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Top 10 Best Healthy Energy Drinks to Buy Online 2019
We all get it--that mid-afternoon slump. It can be tempting to reach for an energy drink for that little boost that can get you through the rest of the day. But most energy drinks are full of sugar and processed ingredients that can quickly leave you feeling worse than before. Luckily, there is an increasing number of healthier energy drinks with less sugar and less junk that provide an easier, more sustained energy boost. In this guide we'll go over the factors you should look for when choosing a healthy energy drink. At the end we've also got a list of our 10 favorites to get you started on your search.
Top 25 Best Japanese Moisturizers and Face Lotions to Buy Online 2019 – Tried and True!
Last time, we talked about toners. Now, we move on to the next step in the Japanese skincare routine: moisturizers and face lotions※1. Face lotions are important--they are, if you remember, the lid that seals your toner in. And, just like in America, in Japan, we have our high-end and drugstore brands, our revolutionary products and dupes. We thought it was high time someone separated the wheat from the chaff. That's why we ordered the 25 most popular moisturizers and face lotions from Japan’s e-commerce giants (such as Amazon, Rakuten, and @cosme) and tested them all. We also invited a skincare specialist and had her compare the following: 1. Hydration 2. Application This is how we tested and found the most exceptional Japanese moisturizers and face lotions. We also talk about the difference between lotion and cream at the very end of the article--be sure not to miss it. ※1 乳液: moisturizer / face lotion
Top 16 Best Japanese BB Creams to Buy Online 2019 – Tried and True!
We're obsessed with flawless skin here in Japan. Beyond just looking good, we want our skin to actually be good--naturally healthy and free of blemishes--so it makes sense that BB cream, which is makeup and skincare in one, would have firmly taken root here. We've got a lot of brands, like Sekkisei, and a lot of formulations. So you're probably wondering which BB creams are actually popular and which work. In order to answer that question, we ordered the 16 most popular tubes of BB cream from Japan’s e-commerce giants (such as Amazon, Rakuten, and @cosme) and tested them all. We also invited two experts and had them compare the following:
1. How Well It Spreads
2. Coverage
3. Finish
4. Longevity
This is how we tested and found the most exceptional BB creams.
Top 26 Best Japanese Whitening Serums, Essences, and Ampoules to Buy Online 2019 – Tried and True!
It's a buzzword in Japan: translucence※1. It's similar to Korea's glass skin--skin so pure that it's nearly transparent, resembling layers of frosted glass. In order to respond to that aesthetic, cosmetic companies--both drugstore and high-end--here have been coming out with scores of whitening※2 serums, essences, and ampoules※3. As always, it's difficult to tell what kind of skincare is effective and what isn't. That's why, this time around, we ordered the 26 most popular whitening serums from Japan’s e-commerce giants (such as Amazon, Rakuten, and @cosme) and tested them all. We also invited a skincare specialist and had her compare the following: 1. Hydration 2. Application This is how we tested and found the most exceptional Japanese whitening serums, essences, and ampoules. ※1 透明感: translucence (lit. transparency; used to describe glass skin) ※2 美白: whitening (in this article, that refers to the tamping down of hyperpigmentation and the production of melanin, thereby preventing freckles and blemishes) ※3 美容液: serums, essences, and ampoules (more on how we translated that term below)
Top 10 Best Biodegradable and Compostable Trash Bags to Buy Online 2019
In 2018, there was a lot of news about plastics and the environment. In short, we're all better off using less wherever we can. Many have taken to switching to biodegradable and compostable trash bags, including several city- and state-wide regulations on organic trash. But with all this hype, there's also naturally a ton of misleading information and marketing out there. In this guide, we'll cut through the rubbish and break down exactly what you should look for when choosing a biodegradable or compostable trash bag. At the end, if you're still stuck, we've also got a list of our 10 favorites for you to start your search.

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