If you have ever worked in the creative industry, chances are you have seen the phrase “client budget vs client expectation” more than once.
And one recent video took that painfully relatable joke quite literally.
It shows two Malaysians coming up with their own DIY versions of several beautifully shot skincare scenes, using everything from a green suit to a plushie and some very committed acting.
But while the recreations are funny, it was the polished versions appearing beside them that caught our attention.
Because that face looks pretty familiar.
Wait, is that Anna Tanaka from MEOVV?
Yup.
The woman appearing in those Hada Labo scenes is Anna Tanaka from MEOVV, who is now the skincare brand’s new ambassador.
Her fresh, natural and effortlessly radiant image also fits quite nicely with something Hada Labo has always kept at the centre of its skincare philosophy, “Perfect x Simple”.
In simpler terms, skincare does not necessarily need to involve endless products or complicated steps.
It is about giving your skin what it actually needs and keeping the routine straightforward.
The naturally luminous look of Anna Tanaka from MEOVV was also one of the reasons Hada Labo felt she represented that idea well.
Good skin does not always need a complicated routine
Hada Labo has long been known in Malaysia for its Japanese skincare approach, particularly its focus on hydration, gentle formulations and keeping skincare relatively simple.
And if there is one bottle many Malaysians would probably recognise, it is the Hada Labo Hydrating Lotion.
The lotion is meant to be used as the first skincare step after washing your face.
It contains five different sizes of hyaluronic acid, which Hada Labo says help hydrate the skin and lock in moisture.
With daily use, it can also help refine the appearance of pores, enhance natural radiance, improve elasticity, support the skin barrier, balance oil and water and keep the skin moisturised.
So while seeing flawless skin might make us think there must be a 10 step skincare routine happening behind the scenes, Hada Labo’s approach is pretty much the opposite.
Keep it simple, give your skin what it needs and let healthy looking skin do the rest.
As for the two Malaysians recreating those scenes with a green suit and plushie?
We are still giving them points for creativity. 😭
Watch the video here:
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