Series: SAKURA | February 2011 | Part 10: Effortless Skin Tones
Beauty
January 26, 2015

Series: SAKURA | February 2011 | Part 10: Effortless Skin Tones


2011.2 | Vol. 10


Effortless Skin Tone


While this season's trends lean colorful, natural skin tones are also captivating, aren't they? Earthy tones from nature are indispensable for a luxurious, mature style.



Photo & Text by SAKURA




The trend for base makeup is also a natural skin tone with transparency!


For my regular program 'US Style' the other day, I wore a patterned all-in-one made of silk chiffon, inspired by 70s hippie fashion, paired with a soft, skin-toned leather blouson. The all-in-one is from 'Tomorrowland's' Macphee, and the blouson is from Bourrienne.

It's light, comfortable, and makes my heart sing! Both fashion and hair & makeup benefit greatly from a sense of 'lightness'! For my hair, I've added a little volume to the top for a hippie-esque look (?), with a pearl hair accessory as a focal point, and I'm styling my updo with an airy feel.

SAKURA | 2011 Spring Trends 02


SAKURA | 2011 Spring Trends 02



The latest primers and foundations offer simply beautiful finishes! Even after wearing makeup all day, they protect the skin from external factors, with concepts that are truly comprehensive. Beyond texture, they boast excellent skincare benefits like hydration and firmness, as well as lasting power. Their advancements are remarkable, incorporating invisible powders, light-manipulating technology, encapsulated skincare ingredients, and refreshing water-based formulas. If you're buying one new cosmetic this season, I'd recommend a foundation or primer.

Primers not only correct uneven skin tone but also create a smooth, flawless surface, concealing pores and refining texture. Beyond UV protection, there's no reason not to use a makeup primer! Incidentally, the new primers I'm currently using include 'Clé de Peau Beauté's' 'Crème Protection UV,' 'Esprique's' 'Precious Super Lasting Base UV,' and 'JILL STUART's' 'Pure Lasting Make Base N.'

SAKURA | 2011 Spring Trends 05


SAKURA | 2011 Spring Trends 06



Foundations, with their remarkable advancements in formulation and manufacturing, have me favoring 'Chanel's' 'Vitalumière Aqua' since its release. It creates a dewy, vibrant, and healthy-looking complexion, and I'm already on my second bottle. Also, 'Givenchy's' 'Photo Perfection Light' has a unique sponge applicator and a light, beautiful water-based formula. For powders, there's 'Maquillage,' 'Clé de Peau Beauté,' 'Addiction,' 'YSL'... the list of new products from each company is extensive and wonderful. I highly recommend checking them out at the cosmetic counters of each brand.

This spring, you can enjoy colorful eye makeup with a natural, radiant, healthy complexion, or opt for a sophisticated, sexy, and luxurious mature style by finishing with a single skin-tone hue. Ultimately, fashion and beauty should be enjoyed from the heart.

<SAKURA Latest Information>
● Regular Program Launch!
BS Asahi, Saturdays, 12:30 PM - (30 minutes)
'US Style'
A program broadcasting information on American health & beauty, and lifestyle.
Appearing regularly as a navigator!

● IPSILON x GLAM Collaboration Beauty Project Updated!
'Nihon Bidankai'
http://bidankai.glam.jp/

● 'Information-Disseminating SAKURA Official Website'
'Beauty SAKURA'
Regularly sharing information including cover stories, trend analysis, and photo posts!
http://www.beautysakura.com/

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