"Matsumoto Kiyoshi can be found all over Tokyo. It is one of the biggest drugstore shops in Japan."They are selling popular make-ups such as Canmake, Shiseido etc. What the makeup and skincare junkies love about Japanese beauty products is that they are into mild-types and less chemical products in which makes their skin feel moisturized. These are the Top 5 Must-have Beauty Products that can be purchase in Matsumoto Kiyoshi. Blanc White Series:It is a make-up line series which created by Naris and Matsumoto Kiyoshi for women having a fair skin type. Blanc White Series consists of Coix Seeds and Sunflower Seeds as the ingredients which boost skin, gets rid of unwanted dirt on the skin as it gives moisturized and prevents dry skin and dehydration. It is considered as the holy-grail product. Night Shield Gel by Kosé Instream:Lack of sleep which makes your skin feel dull and dry, worry no more as this Night Shield Gel is to the rescue! Apply it to your face before going to the bed which is like a sleeping mask pack. As said, this single gel pack can last you for a month. It is also recommended to massage your face with the gel and the stick included in the box which boosts up your skin and reduces face swelling. This Night Shield Gel will leave your face being moisturized and refresh when you wake up. Lululun Facemask:Lululun is one of the bestselling brands in Japan which focus on sheet masks. Branded as free from chemicals, fragrances and mineral oils which makes it suitable for all skin types and ideal for everyday use. It also caters sheet masks for different skin concerns as it comes in single sheet, weekly, and even monthly sheet boxes. Canmake Cream Cheek:The Cream Cheek Line from Canmake consists of different varieties of colors from pink to red. It also comes to sheer finish with just one swipe. And what makes this cream cheek popular is because of the color payoff is buildable. These cream-type blush blends with your skin foundation which creates a natural, rosy, and glowing look perfect for everyday use. Sailor Moon Liquid Eyeliner:90s kids to present who loves Sailor Moon and wanting to purchase its wide varieties of collection? Then this one is just for you. They release a collection called Sailor Moon collection from Miracle Romance. This Sailor Moon Liquid Eyeliner comes in cute and unique packaging; it also comes in felt tip which makes drawing a wing-eyeliner easy. It also glides smoothly and smudge-proof. Definitely worth the price. Shiseido Eyebrow Pencil:Shiseido is one of the famous beauty product line in Japan. This Eyebrow pencil from Shiseido glides smoothly without skin tugging, its tip when applied is great which make precise application and it has a longer staying power which is perfect for everyday use. Rohto Lycee Eye Drops:These eye drops is considered one of the must-buy items from them when visiting Japan. In a single drop, you can make your eyes feel refresh aside from its cute packaging. Kanebo Suisai Beauty Clear Powder:This enzyme powder cleanser comes in a singles which is totally handy especially when you are travelling. No need for leakage or restriction. This powder type of cleanser reacts with water and turns into a dense foam that you can use to cleanse up your face, exfoliates and hydrates your skin. Sana Pore Putty Face Powder:It is used as a finishing powder as it is designed to have and achieve a smooth-looking and natural look. It also reduces pores and of course, a long-lasting powder. It also comes in blue compact which is a translucent powder and a beige-tinted version. It is said that the product really lives up with its claim in making the face feels smooth and lasts all day without any touch up. Sana Pore Putty Face Powder:Integrate is an affordable line created by Shiseido, this Mineral Watery Foundation designed to have an all-in one product which consists of moisturizer, SPF, primer, and foundation. So if you’re running late to school and office, you may want to have this on-the-go foundation. So here’s the list of othe must-buy beauty products that you can buy from Matsumoto Kiyoshi shop. Enjoy shopping!
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Harajuku style exists since early 1980s and became known outside Japan within 2000s. Harajuku style is named after Harajuku Station in Tokyo.The first Harajuku style was made combining traditional Japanese attire and Western clothing which the young generation locals occupy the streets wearing its style. As these youngsters wearing Harajuku style, they wanted to convey the message of wanting to dress anything with any style as they wanted. Harajuku fashion style is a movement against the strict rules of dressing up and the pressure to fit to normal pace.
Now, Harajuku still remains as one of the fashion styles regardless of new trends in Japan. Anybody can wear the style. Harajuku is a mix of well-known style such as Gothic, Sweet, Cosplay, Gyaru, Lolita and mixing traditional clothing with western. Traditional Japanese clothes such as kimonos and traditional sandals have been remake with Harajuku style since the beginning. Kimonos being paired with high-flat style of shoes while wearing a cute ribbon as a hair accessories being paired with custom hair color or wig. Custom made and self-made items are also good, retro and Vintage clothes can be included in Harajuku style as well. In Harajuku, more is more. So the more layers or more style, more fun to wear with as long as you are creative and wear what you wanted. Let your imaginations comes into reality. For accessories, you may pair it with colorful backpacks, or the 80s or 90s type of bags. Go with the pastel or neon bright of hair colors or wigs. Eye contacts are also a part of Harajuku style. You can choose from red, green colors with unique eye contact designs. For the make-up, you can have it depending on your chosen Harajuku theme. The subsets of Harajuku for example are Gyaru style. Gyaru is a fun, girly style with colored hair and fake cute nails. The look was made to be Gyaru girls to be known as a rebel against the perfect look, expressionless and doll-like look of the Geisha. Next is called Visual Kei in which is being styled as a punk, rock, metal which is inspired by the rock musicians of the western. Lolita style is based in Victorian era wearing a long skirt, corset and wig. A typical Lolita style can be seen wearing a tutu skirt and ballerina gowns. There are many subsets of Lolita style which makes somehow a little bit controversial nowadays when some celebrities opt to wear it. Fairy Kei style is a style which is more like into ethereal and pastel. It draws inspiration from My Little Pony, Strawberry Shortcake etc. Decora Kei comes from the root word ‘decoration’, Decora Kei composed of bright neon colors and extreme accessories from hair, stickers, Band-Aids and fake tattoos and layers of cute purses and stuffed animals. Cosplay can also be considered as Harajuku style by dressing up as how your favorite anime characters such as Luffy, Naruto, etc. Popular artists such as J-pop princess Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Gwen Stefani who loves Harajuku style which makes the style being well-known in the rest of the world. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu wears Harajuku style in her music videos in which makes her imagination comes into life. Harajuku style is popular and must go style especially when you’re travelling around Japan. The aim of Harajuku style is to express what you feel by making you wear what you love, mix and match the colors, layering, makeup depending on your theme, your vision, the purpose and the passion of what kind of style you are portraying to. Strengthen your brand. Once you know what kind of style you wanted, you may create, wear and post it in the social media. Some people might find it weird but never let them stop you from wearing it. Fashion style and trends come and go but Harajuku still remains which make Japan become unique, breaking the fashion norms and defining style, brands and expression depending on someone’s perspective when it comes to fashion. Unleash your inner craziness and unique thinking and let yourself express your love in fashion. Carry a smile while wearing your Harajuku way! Harajuku is all about self-expression, no matter what they say. |
AuthorElin @ E's Digital Creatives Archives
January 2022
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