Exposing overhyped Japanese beauty products
Not all Japanese beauty products live up to the hype. In this video, I expose the overrated skincare and haircare items like Keana Rice Mask and &Honey Hair Oil, revealing why they may not be worth your money. Instead, I'll introduce high-performing J-beauty products that actually deliver results. Whether shopping in Japan or online, find out which products are worth the investment.

- “It's not that great, it's not worth it”▶ 0:38
- “Their biggest claim is that it gets rid of blackheads and most of the reviews I've seen they're like this doesn't work, it doesn't do what it actually says it does”▶ 1:00
- “If anything, when I tried this the next day I woke up and my skin was a little smoother, but there's no difference than that in using a moisturizer the night before”▶ 1:08
- “Trust me, only get one of them if you're going to like don't go out of your way to get any more, save your money”▶ 1:18
Kanebo$22.99- “This is an SPF 50 plus plus plus plus plus, so we know it's very very good”▶ 7:01
- “I've been using this every day since I got back from Japan, and when I tell you I'm obsessed, I'm obsessed”▶ 7:06
- “I can barely feel it, like that's how sunscreen should be”▶ 7:10
- “It doesn't have a strong smell”▶ 7:12
- “Feels so effortless under makeup, you can barely notice it”▶ 7:26
- “Sometimes I accidentally just put that on without moisturizer, and that's how hydrating it is”▶ 7:28
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