Warning: Photo dump post/cosmetic porn ahead.

I’ve been living in Chinatown/LES Manhattan for almost 3 decades and I’ve seen my neighborhood transform from humble mom and pop shops to retail giants and new condo developments moving in. Before Asian beauty products ever came to the attention of Westerners, local Chinatown pharmacies and facial places would stock up on our home country’s beauty essentials.

I noticed that an old supermarket favorite, New Kam Man, has been getting a lot of attention because of it’s heavenly second floor of Asian beauty goods where I used to peruse in high school (more for the Hello Kitty products). They first opened in the early 1970’s as the largest Asian supermarket and operate 3 floors of beauty, food and home/kitchen goods. I went to Yelp to see if anyone has done this place any justice and while there were only a FEW photos of the beauty selection, it doesn’t give someone a good idea of all the offerings or price points. So, I went to do a visit and came back with drool-worthy EYECANDY.

Check out my photo dump after the jump!

Address: New Kam Man, 200 Canal St, New York, NY 10013

Another angel of the store, walking from the 6, N, R train station on Canal Street.



The window display give you a sneak preview of the second floor. Hada Labo, DHC, Kracie, Dolly Wink, Shisheido…



My Beauty Diary masks spotted!



And if you love Hello Kitty knick knacks too.



Once you enter the doors, go straight up to the second floor! Stairway to heaven!



Yepp! Pure Smile masks front row and center!



There were grab bags they were selling, but I wouldn’t gamble on these. Shiseido Tsubaki shampoo and conditioner sets underneath.



$1.99 each. Pure Smile CHOOSY lip masks and point pads



$1.99 Pure Smile sheet masks. I got the Milk Series!



Its Skin Power 10 ampoules, $18 and $21.50 depending on which type.



YES. My Beauty Diary WALL. Sorry for the blurriness. Closeup of prices below.



Newest MBD series of sheet masks. 2-Step Masks, Lifting Line Masks, and Eye Patch Masks.



Also, popular Japanese sheet masks to the left of the MASK WALL.



All the way to the end of the wall, you’ll notice that you can buy masks individually so you can try before getting a whole box.



Special, buy 3 boxes for $32.99.



The 2-Step masks were on sale for $10.99 each. I might go back and grab a box…



2-piece V-Up masks, $16



Hair colorings



Popular Japanese sheet masks by the bulk. There are maybe 30-40 in each resealable and because this saves on packaging, these are way cheaper than buying individually sealed masks but more germaphobic people might not like it. I wouldn’t have a problem with these but I’d want to check out the ingredients first.



More of the bulk sheet masks in resealable bags.



Korea’s #1 sheet mask brand, Leaders Insolution in the house! $25 a box or you can buy individually to just try the different types! Ranges from $2.50 – $3.50 each. Great way to try then buy (in bulk).



MOARRRR!!!!



Japanese heating foot patches for those tired arches!



More from Japan. I’m interested in this SANA Honeyshca product… I’ll look up some published reviews for this.



Some more popular facial cleansers from Japan. I had the Age Care one, brand is called Mandom Bifiesta



A small wall of select BB creams and below is miscellaneous lotions



More foot masks.



Missha BB creams, $30 each. Test your shade!



Dr. Jart – $39.99 – $44.99



IPKN – $35 – $38



Japanese brand, KOSE



Ugh, too blurry sorry but SHAMPOOS!



I like these try’on lash wands, but be careful so it doesn’t actually touch your eyes…



Dolly Wink



World famous Oshima Tsubaki Camellia Hair Care Oil on sale for $16.99, that bottle is the tester size, the real bottle is the nicer tapered bottle pictured on the blue card.



Shiseido’s Perfect line, be warned though that the Perfect Whip line has a pH of 8.



Another cult favorite, Cure’s Peeling Gel.

Skin Food’s most popular scrubs and wash-off packs at $19 though, it’s overpriced in my opinion.

Men’s hair product. Don’t ask me which is good, I haven’t used these and I’m not familiar with these but it makes me curious to look into the reviews.

Nose Care

Beauty tools

Charcoal Konjac sponges, velcro hair holders, beauty sponge replacements and pumice stones.

Bubble makers

MEDIHEAL MASKS!!! Looks like $21.99 for a box of 5

DUP Wonder eyelid tape that comes with an “eye-opening” wand. Looks like a bestseller.

This Bioderma Cleansing Water looked like a big deal to me even though the packaging is quite plain. So I took the time to look up some reviews, Beautiful Buns and Paula’s Choice reviewed it both with two thumbs way up.

A whole aisle bumper of It’s Skin! The Prestige Snail and Ginseng family is here! Non-blurry pics below.

See the entire It’s Skin line here, English site.

It’s Skin Mini Bebe hand lotions $3.95

Naisture masks? I can’t even read my own photos… $12.95 for a pack of 10 (?) don’t quote me on that.

It’s Skin YE Effector and Toner (the one with Yeast Extracts)

It’s Skin Mimi Bebe Facial Mists $8. Ugh, blurriness!! Mind you, if you didn’t count, there are over 100 pictures here!!!

I really want to try these new Butterfly Eyes masks!!!!! On the Korean etailer sites that ship from Korea, it’s only 1,000 KRW (less that $1 USD).

Great range of Japan’s long standing brand, DHC. I remember getting their paper catalog when I was in high school 15 years ago and trying their cleansing oil for the first time – yepp, it’s been around for THAT long.

DHC’s cult favorite cleansing oil from Japan in the green box and marked as a must have item is at $27.99 for 6.7 fl. oz. (200 mL). The smaller size next to it is at $12.50

More It’s Skin creams.

More It’s Skin Power 10 Toner and Emulsion

I remember seeing this brand, Onl, when I was in Korea – no brainer that this must be the store’s bestseller. Potato is surprisingly a really good ingredient for skin, I mentioned it in my Clio store visit.

I guess this is a really good brand for sun block? I never personally heard of it.

More high end masks from that Naisture brand from before. I should research more on this brand and well as the brand below it, Herborist.

Whoops, hey, I tried.

It’s Skin foaming cleansers – $6 for a reason, the forums say these have really high pH of 8. If you have normal skin, you may be able to handle these but not dry skin.

It’s Skin Blackhead Clear line more info found on their official site

It’s Skin Aloe line

Founding rounding out of the store, Kracie, a Japanese drugstore line.

Hmmm Sana Miss Eve Baobab Oil. I have baobab oil for my hair. Looks like this Super Lift Baobab Oil is facial oil? Interested to research more into this.

This captured my attn as the store made an effort to show case it. I can’t read the signage to get a name but I’ll go back and retake a pic.

Finally! That is the end of the photo tour!!!!!!!!!! This post has over 100 photos of eye candy and I thought I would help everyone by giving you the best idea of what they stock here! I came out with some Pure Smile sheet masks as I couldn’t help resist their Milk line, $1.99 each. I didn’t need anything at the moment but after some research on some “new-to-me” products, I might come back for more.

If you’re DONE with looking at beauty, go downstairs to the main floor and buy some Asian snacks! They have Cafe Du Monde coffee, shrimp chips, Bin Bin rice crackers, green tea Pocky Sticks as well as the Japanese Kit Kats (green tea and strawberry) at decent prices.

Even though New Kam Man has always been in my hood, I always have a reason to go back and check out their newest arrivals and support local business before this store also gets pushed out from high rent or big developers. Until the next store visit! Follow me for updates!