Everyone has an ideal figure they want to emulate and a standard of beauty that they want to have. With the rising popularity of Korean music and TV, it's no wonder that many women love Korean makeup styles or K-Pop trends. This article will cover Korean-style makeup, skin care, and hairdo. However, be aware that you can't force yourself to look like another race or nation, and this article is only trying to teach you the techniques Korean women use, not to help you look like a Korean.
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Method 1 of 4: Basic Skin Care and Makeup
Step 1. Have a beauty product
Purchase skin care products, including lotions to moisturize the skin, primer (pore-closing) bases, liquid foundations such as BB creams, and powder. You will also need black or brown eyeliner, eye shadow, eyebrow pencil, teardrop eyeliner which is a type of glitter that is popular among Korean girls, and lip tint type lip tint.
To get an authentic Korean look, buy the product at a Korean product store or on the internet, or a product recommended by your Korean friend, if any. South Korea produces many innovative new beauty products, such as the cushion compact. So, pay attention to trends and buy Korean products
Step 2. Take care of your skin
Koreans like clear skin and look moisturized. So, take care of your skin with a routine that ensures your skin is hydrated, clean, and free of oil, acne, or other blemishes.
Start by removing makeup. Use cleansing oil to thoroughly cleanse your face, then exfoliate with a natural scrub. Use a toner or toner, a liquid lotion or essence to brighten the skin, and a sheet mask to hydrate the skin. Apply eye cream by patting, not rubbing. Apply a layer of moisturizer, and add a night cream to refresh the skin throughout the night
Step 3. Pluck the eyebrows
Korean women have thick and straight eyebrows, and you can pluck your eyebrows to have eyebrows like them. In addition, changing the shape of the eyebrows can affect the entire face. So, it is important to choose an eyebrow shape that accentuates and beautifies your face. Use eyebrows to make the facial structure look more Korean.
Step 4. Create the base layer
Use lotions and primers that will help reduce the appearance of pores. Use a foundation with SPF, such as a BB cream. Then, finish with powder. Consider using an anti-sebum powder that reduces oil on your face. This product is widely used in South Korea.
Step 5. Apply eyeshadow
Use whatever color you want, but usually medium brown works best. Use a darker color near the eye and the outer edge of the lashes to create a 3D look.
Step 6. Apply eyeliner
Add wings with a line drawn across the outer corner of the eye towards the top to create a cat's eye look. Then, extend the eyeliner at the inner end no more than 3 mm, just below the tear duct. This will widen and expose the eyes, which is one of the standout features of Korean-style makeup.
Add teardrop eyeliner under the eyes for a very Korean sparkle. Popular colors for this are gold, white, and beige
Step 7. Add mascara and lip gloss to finish the makeup
Remember, this is just basic makeup. Focus on different aspects to create different effects. Choose the aspect of your face that looks closest to Korean, and accentuate it with makeup, or focus on using makeup to hide or transform other areas.
Method 2 of 4: Perfecting Hair
Step 1. Know that you don't need to dye your hair
The purpose of this article is not to make you look ethnically Korean, but to use Korean beauty techniques to create the look you want. Many K-Pop artists leave their hair black and many also dye it another color. So, in pop culture, hair color is much more varied.
Step 2. Style your hair to highlight the structure of your face
Hair styling can highlight certain facial features. So, make sure you choose a haircut and hairstyle that suits the structure of your face.
Step 3. Observe Korean hairstyles to find your favorite
Pay attention to the trend of Korean hairstyles, and choose the one that suits you best. Popular styles are long straight hair with bangs, long and curly hair with a middle part, hair cut short, and hair accessories in the form of pins or large ribbons.
Method 3 of 4: Eye Makeup
Step 1. Know that you don't need to change your eye color
Many K-Pop artists wear colored contact lenses to make their eyes blue or light brown. If your eyes are left with their natural color, they will be more similar to real Korean eyes. However, contact lenses won't affect your vision and you generally don't need a prescription to get them.
Step 2. Wear large-diameter contact lenses to make the pupils appear larger
This is the latest trend in South Korea and the rest of Asia. Large-diameter contact lenses bring you closer to Korean beauty standards, emphasizing large, adorable puppy-like eyes.
Contact lenses are sometimes expensive and dangerous if you have never used them. So, make sure you seriously consider contact lenses before buying. Learn how to use it before using it yourself
Step 3. Know that double eyelids are considered beautiful in Korea
Despite common belief, there really is no "Asian eye" stereotype. However, since double eyelids are generally considered prettier than single eyelids, many Koreans want to have them. In fact, it is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in Korea. However, you can still have it without surgery. There are many special glues or tapes that can create a double eyelid effect.
- As with all products, be careful when using tape or glue for a long time. These products can harm the eyes and face if used frequently, and cause drooping of the eyelids or inflammation of the eyes.
- However, if your eyelids are single or not doubled, that's okay, as many celebrities and the average person are content with their natural look. Some examples of Korean celebrities who have single eyelids are Solo singers Baek Ah Yeon and Boa, and Minah from Girl's Day.
Step 4. Use makeup to create the doll's eye effect
Apply the highlight under the eyebrows to make the eyes look big and innocent. Finish with your favorite eye shadow and eyeliner for a Korean look.
Step 5. Create a cat eye effect for a classic Korean look
Extend the stroke of eyeliner upward from the corner of the eye to create a dramatic cat eye look. Fill it with smoky eyeshadow to complete the effect.
Step 6. Create a puppy eye impression to make you look younger
This new style emphasizes youth and vitality, not dramatic sensuality like cat's eye. Create this style by drawing the eyeliner down from the outer corner of the eye to form a triangle. Fill in with eyeliner or dark eyeshadow for a more subtle look.
Step 7. Try aegyo sal, a style that emphasizes slight under-eye bags for a youthful and innocent look
This style is perfect for puppy eyes or basic makeup to reach Korean beauty standards. Create this style with an eye pencil or dark eyeshadow carefully rubbed about half an inch below the eye.
Method 4 of 4: Lip Coloring Korean Style
Step 1. Avoid matte lips
As already mentioned, a moisturized and shiny face is very important in Korean beauty. So, for lips, choose lip gloss or lip tint, not dry lipstick. Although Korean makeup is usually more natural, many also use bright red lip color.
Step 2. Have graded lips
This is the style that was first used in Korean dramas and has since become very popular. Apply light pink lipstick on the inside of your lips. Rub a little powder tool on the outside of the lips. Then, blend the two so that they form a consistent gradation. After some practice, try a different color like red, orange, peach, or a lighter pink. Nowadays, gradient lips are the most visible Korean beauty trend everywhere. Even though it is popular, sometimes there are still people who furrow their brows when they see lips like this. So don't be surprised if you get a confused look.
