During my time in Seoul.
I attended Korean makeup artist Cat Ko’s masterclass, where she imparted some of her wisdom.
In America, I think girls want to look sexier and more mature.
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In Korea, we love looking younger.
“A very natural-looking complexion is achieved using K-Beauty cushion foundation.”
Embrace a straighter brow shape.
Ko used a brow cushion product from Laneige on the models' brows, which created a supernatural effect.
“The liquid cushion texture makes it look like her real brow hair,” she explains.
“A super-curved eyebrow is too much,” Ko says.
“In Korea, we call it a ‘seaweed brow!'”
Try “fruit juice” makeup.
Then, finish with a fruit-colored lip tint like Merit Beauty Flush Balm.
Give peach blossom eyes a chance.
“In Korea, we want it to be subtler.
Is she wearing glitter?
Is that a teardrop?”
For a subtle shimmer, try Urban Decay’s 24/7 Moondust Glitter Eyeshadow Singles in Space Cowboy.
Swap cat eyes for puppy dog eyes.
“You want it to look naturally long and slightly curved down,” she explains.
“Not sagging or drooping, but just a lower angle than a cat-eye.”
Fake laughing eye bags.
“It’s different fromunder-eye bags,” Ko says.
“It’s the muscle that pops out when you’re smiling and makes you look cuter.”
Then, gently dab it around your face in a pressing motion.
According to Paik, color has made a comeback in Korea post-pandemic.
“K-pop idol style makeup is particularly popular among young women and for social outings.
