The Ulzzang makeup is indeed a trend nowadays not only in Asia but suprisingly, in western countries as well. I really couldn’t blame such fanaticism over this type of makeup and makeup routine because damn it who doesn’t want a fresh, flawless face, not to mention a youthful glow even after a day of nerve-racking work? Well I scream, I DO!!
So, what are the basics in a Ulzzang makeup routine?
FACE
First, a clean,clear face is an essential step to achieve that fresh look. Not only Ulzzang but most of the people from East Asia (like China and Japan) have this fair to white complexion with really fine pores that some even calls it the porcelain skin. Of course climate is a huge factor but I do think East Asian girls, Ulzzang in particular are so into their looks nowadays that they are able to practice various skin care routines that are effective in maintaining and enhancing their skin.
Second, a staple in Ulzzang makeup, BB cream. I know most of us are fully aware of the history and whatnots of this infamous product but yes, the magic of Ulzzang makeup happens when this liquid foundation-slash-moisturizer-slash-sunscreen is applied to the face and with the right amount and choice of shade for your complexion..
<-------Some BB Cream That they use..
EYES.
Another is their use of black eyeliners, may it be liquid, gel or in pencil form to enhance and enlarge their eyes. For a fresh and subtle day look, Koreans are known for tightlining their eyes. Tightlining is a method of lining the existing spaces between the lashes or lining as close as possible to the lash line. This will give you bigger, brighter, and more youthful eyes. This method actually creates an “invisible” eye makeup look that makes uswonder how come Ulzzang have these defined looking eyes but it’s as if they re not wearing any.
Also, you wound’t see a lot of them wear dark or even bold color eyeshadows (Okay I know what you’re thinking, and yes Park Shin Yeong(Ulzzang) is not an exception. On normal days, I assume Park Shin Yeong wouldn’t even think of sporting her usual black eye look inside a ramyun shop). They always go for au naturel by only applying neutral colors or champaigne or any light shimmer eyeshadow to highlight the lids. Sometimes they would choose not to put any.
EYEBROWS
Ulzzang have a different way of grooming and styling their brows which is also getting popular these days hence the name, Ulzzang eyebrows. The typical Ulzzang eyebrows are tousled, bushy, and straight, yes and some of it can be DEAD-ON straight. I personally am fascinated on how they could actually pull off this look without looking like a constipated clown. Frankly, I learned to embrace my genetically straight brows because of this trend. This eyebrow style gives you that innocent, youthful look, perfect for giving definition to the eyes.
CHEEKS
Since most of them have fair complexion, they use blushes with shades ofpink, peach and coral to finish the look just enough to bring out a healthy glow. Cheek tints are also popular for that natural flushed look. Also, I observe that they are fond of putting highlighters or illuminators on the high points of their faces. It gives them that fresher, dewy-er, porcelain skin finish.
LIPS
Most Ulzzang lips if not thin, are small yet plump (I hope I’m not the only one who notices that. I guess it has something to do with their speech,idk) Also,most of them have light colored lips. Lip tints are popular and you can usually see them wear that ‘just bitten’ look using berry lip tints, giving them a natural and for lack of a better term, cute pout. For lippies, they would always go for matte in shades of pink and peach.
That All Hope You are Enjoy it <3