{"id":2271,"date":"2020-07-02T16:27:12","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T07:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/?p=2271"},"modified":"2020-07-21T23:10:01","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T14:10:01","slug":"%e3%80%8c%e7%a7%81%e3%81%a3%e3%81%a6%e4%bd%95%e3%81%a0%e3%82%8d%e3%81%86%ef%bc%9f%e3%80%8d%e3%82%92%e5%95%8f%e3%81%84%e7%b6%9a%e3%81%91%e3%81%a6-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/en\/archives\/2271","title":{"rendered":"Artist Aki Inomata Comes Out Of Her Shell"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>\u300a<\/strong><strong>Why Not Hand Over a \u201cShelter\u201d to Hermit Crabs? -White Chapel-<\/strong><strong>\u300b<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/135360160\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/135360160\">AKI INOMATA\u300aWhy Not Hand Over a \u201cShelter\u201d to Hermit Crabs? -White Chapel-\u300b<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/user17050857\">Aki Inomata<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\">Vimeo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/center><p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Do Women And Hermit Crabs Have In Common?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>A friend recommended your work to me because I often use hermit crabs as an example for explaining skin protection. Your site parallels my philosophy!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>I was shocked when you first reached out to me\u2014I wasn\u2019t sure if it was really you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Your art is so cutesy, yet avant garde. How do you construct the [hermit crab\u2019s] shell?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>I design it using 3-D computer graphics and print it with a 3-D printer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>What was your inspiration for the piece?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>I was thinking of work for a new exhibit when a friend mentioned her brother recently got some hermit crabs. The ideas just started coming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>I once saw a photograph of a hermit crab shelled in styrofoam and trash. It made me realize that their homes can be composed of any object, and don\u2019t necessarily have to be natural or organic. I had a sort of \u201cAha!\u201d moment when I eventually made the comparison to women\u2019s skin\u2014just like the body of a hermit crab, it\u2019s incredibly delicate and vulnerable. It doesn\u2019t matter if women use organic OR artificial products to cover their skin, so long as they provide a form of protection and a barrier against irritants.<\/p>\n<p>My family and I went on a trip to the beach, and while we were there, my daughter and I caught baby hermit crabs and kept them in a cup of sand and shells.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>Aw, baby hermit crabs are so cute.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000We watched them for about a week and noticed that they fought over shells. The big ones often took over the small ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>They fight when you put too many of them together, so I only get one at a time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>They\u2019re just like humans!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Child\u2019s Play<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Do you ever draw boundaries between your art and personal life?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>Not really. I\u2019m a daydreamer, so my mind is pretty much always in some sort of artistic world.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>You have such a unique outlook, so I figured you might not really contemplate how others might perceive you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>Oh, no. I\u2019m definitely conscious of what people think about me.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/02-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/02-1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/02-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Were you ever worried about people&#8217;s reactions to your work?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>There\u2019s a difference between the work I make and who I truly am. I try to not take it too personally when people criticize or reflect on something I\u2019ve created. I\u2019m much more sensitive about comments regarding my personality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>I used to feel like I was constantly exposing myself through my work, and it made me so self-conscious. These days, I\u2019m trying to be more like you. The pure, girly qualities of your work make me feel almost childlike.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>I try to emulate that childlike way of approaching the world. As a child, I never made any noise and was constantly reminded of my maturity. When I create work, I\u2019m always searching for that sense of innocence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Trendy vs Timeless: What\u2019re The Differences?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>Recently, a lot of museums have begun buying and collecting my work. It\u2019s made me think more about how it will be perceived across generations\u2014not just five to ten years from now, but one hundred. For example, magazines from five years ago already seem dated, but classic films have a different aura that allows them to transcend culture and time. I try to avoid what\u2019s \u201ctrendy\u201d and instead focus my efforts on a sense of agelessness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>That\u2019s a wonderful point\u2014that kind of mentality exists within the finest of artists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>People become obsessed with trends and it baffles me. Even in terms of makeup, there are looks that are timeless, and looks that are more of the moment. I\u2019m constantly thinking about this dichotomy when I\u2019m photographed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Designers often create collections based on a seasonal forecast, and typically, the world of beauty follows suit. When it comes to shopping for new pieces, trend forecasting allows for a certain kind of cohesiveness in seasonal wardrobes. The problem is, some trends don\u2019t work well for everyone, so you can\u2019t get too hung up on them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/03-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/03-1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/03-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>That\u2019s quite true. It\u2019s nice to strike a balance between trendy and timeless.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Definitely. Trends give you the opportunity to try new things.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>I do like that element of them. But, take Audrey Hepburn\u2014an icon of timeless beauty. How do you explain that?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Audrey Hepburn brought a new look to mainstream beauty. Many actresses before her wore very thin eyebrows, and she mixed it up with her fuller looks. I think it made an impression on viewers and Hollywood alike.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki<\/strong>\u3000That took some courage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Many women are not comfortable trying such different looks unless they feel encouraged and uplifted by those around them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Don\u2019t Be Afraid To Keep It Real<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>I\u2019m amazed by whoever invented eyeshadow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Sometimes, light reflects a specific color onto eyelids depending on the time of day. I wonder if that\u2019s how it all started\u2014the colors just became more nuanced and radiant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/04-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/04-1.jpg 360w, https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/04-1-300x279.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>Oh yes, that makes sense. I regularly use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicca.jp\/en\/eyemake\/LID_FLASH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CHICCA\u2019s LID FLASH in the shade 04 Petal<\/a>, and for photoshoots, I\u2019ll often combine it with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicca.jp\/en\/eyemake\/FLAWLESS_GLOW_LID_TEXTURE_EYE_SHADOW\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CHICCA eyeshadow<\/a>. To top it off, I\u2019ll use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/FLOWFUSHI-LINER-Liquid-Brown-Black\/dp\/B01LF8H35U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FLOWFUSHI\u2019s MOTELINER Cherry Cheek eyeliner<\/a>. It\u2019s very easy to use, however, I often apply far too much. I love the way you used it today!&nbsp; You can\u2019t really see it when photographed though.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360\" height=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/05-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/05-1.jpg 360w, https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/05-1-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>This makeup isn\u2019t for the photoshoot, it\u2019s how you look for real! You&#8217;re actually this beautiful and radiant. Unless it\u2019s a beauty shoot, makeup should not take center stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>That\u2019s a good point\u2014we\u2019re not shooting a \u201cHow To\u201d tutorial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>You should go lightly on your makeup and try not to draw much attention to it. If anyone comments on it, you should assume it\u2019s already overdone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>You\u2019re so right. Over the top makeup should be reserved for red-carpet events only.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>I would say that whenever one attends a formal event, they should strive for little to no makeup. You want people to think you\u2019re naturally beautiful!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>I want to do that, but I have a bad habit of over applying makeup whenever I get dressed up. I get insecure about being photographed, and worry about little things like the shape of my eyebrows.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/06-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/06-1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/06-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>I think you\u2019re honestly fine. Just like eyeliner, accented brows can sometimes seem too dramatic. Less is more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>Understood! People often tell me I look like this actress, which makes me feel less unique.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>You should just take that as a compliment!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>I know, but it still bothers me from time to time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>People are beginning to embrace themselves more and more, but as a society, we still have a long way to go. It\u2019s fun to play with makeup, but at the most basic level, you just want to highlight your individual beauty and not go overboard. Honestly, you look so beautiful with just a little bit of sheen. To achieve this look today, I lightly applied some<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaseline.com\/us\/en\"> Vaseline<\/a> to your skin. Why not try it the next time you dress up? I think people would take notice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>Really? I\u2019m so glad.&nbsp; I love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaseline.com\/us\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vaseline<\/a>. I use it on both my face and body.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sunwhite.net\/product\/p1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Sun White<\/a> is my favorite, but I bring<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.jp\/%E5%A4%A7%E6%B4%8B%E8%A3%BD%E8%96%AC-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Pure Lip <\/a>for when I go out. It\u2019s good to apply anywhere and everywhere. I\u2019ll also occasionally swap it out for some argan oil. I brought some from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spahinoki.com\/products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spa Hinoki<\/a> today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/07-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/07-1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/07-1-300x145.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Vaseline and argan oil are not only gentle on the skin, but they also have a high protective barrier effect. They cause little to no irritation and are really effective forms of skin care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aki\u3000<\/strong>I also love <a href=\"https:\/\/us.cosme.net\/products\/show\/10159754\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CHICCA\u2019s (Limited Edition) Beauty Glow Body Cream.<\/a> I use it after a bath because the&nbsp; rice bran plumps and moisturizes my skin. I wish you could do my makeup every day! I want to try this look on my own, but it seems quite hard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Call me any time! You can also go for a luminescent, bare look and that will work just fine, too.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/08-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/08-1.jpg 360w, https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/08-1-300x259.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Photos \/ Interview :&nbsp; Yasuo Yoshikawa<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Text : Mikako Koyama<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Hair\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/sui-beauty.net\/staff\/shinichi-fuyuki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shinichi Fuyuki<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/sui-beauty.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sui<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Location\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakurai-tea.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u300aWhy Not Hand Over a \u201cShelter\u201d to Hermit Crabs? -White Chapel-\u300b AKI INOMATA\u300aWhy Not Hand Over a \u201cShelter\u201d to Hermit Crabs? -White Chapel-\u300b from Aki Inomata on Vimeo. What Do Women And Hermit Crabs Have In Common? Yasuo\u3000A friend recommended your work to me because I often use hermit crabs as an example for explaining skin protection. Your site parallels my philosophy!&nbsp; Aki\u3000I was shocked when you first reached out to me\u2014I wasn\u2019t sure if it was really you! Yasuo\u3000Your art is so cutesy, yet avant garde. How do you construct the [hermit crab\u2019s] shell? Aki\u3000I design it using 3-D computer graphics and print it with a 3-D printer. Yasuo\u3000What was your inspiration for the piece? Aki\u3000I was thinking of work for a new exhibit when a friend mentioned her brother recently got some hermit crabs. The ideas just started coming.&nbsp; Yasuo\u3000I once saw a photograph of a hermit crab shelled in styrofoam and trash. It made me realize that their homes can be composed of any object, and don\u2019t necessarily have to be natural or organic. I had a sort of \u201cAha!\u201d moment when I eventually made the comparison to women\u2019s skin\u2014just like the body of a hermit crab, it\u2019s incredibly delicate and vulnerable. It doesn\u2019t matter if women use organic OR artificial products to cover their skin, so long as they provide a form of protection and a barrier against irritants. My family and I went on a trip to the beach, and while we were there, my daughter and I caught baby hermit crabs and kept them in a cup of sand and shells. Aki\u3000Aw, baby hermit crabs are so cute. Yasuo\u3000We watched them for about a week and noticed that they fought over shells. The big ones often took over the small ones.&nbsp; Aki\u3000They fight when you put too many of them together, so I only get one at a time.&nbsp; Yasuo\u3000They\u2019re just like humans! Child\u2019s Play Yasuo\u3000Do you ever draw boundaries between your art and personal life?&nbsp; Aki\u3000Not really. I\u2019m a daydreamer, so my mind is pretty much always in some sort of artistic world.&nbsp;&nbsp; Yasuo\u3000You have such a unique outlook, so I figured you might not really contemplate how others might perceive you.&nbsp;&nbsp; Aki\u3000Oh, no. I\u2019m definitely conscious of what people think about me.&nbsp; Yasuo\u3000Were you ever worried about people&#8217;s reactions to your work?&nbsp; Aki\u3000There\u2019s a difference between the work I make and who I truly am. I try to not take it too personally when people criticize or reflect on something I\u2019ve created. I\u2019m much more sensitive about comments regarding my personality.&nbsp; Yasuo\u3000I used to feel like I was constantly exposing myself through my work, and it made me so self-conscious. These days, I\u2019m trying to be more like you. The pure, girly qualities of your work make me feel almost childlike.&nbsp; Aki\u3000I try to emulate that childlike way of approaching the world. As a child, I never made any noise and was constantly reminded of my maturity. When I create work, I\u2019m always searching for that sense of innocence.&nbsp; Trendy vs Timeless: What\u2019re The Differences?&nbsp; Aki\u3000Recently, a lot of museums have begun buying and collecting my work. It\u2019s made me think more about how it will be perceived across generations\u2014not just five to ten years from now, but one hundred. For example, magazines from five years ago already seem dated, but classic films have a different aura that allows them to transcend culture and time. I try to avoid what\u2019s \u201ctrendy\u201d and instead focus my efforts on a sense of agelessness.&nbsp; Yasuo\u3000That\u2019s a wonderful point\u2014that kind of mentality exists within the finest of artists. Aki\u3000People become obsessed with trends and it baffles me. Even in terms of makeup, there are looks that are timeless, and looks that are more of the moment. I\u2019m constantly thinking about this dichotomy when I\u2019m photographed.&nbsp; Yasuo\u3000Designers often create collections based on a seasonal forecast, and typically, the world of beauty follows suit. When it comes to shopping for new pieces, trend forecasting allows for a certain kind of cohesiveness in seasonal wardrobes. The problem is, some trends don\u2019t work well for everyone, so you can\u2019t get too hung up on them. Aki\u3000That\u2019s quite true. It\u2019s nice to strike a balance between trendy and timeless. Yasuo\u3000Definitely. Trends give you the opportunity to try new things.&nbsp; Aki\u3000I do like that element of them. But, take Audrey Hepburn\u2014an icon of timeless beauty. How do you explain that? Yasuo\u3000Audrey Hepburn brought a new look to mainstream beauty. Many actresses before her wore very thin eyebrows, and she mixed it up with her fuller looks. I think it made an impression on viewers and Hollywood alike.&nbsp; Aki\u3000That took some courage. Yasuo\u3000Many women are not comfortable trying such different looks unless they feel encouraged and uplifted by those around them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Don\u2019t Be Afraid To Keep It Real Aki\u3000I\u2019m amazed by whoever invented eyeshadow.&nbsp; Yasuo\u3000Sometimes, light reflects a specific color onto eyelids depending on the time of day. I wonder if that\u2019s how it all started\u2014the colors just became more nuanced and radiant.&nbsp; Aki\u3000Oh yes, that makes sense. I regularly use CHICCA\u2019s LID FLASH in the shade 04 Petal, and for photoshoots, I\u2019ll often combine it with a CHICCA eyeshadow. To top it off, I\u2019ll use FLOWFUSHI\u2019s MOTELINER Cherry Cheek eyeliner. It\u2019s very easy to use, however, I often apply far too much. I love the way you used it today!&nbsp; You can\u2019t really see it when photographed though.&nbsp;&nbsp; Yasuo\u3000This makeup isn\u2019t for the photoshoot, it\u2019s how you look for real! You&#8217;re actually this beautiful and radiant. Unless it\u2019s a beauty shoot, makeup should not take center stage.&nbsp;&nbsp; Aki\u3000That\u2019s a good point\u2014we\u2019re not shooting a \u201cHow To\u201d tutorial.&nbsp; Yasuo\u3000You should go lightly on your makeup and try not to draw much attention to it. If anyone comments on it, you should assume it\u2019s already overdone. Aki\u3000You\u2019re so right. Over the top makeup should be reserved for red-carpet events only. Yasuo\u3000I would say that whenever one attends a formal event, they should strive for little to no makeup. You want people to think you\u2019re naturally beautiful! Aki\u3000I want to do that, but I have a bad habit of over applying makeup whenever I get dressed up. I get insecure about being photographed, and worry about little things like the shape of my eyebrows. Yasuo\u3000I think you\u2019re honestly fine. Just like eyeliner, accented brows can sometimes seem too dramatic. Less is more. Aki\u3000Understood! People often tell me I look like this actress, which makes me feel less unique.&nbsp;&nbsp; Yasuo\u3000You should just take that as a compliment! Aki\u3000I know, but it still bothers me from time to time.&nbsp; Yasuo\u3000People are beginning to embrace themselves more and more, but as a society, we still have a long way to go. It\u2019s fun to play with makeup, but at the most basic level, you just want to highlight your individual beauty and not go overboard. Honestly, you look so beautiful with just a little bit of sheen. To achieve this look today, I lightly applied some Vaseline to your skin. Why not try it the next time you dress up? I think people would take notice.&nbsp; Aki\u3000Really? I\u2019m so glad.&nbsp; I love Vaseline. I use it on both my face and body. Sun White is my favorite, but I bring Pure Lip for when I go out. It\u2019s good to apply anywhere and everywhere. I\u2019ll also occasionally swap it out for some argan oil. I brought some from Spa Hinoki today.&nbsp; Yasuo\u3000Vaseline and argan oil are not only gentle on the skin, but they also have a high protective barrier effect. They cause little to no irritation and are really effective forms of skin care.&nbsp; Aki\u3000I also love CHICCA\u2019s (Limited Edition) Beauty Glow Body Cream. I use it after a bath because the&nbsp; rice bran plumps and moisturizes my skin. I wish you could do my makeup every day! I want to try this look on my own, but it seems quite hard.&nbsp; Yasuo\u3000Call me any time! You can also go for a luminescent, bare look and that will work just fine, too. 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