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How to Use a Dry Makeup Brush Cleaning Sponge: Switching Colors, Bristle Contact, and Care
A dry sponge removes powder from makeup brushes. Learn its uses and compatibility, how to touch the bristles to it, switch to the next color...
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How to Coordinate a Contrast-Trim Cardigan: Comparing Front Bands, Cuffs, and Your Top
Separate the body, front bands, and cuffs of a contrast-trim cardigan, and compare your top’s color and the front opening. Explore the cuff–...
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VENEX Updates Winter Apparel Fabric and Fit, Launching Six Women's Styles October 20
VENEX has redesigned its winter-only collection as RECOVERY HEAT+, launching Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at retailers across Japan and other...
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Repilates Opens in Nissei-chuo December 1, With Free Trial Sessions From November 7
Women-only machine Pilates studio Repilates will open on the first floor of Nissei-chuo Sapie in Hyogo Prefecture on Tuesday, December 1, 20...
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Columbia Launches Women's Fleece With PDX Carpet Print on October 19
Columbia launched a limited-edition women's fleece featuring the Portland International Airport carpet pattern on Monday, October 19, 2026....
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Before Using Cardigan Clips: Check Placement, Fasteners, and Fabric Thickness
Check the back of cardigan clips and fabric thickness, then fasten each side in turn. This guide covers tension and wrinkles while wearing,...
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How to use cleansing wipes: dispensing, switching surfaces, and resealing
Learn how to take cleansing wipes out one at a time and remove makeup while changing surfaces. Also check how to handle stubborn areas and c...
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Watashi First DAY expands to about 17 booths for its second event in Okayama on December 6
The second Watashi First DAY will take place at Hitoyane in Minami-ku, Okayama, on Sunday, December 6, 2026. About 17 booths focused on beau...
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Mademoiselle Non Non updates four loopwheel French terry styles, released October 16
Mademoiselle Non Non updated four loopwheel French terry styles and released them at stores nationwide and its official online store on Frid...
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Before Using Nail Polish Thinner: Checking Compatible Products, Amount and Mixing
When nail polish feels thick, sort out what to check before using thinner: the target product, the amount and how to mix. We also cover tell...
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What Order Do You Use Mascara Primer In? Checking Drying Instructions, Amount and Removal
Check the order of mascara primer and mascara, the drying instructions, the amount to layer and how to remove them as one set. We also cover...
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How to Match Umbrella Colors with Clothes: Comparing the Outside, Inside, See-Through Parts and Closed Shape
When matching umbrella colors with clothes, check the outside and inside, the see-through surface and edges, and the closed shape separately...
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Before Using Hat Size Adjustment Tape: Checking Compatible Materials, the Surface to Stick to and Thickness
Before using hat size adjustment tape, check how the inner band and materials match, the surface to stick to, the tape's thickness, and the...
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When to Use Body Oil: Checking Skin Moisture, Amount and Finishing
Check when to use body oil based on each product's skin moisture, amount per use, gentle spreading, and the order of towel and changing clot...
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"Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens" Extends Its Corridor of Light to About 220 m, With Autumn Leaves Light-up From November 7
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens / Ropeway in Kobe will hold its autumn leaves light-up from Saturday, November 7 to Monday, December 28, 2026. Th...
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How to Choose and Wear a Night Cap: Checking the Shape, How Hair Fits, and the Opening
This article explains the cap-style and tube-style night cap, the space for your hair, drying before use, adjusting the opening and bangs, a...
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How to Make a Nail Color Chart: The Painting Surface, Recording Colors, and Organizing Labels
This article explains preparing nail color swatches, checking the material and the painting surface, distinguishing drying from curing, reco...
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What If Stick Foundation Goes On Too Thick? Reviewing the Area, Tools, and Layering
How to review stick foundation that stays thick. Check the product's instructions, blend one cheek at a time, and learn how much to use on s...
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How to Pair a Patterned Bag With Clothes: Choosing Base Color, Pattern, and Visible Surfaces
Steps for choosing plain clothes starting from a patterned bag. Compare blending with the base color and using one color of the pattern, and...
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Beret Looking Flat? How to Adjust the Opening, the Fullness and Your Bangs
Tips for when a beret looks flat. Treat the position of the opening and the fullness of the crown separately, then compare the look comforta...