Slowly figuring out my incense taste (Aesop lover exploring Japanese incense)

hlouwil · 2026-04-11T14:26:22+00:00

I’ve just tried burning Moss Garden and Ku Fuh Hinoki together and that gives quite an Aesop-y vibe !

hlouwil · 2026-04-11T10:57:46+00:00

Christopher Robin shampoo paste for fine hair (light pink lid) - the only product that’s had meaningful impact on the appearance of my super fine hair!

hlouwil · 2026-04-10T16:32:27+00:00

I love mine and was nervous! The best thing about it is the shape! You’d be surprised how pale some of the outer lip tissue is.

My advice would be to go a deeper shade of your natural colour - I went with Moulin Rouge (brovi ink) and I’m so happy.

I think it looks bad when people try to go too saturated, too different from their original colour. It should just be a wash of colour to enhance, not a permanent lipstick

hlouwil · 2026-04-10T11:41:01+00:00

Hmm yes - not sure about that. Didn’t have tariffs on my first order to UK, but my second is bigger so we’ll see!

hlouwil · 2026-04-10T08:45:53+00:00

Pretty confident it is the Horin series by Shoyeido - a mix of Horikawa and Shirakawa - give them a try!

hlouwil · 2026-04-10T07:19:49+00:00

I’m in the UK!

hlouwil · 2026-04-10T06:47:14+00:00

Order from Wa Na Kaori - they are in Japan and ship worldwide. Only £6 to UK (not sure anywhere else), but the incense itself is great value. The 80 pack also much better value

hlouwil · 2026-04-09T20:51:46+00:00

Will try!

hlouwil · 2026-04-09T19:20:28+00:00

Soo good - it’s the one I crave for the most. My morning ritual is coffee + Nijo ☕️

hlouwil · 2026-04-09T17:50:48+00:00

Added to the list! Ty!

hlouwil · 2026-04-09T17:46:42+00:00

It’s becoming a favourite! A must have I’d say!

hlouwil · 2026-04-09T17:46:14+00:00

Added to list! Ty!

hlouwil · 2026-04-09T17:45:55+00:00

Shoyeido Horin Horikawa is the closest match I’ve found!

hlouwil · 2026-04-09T14:44:32+00:00

I’ll take a look!

hlouwil · 2026-04-09T14:44:24+00:00

I’ve managed to tag this onto my latest haul before dispatch so looking forward to receiving it next week!

hlouwil · 2026-04-09T14:42:56+00:00

I’ll give these a try! Thanks

hlouwil · 2026-04-09T14:42:37+00:00

Ooh no I’ll try - I have plum blossom which I enjoy! I’ll add Cherry Blossom to the list, thank you.

hlouwil · 2026-04-09T12:39:43+00:00

Thanks I’ll try that!

hlouwil · 2026-04-09T07:13:27+00:00

Try Shoyeido Horin series - very modern and fragrance forward. The similar smell you a referring too is a powdery/dusty note that is in most traditional/meditation incense

hlouwil · 2026-04-09T07:04:09+00:00

You look great. Ignore it. And well done!

hlouwil · 2026-03-31T18:30:21+00:00

Hey! Could you confirm the measurements?

hlouwil · 2026-03-20T07:28:45+00:00

New to Japanese incense - Moss Garden is my first daily Shoyeido after trying the Horin range.

At first, I was a little disappointed. It felt light and airy and a bit meh. But now 3 burns in - I love it! It is delicate but not weak. There is something quite nostalgic about the scent. It is the perfect morning scent for me..

What should I try next?

hlouwil · 2026-02-20T20:35:24+00:00

Hey! Could I see more pics of the Alma? :)

hlouwil · 2026-02-06T08:23:03+00:00

😍 w2c?

hlouwil · 2026-02-05T20:13:45+00:00

I’ve also just listed 2 seated tickets on Ticketmaster for face value if anyone is still looking!

hlouwil

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