Thursday, July 30, 2015

Top 5 Most Popular Japanese Bath Salt / Bath Additive Brands

      How often do you take a bath? You probably know that Japanese people take a bath every night before sleeping. Soaking in a bathtub relieves your tired body, and it makes you relax and sleepy. Because Japanese people know there are so many health benefits of a bath, soaking in a bathtub is the most important time of a day for them.

      These are health benefits of a bath.
 ・increase blood circulation
 ・relieve suffering from sensitivity to cold temperatures
 ・heal your tiredness
 ・relieve arthritis pain
 ・relieve back pain
 ・improve skin conditions such as eczema, acne, chapped skin and frostbite

      Indeed, when I stay at my parents' home in Japan, I take a bath and use Japanese bath additives (powder / tablet / liquid) every single night. They always stock two to four kinds of them in their bathroom and enjoy choosing one every night.(This is actually typical. Japanese people do this every night.) Regardless of age and sex, using Japanese bath additives is common in Japan. That's why you can find so many kinds of bath products at drugstores, convenience stores and etc. Since I was little, I have tried so many Japanese bath additive products in Japan. Today, I'm going to share with you top 5 most popular bath additive brands in Japan. All products listed below are ones you can find any drugstore in Japan, so if you are planning on visiting Japan, I highly recommend to get these there.


1. Bab (バブ)
      Bab is bath tablets made by Kao Corporation, which is one of huge chemical and cosmetic companies in Japan. Bab was first released in 1983 and has been long-selling bath products in Japan. As soon as you soak the tablet in hot water, it starts releasing carbon dioxide which increases blood circulation and relieves your tired body. Because of Bab, effervescent bath additives became very popular in Japan.


Bab Forest (バブ 森の香り)
      This Bab Forest has relaxing woody scents and has green color.
Bab Forest




Bab 4 Kinds of Bath Slat (バブ 厳選4種類の香り)
    This one includes four most popular kinds in Bab bath tablets, Yuzu, Forest, Lavender and Bergamot Ginger.
Bab 4 Kinds of Bath Salt








2. Bath Roman (バスロマン)
 Bath Roman is bath powder made by Earth Chemical Corporation. Bath Roman was first released in 1964. I really like Bath Roman because they are so affordable and have so many products I can choose from.


Bath Roman Yakusen Blue (薬泉バスロマン にごり湯 乳青色)
     This is the most popular one in Bath Roman products in Japan.
 

Bath Roman Yakusen

 

Bath Roman Hinoki (バスロマン ヒノキ浴)

http://amzn.to/1LAJDl1
Bath Roman Hinoki


Bath Roman Premium (バスロマン プレミアム)
    This contains 9 kinds of herb and plant extract and keeps you warm longer.
Bath Roman Premium





3.  Kikiyu Bath Salts (きき湯)
      Kikiyu was first released in 2003 by Tsumura, which is now Bathclin Corporation. Kikiyu is small bath tablets and also release carbon dioxide just like Bab.    

Kikiyu Salt Carbon Dioxide Bath (きき湯 食塩炭酸湯)
http://amzn.to/1UaLyjX
Kikiyu for cold and tired body


Kikiyu Clay Sodium Bicarbonate Carbon Dioxide Bath (きき湯 クレイ重層炭酸湯)

http://amzn.to/1KCBQFi
Kikiyu for skincare


Kikiyu  Magnesium Carbon Dioxide Bath (きき湯 マグネシウム炭酸湯)
http://amzn.to/1VQsYPT
Kikiyu for backache and stiff shoulders





4. Tabino Yado (旅の宿)
     Tabino Yado is bath powder made by Kracie. I often find these bath powder at my parents' home because some of our relatives send these bath powder as Japanese traditional year-end gifts. These bath powder includes specific hot spring agents, so you can choose your favorite Japanese hot spring every night. :)  

Tabino Yado Hot Springs Milky Bath Salts (旅の宿 にごり湯シリーズパック 十和田・奥飛騨・霧島・ 信州白骨)
http://amzn.to/1UaLUXK
Tabinoyado Nigoriyu


Tabino Yado Hot Springs Clear Bath Salts (旅の宿 とうめい湯シリーズパック 登別・草津・箱根・白浜・別府)
http://amzn.to/1LU3FYw
Tabinoyado Clear


Tabino Yado Hot Springs Moisturing Bath Salts (旅の宿 しっとり湯シリーズパック 有馬・道後・湯布院・湯沢)
http://amzn.to/1LU3Inb
Tabinoyado Moistrizing Hot Spring




5. Bathclin (バスクリン)
      Bathclin is bath powder made by Bathclin Corporation. Bathclin was first relased in 1930 and has been long selling product. I sometimes call "bathclin" as a term of general bath powder.


Bathclin Lavender Scent (バスクリン ラベンダーの香り)
 Bathclin Lavender


Bathclin Nihon no Meito Noboribetsu Karurusu (バスクリン 日本の名湯 登別カルルス)

     I really love Nihon no Meito (日本の名湯) series from Bathclin. Noboribetsu Karurusu and Nyuto are the best!
Bathclin Nihon No Meito Noboribetsu Karurusu Hokkaido





     These are my entries you might like.
2 Popular Japanese Onsen Bath Salt Products

What Is Yunohana? - Yunohana vs Onsen Bath Salt 

Top 10 Products You Should Buy at Japanese Supermarkets (for Beginners!)

My Top 10 Favorite Japanese Sweets

My Top 10 Favorite Japanese Snacks


The Best Japanese Shampoo & Conditioner


5 Best Japanese Deep Conditioning Hair Masks

Top 5 Japanese Sunscreen Products

 

Top 5 Most Popular Japanese Charcoal Soap

4 Reasons Why I Love Kose Softymo Cleansing Oil

Top 3 Daiso Beauty Products

Top 10 Products You Should Buy at Daiso






     My entries related to Best Japanese Beauty Products can be seen here.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/Best%20Japanese%20Beauty%20Products

     My entries related to beauty can be seen here.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/beauty

 

     My entries related to Japan can be seen here.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/Japan






Wednesday, July 29, 2015

New Starbucks 2015 Summer Cold Cups!

       Last Sunday, my husband and I went to Starbucks to have their cold drinks. When I got our orders, I fell in love with these summer cold cups! These were the coolest and cutest cups I've ever seen at Starbucks! I'm going to share new Starbucks summer cold cups with you.

      This is a venti cup and has pictures of four pairs of sunglasses.
Starbucks 2015 Summer Venti Cold Cup : Four Pairs of Sunglasses

     The grande cup features an electric fan.
Starbucks 2015 Summer Grande Cold Cup : An Electric Fan

      The tall cup has a picture of a green and white polka dot flip flop!
Starbucks 2015 Summer Tall Cold Cup : A Polka Dot Flip Flop

       I enjoyed having cold drinks with their new summer cups. They also have trenta-sized cups, which I haven't gotten yet, and features a boom box.! I would like to have a trenta-sized drink next time. :))
Starbucks 2015 Summer Cold Cups

      My entries related to coffee can be seen here.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/coffee

      My Starbucks entries can be seen here.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/Starbucks

      This is my entries related to our Starbucks collections.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Two Important Things You Should Know to Wash Your Face - Japanese Beauty Secrets!

        When I was 15 in Japan, I met a woman who had very beautiful skin. Her skin looked 20's, but her actual age was around 40 at that time. I asked her how she could keep her skin looked so younger. She told me that the most important things to keep your skin healthy was minimizing skin damage while washing your face. Since then, I have been doing as she advised to me, and I am glad that I haven't usually had skin problems such as acne for many years. I would like to thank her. :) Today, I'm going to share with you two important things I learned from her for face washing.



1. Wash your face with plenty of lather.
     If you directly put your facial cleanser onto your skin and rubbing, it might irritate your skin. Japanese people believe that washing your face without rubbing is the most gentle way to clean your face, so women in Japan prefer to wash their face with plenty of lather. In this way, you don't have to put facial cleanser on your face directly. I highly recommend using a Japanese foaming net to create fine lather. It's quick and easy to get plenty of lather. With using a facial net, you can foam up with bit of cleansing product, so you don't have to use excess amount of it. Using less amount of cleanser is also gentle to the skin.


2. Rinse thoroughly
      If you wash your face with lather, it's much easier to rinse it off. However, you should still take enough time to rinse your face thoroughly. The woman I mentioned above told me that she always rinsed her face at least 50 times at a time. She told me that rinsing your face perfectly was the most important thing to keep your skin healthier. Even when it seems I rinse it good enough, I continue to rinse and try to take enough time for it. As you might know, leaving cleansing product on your skin will irritate your skin until you completely rinse off all cleanser.




     These are my favorite Japanese beauty products to wash my face. When I visit Japan, I always purchase these products.  If you are planning on visiting Japan, you should check them out. :)

Japanese Foaming Net
     I usually purchase it for about 100 yen at Daiso or Muji in Japan. You can use any type of facial cleaning products such as soap and liquid.

Japanese Foaming Net


Shiseido Perfect Whip Facial Cleansing
     I usually purchase it for about 400 yen at drugstores in Japan. You can create very thick lather with it. :) If you use a Japanese foaming net to foam up this product, it's perfect!
Shiseido Perfect Whip Facial Cleansing



     These are my entries you might like.
3 Best Japanese Beauty Gadgets to Lather Up Your Facial Wash

Top 5 Life-Changing Japanese Beauty Products   
 
Top 5 Most Popular Japanese Charcoal Soap
 

10 Best Japanese Beauty Products on Amazon Japan, You Can Also Purchase Them at Drugstores in Japan


The Best Japanese Shampoo & Conditioner

5 Best Japanese Deep Conditioning Hair Masks

Top 5 Japanese Sunscreen Products

4 Reasons Why I Love Kose Softymo Cleansing Oil

Top 3 Daiso Beauty Products

Top 10 Products You Should Buy at Daiso





     My entries related to Best Japanese Beauty Products can be seen here.

 
     My entries related to beauty can be seen here.
 

     My entries related to Japan can be seen here.    

     My entries related to Japan Haul can be seen here.




Monday, July 27, 2015

How to Cook Carrot Leafy Tops - Savory Carrot Stem Miso Paste

       As I mentioned in my previous entry, I bought a bunch of organic carrots and cooked the carrot leafy green tops. I shared how to cook deep-fried carrot leaves in that entry. Today, I am going to share with you how to cook savory carrot stem miso paste, which is perfect with rice. I referred this recipe on Cookpad.com, a huge Japanese recipe site. The carrot stems are high in fiber, so you will need a food processor to grind them.
Savory Carrot Stem Miso Paste


Ingredients

2 cups of carrot stems
1 tablespoon of miso
1 tablespoon of mirin
1 egg



1. Process carrot stems until finely-ground in a food processor.

2. Heat the oil in a pan. Saute the carrot stems until well cooked.

3. Add miso and mirin. Stir them.

4. Add egg and stir them until cooked. It should take about 30 seconds.

5. Enjoy!



      This is my entries related to my favorite recipe.
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Sunday, July 26, 2015

Making Greek Iced Coffee

     I have been making Greek iced coffee, Frappe Coffee, for weeks now. Today, I recorded some videos to share how to make it with you in my future video. I will edit them and upload my new video next week. :)

Greek Iced Coffee

      My entries related to coffee can be seen here.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/coffee



Saturday, July 25, 2015

How to Cook Carrot Leafy Tops, Delicious Deep-Fried Carrot Leaves

      Today, I bought a bunch of organic carrots at my local supermarket. The carrots had leafy green tops, and the tops smelled like crown daisy leaves, which is one of my favorite vegetable. :) That's why I decided to cook them tonight. I searched how to cook them on Cookpad, a huge Japanese recipe site. I made deep-fried carrot leaves and carrot stem miso paste. Actually, they turned out so delicious side dishes.  I'm going to share with you how to cook delicious deep-fired carrot leaves today. I referred to this recipe on Cookpad. (Next time, I will share how to cook carrot green stems with you. :))

       These are deep-fired carrot leaves which I cooked today. They were so crisply. :)
Delicious Deep-Fried Carrot Leaves


Ingredients

4 cups of carrot leafy green tops
1/3 cup of potato starch

seasoning
ponzu sauce (or just salt)



1. Remove stems from carrot leafy tops. You can cook the stems for the other recipe, so do not toss them away. :)

2. Put carrot leaves in a large bowl. Add potato starch and mix them thoroughly.

3. Heat oil to very high temperature (375F). Deep fry them in oil in small batches.

4. When both sides cooked, take out from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain off the excess oil.

5. Enjoy! Dip each piece in ponzu sauce, or simply sprinkle salt on it.





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Friday, July 24, 2015

Hanson - MMMBop

        17 years ago, I often listened to this song, MMMBop by Hanson, in Japan. I don't remember why I knew this song and where I listened to it, but I think this song was used in some TV commercials as background music in Japan. A few days ago, I watched their music video on YouTube for my first time, and I was really surprised at how young they were! This song has been so familiar to me for many years, but I didn't know they were so young when this song was released in 1997. Moreover, I didn't know that the members of this band, Hanson, were brothers!



Lyrics

Oh oh oh oh oh
Yeah
You have so many relationships in this life
Only one or two will last
You go through all the pain and strife
Then you turn your back and they're gone so fast
Oh yeah
And they're gone so fast, yeah
Oh
So hold on the ones who really care
In the end they'll be the only ones there
And when you get old and start losing your hair
Can you tell me who will still care
Can you tell me who will still care?
Oh care
[Chorus]
Mmmbop, ba duba dop
Ba du bop, ba duba dop
Ba du bop, ba duba dop
Ba du, yeah
Mmmbop, ba duba dop
Ba du bop, ba du dop
Ba du bop, ba du dop
Ba du, yeah
Said oh yeah
In an mmmbop they're gone
Yeah yeah
Plant a seed, plant a flower, plant a rose
You can plant any one of those
Keep planting to find out which one grows
It's a secret no one knows
It's a secret no one knows
Oh, no one knows
[Chorus]
In an mmmbop they're gone
In an mmmbop they're not there
In an mmmbop they're gone
In an mmmbop they're not there
Until you lose your hair
Oh
But you don't care, yeah
[Chorus]
Can you tell me? oh
No you can't 'cause you don't know
Can you tell me? oh yeah
You say you can but you don't know
Can you tell me? oh (Which flower's going to grow?)
No you can't 'cause you don't know
Can you tell me? (If it's going to be a daisy or a rose?)
You say you can but you don't know
Can you tell me? oh (Which flower's going to grow?)
No you can't 'cause you don't know
Can you tell me?
You say you can but you don't know
You say you can but you don't know
You don't know
You don't know, oh
Mmmbop, duba
Du bop, du
Yeah, yeah
Mmmbop, duba
Du bop, du
Oh yeah
[Chorus: x2]
Can u tell me? oh
No you can't 'cause you don't know
Can you tell me?
You say you can but you don't know
Say you can but you don't know





      This is my entries related to my favorite songs.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/songs




      Today's Vocabulary

・strife【stráif】: noun : 衝突、けんか

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Top 5 Most Popular Japanese Charcoal Soap

Charcoal
      Did you know Charcoal has a lot of health benefits? In Japan, charcoal is used many ways. Charcoal has numerous pores which absorb bad odors and chemical. While I was living in Japan, I used Binchotan, which is a traditional charcoal of Japan, to make delicious rice. I put Binchotan, water and rice in my rice cooker. Then, I simply cooked rice. Because charcoals absorb odor from rice and water, you can make truly delicious rice. :) Charcoal is also good for skin and is used as cleansing products. Because charcoal absorbs dirt from pores, you can get very clean skin by using it. When I lived in Japan, I also used some charcoal soap, shampoo and etc. Charcoal beauty products are pretty popular in Japan, and many cosmetic manufactures make those. If you go to drugstores in Japan, you can easily find charcoal soap. :) Today, I searched the most popular charcoal soap in Japan. I'm going to share top 5 most popular Japanese charcoal soaps with you. By the way, I also recommend using Japanese foaming net, which I believe most Japanese women use, to foam up your facial cleansing soap. :) 


No.1 Pelican Deitanseki Clay & Charcoal Facial Cleansing Bar
Pelican Deitanseki Clay & Charcoal Facial Cleansing Bar



No.2 Sumi Haigou Settuken Charcoal Bar Soap
Sumi Haigou Settuken Charcoal Bar Soap



No.3 Chinoshiosha Charcoal Soap
Chinoshiosha Charcoal Soap



No.4 SHIZEN GOKOCHI Facial Cleansing Set: Charcoal Bar Soap
 SHIZEN GOKOCHI Facial Cleansing Set: Charcoal Bar Soap



No.5 Pelican Charcoal and Hinoki Oil Cleansing Soap
Pelican Charcoal and Hinoki Oil Cleansing Soap





     These are also my previous entries.

Top 5 Life-Changing Japanese Beauty Products 
 
The Best Japanese Shampoo & Conditioner


5 Best Japanese Deep Conditioning Hair Masks

Top 5 Japanese Sunscreen Products

4 Reasons Why I Love Kose Softymo Cleansing Oil

Top 3 Daiso Beauty Products

Top 10 Products You Should Buy at Daiso


     My entries related to Best Japanese Beauty Products can be seen here.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/Best%20Japanese%20Beauty%20Products
 

      My entries related to beauty can be seen here.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/beauty

 

     My entries related to Japan can be seen here.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/Japan


Wednesday, July 22, 2015

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Happy Hour

       Last weekend, my husband and I went to the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to have their Ice Blended Drink during their happy hour. All Ice Blended Drinks have been 1/2 off through 3 to 5 p.m.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf  Happy Hour!

       We wanted to try their Original Mocha Ice Blended Drink to know how different between this and Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino. This drink was very creamy and had less coffee taste than Starbucks one. It was like I was eating delicious mocha ice cream. :)
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Original Mocha Ice Blended Drink
       While we were relaxing and having the drink there, a small black bird, male Brewer's Blackbird, came flying to our next table. We also enjoyed watching adorable birds there. :)
Brewer's Blackbird

      My entries related to coffee can be seen here.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/coffee



Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass

       Since last year, I've often listened to this song, All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor, because some famous YouTubers use this song as background music in their videos. This song is so catchy and lingers in my ears. :)



Lyrics

Because you know I'm all about that bass,
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass
 
Yeah it's pretty clear, I ain't no size two
But I can shake it, shake it like I'm supposed to do
'Cause I got that boom boom that all the boys chase
All the right junk in all the right places
I see the magazines working that Photoshop
We know that shit ain't real
Come on now, make it stop
If you got beauty beauty just raise 'em up
'Cause every inch of you is perfect
From the bottom to the top
Yeah, my momma she told me don't worry about your size
She says, boys they like a little more booty to hold at night
You know I won't be no stick-figure, silicone Barbie doll,
So, if that's what's you're into
Then go ahead and move along
 
Because you know I'm all about that bass,
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass
 
I'm bringing booty back
Go ahead and tell them skinny bitches Hey
No, I'm just playing I know you think you're fat,
But I'm here to tell you that,
Every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top
Yeah, my momma she told me don't worry about your size
She says, boys they like a little more booty to hold at night
You know I won't be no stick-figure, silicone Barbie doll,
 
So, if that's what's you're into
Then go ahead and move along
 
Because you know I'm all about that bass,
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass
 
Because you know I'm all about that bass,
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass
 
Because you know I'm all about that bass,
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass




     This is my entries related to my favorite songs.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/songs


 Today's Vocabularies

・treble 【 trébl 】: 《音楽》高音部, 高音域

・move along : phrasal verb : 立ち去る


Monday, July 20, 2015

5 Best Japanese Deep Conditioning Hair Masks

        Have you ever tried Japanese hair care products? I lived in Japan for most of my life and tried so many Japanese beauty products there. I used Japanese deep conditioning hair mask once a week in Japan. My dry and frizzy hair improved a lot by using them. Because nearly 99% of population of Japan are Japanese, many Japanese hair care products are perfect for Asians and people who have black hair like me.When I stayed at my parents' home in Japan a year ago, I used Lux deep conditioner, which was at their bath room, for the first time in years. I was very impressed that it really worked. Lux was actually one I used to often use in Japan before moving to U.S., but I completely forgot how great it was until then!    
        Today, I searched the highly rated Japanese deep conditioning hair mask products on @cosme, a huge Japanese cosmetic review site. These products listed below are so popular in Japan, and indeed, I have used these before and really liked all. :)  All of them can be purchased at drugstores in Japan, so if you are planning on visiting Japan, you should check them out there. Anyway, I am going to share top 5 Japanese deep conditioning hair mask products with you. (You might also like my previous entries, The Best Japanese Shampoo & Conditioner & The Best Japanese Hair Dryer)


1. Shisedio Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask

Shisedio Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask





2. Lux Super Damage Repair Intensive Repair Treatments

Lux Super Damage Repair Intensive Repair Treatments





3. KAO Essential Hair Treatment


Kao Essential Hair Treatment





4. KAO Asience Treatment
Kao Asience TreatmentKao Asience Treatment






5. Kracie Ichikami Smoothing Hair Treatment
Ichikami Smoothing Hair Treatment






     These are also my previous entries.
The Best Japanese Shampoo & Conditioner

Review : Shiseido Tsubaki Damage Care Hair Water - It's the Best Japanese Hair Care Product!

The Best Japanese Hair Dryer, Panasonic Nano Care Hair Dryer

2 Best Japanese Hair Dryers

Top 5 Life-Changing Japanese Beauty Products 

Top 5 Japanese Sunscreen Products

Top 5 Most Popular Japanese Charcoal Soap

4 Reasons Why I Love Kose Softymo Cleansing Oil

Top 3 Daiso Beauty Products

Top 10 Products You Should Buy at Daiso



     My entries related to Best Japanese Beauty Products can be seen here.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/Best%20Japanese%20Beauty%20Products

      My entries related to beauty can be seen here.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/beauty


     My entries related to Japan can be seen here.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/Japan



Sunday, July 19, 2015

Frappé coffee

      These days, I have often made frappe coffee, which is a Greek foam-covered iced coffee drink made from instant coffee. It's so creamy and good! I will share how to make it with you on YouTube video weeks later. :)





       My entries related to coffee can be seen here.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/coffee


      This is my entries related to my favorite recipes.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/recipes


       These are my entries you might like.

■Japanese Drip Coffee Bags - UCC & KEY COFFEE

■How to Make Caramel Macchiato

■How to Make a Frappuccino Less Watery
 
How To Make Espresso Ice Cube Latte

How to Make Thai Iced Coffee - Oliang, Cafe Yen

Trader Joe's Pour-Over Coffee Brewer Review

Two Ways to Make Coffee Granita

How to Make Café de Olla - Mexican Coffee

How to Brew Coffee with Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker 

How to Make Starbucks Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha Latte

How to Make Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Latte 

How To Make Salted Caramel Mocha Latte

How to Make Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino 

How to Make Affogato, Italian Espresso-based Dessert

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Latte

How to Turn Mason Jars into A Coffee Grinder and Compact Blender

How to Make Nutella Frappuccino

How to Make Iced Caramel Macchiato

Saturday, July 18, 2015

My New Videos

       Today, I uploaded two videos on my YouTube channel.

       This is the video to share how to make Muji curry. You can see my previous entry.




        This is the video recorded at Pololu Valley on the Big Island, Hawaii. You can see my previous entry about it.



       These are my YouTube channels.
AMERICAnoRINGOchan

RINGO's Coffee Channel


     This is my entries related to Muji.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/MUJI

      My entries related to our traveling on the Big Island can be seen here.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/Hawaii%20%28the%20Big%20Island%29

Friday, July 17, 2015

When to Throw Away Expired Makeup

      I think many women have too much makeup than they really need. I am not an exception and admit that I am not able to use up all my makeup before it goes bad. As you might know, some makeup has PAO symbol, the period-after-opening symbol, which identifies the useful lifetime of a cosmetic product after its package has been opened for the first time. If you look at the symbol, you know when you should throw away your makeup.
      However, some makeup doesn't have PAO symbol. According to FDA, cosmetics are not required to have an expiration date. A cosmetic product may go bad if you store it the wrong way like if it is unsealed or in a place that is too warm or too moist.  Needless to say, you cannot keep your makeup for good even if it doesn't have the PAO symbol. I'm going to share when to throw away expired makeup.


1. When Your Makeup Is Separating
      Is your lip gloss gooey? Is your liquid foundation separated? If so, it has definitely gone bad, and you need to toss it now.


2. When Your Makeup Has A Funny Smell
      You should smell your makeup once in a while. When your makeup starts smelling different, it's time to throw it away.


3. When Your Makeup Is Discolored
       If your makeup color has changed, it's trash. You should get rid of it now.




Makeup Lifespan

Mascara : 3 months

Liquid Eyeliner : 3 months

Facial Moisturizer : 6 months

Liquid Foundation : 6 to 12 months

Lip Balm, Lipsticks and Lip Gloss : 6 to 18 months

Liquid Concealer : 1 year

Stick Concealer : 2 years

Powder Blush : 2 years

Powder Eye Shadow : 2 years

Powder Foundation : 2 years

Sunscreen : 1 to 3 years

Perfume : 2 to 4 years




      My entries related to beauty can be seen here.
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      These are also my previous entries.

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