When it comes to the East, we never seem to get enough of the adorably packaged beauty products, semi-complicated beauty regimens and on-point street style. Even the weirdest beauty ingredients have become our most coveted ones. With Asia’s R&D departments leading the discovery of new ingredients to infuse into products, you can also expect some, um, more eyebrow-raising beauty tools.
As beauty die-hards, we’ve come across some pretty strange things in the industry. You would think after hearing about the Kardashians’ fave waist-training corset and Kylie Jenner’s latest breast and butt enhancing cream obsession we would be immune to strange trends, but you’d be surprised. JapanTrendShop.com is one of the many e-commerce sites for all things Japanese, from household gadgets to high-tech gizmos. It also houses some interesting beauty-related contraptions (see: face expander). At a first glance, these tools look, well, horrifying and like it can put you through some serious discomfort (no pain, no gain?). But after reading the descriptions and its effortless slimming testimonies, can you blame us for questioning its claims and results. Come on, a mask that helps eliminate belly fat?
From face toning bands that help smoothen out smile lines to breast massagers that sculpt your bust back to its perky state, we tracked down 10 of the craziest beauty tools developed by our friends overseas. Diet and workout trends, watch out, because there’s a new slimming competitor in town that doesn’t require our asses off the couch. Take it with a grain of salt, though.
weird beauty tools face stretcher mask
The face stretcher
This exercise mask that trains your face (?) is not only said to result in tighter-looking skin, but also improve and increase blood circulation. We recommend you don’t wear it around…well, living, breathing humans. Like, at all.
Facewaver Exercise Mask ($69, japantrendshop.com)
weird beauty tools breast hand massager
The breast hand massager
Been feeling like your bust is out of shape? Well, meet your personal breast sculptor. Apparently the hand tool massages the ligaments around your breasts to help shape them and provide a more perkier.
Breast Gymnastics Hand Massager ($67, japantrendshop.com)
weird beauty tools face slimming cushion belt
The face slimmer
This chin strap is worn around your head and is said to keep your face in shape. From the looks of things, we’re guessing it refers to any double chin-like situations.
La Vie Kogao Face Lift Belt ($32, japantrendshop.com)
weird beauty tools abdomen treatment mask
The body mask
Koreans are notorious for designing masks for all parts of the body, so it comes as no surprise to see one that treats the abdominal area. While face masks brighten and hydrate your skin, this particular treatment can detox your belly by getting rid of excess fats and toxins.
Mymi Wonder Patch Belly Wing ($18, memebox.com)
weird beauty tools face expander
The face expander
Use this silicon muscle-training mask to exercise your face and rid wrinkles around your mouth. It boasts a “comfortable wear” design, which involves a mouthpiece that’s fitted between your lips and a band is stretched around your ears. See? Comfortable.
Bigan Beauty Face Expander ($116, japantrendshop.com)
weird beauty tools slimming socks
weird beauty tools nose pore blocker cap
The nose pore blocker
Say buh-bye to your enlarged pores with this pink entrapment. Just place it on your nose for 90 minutes and the cap will somehow “miraculously” tighten up your pores. Who knows.
Nose Pore Blocker ($50, japantrendshop.com)
weird beauty tools pedicure stockings
The pedicure stockings
No time for a pedi? No problem. These ultra-sheer pantyhose with built-in fake nails are the ultimate lazy girl solution.
Pedicure Stockings ($15, bellemaison.jp)
weird beauty tools bb mask
The skin rejuvenator
Channel your inner Iron Man with this LED face mask. In just “17 minutes, 17 days” (according to BBMask), your skin will be 17 years younger with the help of near-infrared lights penetrating the skin, thus improving blood flow. Benjamin Button, anyone?
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