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Thursday, August 25, 2022

5 Most Popular Japanese Sunscreens Can Be Purchased at Drugstores in Japan

5 Most Popular Japanese Sunscreens

I believe that applying sunscreen every morning is the most important skincare for everyone. In order to delay the skin aging process, sun protection is more important than using any expensive beauty serum. I've sometimes mentioned that Japanese sunscreens are the best in the world. Indeed, there are so many effective sunscreen products in Japan.

When I visit Japan, I always purchase some sunscreens there. This winter, my husband and I are finally going to visit Japan. It's been almost three years since we visited Japan last time. I will definitely purchase some best Japanese beauty products including sunscreens in Japan. You can check out my previous entries related to Japan Haul.

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If you have been following my blog for many years, you probably know that I usually ordered sunscreens on Amazon Japan before flying to Japan from the U.S, and I picked my package up at convenience stores located close to hotels we stayed. You can check out my previous entry, Is It Good or Bad? - Amazon Japan Convenience Store Pickup. It's because we usually visit Japan in winter. I think that it might be a little difficult to find some sunscreens at small drugstores in Japan during winter.

Anyway, today, I checked the best selling products in sunscreen category on Amazon Japan, and I'm going to share 5 most popular Japanese sunscreens with you. If you are in Japan, you can find these products at most drugstores in Japan.

No.1 Nivea UV Super Water Gel SPF50 PA+++ (ニベア UV スーパーウォータージェル)

Nivea UV Super Water Gel SPF50 PA+++

Company and Brand : Kao (花王) Nivea (ニベア)

Sunscreen for Face and Body

Not Waterproof

SPF50 PA+++

Gel

80g for 936 yen

125g-refill for 814 yen

140g for 1,268 yen

Can be purchased at many drugstores in Japan

　Nivea UV Super Water Gel is the most popular sunscreen on Amazon Japan. I've used Nivea Sun Water Gel, the previous version of this sunscreen, and really loved its very light texture. This is not waterproof sunscreen, so it's not for swimming or playing sports, but it is perfect enough for daily use.

No.2 Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Gel SPF50+ PA++++ (ニベア UV ディーププロテクト＆ケア)

Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Gel SPF50+ PA++++

Company and Brand : Kao (花王) Nivea (ニベア)

Sunscreen for Face and Body

Waterproof

SPF50+ PA++++

Gel

80g for 1,150 yen

Can be purchased at many drugstores in Japan

This Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Gel is very popular on Amazon Japan, and it is currently ranking number one in sunscreen category on @cosme. Indeed, It won the best sunscreen award of 2021 on @cosme. This is waterproof sunscreen and perfect for outdoor sports. I'd like to try this one next time.

No.3 Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel SPF50+ PA++++ (スキンアクアスーパーモイスチャージェル)

Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel SPF50+ PA++++

Company and Brand : Rohto (ロート) Skin Aqua (スキンアクア)

Sunscreen for Face and Body

Waterproof

SPF50+ PA++++

Gel

110g for 1,100 yen

140g for 1,320 yen

Can be purchased at many drugstores in Japan

Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel is one of the cheapest sunscreens in Japan. If you want to apply high SPF sunscreen on your entire body and want to save money, this is perfect for you. It's waterproof sunscreen and has very light feeling gel texture.

No.4 Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++ (ビオレUV アクアリッチウォータリーエッセンス)

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++

Company and Brand : Kao (花王) Biore (ビオレ)

Sunscreen for Face and Body

Waterproof

SPF50+ PA++++

Gel-Cream

50g for1,400 yen

85g for 1,650 yen

Can be purchased at many drugstores in Japan

This Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence was elected to the best beauty product 2014 Hall of Fame (殿堂入り) on @cosme. It has also won the best sunscreen awards many times. It's waterproof sunscreen, and many people review that people didn't get sun tan with wearing this sunscreen. It's very light feeling gel-cream texture.

No.5 Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF50+ PA++++ (スキンアクアトーンアップUVエッセンスラベンダー)

Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF50+ PA++++

Company and Brand : Rohto (ロート) Skin Aqua (スキンアクア)

Sunscreen for Face and Body

SPF50+ PA++++

Gel-Cream

80g for1,100 yen

Can be purchased at many drugstores in Japan

This Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence has been very popular in Japan these year. It brightens up your skin tone, and many people use this sunscreen as makeup primer.

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

How to Cook Quick and Easy Fluffy Mushroom Omelettes

Last week, I cooked this fluffy mushroom omelette for my quick lunch. It's easy to make and is very delicious. The mushrooms had nice and flavorful umami, and the egg was fluffy because it had mayonnaise in it.

Today, I'm going to share how to cook fluffy mushroom omelettes with you. I hope you will try this recipe.

Ingredients for One Serving

1 Teaspoon of Olive Oil

1 Mushroom (Sliced)

1 Egg

1 Teaspoon of Mayonnaise

1 Tablespoon of Ketchup

My Frozen Mushrooms

I usually store mushrooms in a freezer because it's quick and easy to use and lasts longer. I read a Japanese article that freezing mushroom boosts umami flavor.

Slice mushrooms and put them in Ziploc bag, and store it in the freezer.

How to Cook Quick and Easy Fluffy Omelettes

1. Heat oil in a pan over high heat. Put mushrooms in it, and saute them until browned.

It's very important to cook mushroom thoroughly in order to make mushrooms has nice and rich umami flavor.

2. Beat an egg and mayonnaise in a bowl, and pour it in the pan. Stir them and make an omelette.

3. Move the omelette onto a plate.

4. Top it with ketchup. Enjoy!

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

【Hike】Little Sycamore Canyon Loop in Laguna Beach

Last month, my husband and I went hiking Little Sycamore Canyon Loop in Laguna Beach. We found this trail in the book, 50 Hikes in Orange County, which I purchased to enjoy Orange County hikes.

Tips for Walking on Little Sycamore Canyon Loop.
・Apply sunscreen on entire body.
・Wear sunglasses and hat with high UPF.
・Drink water often.
・You cannot bring your dog.
・It's moderately easy trail.

My Little Sycamore Canyon Loop Walking Summary (UA MapMyWalk App)

When I go hiking, I use Under Armour MapMyWalk App to track my walk

My Little Sycamore Canyon Loop Walking Summary (UA MapMyWalk App)

Parking (Nix Nature Center Parking Lot)

There is a parking lot, Nix Nature Center Parking Lot, at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. It opens 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking fee is $3 per vehicle a day.

Nix Nature Center Parking Lot

Trail Hour

7:00 a.m. to Sunset

Parking Lot Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

In Orange County, mountain lions can be found in many cities. For instance, in May this year, a mountain lion was spotted roaming a residential neighborhood in Newport Beach, and it was also spotted on Laguna Beach streets. In March, it was spotted roaming throughout a shopping center in Irvine. Therefore you should know what to do if you encounter a mountain lion before you go hiking in the mountains.

What To Do If You Encounter A Mountain Lion

James and Rosemary Nix Nature Center

James and Rosemary Nix Nature Center

There is James and Rosemary Nix Nature Center. You can get trail maps here.

James and Rosemary Nix Nature Center

James and Rosemary Nix Nature Center

18751 Laguna Canyon Rd

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

James and Rosemary Nix Nature Center

Mary's Trail (Easy Trail)

Mary's Trail

We started hiking on Mary's Trail. It's short and easy trail. There are many informative signs.

Mary's Trail

Trail Map

Mary's Trail

Mary's Trail and Little Sycamore Trail

This is the junction of Mary's Trail and Little Sycamore Trail. We decided to hike on Little Sycamore Trail.

Little Sycamore Trail (Moderate Trail)

Little Sycamore Trail

We hiked up the hill on Little Sycamore Trail.

Little Sycamore Trail

There are some bridges you will cross over.

Little Sycamore Trail

Little Sycamore Trail and Serrano Ridge Trail

This is the junction of Little Sycamore Trail Serrano Ridge Trail. We turned left here and decided to hike on Serrano Ridge Trail.

Serrano Ridge Trail (Moderate Trail)

Serrano Ridge Trail

We came across several mountain bike riders on Serrano Ridge Trail.

Serrano Ridge Trail

A Lot of Prickly Pear Cacti Can Be Seen on Serrano Ridge Trail

We found a prickly pear cactus blooming beautifully.

Prickly Pear Cactus on Serrano Ridge Trail

Serrano Ridge Trail

We saw some turkey vultures circling in the sky.

Serrano Ridge Trail

Serrano Ridge Trail, Camarillo Canyon Trail and Shady Oak Trail

This is the junction of Serrano Ridge Trail, Camarillo Canyon Trail and Shady Oak Trail.

Serrano Ridge Trail, Camarillo Canyon Trail and Shady Oak Trail

Serrano Ridge Trail and Camarillo Canyon Trail

We turned left here and decided to hike on Camarillo Canyon Trail.

Camarillo Canyon Trail (Difficult Trail)

Camarillo Canyon Trail

　 We hiked down the steep hill on Camarillo Canyon Trail.

Camarillo Canyon Trail

It's steep and rocky trail. This was the most challenging part.

Camarillo Canyon Trail

Buffalo Gourd on Camarillo Canyon Trail

We enjoyed watching many kinds of wild flowers while walking on Camarillo Canyon Trail. There was wild squash plant blooming.

Indian Milkweed on Camarillo Canyon Trail

Camarillo Canyon Trail

Camarillo Canyon Trail and Stagecoach South Trail

This is the junction of Camarillo Canyon Trail and Stagecoach South Trail. We turned left here and decided to walk on Stagecoach South Trail to head toward Nix.

Stagecoach South Trail (Moderate Trail)

Stagecoach South Trail

We headed toward Nix Nature Center. I thought that we were already pretty close to the parking lot, but we still needed to walk 1.3 miles more from here.

Stagecoach South Trail

Barbara's Lake, The View from Stagecoach South Trail

While walking on Stagecoach South Trail, we found the Barbara's Lake, we hiked around before.

Stagecoach South Trail

We were finally back to the parking lot!

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Little Sycamore Canyon Loop

We enjoyed hiking Little Sycamore Canyon Loop. I really liked that the views from the trails were beautiful, and I hadn't expected that we would see the Barbara's Lake again during this hike.