Michiko Fujiwara Series: September 2017 | Achieve Refined Skin with a Golden Sheen

Michiko Fujiwara Series: August 2017 | Achieve Refined Skin with a Golden Sheen

This Autumn, Elevate Your "Refined Skin" with a Golden Sheen

Following last month's "Autumn Lipsticks," this month we've selected "Autumn Foundations." For the past few years, "radiant foundations" that create a natural, lively complexion have been mainstream, but this autumn sees the arrival of types that go a step further, creating "golden radiant skin."

Photographs & Text by FUJIWARA Michiko

The Allure of Golden Radiance, Enhanced by Accessories and Skincare

The beauty of a golden sheen lies in its ability to dispel dullness. It adds dimension to the conventional inner glow, resulting in a sophisticated, radiant complexion.

Furthermore, this time we've selected products with excellent accompanying cushions and brushes designed for a flawless finish without messy hands. These are no longer mere "accessories" but have evolved into essential tools for achieving beautiful skin.

What's more, their skincare benefits have been significantly enhanced, allowing you to approach beautiful skin even while applying makeup.

Lancôme Absolu Teint Cushion Compact (Released September 29)

This cushion foundation, enriched with precious rose damask oil, camellia oil, and citrus oil, delivers a smooth, radiant complexion as if filled from within. Subtle 24K golden pearls lend a soft, luminous, and elegant finish.

First, apply with the wide side of the included velvet-touch puff, tapping all over. Use the narrower side for areas like the sides of the nose and around the eyes. Then, use the included brush, moving it side-to-side to smooth pores and fine lines, before gliding outwards for a natural, radiant finish.

IPSA Foundation Ultimate

This foundation boasts the delightful characteristic of emitting a golden sheen when it comes into contact with sebum. This means that the evening hours, when dullness is often a concern, are precisely when your skin will look its most beautiful. Naturally, it contains moisturizing ingredients like argan oil, ensuring a beautiful, natural radiance immediately after application. Its most remarkable feature is how inexplicably it melds with the skin. The high-performance, premium-quality dedicated brush (included) may also contribute to this effect.

A small amount spreads easily for a natural look. For areas needing more coverage, gently tap to build up the color, allowing for both natural and polished finishes as desired.

Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Radiant Touch Lou Cushion (Released October 13)

This cushion foundation, infused with a fluid enriched with gold, creates a dimensional radiance that accentuates the bridge of the nose, cheekbones, and jawline, resulting in a fashion-forward complexion. With moisturizing skincare ingredients like Vitamin E, it's a pleasure to maintain hydrated skin while caring for it throughout the day.

The included sponge combines two types of materials: a smooth side and a flocked side. First, glide the smooth side over the entire face for a sheer finish. Then, for areas requiring more coverage or enhanced radiance, use the flocked side to layer the product with a tapping motion.