Why J-Beauty Is All About Effortless Beauty With Minimal Products?

“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” - Kahlil Gibran

J-beauty is all about being effortless beautiful with minimal products. You can see this on Japanese celebrities too. J-Drama actresses look flawless even after working hours in the set.

The truth is that it is possible to look fabulous at the grocery store, out for lunch or picking the kids from school. All you have to do is follow these beauty tips from 6 amazing Japanese celebrities.

6 J-Beauty Tips To Have A Look of Effortless Beauty

1. Get Enough Sleep

For J-drama actress Yui Aragaki, the easiest way to achieve a pretty look is to get enough sleep.

It is important to make sure you get enough sleep throughout the night, so you can wake up feeling energized. Being able to function like a normal person, instead of a zombie, will make yourself look more attractive without having to use a lot of makeup.

There is nothing more effective to make your skin look fresh and awake than a night of good night sleep. Getting enough sleep will also reduce the look of dark circles under the eyes.

Keep in mind, that sleep requirements vary slightly from person to person, most healthy adults need between 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night to function at their best.

2. Exfoliate Regularly

For healthy glowing skin, J-drama actress Aya Ueto recommends exfoliating at least once a week.

Exfoliating with a products such as COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid or COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid will help you get eliminate those dead skin cells to help prevent bacteria, sweat, and dirt from getting trapped underneath the skin’s surface.

Plus, for all skin types, exfoliation gives your face an instant glow. Why? Because it clears away the dead skin cells, and it allows your other anti-aging products to penetrate the skin more effectively.

3. Stop Applying Layers and Layers Of Makeup

For Japan celebrity Kozue Akimoto the key for looking effortless beauty is to wear a thin layer of foundation, eyeliner, red lipstick and a bit of concealer.

Wearing a light foundation such as Memebox Pony Effect Everlasting Cushion Foundation with SPF 50+ is the perfect way to create a natural look. The key to conquering that effortless look is to stop applying layer after layer of makeup.

Believe us, all you need is to apply a light coverage foundation and curl your lashes with Shu Uemura Eyelash S Curler. That’s all you need.

4. Follow A Skincare Routine

The American-Japanese model and J-Drama Actress Kiko Mizuhara follow these essentials steps to look more attractive:

• Never go to bed without removing your makeup. Clean your face with a product like Rohto Mentholatum Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Face Foam.
• Don’t forget to apply a lightweight facial sunscreen, such as COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 to protect your face from harmful ultraviolet rays, which can cause premature aging, sunspots, and wrinkles.
• Always apply moisturizer and eye cream at night. Products such as Innisfree Jeju Orchid Eye Cream and Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream will help your face look younger and brighter.
• You can also use a face mask such as Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask a few times a week. There are many options for all skin types.

5. Keep Your Lips Soft

Erika Toda, another J-Drama actress, effortless beauty tip is to keep your lips natural and soft. Healthy lips are soft, supple and pinkish.

You can get rid of dead cells with lip exfoliators and apply an organic balm such as Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask to keep your lips from chapping and cracking.

Also, make sure to avoid bold color lipsticks instead try using a light color such as Rose from A’Pieu Water Light Tint.

6. Drink Lots Of Water

Japanese celebrity Rola’s effortless beauty tip is to drink lots of water. When you stay hydrated your skin looks fresh and beautiful. 

Make sure to drink at least eight glasses of water each day, this way you can avoid having your face look dry and flaky.

Drinking enough water will help you achieve a natural glow and it will prevent your face from breaking out with acne.