Malaysia Tatler – August 2019

SHISEIDO SPECIAL

JANUARY SO

Social media has broken the barriers for communication, and opened

the  oodgates to freedom of expression. This resonates strongly with writer,

actress and model January So. Popular on social media, January shares a

variety of content that inspires her everyday life. “I want people who visit

my page to  nd authenticity in my work,” she said. “Each picture or video

I post encompasses an aspect that has inspired me, and I try to highlight it

through my writing.”

Down-to-earth and honest, January shares her two-step process to

achieving radiant looking skin for picture-perfect photos. For her, part one

beginswitha goodskincareroutinebeforeapplying makeup. Her secret

weapon?A sheetmaskand a face roller. “Before a photo

shoot,orevenonnormaldays, I always put on a sheet

maskbeforeapplyingmakeup,” shares January. “While

themaskis on,I usetheface roller to massage my skin.

Thisreduceswaterretention, puffi ness and  ne lines,

whilegivingmeanall-daydewy look.”

Parttwois wherethemagic happens. Never limiting

herselftojustonepose,January  nds beauty in  owing

movementsandcandidmoments. “I try to interact with

mysurroundingsandplayaround with details in my

outt,”shetells.“Afterhaving taken plenty of pictures,

I realisedthatI oftenprefer lively shots compared to

standstillphotos.”

In tryingtoportrayherreal and authentic self on

socialmedia,Januaryinsistsonembracingthegood and bad in life.

“I valuehonestyverymuch,andthereis joyin expression. While we can

expressandshareourthoughtsfreelyusingsocial media platforms,

I believethatit is somethingthatweshoulduse for the good of society,

andtospreadpositivity.”

RADIANCE ENHANCING

A perfect solution to her hectic schedule,

January smoothens skin imperfections by

using the Shiseido Future Solution LX Total

Radiance Regenerating Cushion—which

saves time as it acts as a skincare, sunblock

and foundation. “A thin layer of product is allI

need to conceal my imperfections while looking

natural and radiant,” she shares, expoundingo

how the anti-ageing formula provides 24-hour

moisture and UV protection that result in visibly

enhanced skin and increased radiance.

“Before photo

shoots, I have

a two-step

process to my

makeup routine

that keeps me

looking radiant

all day”

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