Photographer Natalia Kupriyanov about "naked" skin and favorite cosmetics
For category "Cosmetic Bag" we study the contents of beauty cases, dressing tables and cosmetic bags of interesting characters to us - and we show all this to you.
About naked skin
My relationship with decorative cosmetics did not go well since childhood. For the first time I tried to make up in the second grade: it was the Soviet eyeshadow, or blue, or green. I think I looked quite unusual, because one of my classmates then quipped that I was probably trying to seduce my neighbor on the desk. As they mature, the experiments with decorative cosmetics finally disappeared, and in the end only CC-cream and eyebrow mascara remained. A year ago, I refused and from this, gradually replacing the decoration with care.
A couple of years ago, I was terribly irresponsible about my face, and thoughtful care seemed expensive and useless. Since childhood, I was infuriated by an intense blush appearing with or without an occasional: the most insignificant temperature drop or slight excitement made the skin redden. Therefore, the main thing in the beautician was the SS-cream, without which I literally could not go for bread. The “naked” face seemed almost indecent.
By the age of twenty-five, the blush had ceased to appear so clearly, and I gradually got involved in a three-step care system and was terribly pleased with the result. Refusal of tonal resources began with a Clinique called City Block with protection from a wide range of ultraviolet rays, as well as environmental pollution, designed for residents of the metropolis. It has a very light tinting effect, so it is ideal for a transitional period. Over time, he, too, became heavy for me, so now I'm looking for the perfect Sanskrin.
At first, this required courage, but over time I became a real adept "bare" skin. I remember how, leaving the office of a beautician after the first deep cleansing in my life, covered with red spots, I felt like a million dollars. For me, this is a kind of statement: "I take care of my skin, and I have nothing to hide."
About work and body positiv
I am inspired by photographers and illustrators who explore the subject of bodypositive, finding beauty in diversity. Such works return the body to the context of nature, whereas for a long time advertising persistently fixed it in the context of consumer goods. I deeply respect people who struggle with the stigmatization of "non-standard" skin, "not that" weight and other features. I hope one day I will be able to express these experiences in pictures.
About nutrition and pleasure
From early childhood until recently, I was terribly complex because of my figure and plump cheeks - thinness was for me synonymous with beauty. From the age of eighteen I was seriously fascinated by diets, which in my case meant trying to eat as little as possible.
As I grew older, I began to realize that the hormonal cycle affects my body much more seriously than endless dietary restrictions. But, more importantly, ceasing to try to become what I am not, I began to like myself more. I keep a photo in my phone where I am about ten kilos thinner than today. And how miserable! The more I tried to lose weight, the more I felt. A few months ago, I was in ashtanga yoga class. A flexible, thin, graceful girl-instructor went from one asana to another with lightning speed, demonstrating the triumph of the human body's strength - looking at her, I felt like an absurd cow for a second. But then I remembered that each body is beautiful in its own way. At some point, this whole concept of accepting yourself just started working. I think, in many respects, I am obliged to these changes in myself, including changes in the media field. If people ask me for advice on how to lose weight over the weekend, I offer you to take something tasty and see "Girls".
I by no means suggest indiscriminately eating sweet or fast food. If I want something like this, I try to ask myself: “Maybe I'm tired or am I sad?” And the most important thing is to look into the menstrual calendar. Food is the same part of life, and you need to enjoy it. Since I have ceased to limit myself in food, I not only got rid of obsessive weighing, but also discovered a source of small joys. For example, a walk in the park may be even steeper with a glass of lavender rafa, if for some reason I wanted a sweet tooth. But in the morning oatmeal, I try to add stevia. The signal that I'm doing something wrong is not the numbers on the scales, but my well-being. In short, my body is much smarter than me. I would like to take a great interest in sports, but not for the sake of weight reduction, but to improve my posture and physical endurance, which sometimes is not enough in work. And maybe someday I will decide to quit smoking, but I’m not ready yet.
About hair
I didn’t have a relationship with makeup, so I’m tearing off my hair. For twenty-eight years, I tried, it seems, all possible hairstyles, including dreadlocks; she cut and painted her friends and friends several times, and I also paint myself. We can say that this is my hobby. Hair works as part of the image, then complementing it, then speaking in contrast. Haircut can change the shape of the face, color - shades in skin tone. I like to be blond: I have long and unsuccessfully tried to reach the cold blond, but in the end I came to the classic golden one. I wear a black trench coat and feel like Gwyneth Paltrow in Perfect Murder.
My hair always needed intensive moisturizing, and now especially: dyed hair requires attentive care. Two weeks after staining, I add to the balm different nutritional ampoules. My favorite is Kaaral Repairing Lotion. It is sold in professional stores, it is inexpensive, it is applied for five minutes to wet hair after washing and makes it smooth and heavy. In general, true happiness.
But perhaps the most important thing in hair care is proper drying. In the autumn, detailed instructions came out on Wonderzine, and I subscribe to every word. For additional hydration and smoothing of the cuticle, I use Matrix Biolage thermal oil. It can be used at any stage, it is well absorbed, deeply nourishes the hair and leaves a delicate aroma, evoking some pleasant memories from childhood.
