of the lot. Get ready for J-Beauty heaven after the jump!

Best of AVEENO Review

Those who have watched my videos since 2010 might recall my love for Aveeno's Positively Nourishing Hydrating Body Wash. That was my favorite body wash for years, and I was so disappointed when Costco stopped selling it in 3-packs. Since then, I have experimented with many other Aveeno products, and I have always been impressed. Aveeno makes fabulous affordable skin care, but my top picks are from the bath and hair categories. These products perform as well as my luxury favorites, so I highly recommend giving them a try!

Products Reviewed:

AVEENO Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15

AVEENO Pure Renewal Shampoo

AVEENO Pure Renewal Conditioner

AVEENO Nourish + Condition Leave-in Treatment

Makeup Worn:

Eve Lom Sunscreen as Primer

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige

Sisley Foundation in Ivory

LORAC Powder in PF3

Tom Ford Bronzing Powder in Terra

Charlotte Tilbury Blush in First Love

Cle de Peau Highlighter in Sand Beige

Burberry Brow Pencil in Ash Brown

Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks in Rosegold & Amethyst
Urban Decay Pencil Eyeliner in Lush

Cle de Peau Eyeshadow Quad in 212

Cle de Peau Lipstick in 226

Ivory Lash in Smitten Kitten

*Get 10% OFF with code RAE2014

Nails:

Dior Pied-de-Poule

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My Signature Hair Styles | Effortless Loose Waves and Wrapped Bun TUTORIAL

For the past six months, I have been flooded with tutorial requests for what I like to consider my two 'signature' hair styles. I tend to wear my hair down in soft waves or up in a fluffy bun, so this how-to video will show you how to achieve both looks! I love effortless, easy hair styling so I hope you will find these quick and simple demonstrations helpful. Practice makes perfect, but a good set of products will boost your confidence as well as elevate your styling. Don't forget to gently tame flyaways with hair spray and always go for the lift... bigger is always better at the crown! Good luck xo

PRODUCTS USED:

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist

Aussie Awesome Volume Styling Mousse

Aussie Mega Hairspray: Finish in Flexible Hold

Mason Pearson Handy Mix Hair Brush

Amika 4P Interchangeable Barrel Curler (1.25 inch)

Goody Bobby Pins (firm hold for securing base of bun)

Goody Bobby Pins (regular hold for tucking hair under bun)

XL Mesh Donut from Sally's Beauty Supply

MAKEUP WORN:

Koh Gen Do Moisture Foundation in 113

Koh Gen Do Triple Lighting Powders in OC-1 and OC-2

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 and Holder

Cle de Peau Highlighter in Delicate Pink

Tom Ford Bronzer in Terra

Lancome Grandiose Mascara in Black

Lancôme Eyeshadow Palette in Bronze Amour

EM Michelle Phan Scribble Eyeliner in Navy Script

Shu Uemura Pencils in P Black 01 & G Gold 93

Giorgio Armani Lip Gloss in 519

Ivory Lashes [Use promo code RAE0714 to get 15% OFF! Expires Aug 31, '14]

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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Aussie through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select.

While I was compensated to write a post about Aussie, all opinions are my own.