Touch up on your knowledge of a certain Eastern and Western makeup look!
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Makeup looks. It can come from anywhere and be started by anyone. For the past few years, makeup looks inspired from all over the world has gotten Filipinos trying out something new.
If you’re looking for some #makeupinspirations, try out two of the popular looks that have been around for years – American makeup looks and Korean makeup looks.
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For a quick low-down on the differences of American and Korean Makeup, check out the video below.
Now that you’re done watching the video, let’s move on to breaking down how to do your desired look!
American Skin Look versus Korean Skin Look
American Skin
American skin is all about covering your flaws and highlighting the best features of your face.
Korean Skin
Korean skin, on the other hand, is all about achieving that “glass skin” effect – skin that’s glowing and luminous.
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American Eyebrow and Eye Makeup versus Korean Eyebrow and Eye Makeup
American Eyebrow Shape and Eye Makeup
The trademark eyebrow shape is dark, defined eyebrows which are plucked/shaved to perfection and filled with color that are usually darker than your natural hair color.
Known best for a #fierce look, American eye makeup is a smokey eye look with a pointed wing eyeliner accent, finished off with long, fake eyelashes.
Korean Eyebrow Shape and Eye Makeup
Straight and full or naturally arched, those are the eyebrow looks that the Koreans prefer.
Puppy dog eyes or doll eyes are the goals of Korean eye makeup. Any of either makes the wearer’s eyes look bigger and “innocent”.
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American Lip Look and Korean Lip Look
American Lip Makeup
Full lips please! American lip makeup is all about going for that fuller-looking lip that can be achieved by none other than matte lipstick and lip liner.
Korean Lip Makeup
For Koreans, focus on a grade A gradient that fades from the inner lip to the outer lip. It’s best to use lip tints in shades of red or pink.
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With the different makeup looks now broken down for you, all you have to do is to pick up your cosmetic products, use those makeup tools, and blow them all away!
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