Shiseido

Over last weekend, I went with my family to the Shiseido Cosmetics Boutique in Germantown MD (we also hit the Dave and Buster's while we were there :3).  I have to tell you, I was in cosmetic paradise.  Overall the place wasn't that big, but it was covered in wall to wall shelving of all the Shiseido products you could dream of.  For those of you that aren't familiar with Shiseido, it's a Japanese company that's made it's way over to America.  There are still a couple of lines that aren't available in the states (namely the Anessa products).  The SCB also carries alot of other Japanese and Korean products.  They're prices are definitely lower than anywhere else I've found most of the Shiseido products.

I picked up:

Shiseido Tsubaki Shining Shampoo
Shiseido Tsubaki Shining Conditioner
Shiseido Tsubaki Damage Care Treatment
Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 60 PA+++
2 pairs of Darkness Lashes

I could rant and rave about the sunscreen all day lol.  It's seriously the best I've ever tried.  I picked up the 100mL bottle for almost $40, but it's totally worth it.  The solution is soooo light.  I typically have problems with my face sunscreen being too thick and making my skin look too pale, even after it's all rubbed in.  This sunscreen gives you a nice dewy glow.  Not to mention, it spreads really nicely.  Since it's not very thick (you have to shake the bottle each time before you use it) a little but can cover your whole face.  I squeeze out about a nickel size into my palm and spread it onto my face with clean fingers.  Definitely wash your hands after using any type of sunscreen though.  Some sunscreens will dry white on your clothes like deodorant :/ not a good look.
For those of you who don't use sunscreen on your face daily I 100% RECOMMEND IT.  It helps to prevent premature again and those unattractive dark spots.  Not to mention, it reduces your risk of skin cancer.  Trust me, no one wants a scar on their face from having to have a spot removed.
Because it's expensive, I don't use this sunscreen every single day. If I know that I'm not going to be outside for long or it's a cloudy day, I use more generic brands you can pick up at the drug store.  If you know you're going to have to reapply at some point in the day (which should be every two hours you're outside) I would suggest this sunscreen.  It doesn't build up and clog your pores like other products will.  It also smells fantastic (not too much like a sunscreen...more floral actually) and serves as a perfect base for powder foundations or blushes.

As for the Tsubaki Hair Care line, check out my new review vid here!

(I plan to do a tutorial later on the application of false lashes, so don't worry!)

Until next time,

xoxoJessieBear