[translation] 140905 modelpress BEAUTY interview

BoA said during MC time in her recent concert that thanks to her no make-up face in FIRST TIME MV, beauty-related interview has increased. I think she meant this interview. Usually her interview with modelpress is published in music section, but this time around there's also a beauty section interview which is translated below. :)

- What's your first impression of First Time MV?

BoA: umm... I saw and thought...no makeup (LOL) It isn't intentional to showcase my no makeup face but since it's to show the natural me producing the song so I went about as usual. I always record songs without makeup so the MV came out like that. Everyone seems to pay attention to the no makeup part.

- The reason to show your natural self?

BoA: It depends on songs. For Shout It Out, we went for cool image so the makeup was fierce. Both makeup and fashion are designed to fit each song.

- Reaction from people nearby?

BoA: They kept talking about no makeup until I wonder if it was a bad decision. (LOL) 

- Your beauty tip?

BoA: Remove makeup ASAP. No makeup during lessons or reheasals to avoid sweats under makeup.

- No makeup during off time too?

BoA: Yes. I only put on sunblock. I usually don't wear makeup during off time. In Korea, they usually take photos of celebs at the airport but I'm good at avoiding the camera. (LOL) 

- What about skincare?

BoA: I prefer water-based stuff over oil-based. Oil-based would moisten only the surface while underneath is still dry. Finding products that suit your type of skin is important. For me, it's water-based.

- That's a great tip.

BoA: I like to try out new stuffs and in trying, I find combination of products that work for me. I change the set every season though. For winter I use rich texture while in summer, I'd use light one.

- How do you prepare your body for the upcoming live tour?

BoA: I keep to my body life cycle. Sleep when it's sleeping time and wake up when it's time to wake up. Since my work starts late in the day, it also ends late but I can sleep for about 8 hours everyday. (LOL) Sleeping late and waking up late seems to suit my body. They say growth hormones time is 10pm-2am but for night person, the time also shifts it seems. So if I keep to this cycle, my body is ok. (LOL)

- What do you do at home at night?

BoA: I come home around 11pm. After taking a shower and doing this and that, it's 2am. I watch TV while doing stretching.

- What about food?

BoA: I don't want stress from limiting food choice but there's nothing I try to eat in particular for beauty either. I like protein and don't like eating oily stuffs. I've been eating more veggie lately though. And I don't eat snacks at all. I receive them at work but I have no appetite for them. I love drinks more. I drink at least 2 litres a day. There's this time where I dance a lot for filming, I ended up drinking more than 7 litres that day and disturbed my body condition. (LOL) From then on, I try to drink appropriate amount.

- Ever thought "OMG I got fatter!"?

BoA: Yes. It's the same with athletes. If I don't exercise for a little while, I'll get fat easily. So I have to tell myself to go to gym regularly. And whener I feel fat, I'd run on running machine with empty stomache 2 times a day, morning and evening. Drink a cup of coffee and go run.

- Very stoic!

BoA: Right. If not then I can't keep my body. The ideal body is to have some muscles with no excess. Fortunately, I myself like to exercise. 

- How have you changed from before?

BoA: I don't want to go clubbing/enjoy nightlife anymore. (LOL) Before there was a time where I wanted to go have fun. Back then, I was totally fine even when I was sleep-deprived. But I get tired these days. (LOL) So I try to keep my cycle now.

- Summer vacation?

BoA: I didn't enjoy summer at all this year. Didnt go to the sea but spent all my time in the studio preparing for the album, dancing and recording. But I went shopping autumn clothes like skirt and boots recently. Yesterday I bought a knit turtleneck and want to wear it soon. Since I haven't been playing at all, I want to go enjoy myself. (LOL)

- Stress Relief method?

BoA: Drinking and shouting (LOL) I'd wait after the concert tour ends though. Else my throat will hurt. I've refrained from drinking and laughing loudly. But actually I really want to scream (LOL)

translated from: http://mdpr.jp/beauty/detail/1414043