Netflix Japan recently announced a series of upcoming “original” Japanese dramas that will be available in the near future. In addition to the highly anticipated popular series “The Promised Neverland,” this season also has fans eagerly awaiting the drama “First Love,” which is based on Hikaru Utada’s hit song “First Love.” With nostalgic songs, the charisma of the male lead Sato Takeru, and of course, the goddess-level actress that all Japanese actors want to work with: Hikari Mitsushima!
Unlike high-value first love goddesses like Aya Hirano and Yui Aragaki, Mitsushima Hikari has a refreshing presence in the Japanese entertainment industry with her lively temperament. At 36 years old this year, she hails from Okinawa, debuted at the age of 12 with the group Folder, and later transitioned towards acting. Her genuine and unpretentious personality, deep and exotic features like a mixed-race child, along with a slightly mysterious and understated image, give her an extraordinary charm that even male gods like Takuya Kimura and Takeshi Kaneshiro look forward to collaborating with.
However, what is even more impressive about Mitsushima Hikari is her flawless skin, just like her name suggests a sense of radiance, known as the “natural beauty”. How does Mitsushima Hikari manage to approach middle age while showing no signs of aging in her skin? “Less is more” is her skincare mantra.
Besides attending special fashion events, Mitsushima Hikari almost always appears on and off screen with minimal makeup, even when shooting for magazine spreads. The makeup is quite light, reducing the time makeup stays on the skin to minimize the damage of chemicals in cosmetics to the skin.
She has appeared in advertisements for Japanese skincare and beauty brands “Senka” and “Koh Gen Do,” and has mentioned that her skincare routine consists of basic cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection. When it comes to makeup, she carefully selects a primer or foundation with a hydrating, lightweight texture and moderate coverage to enhance the skin’s natural radiance. Will you try to learn from this “Goddess of Light” skincare philosophy?
