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In Japan, black is the new white...

Who said Q-tips have to be white?

Those who strive to have extra-clean ears should try these black Q-tips from Japan, says one blogger. The "high contrast of black Q-tips show you exactly how much ear wax you're 'getting.'" Black Biore strips for cleaning pores are also available. These and other black toiletries in Japan have charcoal as their main ingredient. The package? You guessed it—black.

Source: Core77.com/blog

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