How Korean Makeup Differs From American Makeup

American and Korean Makeup styles aren't glaringly dissimilar – but at that place are preferences that fix the two apart. In media, the latter is much more youth and skin oriented, while the former is all virtually that kontour (distressing). Obviously, there is enough of overlap, and while no rules are set in rock, there are some trends that definitely lean towards one side more than the other. While I don't play favorites, information technology's e'er fun to compare, right?

BASE

Dewy reigns supreme in South Korea, with an emphasis on healthy, glowing skin. A smooth, luminous complexion is equally must, and skincare is where it all begins. The ten-stride Korean skincare routine keeps pare looking flawless, with or without foundation. BB creams or cushion makeup are favorites–with buildable coverage that leaves skin looking airbrushed to perfection.

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Matte or dewy – what's your preference? While the western earth isn't every bit obsessed with sheen (or are we?), that same goal of clear, radiant pare transcends borders.

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Eyes AND BROWS

Koreans tend to go along things more than simple. With a simple drag of puppy liner, and some shadow and highlight to accentuate (or create) aegyo sal, a typical center look is bright, natural and youthful. Brows are usually on the straighter and fuller side–another fundamental to looking more fresh.

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Western makeup is fond of the true cat or smokey eye, and thick, lush lashes to brand things more sultry. While brow shapes are varied, a thicker brow is often desired (so long, pencil sparse brows of the '90s and early '00s). A loftier arch adds definition to the confront, with angles especially flattering to a rounder face.

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Chroma

A fresh-faced glow is a popular Korean await, so blush is typically applied with a lite hand. Placement is quite high on the cheekbones or highlighter instead of chroma is used to accentuate a dewy glow. Pale colors, such as light pink, peach or fifty-fifty lavander are preferred.

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Stateside, chroma is traditionally applied on the apples. Bronzer or contour powder is a popular pick under the cheekbones in order to sculpt the face. Definition is central.

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LIPS

When it comes to lips, dissimilar Korea's x-step skin care regimen, less is more. The ever popular gradient lip (darker colour in the centre of the mouth, lighter color on the edges) is often achieved simply by applying the colour into the middle of the lips and blending out. Otherwise, a unproblematic swipe of colored lip balm volition do.

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If Instagram is the Bible, when it comes to lips, Kylie is king. Lips are overlined, accentuated, and contoured; and lately, matte shades have been a social media favourite. Glitter lips, equally seen on Naomi Campbell at the VMAs, are also making a splash online.