The Infamous Saizen (Daiso) Charcoal Mask

ETA 6:38PM: Corrected NaraSHIKAwa translations to say NaraKASHIwa.

Yes, this is the much-raved about charcoal mask at Japanese discount store Saizen.

Can you say bandwagon? XD

I think the protective foil they used to cover the opening is a very good hygienic packaging technique.

Many other blogs have already provided good reviews of this, so I won't go into full detail anymore. What I do have to bring to the table are translations:

(Click image to enlarge and read the text better!)

Surprise surprise! The Saizen Charcoal Mask's true brand name is Narakashiwa!

Unfortunately, the mask did not work as completely for me as some other GTalkers. It successfully removed the hard-to-extract blackheads/whiteheads at the sides of my nose, but did little else for the rest of it.

Saizen Twin Eyeshadow

Ahhh, Saizen. That place is a veritable treasure trove of cheap thrills! Everything for just P85! <3<3<3

When I first visited the store about three months ago, it didn't have much makeup. Just last week, though, I was happy to find that it had stocked up on more of it!

This neutral eyeshadow duo was what I got along with some household items and nail supplies.

The duo is of a reasonably portable size and comes with its own tiny mirror. The mirror is prone to getting dirty, however, because it's in the same spot as the applicator.

The shadows aren't very pigmented, but considering the super cheap price, I'm not complaining.

I think it shows up rather nicely on my lids (since I'm such a barely-there makeup fan and all...).