The Asian eyes are mostly defined by the single eyelid. The monolid and short lashes set makeup artists the task to define and open up the eyes, So, how do you do beautiful makeup for creaseless eyes? Read on to find out some tips and tricks.
Typical Features of Asian Faces
Let’s look at some prominent features people of East Asian descent commonly have.
- The eyes can be quite narrow and elongated.
- There is no crease in the upper eyelid, which sometimes makes it look heavy and the eyes sleepy. Proper eye makeup will open up your eyes.
- The skin of the eyelids is tougher, which calls for careful use of concealer.
- Eyelashes are short and straight.
- Eyebrows are narrow and high up.
- The nose has wide wings and a non-prominent bridge.
Makeup Tips for Women with Asian Features
Here are some tricks those of us who have Asian facial features should take into account:
- Asian undertones are naturally warm, so it’s important to choose the right foundation, opting for warm tones and steering clear of cool ones. Pale skin can be brightened with matte powder applied to protruding areas of the face.
- Black circles under the eyes can be masked with concealer with a yellow or golden undertone.
- Don’t forget to use eyeshadow primer that will add longevity to your eye makeup. Experienced makeup artists recommend using eyeshadow of vivid, yet natural shades to make your eyes more expressive. As for winged eyeliner, make it thin and elegant. If you line the bottom eyelids, don’t connect it with the wings on the upper ones.
- Forget about lengthening and volumizing mascara. Use regular mascara without additional effects, all you need is to define your eyelashes. Excessive length and volume will only make your eyes appear smaller and narrower.
- Steer clear of tones that are cool or paler than your skin color.
- In brow makeup, the color of pencil or shadow should be lighter than your natural one. Eyebrow hairs are often coarse and hard to style. To tame them and give them the right shape, use special gel or soap.
- Women with Asian features who have pale skin can rock red lipstick with a cool undertone. You can outline the lips with a matching lip pencil.
- Finally, choose pale pink or peach blush. Apply it in an arch from the temples to the area under the cheekbones.
Choosing Eyeshadow for Makeup for Asian Eyes
Shades that are too dark are a no for Asian eyes as they make them appear smaller. Be careful with smoky eyes. Well-blended eyeshadow of muted colors is your go-to option.
If you have brown eyes, consider the following shades:
- lilac
- gray
- golden or silver.
To open up your eyes, lighten the inner corner of the eyes and darken the outer. Don’t forget to blend everything well for a smooth transition.
For gray or blue eyes, the following hues work the best:
- lilac
- light or dark blue
- gray.
The abovementioned trick is also applicable: lighter eyeshadow goes into the inner corner with darker one in the outer.
Green eyes call for the following combinations:
- gray
- purple
- chocolate.
To blend the border between lighter and darker eyeshadow, use a fluffy brush from natural hair.
Makeup for Asian Eyes: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
There are definitely some aspects you should take into account when doing makeup for Asian eyes. Try the step-by-step tutorial suggested below.
- Carefully cover the entire eyelid with an eyeshadow primer.
- Apply light-colored eyeshadow with reflecting particles to the upper eyelid.
- Apply darker eyeshadow to the outer corner of the eye and a light hue to the inner corner. Blend the border with a good brush to create a pretty ombre effect.
- Use an eye pencil or eyeliner to draw thin wings that should go beyond the eye.
- Paint the lashes with regular mascara. Make only one layer. For evening makeup, you may want to attach several bunches or fake lashes to the outer corner.
Day Makeup for Asian Eyes
How to nail natural day makeup for Asian eyes? Check out our step-by-step tutorial.
- Shape your eyebrows with tweezers, and outline them with eyebrow pencil or eyeshadow for a natural look. Apply some translucent eyeshadow under the arch.
- Highlight the upper eyelids with light-colored eyeshadow. Go with darker, more saturated colors for the outer corner.
- Define the eyes with black or dark brown eye pencil.
- Finish with one layer of mascara.
Evening Makeup for Asian Eyes
Almost all the dos and don’ts of evening makeup for Asian eyes are the same as that of day makeup. There are only two differences.
- You can go for brighter, more saturated hues in your eye makeup.
- Preference is given to black mascara, but more than two layers will be too much and will make your eyes look heavy and sleepy. You can go with some fake lashes in the corners of the eyes.
Makeup for Asian eyes may seem difficult, but when you are well-versed in the tricks you can do this right and open up your eyes. For a more expressive look, don’t forget about proper eyebrow makeup and a daily skincare routine.
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