Korean Makeup Tutorial
Before you jump straight to the steps, ensure you prep your skin thoroughly. Following a thorough Korean skin care routine will help you create the ideal base for your makeup, keeping your skin healthy and luminous. Now let’s take a look at the steps:
Step 1: Apply Creamy White Or Nude Kohl To Hide Pigmentation In Your Eye Area
Koreans are blessed with flawless and radiant skin with absolute no signs of dullness or darkness . So, let’s start by concealing all the darkness to reveal the fresh and radiant skin beneath. I have used the Kryolan Derma Camouflage Concealer to hide and lighten my dark circles. Next, let’s move towards the eye makeup. Pick a creamy white or nude kohl and thickly cover up your eye area up to the brows to lighten and remove pigmentation on your eye area. Don’t bother trying to be neat—we’ll be smudging it later, so don’t sweat it. Ensure the creamy base applied on the lid does not have a shimmer as this will make the application difficult for other eye shadows on top.
Step 2: Apply A Shimmery White Eyeshadow
Apply a shimmery white, silver or a champagne eyeshadow above the kohl and softly blend it with a blending eyeshadow brush . Here, I have used the Revlon eyeshadow in Sand.
Step 3: Apply A Soft Shimmery Medium Brown Shade To The Upper Lash Line
Korean makeup style doesn’t emphasize the eyeshadows on the crease so we would be focusing the eye makeup only on the upper and the lower lash line . Apply a soft shimmery medium brown shade to the upper lash line and softly blend it with the silver eyeshadow.
Step 4: Apply Shimmery Turquoise Kohl To The Lower Lash Line
Apply shimmery turquoise kohl to the lower lash line to lift the eye makeup. Here, I used the Maybelline Colossal in Turquoise. Set this kohl with a matching eyeshadow to prevent creasing of the liner. Then, line your waterline with soft nude kohl to create soft eye look as black or brown can look harsh for the Korean style makeup. Here, I used the Oriflame Nude Kohl pencil.
Step 5: Apply Mascara And Black Eyeliner To Your Upper Lash Line
Use a black eye liner and apply it on your upper lash line to define your eyes . Gently wing it outwards to elongate and give an illusion of a bigger eye. Here, I used the Kryolan Black liquid liner. Then, apply mascara to complete the eye look.
Step 6: Apply A Soft Pink Blush
Apply a light bb cream to neutralize your complexion. Here, I have used the Lakme CC cream in the shade Bronze. Then, set it with a compact to prevent budging or creasing of the products. Apply a soft pink blush to give dimension to your face.
Step 7: Lip Makeup
Korean style makeup has a very soft ombre-like effect on the lips. To create ombre lips start by filling in your lip area with a soft nude brownish pink lip gloss. Here, I used the Maybelline Color sensational Lip Gloss in Hooked on Pink. Then, apply a hot pink shade to the center of the lips. Here, I used the Mua Lipstick in shade 3.
Now, gently blend both the lipstick and the lip gloss with your fingers or a lip brush to achieve a seamless even finish. And you are done! Korean makeup is all about subtlety. It’s more focused on enhancing the natural features and promoting a more youthful look. So, those who prefer a minimalistic approach can explore how to do light makeup, which perfectly complements the understated, dewy finish of Korean makeup. What is Korean-style makeup? Korean-style makeup is subtle and natural. It mainly focuses on brighter tones and a youthful , glowing, dewy look. Why is Korean skin so flawless? Koreans take their health, diet, and skincare very seriously. They have a proper routine, regardless of their age or lifestyle. This also is reflected in how healthy and supple their skin is. One beauty secret of Koreans is how they believe in doubling the steps in their routine – double cleansing, double toning, double hydration, etc. What is Korean vs Japanese style makeup? Korean makeup focuses on nourishing the skin and using very fine makeup for a natural dewy look. Japanese makeup focuses more on coverage and less on enhancing color, with a matte baby-skin finish. What makes Korean makeup different? Korean makeup uses highly advanced and groundbreaking ingredients in its makeup and skincare routine such as snail mucin. It focuses on creating a healthy luminous and innocent glow on the face that makes your skin flawless and glassy. Why do Koreans prefer cushion foundations? Cushion foundations are easy to use and impart a glossy finish making them most popular among Korean makeup lovers. Why do Koreans wear red eyeshadow? A hint of matte red eyeshadow gives the eyes a youthful appearance and makes the wearer look cute and innocent. Coincidentally, its bright shade goes perfectly with their skin tone. What is the difference between Korean and Western eye makeup? Western makeup aims at covering, highlighting, contouring, and modifying facial features. Korean makeup aims at enhancing your natural beauty by making the skin look healthy by using minimalistic and natural makeup techniques. How do I achieve a natural and dewy complexion for Korean style makeup? Double-cleanse and exfoliate your skin. Apply pore-controlling toner and a moisturizing serum to smooth out the skin. Always keep your skin hydrated with sheet masks, and do not forget sunscreen. Wear minimalistic dewy makeup and use a light rosy lip tint. Finally, wear thin eyeliner to make your eyes look childlike and bigger. How do I create subtle eye makeup for Korean style makeup? Korean eye makeup is about striking a balance between bold and cute puppy eyes. Shade your eyes with two or three different nude shades to give depth and volume to your eyelids. Apply your eyeliner and mascara with careful strokes to avoid making it bulky. Don’t forget to create outward and slightly downward pencil strokes to get the doe-eyed look. Add a subtle dash of glitter just under the bottom eyelids and you are done! How do I create gradient lips for Korean style makeup? Moisturize your lips and apply a skin-toned concealer. Coat your lips with a very light shade of any lipstick. Now, gradually darken the lip tint at the inner parts of the lips. Draw more attention to the lower lip by coloring it slightly more intensely where the two lips meet. Blend it perfectly and top up with a lip gloss. Learn how to create a simple, affordable Korean-inspired daily makeup look in just 15 minutes with this video! Get ready to look beautiful and feel confident!
