Q&A in Okinawa, Japan/Helsinki, Finland
Happy Holiday! Tell us about your new collection of various facial masks.
Due to the need of moisturizing skincare products in Finland, I purchase the annual total quantity while traveling to Japan or Taiwan. Usually focusing on the multi-function—tonic lotion, beauty serum, facial cream, eye gel—composed upon on single sheet of facial mask, this time in Okinawa I would like to try on ‘Shisa’ mask, to become the funny guardian lion from Okinawa mythology for half an hour!
How do you select the unique souvenirs produced by the locals?
I am a fan of organic skincare products, since I always believe the healthy glow of facial condition is the best make-ups; therefore we only need a few of essential cosmetics—such as a touch of blush or black mascara—to lighten up the best look of day. Hence the ‘local limited’ skincare will be my major shopping hunt during the travel, not only avoiding the similar souvenirs made by monopoly factories, but also an alternative act to support the local development.
✔Balenciaga Mini Tote: Christóbal Balenciaga classic city mini leather tote has been waiting on my shopping list until this February at DFS Okinawa. The tonal studs, the crinkled leather and fringed zipper, combining gold tone of metallic spare parts and olive green lambskin, plus a cute mirror as attachment, this width 24 cm and depth 9 cm has braided handles and detachable should strap, super easy to carry at work or another weekend city getaway.
✔Kosé Gel Mask: weak acidity, non-colouring with zero mineral oil ingredients, Japanese Kosé Clear Turn Premium gel mask contains sakura extracts and Q10 GL, which makes dehydrated skin 24-hourmoisturizing over day and night. While funny and cute Shisa sheet mask, made in Japan, consists of Okinawa seaweed Cladosiphon Okamuranus (沖繩エキス), is region limited, makes the skincare moments efficient and kawaii.
✔Christian Dior Brow Ink & Mascara: Visiting my dear friend in Taipei and consulting with some makeup knowledge, then I realize a waterproof eyebrow ink is what I need. Lasting for 36 hours, a touch on the eyebrow mini brush, this brownish colour is perfectly matching with my pupil hue, instantly full and last-long effect; and the CD freebie over curl mascara, both light-weighted and professional function for my daily need.
✔Hair Rules: Written by the Japanese hair stylist Hikaru Kinugawa(衣川光), this self-educated paperback is the great reference for a change of hairstyle with penny a few; every page turn, the minimalistic design of clean-cut photography balance well with vary fonts, definitely my great hunt at Okinawa bookstore. Now I need only a hair curler, a comb, a brush, a hairpin and 2 black rubber bands to make myself over!
✔Lycée Blanc Eye Drop: Japanese medicine Inc. Rohto again contributes the cutest eye drop ever! With Tetrahydrozoline to release the redness, sodium chondroitin sulphate to protect the cornea, B12 in order to relax the muscles and zinc sulphate to alleviate the inflammation of UV, the coolness lever 3 also soothes the tired eyes, is the best healthcare item before movies or bedtime.
✔LOTTE Plum Snack: Produced from Wakayama, the mint is must-have after lunch at work, and jelly candy is my favourite chew while traveling on the road. Purchased from either at Lawson kiosk or Hundred-Yen chain stores, they are both good for everyday use or friendship treat.
✔Chanel Hair Band: with imitation pearl carved with golden logo, Chanel accessory makes the hairstyle elegant and playful. Let’s take some hot tips from Hair Rulesby Hikaru Kinugawa!
✔Chanel Natural Finish Loose Powder: Settles with velvet or satin finish but never a dead matte nor detect sparkles, Chanel loose powder provides a balanced oil control, and while the container is substantial, without a mess it is easy to tap excess off a kabuki brush into the lid. The Chanel puff is dense and reversible, suggested to apply the loose powder first with brush and press with the puff.
✔Chanel IPHONE Case: Indeed nowadays is the universe of Plus smart phones, but this dark grey lambskin mini phone case is ideal for ID, coupons or credit cards; within between the zipped pocket is for coins, perhaps more of a splendid idea to become a mini cosmetic pouch. The inner layer made of grey suede is exceptional from other seasonal Chanel small leather goods. Love it!
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