A Little Sweet Treat: Asian Beauty's Sweetest Picks with the Best Packaging
A Little Sweet Treat: Asian Beauty's Sweetest Picks with the Best Packaging
It’s one thing to create a product formula that knocks it out of the park, but to create a wow-worthy formula AND house it in aesthetically pleasing packaging? Our skin and vanities want to know more. Packaging isn’t everything, especially when the product’s formula is subpar, but there’s an additional level of excitement and satisfaction added when you know it’s going to look amazing on your top shelf or in that Instagram story. We’ve rounded up a stunning collection of beauty picks that have packaging as good as the products themselves for a metaphorical sweet treat for all the senses, including makeup bag delights and skin-loving gems. Keep reading through for all the tea.
No. 1
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Fwee
Are we even surprised Fwee has launched yet another product that totally appeals to the trinket goblin within? Meet the Fwee Pocket Cheek Palette, a Polly Pocket-esque cheek palette with 4 putty shades that blend effortlessly onto the skin for a blurred, texture-free finish. The current line offers 4 palettes to match your personal undertone, whether you’re a sprightly Spring or cool Winter. Stash it in your bag or hook it on for it to double as this season’s hottest bag charm.
No. 2
Shiseido - Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk SPF 50+ PA++++
Courtesy of Japanese Skincare Brand - Shiseido
We’ve got the cutest Pokemon collab to thank for these limited edition versions of the Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk SPF 50+ PA++++. This J-beauty bestseller features 2 types of UV blocking film technology for heavy-duty sun protection, also equipped with auto-repair technology to up its defence when met with heat, sweat, water and humidity. Team Pikachu, Sprigatito or Piplup?
No. 3
Merry Monde - Happy Your Day Cushion
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Merry Monde
The saying is you can’t have your cake and eat it too, but the adorableness of the Merry Monde Happy Your Day Cushion makes up for it. Pat on this cushion foundation for airy flawless coverage that lasts throughout the day without oxidizing or transfer, courtesy of its Quick-Fixing System. It’s made with Jeju Cypress Water for a splash of hydration that also calms irritated skin with an instant cooling effect.
No. 4
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Dasique
Dasique never fails to impress with their top-tier packaging and unbeatable formulas, and their newest Chewing Glow Pot is just as good as the rest of their collection. If its packaging is any indication, this formula mimics the watery glow and bouncy texture of jelly, swiping onto the lips and cheeks with a radiant finish. As a plus, the jelly container comes with a mini applicator that tucks into the main component so you never have to get your hands dirty when using it.
No. 5
medicube - PDRN Pink One Day Serum
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - medicube
No, these aren’t eyedrops, but in fact the medicube PDRN Pink One Day Serum. There’s nothing groundbreaking about the packaging per se, but the ease of which you can dispense this supercharged booster to use alone or mix into other products is gamechanging. 99% high-purity Salmon-derived PDRN boosts skin health, hydration and radiance, targeting dullness and an uneven skin tone. For instant and long-lasting results, don’t sleep on this booster.
No. 6
Coralhaze - Glow Lock Jelly Tint
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Coralhaze
You might not be able to lock up your valuables with the Coralhaze Glow Lock Jelly Tint, but this lip tint is not your run-of-the-mill lippie. Fans of this product love to link it to their bags to jazz them up, and it also ensures you’re not going anywhere without your favorite tint. The formula itself delivers vivid pigmentation with a glossy sheen that becomes even glassier as you wear it, in addition to hydrating your pout with Panthenol and Hyaluronic Acid.
No. 7
Etude - Sugar Coloring Jelly Balm
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Etude
When you combine the delicateness of sugar cookies with the sweetness of donuts, you get the Etude Sugar Coloring Jelly Balm. A multi-use lippie, this one combines the functions of lip gloss, plumper and topper to simplify your routine. The vegan formula includes Sugarcane extract and Sweet Almond Oil to ensure your pout is moisturized throughout wear, and it’s dispensed from a squishy donut-shaped applicator that spreads it out evenly.
No. 8
anillO - Black Tea Nourishing Hair Essence
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - anillO
In the case of minimalist chic aesthetics, anillO does it right. Get to know the anillO Black Tea Nourishing Hair Essence, an essence that simultaneously nourishes your scalp and strands. Its ingredients list includes Black Tea for strengthening the scalp barrier and boosting hair shine; Green Tea Oil for supporting hair elasticity; and Protein and Biotin for promoting healthy hair growth. We promise the rest of the anillO collection is equally as pleasing to the eye.
No. 9
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - BRAYE
We ‘ve never seen anything quite like the BRAYE Lipsleek and we deem it the cool girl of the K-beauty world.Tucked away in a sleek portable palette is a nourishing cream formula made to be used on the eyes, cheeks and lips for a monochromatic natural flush. When you pair it with the BRAYE Lipsleek Multi Strap, you can use this as a keyring accessory, subtle addition to your belt loops, or even a functional necklace.
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