{"id":2852,"date":"2020-11-20T00:00:15","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T15:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/?p=2852"},"modified":"2020-12-04T00:39:20","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T15:39:20","slug":"%e5%8f%af%e6%84%9b%e3%81%84%e3%82%92%e5%bc%95%e3%81%8d%e5%87%ba%e3%81%99%e3%83%a1%e3%82%a4%e3%82%af%e3%82%92","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/en\/archives\/2852","title":{"rendered":"Yuka Noguchi Talks Creativity, Child Acting, and Curled Eyelashes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Taking A Step Behind The Camera<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Yasuo\u00a0 Yoshikawa<\/strong>\u3000Whenever we work for the same client you\u2019re typically in charge of hair while I take on the makeup. It\u2019s always a joy to have you on my team.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka Noguchi<\/strong>\u3000The pleasure is all mine!<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000What made you want to quit modeling and explore makeup and hair styling?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000I didn\u2019t like feeling so visible to other people. When I was a child and signed to an acting agency, my parents really encouraged me to work. I was the third child, born after two older brothers, so I guess they thought it would be a nice experience for me. Acting became a large part of my life, but it wasn\u2019t what I truly desired in my heart. My dad was always fascinated with the entertainment industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000Even if it\u2019s not what they truly love, many people keep up with modeling because they enjoy being pampered on set.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000There may be such a person, but I wasn’t pampered at all! Modeling is not easy work\u2014you have to endure a lot of different climates, temperatures, and waiting around for others. I really respect models, particularly because you\u2019re always being scrutinized.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000Modeling is definitely misunderstood. People see the final product and wonder how hard it can really be, but it’s a tough job, both mentally and physically. I couldn\u2019t do it unless I really believed in the work.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000I\u2019ve always been a very \u201chands on\u201d kind of person, so when I asked my mom if I should become a makeup artist or a chef, she laughed and told me that I\u2019ll cook every day once I\u2019m married, so I shouldn\u2019t do that. I finally decided to change my path when several of my commercial appearances were cancelled\u2014even though I\u2019d booked and filmed them, they never aired on TV because the original products were defective. After that happened three different times, I took it as a sign and quit.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000Was your dad disappointed?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000Yes, but it\u2019s my path, not his. If I wasn\u2019t satisfied, then why continue? People asked me why I didn\u2019t push on with it until I got married, but life isn\u2019t that simple. Ultimately, I\u2019m grateful for my father\u2019s guidance because it allowed me to see so many interesting things.<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000Absolutely. The industry is so thrilling, and it\u2019s great that you made your parents proud.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Healing Benefits Of Holistic Skincare<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000I had super acne-prone skin as a teenager. Up until junior high school, I popped roughly ten pimples a day.<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000You shouldn\u2019t do that!<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000Try explaining that to a teenager! I still pop them, but I\u2019m much better about it now. I\u2019ve mastered the method of never leaving a core.<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000Teens tend to produce more sebum, but it’s particularly painful because they break out during the most sensitive times of puberty.<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000I\u2019m so happy that I outgrew those days. I have a lot of sympathy for people struggling with facial imperfections.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000Absolutely. However, I did notice that your skin is rather dry.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000That’s so true, but at the time, I didn\u2019t realize how that correlates to breakouts! A woman at my skincare salon pointed out that my skin is too thin and inflamed, and that it has trouble absorbing moisture. I was so shocked because I took antibiotics, went to a dermatologist for years, and even did chemical peels.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000If you eliminate the oil causing the acne, it will only temporarily prevent breakouts. As a result, the skin becomes much more sensitive.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000I should have taken my medicine log to the dermatologist and showed them what kind of medicine I was prescribed and how much, but I didn\u2019t have that knowledge at the time. Each time I went to a different dermatologist I was prescribed different antibiotics, and it probably made my feminine functions a lot weaker. I weakened my body in order to fix my complexion.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000My daughter had similar issues when she was a teenager. Her skin negatively reacted to the amount of product that she was using and became quite rough in texture.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000A lot of magazines ask me to share my experiences with acne, and I always advise others not to pop or pick and to develop a good skincare routine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000Acne is often caused by dirty old sebum that should always be removed. Keep the skin clean and always apply non-irritating and clean oils.<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000If you focus on cultivating a healthy skincare routine instead of just healing your acne, then you\u2019ll see more positive results. If only I knew that fact in the moment.<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000Many models are afraid of acne, so they only use oil-free cosmetics. Some of them wrongly assume that their skin is already too greasy and end up further drying it out by avoiding extra moisture. Dryness can be difficult for a makeup artist to work with, and in the long run, it causes skin to become more sensitive and prone to wrinkles. People try to target one problem without thinking of the other issues that may arise in the meantime. I think people need to strike a better balance between over-hydrating the skin or completely dehydrating it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Creativity Comes In Many Forms<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000Some hair and makeup artists are much more creatively minded than others. I\u2019ve always felt that my work is more commercial, but now I think that\u2019s not so bad. It\u2019s more reflective of the styles and looks of an everyday woman. I get the sense that that\u2019s your main focus as well.<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000Yes, I am. People definitely feel that hair and makeup artists should be more artistic, but I\u2019m perfectly content working with cute girls and sticking to makeup that suits their day to day lifestyle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000That\u2019s a great point. While I like being creative, I truly enjoy certain elements of commercial makeup and expressing myself through that lens. After all, what really matters is the overall aesthetic sense of the hair and makeup artist, and their ability to make it resonate with others.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000I always wanted to be an outsider.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000Me too, but I know that I never was, and I never will be!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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When It Comes To Makeup, There\u2019s No Right Answer<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000I once met a model with up-angled eyes; she had such an intense expression.\u00a0 When I did her makeup for the first time, I softened the lines of her eyes in order to ease up her gaze. But when I met the same model a few years later, I was actually enchanted by her eyes, and so I did my best to emphasize them. It occurred to me that the correct way of applying makeup was making the most of her natural eye shape.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000Sometimes I realize that I was selfish with my work, and that I should have taken the opposite approach.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000I find myself trying to correct people\u2019s flaws instead of enhancing them in a positive manner.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000I think it goes both ways\u2014you can soften their characteristics when you feel that it\u2019s appropriate to do so. On the other hand, if you conceal all of their flaws, then you may erase their character.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A long time ago, I worked with Sarah Jessica Parker. She has a centripetal face, so I wanted to sculpt it using a little bit of makeup. However, the more I tried, the heavier the makeup became. I was putting too much emphasis on her face, and therefore detracting from the rest of her body. I was disappointed because I ultimately wasn\u2019t able to express her magnetic charm through my makeup. I often wonder about what I should have done instead.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000There are definitely times when I do better than usual.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000With most people, I worry about how much I should accentuate someone\u2019s flaws. Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. I don\u2019t want to cover something that is better left untouched.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000I understand that feeling. I wish I knew the answer myself!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000There are no right answers, and that\u2019s why we can\u2019t quit this business.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000I\u2019ve recently come to the conclusion that coordinated styling and makeup is the best approach for a successful shoot. It\u2019s much better than making one point stand out all on its own.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000When different people are in charge of preparing a shooting, everyone tends to work too hard and overdo it. The point of beauty and fashion is to make women look nice, so I agree that they should operate as a more cohesive unit.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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There\u2019s Something In Her Eyes…<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000For today\u2019s shoot, I asked you to bring along some of your favorite items.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000Yes! I love this Kai Eyelash Curler<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s my favorite.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000Does it work well on your lashes?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000It\u2019s definitely the best fit for my eye shape. Eyelashes are so fun to focus on!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000They\u2019re insanely important. Whenever I do makeup on women with short and straight eyelashes, I always curl them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000My mother was always emphasizing their importance. She used to say, “Make sure your lashes are curled because it’s cuter that way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Yuka<\/strong>\u3000I\u2019ll make a selection depending on my skin\u2019s condition. When I feel a breakout coming on, I\u2019ll use a color that doesn\u2019t attract attention to my acne.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000If your lips look good, then you don\u2019t need to be so worried about acne.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000That’s true. When my skin cooperates, I enjoy lighter lip colors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000What about your nails?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000I have very small and unsexy hands, so I’ve always liked focusing on my nails because they make me feel more feminine. My job doesn\u2019t really allow for me to have regular manicures, but I’ve been doing pedicures since I was a student.<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000You have a little bit of a baby face. It\u2019s quite charming. Does it ever bother you?<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000I don’t really think about it anymore, but I know that I don\u2019t look so mature. I always try to come across as reliable and trustworthy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000You should use your cuteness to your advantage!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yuka<\/strong>\u3000Someone actually asked me if I was a fifth grade boy the other day. I\u2019m nervous and wonder if I\u2019ll still look like this in my old age.<\/p>\n

Yasuo<\/strong>\u3000From my own personal experience, it doesn\u2019t change as you get older, but I personally don\u2019t think that\u2019s a bad thing. Hold onto your youthful qualities as long as you can!<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Photos \/ Interview :\u00a0 Yasuo Yoshikawa<\/span><\/p>\n

Text : Mikako Koyama<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Taking A Step Behind The Camera Yasuo\u00a0 Yoshikawa\u3000Whenever we work for the same client you\u2019re typically in charge of hair while I take on the makeup. It\u2019s always a joy to have you on my team.\u00a0 Yuka Noguchi\u3000The pleasure is all mine! Yasuo\u3000What made you want to quit modeling and explore makeup and hair styling?\u00a0 Yuka\u3000I didn\u2019t like feeling so visible to other people. When I was a child and signed to an acting agency, my parents really encouraged me to work. I was the third child, born after two older brothers, so I guess they thought it would be a nice experience for me. Acting became a large part of my life, but it wasn\u2019t what I truly desired in my heart. My dad was always fascinated with the entertainment industry.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000Even if it\u2019s not what they truly love, many people keep up with modeling because they enjoy being pampered on set.\u00a0 Yuka\u3000There may be such a person, but I wasn’t pampered at all! Modeling is not easy work\u2014you have to endure a lot of different climates, temperatures, and waiting around for others. I really respect models, particularly because you\u2019re always being scrutinized.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000Modeling is definitely misunderstood. People see the final product and wonder how hard it can really be, but it’s a tough job, both mentally and physically. I couldn\u2019t do it unless I really believed in the work.\u00a0 Yuka\u3000I\u2019ve always been a very \u201chands on\u201d kind of person, so when I asked my mom if I should become a makeup artist or a chef, she laughed and told me that I\u2019ll cook every day once I\u2019m married, so I shouldn\u2019t do that. I finally decided to change my path when several of my commercial appearances were cancelled\u2014even though I\u2019d booked and filmed them, they never aired on TV because the original products were defective. After that happened three different times, I took it as a sign and quit.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000Was your dad disappointed?\u00a0 Yuka\u3000Yes, but it\u2019s my path, not his. If I wasn\u2019t satisfied, then why continue? People asked me why I didn\u2019t push on with it until I got married, but life isn\u2019t that simple. Ultimately, I\u2019m grateful for my father\u2019s guidance because it allowed me to see so many interesting things. Yasuo\u3000Absolutely. The industry is so thrilling, and it\u2019s great that you made your parents proud. The Healing Benefits Of Holistic Skincare Yuka\u3000I had super acne-prone skin as a teenager. Up until junior high school, I popped roughly ten pimples a day. Yasuo\u3000You shouldn\u2019t do that! Yuka\u3000Try explaining that to a teenager! I still pop them, but I\u2019m much better about it now. I\u2019ve mastered the method of never leaving a core. Yasuo\u3000Teens tend to produce more sebum, but it’s particularly painful because they break out during the most sensitive times of puberty. Yuka\u3000I\u2019m so happy that I outgrew those days. I have a lot of sympathy for people struggling with facial imperfections.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000Absolutely. However, I did notice that your skin is rather dry.\u00a0 Yuka\u3000That’s so true, but at the time, I didn\u2019t realize how that correlates to breakouts! A woman at my skincare salon pointed out that my skin is too thin and inflamed, and that it has trouble absorbing moisture. I was so shocked because I took antibiotics, went to a dermatologist for years, and even did chemical peels.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000If you eliminate the oil causing the acne, it will only temporarily prevent breakouts. As a result, the skin becomes much more sensitive.\u00a0 Yuka\u3000I should have taken my medicine log to the dermatologist and showed them what kind of medicine I was prescribed and how much, but I didn\u2019t have that knowledge at the time. Each time I went to a different dermatologist I was prescribed different antibiotics, and it probably made my feminine functions a lot weaker. I weakened my body in order to fix my complexion.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000My daughter had similar issues when she was a teenager. Her skin negatively reacted to the amount of product that she was using and became quite rough in texture.\u00a0 Yuka\u3000A lot of magazines ask me to share my experiences with acne, and I always advise others not to pop or pick and to develop a good skincare routine.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000Acne is often caused by dirty old sebum that should always be removed. Keep the skin clean and always apply non-irritating and clean oils. Yuka\u3000If you focus on cultivating a healthy skincare routine instead of just healing your acne, then you\u2019ll see more positive results. If only I knew that fact in the moment. Yasuo\u3000Many models are afraid of acne, so they only use oil-free cosmetics. Some of them wrongly assume that their skin is already too greasy and end up further drying it out by avoiding extra moisture. Dryness can be difficult for a makeup artist to work with, and in the long run, it causes skin to become more sensitive and prone to wrinkles. People try to target one problem without thinking of the other issues that may arise in the meantime. I think people need to strike a better balance between over-hydrating the skin or completely dehydrating it.\u00a0 Creativity Comes In Many Forms Yasuo\u3000Some hair and makeup artists are much more creatively minded than others. I\u2019ve always felt that my work is more commercial, but now I think that\u2019s not so bad. It\u2019s more reflective of the styles and looks of an everyday woman. I get the sense that that\u2019s your main focus as well. Yuka\u3000Yes, I am. People definitely feel that hair and makeup artists should be more artistic, but I\u2019m perfectly content working with cute girls and sticking to makeup that suits their day to day lifestyle.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000That\u2019s a great point. While I like being creative, I truly enjoy certain elements of commercial makeup and expressing myself through that lens. After all, what really matters is the overall aesthetic sense of the hair and makeup artist, and their ability to make it resonate with others.\u00a0 Yuka\u3000I always wanted to be an outsider.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000Me too, but I know that I never was, and I never will be!\u00a0 When It Comes To Makeup, There\u2019s No Right Answer Yuka\u3000I once met a model with up-angled eyes; she had such an intense expression.\u00a0 When I did her makeup for the first time, I softened the lines of her eyes in order to ease up her gaze. But when I met the same model a few years later, I was actually enchanted by her eyes, and so I did my best to emphasize them. It occurred to me that the correct way of applying makeup was making the most of her natural eye shape.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000Sometimes I realize that I was selfish with my work, and that I should have taken the opposite approach.\u00a0 Yuka\u3000I find myself trying to correct people\u2019s flaws instead of enhancing them in a positive manner.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000I think it goes both ways\u2014you can soften their characteristics when you feel that it\u2019s appropriate to do so. On the other hand, if you conceal all of their flaws, then you may erase their character.\u00a0 A long time ago, I worked with Sarah Jessica Parker. She has a centripetal face, so I wanted to sculpt it using a little bit of makeup. However, the more I tried, the heavier the makeup became. I was putting too much emphasis on her face, and therefore detracting from the rest of her body. I was disappointed because I ultimately wasn\u2019t able to express her magnetic charm through my makeup. I often wonder about what I should have done instead.\u00a0 Yuka\u3000There are definitely times when I do better than usual.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000With most people, I worry about how much I should accentuate someone\u2019s flaws. Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. I don\u2019t want to cover something that is better left untouched.\u00a0 Yuka\u3000I understand that feeling. I wish I knew the answer myself!\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000There are no right answers, and that\u2019s why we can\u2019t quit this business.\u00a0 Yuka\u3000I\u2019ve recently come to the conclusion that coordinated styling and makeup is the best approach for a successful shoot. It\u2019s much better than making one point stand out all on its own.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000When different people are in charge of preparing a shooting, everyone tends to work too hard and overdo it. The point of beauty and fashion is to make women look nice, so I agree that they should operate as a more cohesive unit.\u00a0 There\u2019s Something In Her Eyes… Yasuo\u3000For today\u2019s shoot, I asked you to bring along some of your favorite items.\u00a0 Yuka\u3000Yes! I love this Kai Eyelash Curler, it\u2019s my favorite.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000Does it work well on your lashes?\u00a0 Yuka\u3000It\u2019s definitely the best fit for my eye shape. Eyelashes are so fun to focus on!\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000They\u2019re insanely important. Whenever I do makeup on women with short and straight eyelashes, I always curl them.\u00a0 Yuka\u3000My mother was always emphasizing their importance. She used to say, “Make sure your lashes are curled because it’s cuter that way.\u201d Yuka\u3000I\u2019ll make a selection depending on my skin\u2019s condition. When I feel a breakout coming on, I\u2019ll use a color that doesn\u2019t attract attention to my acne.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000If your lips look good, then you don\u2019t need to be so worried about acne.\u00a0 Yuka\u3000That’s true. When my skin cooperates, I enjoy lighter lip colors.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000What about your nails?\u00a0 Yuka\u3000I have very small and unsexy hands, so I’ve always liked focusing on my nails because they make me feel more feminine. My job doesn\u2019t really allow for me to have regular manicures, but I’ve been doing pedicures since I was a student. Yasuo\u3000You have a little bit of a baby face. It\u2019s quite charming. Does it ever bother you? Yuka\u3000I don’t really think about it anymore, but I know that I don\u2019t look so mature. I always try to come across as reliable and trustworthy.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000You should use your cuteness to your advantage!\u00a0 Yuka\u3000Someone actually asked me if I was a fifth grade boy the other day. I\u2019m nervous and wonder if I\u2019ll still look like this in my old age. Yasuo\u3000From my own personal experience, it doesn\u2019t change as you get older, but I personally don\u2019t think that\u2019s a bad thing. Hold onto your youthful qualities as long as you can! \u00a0 Photos \/ Interview :\u00a0 Yasuo Yoshikawa Text : Mikako Koyama<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2618,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_s2mail":"","_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/?p=2614"},"categories":[5,8],"tags":[55,54],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2852"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2852"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2852\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2874,"href":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2852\/revisions\/2874"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2618"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2852"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2852"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2852"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}