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		<title>Lush &#8211; Power Mask</title>
		<link>http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2012/04/lush-mask.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:57:25 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[cosmetics & skincare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beauty]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lush&#8217;s power mask enjoys great popularity here, in Japan. Maybe the name &#8220;power mask&#8221; doesn&#8217;t rings a bell for most people. &#8220;Mask of Magnaminty&#8221; is the name that it is known as in the UK and US. This mask contains [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lush&#8217;s <strong>power mask</strong> enjoys great popularity here, in Japan. <br />Maybe the name &#8220;power mask&#8221; doesn&#8217;t rings a bell for most people. &#8220;<strong>Mask of Magnaminty</strong>&#8221; is the name that it is known as in the UK and US.</p>
<p>This mask contains ingredients of adzuki, honey that makes it an ideal mask for pores and keratin care.The mask is not only cooling and fresh, but also, the minty fresh scent gives a very soothing feel. </p>
<p>Adzuki exfoliates and unclogged the pores without being harsh on the skin, leaving the skin smooth, supple and brightened.</p>
<p>Besides face, you can use it at the back, elbow, or even on the heel.</p>

<div id="attachment" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 330px"><a href="http://www.lushjapan.com/product/productDetail.asp?SC=13" target="_blank" /><img src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/lush-power-mask.jpg" alt="Exfoliating mask" title="Scrub / Mask" width="320" height="238"  /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Power mask / Mask of Magnaminty (Lush)</p></div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Homemade face mask</title>
		<link>http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2012/03/anti-aging.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:56:56 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[cosmetics & skincare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japan skincare]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[How to get beautiful skin within 3 minutes with lotion pack. Lotion pack, a pack process to moisturize the face using toner (lotion) and cottons is believed to work wonders for the skin and is very popular in Japan. Does [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="lfont highlight"><strong>How to get beautiful skin</strong> within 3 minutes with lotion pack.</p>

<p><iframe width="490" height="279" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Dwe7cLA6l2o" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Lotion pack, a pack process to moisturize the face using toner (lotion) and cottons is believed to work wonders for the skin and is very popular in Japan. Does this ring a bell as to why Japanese women has beautiful skin?</p>
<p>This video clip guides you through the procedures to a simple lotion pack. English translation is as below: </p>
<p class="lfontpnk">[Step 1] &#8212; Split the cotton into 5 pieces.</p>
<ol>
<li>Wet the cotton with water.</li>
<li>Pour appropriate amount of toner into the cotton and mix well.</li>
<li>Firstly, split the cotton into 2 pieces.</li>
<li>Secondly, split the cotton of above no.3 into 3 pieces (pick the thicker one).</li>
<li>Thirdly, split the remaining piece at no.3 into 2 pieces (in total, you have 5 pieces).</li>
</ol>
<p class="lfontpnk">[Step 2] &#8212; Pack your face with cottons</p>
<ol>
<li>1st piece- Stretch horizontally laying across the face, from the jaw to under eyes. <br />*Leave a breathing space on the nose and mouth. </li>
<li>2nd piece- Stretch horizontally, lay it across the eyes to forehead, leaving openings for the eyes.  </li>
<li>3rd piece &#038; 4th pieces- Lay vertically from the eyes, overlapping the previous laid cottons.</li>
<li>5th piece- Stretch the cotton from the jaw to the neck.</li>
<li>After everything is finished, press lightly with the palm to &#8220;adhere&#8221; the cotton to the face. Leave it on for 3 minutes.</li>
</ol>
<p class="lfontpnk">[Step 3] &#8212; Removing the cottons 3 minutes later</p>
<ol>
<li>From forehead right up to the eyes, fold the cotton and press lightly. </li>
<li>Do the same in order of the nose, mouth, right till the jaw.</li>
<li>Next, fold the cotton into 2 at the jaw and pad the face with the cotton to blend in the toner.</li>
<li>Lastly, use the palm to press lightly for deep absorption.</li>
</ol>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hello Kitty Mascara</title>
		<link>http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2012/02/kitty-mascara.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:52:41 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[cosmetics & skincare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beauty]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Price:1,260yen Color:S01 Black Its still up for grasp for those Hello Kitty fans out there. The Hello Kitty (package is of limited edition) Volum Express Hypercurl mascara from Maybelline. Description: Volum Express Hypercurl mascara thickens the eyelashes thrice its volume. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment" class="wp-caption alignnone no-link" style="width: 199px"><img src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hello_kitty_maybelline.jpg" alt="Hello Kitty mascara maybelline" title="hello kitty Volum Express Hypercurl mascara limited edition by Maybelline" width="189" height="379"  /><p class="wp-caption-text">Hello kitty Mascara</p></div>
<div class="bg_blk">
<div class="col1">Price:</div><div class="col2">1,260yen</div>
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<div class="bg_blk">
<div class="col1">Color:</div><div class="col2">S01 Black</div>
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<p>Its still up for grasp for those Hello Kitty fans out there. The Hello Kitty (package is of limited edition) Volum Express Hypercurl mascara from Maybelline.</p>
<p>Description: Volum Express Hypercurl mascara thickens the eyelashes thrice its volume. The curl technology ensures the curls  keep and stay for as long as 18 hours and its ultra waterproof formula has strong resistant against water, sweat, tears.
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		<title>Popular BB cream</title>
		<link>http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2012/01/jp-bb-cream.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:58:21 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[cosmetics & skincare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japan cosmetics]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[BB (blemish balm) cream which is used as a base make or concealer is extremely popular in Japan. My pick will be Evangelist BB cream because of the high ratings it got in the base make up category (pickup from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BB (blemish balm) cream which is used as a base make or concealer is extremely popular in Japan. 
My pick will be Evangelist BB cream because of the high ratings it got in the base make up category (pickup from @cosme). The common positive reviews of users are:
<ul class="bluedot">
<li>looks natural after application</li>
<li>spreads and blend evenly on the face</li>
<li>the moisturizing component keeps the skin from going dry even after long hours</li><li> my pores are well-covered.</li>
<li>makeup stays fresh even after sometime.</li>
</ul>
</p>
<div class="beauty-container wp-caption clearfix">
<div class="beauty-content">
<div class="toplab">
<p>Ratings: <span class="rating_foh undline">4.8</span></p>
<p>Evangelist BB cream </p>
<div class="bg_blk cleafix">
<div class="col1">Price:</div><div class="col2"> 3,990yen (USD~52.50)</div>
</div><!--/bg_blk-->
</div><!--/toplab-->
<a href="http://www.evangelist.co.jp/" target="_blank" /><img  src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/evangelist_bb.jpg" alt="" title="evangelist_bb" width="198" height="248"  /></a>
</div>
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<div class="section">
<p>These data showing the skin type and age groups of the 2300 over users who use Evangelist BB cream was picked up from the same site. According to the data, combination skin which is the most difficult to take care of and users in age group early 30s tops the majority. Hope this information do serve as a useful reference to you.</p>
<div id="attachment" class="wp-caption alignnone no-link" style="width: 498px"><img src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/evan_bb_graph.jpg" alt="BB cream users graph-Skin type and group" title="Skin type and age group of people who uses BB cream" width="488" height="225" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Skin type and Age group datas of popular BB cream users </p></div>
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		<title>Hair extension wigs</title>
		<link>http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2012/01/hair-extension-wigs.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>editor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[idea products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[creative Japan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japan fashion trend]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are thinking of ways to have a different hairstyle everyday, without visiting the hairstylist, a good buy would be the DIY hair extension or wigs set that come with 10 items, allowing creation of different hairstyles. They save [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are thinking of ways to have a different hairstyle everyday, without visiting the hairstylist, a good buy would be the DIY hair extension or wigs set that come with 10 items, allowing creation of different hairstyles. They save you bucks from visiting the hairstylist, yet let you look like a professional (^_-)</p>
<p>You are free to arrange into whatever styles that you like or even by combining a few wigs together to create a new look. Consider them for parties or events if you think they are too exaggerating for daily use. </p> 
<div id="attachment" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 388px"><a href="http://item.rakuten.co.jp/salus/et-31-47-000v8949/" target="_blank"><img src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/salus_extension_set.jpg" alt="Hair extension set" title="Hair accessories" width="378" height="730" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Hair extensions, wigs (10 sets items) </p></div>
<p>Set content:</p>
<p>1: Magic pony tail (loose wave)
<br />2: Rope Wig (volume curl)
<br />3: Nape hairline extension (wave)
<br />4: Forelock wig (comes with side)
<br />5: Braid extension
<br />6: Band pony
<br />7: Bunch donut
<br />8: Essence for wigs and extension
<br />9: Pins
<br />10: Case</p>

<div class="section">
<div class="bg_blk">
<div class="col1">Price:</div><div class="col2">5,990yen (USD ~78.20)</div>
</div><!--/bg_blk-->
<div class="bg_blk">
<div class="col1">Color:</div><div class="col2">Honey brown, mix orange, shiny chestnut, caramel honey</div>
</div>
</div><!--/section-->]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mask Pack</title>
		<link>http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2012/01/hot-charge-mask.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:58:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>editor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[idea products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[creative Japan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japan skincare]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Price:525yen (3 sheets) Why not pack while indulging in the comfort of soaking in your bathtub? This is a new concept type of mask. As the pores opens up during soaking, this mask containing thick serum components which penetrates and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 470px"><a href="http://www.kobayashi.co.jp/seihin/omh/index.html" target="_blank" /><img src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/hot-charge-mask.jpg" alt="kobayashi hot-charge mask" title="Hot-charge mask pack" width="460" height="240"  /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Mask Pack</p></div>
<div class="bg_blk">
<div class="col1">Price:</div><div class="col2">525yen (3 sheets)</div>
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<p>Why not pack while indulging in the comfort of soaking in your bathtub? This is a new concept type of mask. As the pores opens up during soaking, this mask containing thick serum components which penetrates and moisturize the skin in a mere 5 minutes. A smooth and freshening skin is the result.</p>
<p>Three types of packs namely, hot-charge skin massage sheet, hot-charge relax aroma, hot-charge  (each comes with 3 sheets) are available.</p>
<ul class="bluedot"><li> Hot-charge skin massage sheet <br />- Latest product
<br />- Includes massage capability for those looking to get rid of dullness of the face.</li>
<li>Hot-charge skin relax aroma &#8211; Aroma for relaxation</li>
<li>Hot-charge &#8211; First Generation of hot-charge</li></ul>
<p>Feel free to inquire with us on the usage.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Top 3 moisturizers (Y2011)</title>
		<link>http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2012/01/lotion-award.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>editor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[cosmetics & skincare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japan skincare]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The award pickups continues. My picks this time will be the Best 3 moisturizers award (skincare category) for Year 2011, as selected by @cosme. The awards went to the next 3 items. In addition, the skin type of users who [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The award pickups continues. My picks this time will be the <strong>Best 3 moisturizers award</strong> (skincare category) for Year 2011, as selected by @cosme. The awards went to the next 3 items. In addition, the skin type of users who use these products are being consolidated. Please refer to the graphs. Hope that these information will help you better in your choice of moisturizers.</p>
<div class="beauty-container wp-caption clearfix"><!--Gold-->
<div class="beauty-content">
<div class="toplab">
<p class="rank gold">Moisture milk III (Exage)</p>
<p>Ratings: <span class="rating_fh undline">5.4</span></p>
<div class="bg_blk cleafix">
<div class="col1">Price:</div><div class="col2"> 5,250yen</div>
</div><!--/bg_blk-->
</div><!--top-->
<div class="lay2col">
<div class="col1">
<a href="http://www.albion.co.jp/products/detail/ex_mml3" target="_blank"><img src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/moisture_gold.jpg" alt="Top 3 moisturizers award" title="Best moisturizer - Gold" width="66" height="252"  /></a>
</div><!--/col1-->
<div class="col2">
<div id="attachment" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 266px"><img src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/moisture_t1-skin-type.gif" alt="Skin types summary" title="Moisture milk III (Exage)" width="256" height="205"  /><p class="wp-caption-text">Summary of user's skin type who uses <br />Moisture milk III</p></div>
</div><!--/col2-->
</div><!--/lay2col-->
</div><!--/beauty-content-->
</div><!--/beauty-container-->

<div class="beauty-container wp-caption space clearfix"><!--Silver-->
<div class="beauty-content">
<div class="toplab">
<p class="rank silver">Moisture milk II (Exage)</p>
<p>Ratings: <span class="rating_fi undline">5.1</span></p>
<div class="bg_blk cleafix">
<div class="col1">Price:</div><div class="col2"> 5,250yen</div>
</div><!--/bg_blk-->
</div><!--top-->
<div class="lay2col">
<div class="col1">
<a href="http://www.albion.co.jp/products/detail/ex_mal2" target="_blank"><img src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/moisture_silver.jpg" alt="Top 3 moisturizers award" title="Best moisturizer - Silver" width="67" height="254"  /></a>
</div><!--/col1-->
<div class="col2">
<div id="attachment" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 267px"><img src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/moisture_t2-skin-type.gif" alt="Skin types summary" title="Moisture milk II (Exage)" width="257" height="208"  /><p class="wp-caption-text">Summary of user's skin type who uses <br />Moisture milk II</p></div>
</div><!--/col2-->
</div><!--/lay2col-->
</div><!--/beauty-content-->
</div><!--/beauty-container-->

<div class="beauty-container wp-caption space clearfix"><!--Bronze-->
<div class="beauty-content">
<div class="toplab">
<p class="rank bronze">Skin signature (SK-II)</p>
<p>Ratings: <span class="rating_fi undline">4.9</span></p>
<div class="bg_blk cleafix">
<div class="col1">Price:</div><div class="col2">50g・10,500yen</div>
</div><!--/bg_blk-->
</div><!--top-->
<div class="lay2col">
<div class="col1">
<a href="http://www.sk-ii.jp/product/AN_ss/" target="_blank"><img src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/moisture_bronze1.jpg" alt="Top 3 moisturizers award" title="Best moisturizer - bronze" width="106" height="87"  /></a>
</div><!--/col1-->
<div class="col2">
<div id="attachment" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 267px"><img src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/moisture_gr_brz.gif" alt="Skin types summary" title="Skin signature (SK-II)" width="257" height="207" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Summary of user's skin type who uses <br />Skin signature</p></div>
</div><!--/col2-->
</div><!--/lay2col-->
</div><!--/beauty-content-->
</div><!--/beauty-container-->]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>He She</title>
		<link>http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2011/12/he-she.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 07:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japanese beauty]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[So they have became real women that there wasn&#8217;t a trace of evidence showing that they were males originally, at least not from their looks&#8230; If it wasn&#8217;t the fact that they confessed about their genders in TV last time, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So they have became real women that there wasn&#8217;t a trace of evidence showing that they were males originally, at least not from their looks&#8230; <br />If it wasn&#8217;t the fact that they confessed about their genders in TV last time, I bet nobody will guess that they aren&#8217;t females RIGHT? <br /> And yes, for your information, here in Japan, transgender is known as &#8220;New Half&#8221;. 
</p>
<div class="section">
<p><span class="highlight">Haruna ai</span>
<br />She is a fashion model, talent but at the same time, a successful entrepreneur. Really envy the she has good skin.
<br /><img src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/haruna-ai.jpg" alt="haruna ai" title="transgender / haruna ai" width="360" height="478"  /></p>
</div>
<div class="section">
<p>
<span class="highlight">Tsubaki ayana</span>
<br /> To me, she looks 100% female and very cute! Though I seldom seen her on TV these days, her profession is listed as fashion model and talent.
<br /><img src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tsubaki-ayana.jpg" alt=" tsubaki ayana" title="transgender / tsubaki ayana" width="360" height="480"  />
</p>
</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Grand prix Top 3 Award (Y2011)</title>
		<link>http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2011/12/121.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:57:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Its time to update the once in a year Top 3 Best Cosmetic Awards announced by @cosme (a big cosmetic portal site in japan). The latest result came out this just a week ago and the grand prix award goes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Its time to update the once in a year Top 3 <strong>Best Cosmetic Awards</strong> announced by @cosme (a big cosmetic portal site in japan). The latest result came out this just a week ago and the grand prix award goes to the following 3 items: </p>
<img src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cosme_2011.jpg" alt="3 cosmetics items" title="cosmetic award 2011" width="312" height="228" />
<ul class="rank">
<li class="gold">Dior Addict Lip Maximizer (3,675yen) &#8212; <span class="highlight">Dior</span></li>
<li class="silver">Detergent for Puffs and Sponges (105yen) &#8212; <span class="highlight">Daiso</span></li>
<li class="bronze">Foundation Brush 131 (1,890yen) &#8212; <span class="highlight">Shiseido</span></li>
</ul>
<P>For the first time, they even make the English version.</p>
<p class="arr"><a href="http://www.cosme.net/bestcosme/2011/grand/en" target="_blank" />You might like to check out this link for further details.</a></p>
<p class="note">Applicable products:- cosmetics，non medical products，make up kits，beauty supplements，beauty tools</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Face up powder (II)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:38:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a continuation of the article that I had touched on earlier about the face up power by kanebo. It will begin selling 2 weeks later for a limited period of time only. The next version will come out [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a continuation of the article that I had touched on earlier about the face up power by kanebo. It will begin selling 2 weeks later for a limited period of time only. The next version will come out a year later if you miss out this one.</p>
<p class="arr"><a href="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/2011/11/kanebo-faceup.html" >Here it is, if you would like to recall a little bit about the article.</a></p>
<p>Today I will touch on how to achieve the skin <strong>transparency look (radiant, glow)</strong> using this face up powder. This is picked up and translated with reference from kanebo site. Face up powder is applied only after base and foundation.</p>  
<ul class="bluedot"><li>Step1 &#8211; With the powder puff, apply bit by bit by pressing lightly focusing on the cheek area. <br /><span class="highlight"><strong>Tip for a longer lasting makeup:</strong> Apply from the bottom to top against the direction of downy hair.</span></li>
<li>Step 2 &#8211; Apply in the same manner as step 1 to the the cheek, bridge of the nose, areas around the nostril and mouth for a well-blended tone.</li>
<li>Step 3 &#8211;  For delicate areas around the eyes, nostrils and corners around the mouth, fold the powder puff into half and apply.</li>
<li>Step 4 &#8211;  Its complete as long as it feels smooth and not oily when touched. Use a clean brush or new powder puff to brush off residual powder.</li>
</ul>
<p>On the issue whether its the Cosmetic Power that makes Japanese women shines, I will leave it to you to think about it 
(^_-)</p> 
<div id="attachment" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 500px"><a href="http://www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/milano-collection/powder/"  tittle="face up powder by kanebo" /><img src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/powder_technique.jpg" alt="steps to powdering" title="powdering technique" width="490" height="756"  /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">powdering technique</p></div>
<div class="section">
<p>Here is a little additional information that I picked up from the cosmetic portal site that might be of reference to you. It shows the skin type of the 1000 over users who use kanebo face up power and from the data, combination skin which is the most difficult to take care of tops the majority. Hope this information helps.</p>

<div id="attachment" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 360px"><img src="http://blog.bridge.jpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/g-skin-types.gif" alt="skin-types graph" title="skin-types graph" width="350" height="226" /><p class="wp-caption-text">skin types of users</p></div>
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