23 Makeup looks that highlight delicate Asian features

Copy This: 23 Makeup looks that highlight delicate Asian features

Angela Goh

12 Jul 2017

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23 Makeup looks to highlight Asian features
Flick through the gallery to garner some makeup inspiration - we've curated some brilliant looks for Asian women to copy.
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#1: Dark eyeliner + earthy colour palette
For a wide-awake look, draw thick and precise lines atop the top lashline with black liner. For more defined cheeks, use bronzer and illuminating highlights to contour the cheekbones.
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#2: Shine on
If you have a pale complexion, go for the dewy look with plenty of shimmering highlighter and soft colours.
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#3: Pop of colour
Master the art of using surprising colours - try a unique eye-catching shade such as pastel purple to keep things interesting.
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#4: Go for gold
Line your eyelids with a bit of shimmer by going for shades that embrace warm metallic tones such as gold or copper.
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#5: A bit of gloss
To shine a spotlight on pouty lips, put a dash of pink gloss on and leave the rest of your canvas more or less nude.
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#6: Embrace reds
Deep reds look stunning on Asian skin tones because of the high warmth in the pigmentation. Go for bold burgundy or plum reds for a striking effect.
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#7: Glitz and glam
Going out to an event or party that will have plenty of light shining on your face? Perfect - play up the shimmer effect with shimmery makeup and subtle glossy lips.
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#8: Orange it up
Warm colours, as we've mentioned, work well on yellow-tinted skin, so oranges and corals match well.
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#9: Blushing beauty
If you have darker skin, you can still play up the blush by picking a shade that is slightly different to your exact skin tone.
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#10: Keep the brows thick
Thicker brows can draw attention away from features that you don't want to be played up, such as smaller lips or a smaller nose.
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#11: Go bright, not dark
For some, darker lips can exude a more sophisticated look. Of course, that doesn't mean you can't play with vibrant colours to flaunt full, luscious lips.
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#12: Perfect your brows
Don't have thick and healthy brows? Fake it till you make it!
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#13: Winged liner
For eyes that are larger than life, you can't go wrong with winged eyeliner to open up them peepers!
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#14: Keep it simple
Nude shades and a dash of colour on the lips will do the trick for a simple, minimalist look.
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#15: Colour the middle part of your lips
If your lips are too "long" and you want to try shortening them for a "cuter" pout, do this.
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#16: Neutral shades work best
Not going to a fancy dress party? For an everyday look, stick to a neutral palette.
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#17: Pinks and peaches
Look like a princess with a sweet and young colour palette.
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#18: Dark pinks
Without going overboard with scarlet reds, pick gorgeous pinks that stand out!
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#19: White lashline
Line your bottom waterline to create the illusion of larger eyes.
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#20: Fuller lips
The trick to fuller lips, as demonstrated here, is to use more colour on the bottom (thicker) lip than on the top.
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#21: Frosty lips
Go the opposite direction with cooler lips - pick silvery shades for a frosty look, and complement it with some silver eyeliner around the corners of your eyes.
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#22: Simple and clean
Colourless lipgloss may be so "yesterday", but it can definitely spruce up and otherwise nude makeup look.
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#23: Over the top
Try something different with fully lined lips and a plumping colour, then define those cheeks with plenty of contouring.

23 Makeup looks to highlight Asian features

There’s always a reason to experiment on new makeup looks! Try these ones out if you want your sweet Asian features to stand out.

If you are Asian, you are possibly blessed with softer, perhaps even ‘rounder’ features that (to many women) can seem like a pain to contour. Monolids and lack of definition can make your canvas (i.e. your face) a bit of a challenge to paint with the tools you have. Not to worry, whether you have thin lips, delicate brows, or understated cheekbones, we’re here to help. From picking the right colours to suit your warm skin tone (Asian women generally have more yellow undertones, which calls for an earthier colour palette) to choosing the right shade to colour in your lips for a pout that will stand out, these looks will hopefully inspire you to try some new looks this season.

Head up to the gallery to check out our curation of 23 makeup looks that will help you highlight your delicate Asian features. Pretty up those peepers, hop on the contour bandwagon, and shine a spotlight on the most flattering areas of your face!

Angela Goh

Photos: Imaxtree

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