When you go here, ask for Michelle. She's a great listener, makes great suggestions, and I felt…read moregood about my purchase. The one thing that they didn't have in stock, she ordered and had shipped to my house. It's an odd little shopping area but if you have the parking app (parkmobile?) installed, parking in the neighborhood is pretty easy.

First of all, it has been two hours since I was in this stores and I am still appalled by what has…read morehappened. At 1:15 P.M. Pacific Standard Time in the Newport Beach Cos Bar on Friday June 30th 2023, I entered the beauty store for my first and definitively LAST time. The moment I walked in to the store I heard lots of unpacking and since I had walked this street before and never noticed this store before, I asked if the store had just opened, to which a blonde lady told me "no" and I playfully said "really? I've been here before and I never saw this store" (the storefront is relatively small) to which an employee told me something along the lines of "clearly you weren't looking that hard." I brushed off this encounter and approached a table with foundation. I was in a rush that morning and had zero makeup on, so I took this opportunity to try on a new foundation brand that I didn't know existed. No one helped me. I chose the shade myself and then when to the small mirror on the counter to look at the shade. Then an older blonde White female employee came up to me... I told her I didn't know La Mer foundation existed, and she made a rude face to me. I told her that I have acne, and wanted to see how it looked. She said you me "you have breakouts, you don't have acne. If you had acne it would look different." At this point, I already had foundation on my face so how would she know? Also according to Healthline.com, breakouts are acne, so what is she talking about? She then told me I needed tinted foundation. She rudely told me I picked the wrong shade even though she wouldn't show me what shade I needed. She told me I needed tinted foundation, without helping me find what shade of tinted foundation. She told me I need to use bronzer, without telling me what kind of bronzer to use or how to use it. The constant scrutiny and baseless and confusing remarks made me feel hostile atmosphere. The final and most strong evidence of horrendous behavior came when I was looking in the mirror. I was looking at an adjustable mirror sitting on the counter and she took her hand as she was standing behind the counter and tilted the mirror, so I could no longer see myself in the mirror. The mirror was in front of my but after she tilted it, in was no longer in the view. I WAS ACTIVELY LOOKING AT MYSELF IN THE MIRROR AND SHE MOVED THE MIRROR SO I COULD NO LONGER SEE MYSELF. Being naive and confused as to what was happening I took the handheld mirror next to the original countertop mirror I was looking at, and used it to look at my skin instead, while she stared at me in silent anger. How horrible you are. I am not sure if this was about race but I am an Asian woman while she was White. Appalling. I am hoping this store has surveillance cameras so they can pull up the footage and corroborate exactly what I've been talking about. Absolutely disgusting. Shame on you. Crazy. (BTW go look at the other bad review, clearly this shop has something against Asian women) I also had a spoke with the store director named Michelle, who claimed that employee whom I had a horrendous experience with was named Eraine.

Lots of options to select from. Will be back to check out more options…read more Thanks

This place has a lot of things that the beauty of our skin care influencer would one to check out…read moreif you've ever been in the recent trends of Asian skin care. They don't have a lot of selections compared to shibuyala, but definitely more than Tokyo Central/Mitsuwa. They also carry Asian sunscreens with filters that are not available in the us. Very light and not heavy feeling that you get with us sunscreen that burn your eyes. They do have a bunch of testers so it's nice when you can do that versus hope that a product work if you're buying something internationally online. It seems like the items are a little bit more expensive than online, but I guess it's the cost of doing business and person, labor, and shipping as well. They do have another random section with kitchen items. But I would say if it's a popular item in Asia cup and you'll probably find it here.

So amazing- simply put, it's like Sephora but Asian products run by 3 girls!! They're all so…read morehelpful and kind as well. Lots of stuff in here are viral online products from Asia that typically you wouldn't be able to try unless you're in store.

It's been so long since I've stepped into Shibuyala and it felt like being briefly transported to a…read moreJapanese beauty store thanks to the scents and visuals. This location is tucked into The Arbor Village Center so it's surrounded by other eateries and businesses. Most people familiar with this plaza know that parking is a headache during lunch and dinner hours. I would not want to be here if it was overly crowded, but thankfully that wasn't the case when we were there on a Saturday afternoon. My friend recently visited Japan so she wanted to stop by to show me their popular haircare products. We ended up spending a whole hour here and I've added more products to my wishlist for the near future. I also walked out with a purchase and can't wait to try it. Notes: ~ Hours of operation are 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM daily ~ Opened in 2018 and it's a smaller store but they still carry wide range of cosmetics, skin/hair/oral/ personal hygiene care products, toys, snacks and lifestyle items (not just Japanese ones, but also trendy Korean and a couple of Chinese brands) ~ Prices are actually not outrageous (some products appear cheaper than the Japanese and Korean markets) ~ Aisles are a bit more narrow here so please be patient ~ There's a spacious sink in the back of the store for hand washing after testing out the wide variety of beauty products ~ Store associates are nice and ready to help find any product ~ Partnered with Fivestars for their loyalty program ~ Sometimes they offer deals like spend $50+ to receive a free gift ~ Products approaching end of shelf life are placed right by the checkout counter (items can be between 30-70% off) ~ Mobile payment accepted

I got my lips done at California Cosmetics in 2017 and twice recently along with Botox a few times…read more The office staff at both locations are nice and extremely helpful. The Newport location is beautiful but I prefer the Corona office because it is a quicker drive from Westlake Village. I often turn it into a day trip and it is always worth it. Sherry the office manager is the sweetest and answers whenever I need help. Dr. B is amazing and very personable. They never pressure you into additional work and always focus on what is best. He has done excellent work on my lips with great natural looking results. The dental block makes the lip procedures almost painless which was hard to find locally. I also start taking arnica a few days before to help reduce any potential bruising. I plan to return next month and highly recommend them for their professional and reliable service.

Dr. B was recommended to me by a good friend who has been seeing him for the past four years. When…read moreI mentioned I was thinking about getting lip filler, she told me not to waste my time looking anywhere else--Dr. B was the best. After three visits, I can confidently say she was absolutely right! Whenever I compare my results with family and friends who've had their lips done, everyone agrees mine look the most natural. Dr. B has an incredible eye for detail, his technique is flawless, and he consistently delivers beautiful, balanced results. I couldn't be happier, and I'm so grateful my friend introduced me to him!

I went in for botox on my forehead and frown lines with PA Madison Kim, and had such a great…read moreexperience. She was incredibly knowledgeable during the consultation, took the time to explain everything, and offered thoughtful recommendations that made me feel confident in the treatment plan. She also made sure I was comfortable throughout the entire process, which I really appreciated. The entire staff was warm and welcoming, and the booking process was super easy and efficient. Overall, a smooth, professional experience, I'll definitely be coming back!

Dr. Qazi gave me my face back!…read more In the past I had hyaluronic acid filler placed below my eyes and in my cheeks. I didn't like the result since it added shadows to my face which aged me, so I waited for them to naturally dissolve. But since they were cross-linked, they mostly stayed put. They then migrated and caused lumpiness when I smiled that 5+ dissolving sessions spread out over the years didn't fully resolve. I'll start by saying that my expectations were quite modest going in. But the moment I walked into Dr. Qazi's clinic, I was genuinely stunned. The space is beautiful, modern, and high tech. Frankly one of the most impressive aesthetic clinics I've seen. It's clear that Dr. Qazi has invested in the latest technology and equipment. Once I was called in, the nurse did a scan of my face with a sophisticated imaging device. I've never seen such a device used at any other practice; we usually just go straight into the dissolving session. Then Dr. Qazi came in and performed his ultrasound guided filler dissolution, carefully mapping out the pockets of residual filler. Using ultrasound visualization, he was able to precisely guide the needle into the exact areas where filler remained and dissolve it with remarkable accuracy. His technique was meticulous and clearly the work of someone with deep expertise and experience. What impressed me even more was the outcome. I had actually undergone a similar ultrasound-guided dissolving procedure just a week earlier with a radiologist at another clinic an hour away, which left me with significant bruising. In contrast, Dr. Qazi performed the procedure with zero bruising whatsoever- a testament to his skill! And the price was shockingly reasonable. His treatment cost one-fifth of what I paid at the other ultrasound-guided dissolving clinic, despite delivering far better results. And the improvement in my face was noticeable almost immediately. It felt as though 5 years of age had melted away from my face. The subtle bulkiness that I hadn't even realized was there disappeared, softening the shadows that had been accentuating my nasolabial folds. The lumpiness when I smiled improved dramatically, and I left feeling far more confident in my skin. What also stood out was Dr. Qazi's generosity with his time. He even stayed past normal hours to continue helping me, which I deeply appreciated given that I had traveled all the way to the Bay Area to see him. After several attempts to fix the issue, I'm incredibly grateful to have finally found someone with the skill and technology to address it properly. Thank you Dr. Qazi! I will absolutely be recommending you to others.

Honestly, I went there and they were pretty expensive so I didn't want to go back. However! I've…read moretried other people, but I've got to be really honest with you. It's the absolute best Botox I've ever had ! I looked flawless and I had them do my lips a little bit and they were perfect. I tried three different girls when I was there and every single one was phenomenal. I think it's probably the best in Orange County. I highly highly recommend them. Also, the staff are really gorgeous, but they're so nice.

Beware! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEG AT THIS PLACE! It's been a nightmare from day one! 1 star only…read morebecause I can't give zero stars. My experience with this med spa was extremely disappointing. The staff was unprofessional, unfriendly, and rude. The general manager, Val, was especially unpleasant to deal with and did not handle my concerns in a professional manner. I received lip filler from Diana that did not turn out properly, and I had to go somewhere else to have it dissolved and redone. This resulted in me spending a significant amount of additional money because of this experience. I have tried multiple times to reach someone above Val through emails, texts, and phone calls to address my concerns, but I have received no response. The lack of communication and customer service has been extremely frustrating. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience, and I would not recommend this med spa.

This was my first time visiting Blue Mercury in a few years. I usually just place my order online…read morefor the convenience. The Blue Mercury near me closed and I decided to swing by here as I was on my way to Fashion Island. I was greeted promptly by the sales associate upon entering the store and she offered to help if I needed any assistance or recommendations. I was a little lost because I haven't been to a Blue Mercury in a while, but I was also just wanting to browse around. The store has a good variety of brands and products in store. Some brands I was familiar with and some I wasn't. The store is very clean and products were neatly displayed. The try ons were not disgusting and looked clean.

First time visiting Bluemercury, happened to be in 2ND & PCH location…read more Services are great, welcomed by all of their beautiful and friendly staffs! They really have unique selections of fine/luxury skincare and makeup brands. They offer generous discount and promotions, of course they also gift me a goodie bag that is FULL of skincare and makeup. Thank you for spoil me with lots of greatness! Will be back soon

The ever aesthetically pleasing Aesop shop. There was a lot of people perusing the shop and there…read morewas only one lady hustling about on a beautiful sunny Saturday. Love that they have a sink where you can wash your hands with their various hand soaps and lotions ready at hand (heh) for testing and smelling. Hand towels were available. The AC was out so it was a little warm but everyone was still having a great time. Great shopping spot to spend the day at in Newport Beach!

Popped in to treat myself for my birthday. We weren't greeted and when we were it was an "I'll be…read moreright with you" and it came from an older white blonde woman with attitude, as if we were an inconvenience in an empty store. We helped ourselves to some testers and were chastised for smelling them. "Only the ones marked 'tester' are testers" like. We can read girl. We felt very disrespected, and even if we weren't going to buy anything we still should have been treated like any other customer. We ended up leaving empty handed. I've been to other locations and have never been made uncomfortable by an employee. Disappointed.