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Daily Japanese face makeup (Not Geisha)
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2006/11/29 09:12
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Hi all! my name is Yumiko! and i'm adopted japanese/american. I want to know more about Japanese girls makeup. Everytime i see a japanese female i notice they have perfect makeup! On their daily basis, ive also noticed that Japanese males also use facial makeup. It looks like it's caked on their face, and it hides all kinds of facial lines. I know theirs 3d cake makeup, but i wonder if their is any specific caked face makeup that they use. I know it's not American makeup, because i've tried them all, and the American makeup is more obvious than the asian. I've noticed alot of them use it, but dont use mascara etc... to not make themselves look like their wearing much. Can anyone help? i have my asian complexion, but i know theirs alot of japanese female and males in this site that could help me! i love my country but i also love and am very proud of my japanese heritage. I want to look stereotype Tokyo girl. I would appreciate to know where i could buy it, and exactly what i need to have this flawless look: http://jpop3.coolfreepage.com/jpop/BoA/BoA05.jpghttp://www.japan-zone.com/modern/pix/yaguchi_mari.jpghttp://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j152/THUYDIEP/ETC/leehyorin2o_1412_405875_5.jpg
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by Yumiko/American
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Not the men so much...
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2006/11/29 10:25
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Hi Yumiko, I live in Tokyo and am married to a Japanese guy, and I can tell you it is not common for men to wear make-up here.
As for the women, more than the products I believe it is their skill in applying the make-up that makes the Japanese women look so flawless. They take it very seriously and spend a lot of time on it.
Shiseido is a popular and well-known Japanese brand- try their products and maybe see if you can take lessons in applying make up, or get a hold of Japanese magazines, where they often have articles with pictures showing how to apply the latest look.
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by Sira
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Possible
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2006/11/29 10:48
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I have a Jbf and i'm staying over Tokyo for a bit. I myself, don't wear any makeup. But my bf does, the only thing he applies is cake. But he doesn't use a Japanese brand though =
I know Cover-girl has a mousse with the cake effect. Which is the one he uses. But to be honest im not sure about the rest of the japanese girl outhere in Tokyo. I know what you mean, alot of them use makeup, but like your first two pictures they only use it on their face. And not use eyeshadow or lipstick.
I know applying it is a complete different story. But i guess they have odd brands, i'm afraid of asking my bf because i don't really want to point out i notice he uses makeup though. But i'll try and if i get an answer i'll let you know
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by Dana
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there are similar threads, but here goes
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2006/11/29 21:06
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Yumiko,
A lot of Japanese females use major European or American cosmetics like Channel, YSL, Max Factor, Lancom, Dior, Revlon, you name it. Depending on the tone of your skin or your preferences, foreign cosmetics often turn out even more naturally on Japanese faces then domestic cosmetics.
Mascara is really huge among younger Japanese girls today. I notice that all the girls on your link (I couldn't see the first link, but guessing that it's singer BoA) wear mascara, eye liner and curl their lashes, but have not forgotten to take off the excess make-up so that it would look more natural and sophisticated.
The key is probably to choose foundation that is almost the same but _slightly_ lightger than your real skin color. DO NOT choose anything way lighter or way darker than your real skin color. Also, keep your skin in good condition, especially in terms of moisture. This really makes a difference, day to day.
As you may have noticed, celebrities like the people on your link use high-light, but I'm not sure if ordinary girls use them a lot. The way you trim your rye brows really shows how sophisticated or un-sophisticated you are (and I'm real clumsy at it!).
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by Uco, Japanese female
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I couldn't see the first link, but the girl on the second photo has pink lipstick and pink eye shadow on. It's just that they're both very natural in color, but apparently it's not the color of real human skin. The natural make-up she's wearing simply makes her face look brighter without making her look make-up-y.
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by Uco
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shaving and things around your face
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2006/11/29 21:18
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Sorry for posting so many times! Another thing is that Japanese females, especially younger girls shave their whole face leaving the eye brows and lashes. This often makes your skin look shinier and smoother.
The color of your hair and the color of your shirt also helps you to give a different impression of your facial skin color.
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by Uco
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Photoshop makeover
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2006/11/29 23:19
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Yumiko,
Another reason for the "perfect make-up" you are seeing is that the vast majority of photos in fashion magazines are heavily photoshopped.
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by Dave in Saitama
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Thank you!!!!! *I'm happy*
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2006/11/30 02:36
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Thank you so much Uco!!! and everybody else that gave me insight =)
I didn't know shaving the face was something they did. But it makes so much sense that smooth look and flawless. I get it, how its not the makeup but what you do with your face!!! well im really glad that i can use any makeup that's in style.
Without having to buy specific kind. But i truly appreciate it =D im gonna go now and do it! it's genious to think such a thing for beaty =D
Thank you again!!!!
Xoxo
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by Yumiko/American
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The Best Mascara
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2007/9/21 02:45
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My friend found some amazing mascara from Japan and I would like to know where I could buy it from. Could you help me? It's by a brand named FERME. What stores would sell this mascara? I am coming to visit and need to know where to go. Thank you, Rose
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by Rose Wood
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